ON INFERNAL GROUND [ONE CHANCE FOR REDEMPTION BOOK 2]

Kabanata 18 - Outside

Kabanata 18

Outside

"We're here."

The first two words he said to me after a whole long ride to the city. Even though it was a quiet ride, not even a glance from him, I was still smiling and giddy.

He called me pretty. I laughed at myself after feeling butterflies on my stomach.

Nauna siyang bumaba ng karwahe. I was about to go out too, but he held the door a jar. Tinaasan niya ako ng kilay.

"Held my hand. I don't want to ruin my reputation if someone sees you getting out without my help." Masungit niyang sambit.

Napangiti ako, "Or gusto mo lang hawakan ang kamay ko."

"Delusional."

Natawa ako sa pagsusuplado niya pero ramdam ko ang gaan ng pag-alalay niya sakin habang pababa ako, "You can deny it as you like, Dale."

Tukso ko sakanya na hindi na niya pinansin.

He made sure I was settled down before he let go of my hand.

"You might not remember this store, but... it was you who made him famous." He shook his head as if laughing a bit, "You have no idea how your off-shoulder see-through gown became a trend in the empire years ago."

"What do you mean?"

He shrugged, "Nothing important."

He answered nonchalantly and urged me to enter the store. As I walked through the store, I heard a loud scream.

"Madam Amaury?!"

A huge man stride towards me , grabbing both my hands and squeezing it tightly.

"It is you, Madam. In the flesh..."

He was a bit emotional, but I felt Dale pull me away from him.

"We're here to purchase dresses and gowns, Elliott."

The guy named Elliott was still looking at me, mesmerized, and in a dreamy state.

"O... yes... o-of course." He gasped as he tried to calm himself.

"I... I'm not really like this, Madam Amaury... It's... it's just that I can't believe I'm seeing you... my muse to try and wear my dresses again." He smiled at me.

"I'm sorry. But who are you?"

Kumurap kurap siya at kumunot ang noo, "It's me, Elliott,  Madam! You commissioned me to make your gowns..."

"Elliott, I said. The. Dress." Dale cut him off. "We're here to buy dresses and gowns. Do not make me repeat myself."

Ngayon ko lang napansin ang paligid ng nawala ang atensyon sakin ni Elliott.

There were a few nobles watching us. Kaya rin siguro hindi na ginusto ni Dale na pabahain ang usapan. Was my disappearance a secret? Is my amnesia shall not known by others?

"I will prepare the room for Madam so she can pick the outwear she might like." He looks at me and bowed, "I'll see you in a bit, Madam. I'm so happy to see you again."

Umalis siya sa harap namin ni Dale. I took a glance at him and saw him looking around. Ano ang hinahanap niya?

"Come." He muttered suddenly. He put his arms on my waist and gently guided me to a corner with a vacant chair.

"You can rest here while we wait."

"But how about you?" I said after seeing there's only one chair.