Awakening in White Locks

Chapter 12

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Nilibot ko ang tingin sa paligid. Kanina pa ako napapapikit dahil sa nakakasilaw na gintong mga bagay na nakapaligid dito sa loob ng venue.

From its gold walls to gold utensils like spoons, forks, plates, gold goblets, and more. There was even a chandelier made of diamonds that sparkled. Not to mention the shining shimmering marble floor.

Pati ang mga bisita dito ay hindi din nagpapahuli sa pagiging shiny nila. They were all dressed in fancy clothes that clearly screamed luxury, accompanied by expensive jewelry.

Nahinto ang tingin ko sa isang mesa. Sitting there was the beautiful lady, Lindsey Chamberlain, the female lead. She was wearing a dress that clearly looked out of place because it belonged to the modern worldsa mundo kung saan ako nagmula.

It made sense because the original soul inside Lindsey's body is not her own. She's just like me. And based on Naseria's revelation to me, this woman is not just anyone. She's the one who created this world, the author of this novel.

Nang mapansin kong lilingon na ito sa aking puwesto ay nilipat ko sa iba ang aking tingin. Nagkunyari akong hinahanap ang aking kapatid na kanina pa akong iniwan para batiin ang mga kakilala niya.

They had already introduced me earlier. I just got tired, so I sat alone at this table reserved for the Andersons. Papa and Mama were currently engaged in conversation with others.

Dahil totoong masakit na talaga ang aking paa'y naghanap ako ng lugar na puwede kong mapagtaguan para mahubad ang aking heels.

Right on cue, I saw the character who was the reason why I really wanted to come to this party instead of just enjoying a cozy sleep in the mansion.

He was walking towards the large door leading outside. If I'm not mistaken, that door leads to the vast garden of the palace.

Tumayo ako't lumapit kay Papa't Mama para magpaalam na lalabas na muna.

“Gusto mo bang samahan kita, anak?” tanong ni Mama nang marinig ang sinabi kong magpapahangin lamang ako sa labas.

She knew how dangerous it could be for someone in a high societal position to be left alone without even a single guard. But I also knew my capabilities, so I had nothing to worry about.

“I’ll be fine, Mama. We’re in the palace, what can go wrong, right?”

Of course, by using the words "we're in the palace," I managed to reassure her to some extent.

Although we were inside the palace, there could still be potential dangers, considering that the palace is now open to everyone. Kaya dapat mag-ingat parin ako.

Matapos kong magpaalam kina Papa at Mama, I immediately went out through the door where I saw the man leave earlier.

I slightly lifted my dress to avoid stepping on its hem. But the lift was just enough for me to walk comfortably.

As I stepped outside, I was amazed by the vast garden before me. The pleasant breeze, the glow of the half-moon above, and the little stars surrounding the sky added to the beauty.

The scenery is perfect. It's a perfect setting for a cliché love story.

I winced. One of the reasons why I really wanted to join this birthday celebration is because of the story plot. What's supposed to happen tonight cannot happen.

I know I said that if fate itself is making things happen in the novel, I shouldn't interfere or try to stop it.

But if we're talking about the security, safety, and happiness of my beloved character in this novel—then screw that fate.