Celestial Academy: Unveiling Destiny (Academy Series 1)

Chapter 59

Seraphina's Pov

"Are you ready, love?" Bulong ni Flynn saakin. I nodded. Nakaharap kami ngayon sa malaking tarangkahan ng Pyroflame kingdom. Tonight is special but I felt nervous. I will officially meet Flynn's parents tonight.

"Relax, love." Flynn said, wrapping his arm around my waist. "I can feel that you are nervous through our bond, trust me they'll love you." Bahagyang nabawasan ang kabang nararamdaman ko dahil sa kanyang sinabi. Plus his touch calms my nerves down.

The grand hall of the Palace was breathtaking, crystal chandeliers hung from the high ceilings, casting a soft glow over us. Hindi ko mapigilang mapatitig sa mga naglalakihang larawan na naka kabit sa pader na aming nadadaanan, Iba't ibang mukha ang aking nakikita. Mga larawan ito ng mga naging hari at reyna ng Pyroflame Kingdom at ang pinaka huling larawan na nasa dulo ay ang mga magulang ni Flynn.

"The next portrait that will be hung there will be ours." I smiled.

"You'll really make me your queen?" He smiled before kissing my forehead. "Hindi ka pa man nakokoronahan, love. Reyna na kita." My heart warmth with what he said.

Nalanghap ko ang napakabangong aroma ng mga pagkaing naihanda sa isang mahabang mesa pagkapasok namin sa garden kung saan magaganap ang dinner. I saw King Arnold and Queen Farah standing there, their faces lighting up with warm smiles. I felt a bit of the tension ease upon seeing their warm smiles.

"Welcome, Iha." Queen Farah, stepped forward to embrace. "Masaya kaming nandito ka." Natigilan ako dahil sa gulat ngunit agako ding sinuklian ang yakap ng Reyna.

"Thank you, your majesty." I replied. "It's an honor to be here."

Flynn's father, King Arnold, give me a firm handshake. His eyes are kind. "You are part of the family now, Iha. No need for formalities, tawagin mo nalang kaming tito at tita." I smiled before nodding.

"Or kahit mom and dad nalang Iha, saan pa paroroon kundi dun lang din naman." She turned to Flynn. "Anak, kailan ba kasi kayo ikakasal?" Uminit ang pisngi ko sa sinabi ng Reyna. Hindi pa namin napaguusapan ni Flynn ang tungkol sa kasal.

"We haven't talked about that yet, mom." Sagot ni Flynn.

"Darling, Don't pressure them. They are still young kaya maghintay ka muna ng konti para sa Apo." I heard Flynn chuckled habang ako ay parang kamatis na sa pula.

"Your grandchildren is on the way mom, don't worry." Palihim kong kinurot ang gilid ng tiyan ni Flynn.

"May laman na ba ang tiyan mo Iha?" Alanganin akong ngumiti sa sinabi ng Reyna. "Wala pa po M-mom." Nakita ko ang bahagyang pagkadismya niya ngunit agad din naman siyang ngumiti.

"Ganun ba.. Oh siya sige halina kayo at kumain."

Umupo ako sa upuan na hinila ni Flynn para saakin. Katabi ko siya habang nasa harap naman namin ang mga magulang nila.

As we started eating, the converstion flowed easily. Akala ko ay magiging awkdward ang gabing ito ngunit nagkamali ako. His parents are so sweet, ibang iba sa ipinapakita nila sa ibang tao.

Panay ang kwento ng ina ni Flynn tungkol sa kanya. She shared embarrassing stories about Flynn's childhood kaya panay rin ang aking pagtawa. I didn't expect that the Queen of Pyroflame kingdom can be so talkative.

Farah reached across the table, taking my hand. "Hindi mo alam kung gaano kami kasaya na ikaw ang nakatadha sa anak namin, Iha. You're strong, brave and kind. We couldn't have asked for a better match for our son."

I blushed, feeling warmth spread through me. "Salamat po. That means a lot."

King Arnold cleared his throat "Flynn told us about your encounter with the dark mages king during the war. It sounds like you handle yourself remarkably well."