Behind The Books

CHAPTER 4

Chapter 4: daisies

Nagsisismula na akong pagpawisan habang nasa loob kami ng karwahe, I did my best para pilitin siya kanina na huwag muna umuwi dahil masyado pang maaga. But it was like he couldn't hear my voice.

His 'brows are furrowed while looking outside the carriage. "Just like I thought, going to that banquet isn't a nice decision" mahinang bulong niya, akala mo naman hindi ko 'dinig.

I didn't mind him and continued planning on how I will catch the murder behind all the royalty's death. 'do I need a knight?'

Kailangan ko yata nang maasahan at magtatanggol saakin kung saka-sakali, I think I really do need a night.

Natapos ang byahe, and finally were back. It's already past 8 o'clock in the evening, and my whole body feels tired. Dumiretso kami sa loob ng kastilyo, gabi na ngunit napapalibutan padin ng mga gwardiya, ang buong gate.

"You need some rest" he said while looking at me. Nilabanan ko ang walang ekspresyon nitong mga mata, I walked to my room but I was wondering why he kept following me, our rooms are in different directions.

Patanong ko itong tinignan nang nakarating ako sa harap ng aking kwarto "what else do you need, your grace?" I boredly asked.

"I'm escorting you here" he answered. Kumunot ang noo ko na ikinangisi niya.

I was stunned by his sudden smirk, it was not a smile but his lips still formed into a curve! He was amused..

"You.. don't need to do that" ani'ko nang naiilang at nag-iwas ng tingin.

"But I want to" my gaze slowly went back to him, He was serious.. I felt a sudden warmth in my heart causing me to touch that part. 'I'm not supposed to feel this way'

"Fair enough.." tumingin ako ng seryoso dito. "Have a good night your grace" tumango lamang siya at hinintay akong pumasok sa loob. I can hear my heartbeat while I lay on my bed. Mariin kong ipinikit ang aking mata.

Pagkagising ko ay maaliwalas na ang paligid, agad-agad akong bumangon at nag-ayos ng sarili. Pagkalabas ko ay bumungad ang isang sulat. It says that I need to meet Cassandra's parents.

"Lady Cassandra, please control your temper with your parents. Baka mapagbuhatan ka nanaman po nila ng kamay..." pagpapaalala saakin ni Aiah. Cassandra's parents are evil, they show no mercy to anybody.

"I can handle myself, I'm not the old Cassandra anymore.." bulong ko. After Aiah fixed my hair into a curl, tinungo ko na ang opisina ni Arius, siguro'ng ando'n nanaman iyon.

I knocked three times before entering, his gaze lift meeting my eyes. I slowly walked towards him "I'm going to meet my parents."

Sumeryoso ang blanko niyang mukha "alone? Bring Aiah with you" he replied.

"No need, I won't take long" sagot ko at naglakad na palabas ng kanyang opisina. Magsasalita pa sana ito ngunit umalis na ako.

"Prepare the carriage" I seriously command one of the butlers. Napalunok pa ito bago naglakad paalis. Pagkalabas ko ay merong ng nakahandang karwahe.

Tahimik ang byahe habang iniisip ko kung bakit ako pinatawag ng mga magulang ni Cassandra. Pagkarating doon ay bumungad ang mataas na kastilyo. One of the maids guided me to Cassandra's parents, I ended up in front of a large door. I knocked before entering.

"You really do have an amnesia, Cassandra do not knock." Madiin at malamig na saad ng Isang boses. I looked around and found a man sitting comfortably on one of the chairs. I slowly approached him then bowed.

"Greetings, father." May galang na ani'ko. Mas tumaas ang kilay nito. 'am I doing this right? Tsk'

"You may sit" I accepted his offer. Naupo ako at nakipaglabanan ng tingin. "Even if you can't remember anything you're still my daughter. How's your upcoming marriage with the grand duke?"