Duskfall

Chapter 21

Chapter 21

After walking out of the theater room, I roamed around the mansion. I saw the big library, saw some awesome paintings on the wall, even enjoyed a late night stroll on their garden. I really enjoyed walking around alone.

Not actually. I'm lying. Dahil sa kahihiyan ay hindi ko na alam kung saan ako nagpupunta, until I realize that the Grimaldi's mansion is bigger than it seems. Paanong hindi ko mare-realize eh naligaw na ako?

Haaa~ I shouldn't have walked out like that even how embarrassed I am. Ginugutom tuloy ulit ako. And my feet are sore kaya napaupo ako bench. I removed my shoes and massage my feet.

What am I gonna do now? Even how beautiful this garden is, hindi ko alam kung saan lalabas. It seems like an indoor garden dahil sa glasswalls na walang pinto. I can't even find where I came from dahil parang maze sa loob. I shouldn't have put my phone in my bag. Anong silbi ng tracker sa phone kung hindi ko naman dala? Paano ako mahahanap nila Lucius? Do I have to sleep here until they find me?

Bumuntong hininga ako at saka tumingala. Even the ceiling is made of glass kaya kita ang mga bituin. 'Yun nga lang, hindi masyadong maliwanag ang buwan ngayon. But despite that, the stars are shining brightly, lalo pa't wala masyadong ilaw sa loob ng garden. Iilan lang ang ilaw sa ilang sulok at itaas na bahagi.

I think I like indoor garden like this. Kung papagawa siguro ako, hindi ganito kalaki para hindi ako naliligaw. Well, to my defense, first time ko lang naman dito so it's understandable that I can get lost.

Alam mo palang first time mo, lakas ng loob gumala.

I lightly slapped my cheek for scolding myself, then sighed. I was used being alone, but now I can't stand a few hours of being alone. I need someone rambling, or at least do something to divert my attention. Nakakabaliw palang walang ginagawa.

Hmm...but do I really used getting alone? Of course, lately ay hindi dahil kasama ko lagi si Lucius, but back then, after getting discharge from the hospital, I was either with Lien or around some maids that kept checking on me once in a while. Naaalala ko na concern sa akin si Nancy dahil hindi daw siya sanay na nasa bahay ako since gala daw ako, so she herself or some maid she asked will check on me in my room or wherever I am.

Itinuon ko ang mga kamay ko sa may likod then leaned back. I closed my eyes and tilted it backwards. The silence is comforting so I hummed a bit. An unknown song was formed. It sounds really familiar but I don't know where I heard it from.

"Solana."

Halos mapatalon ako sa gulat nang may nagsalita mula sa dilim. I calmed down when I realize who owned that voice.

"Tesoro?"

I first heard the sound of footsteps that are getting closer before I saw a silhouette. Then, Lucius appeared. There's a few beads of sweat on his forehead and he's breathing a bit uneven. Nang nasilayan niya ako ay kumalma ang kaninang nag-aalala niyang mukha.

I stood up and met him halfway. Kaagad ko siyang niyakap, the same thing he did.

"I've been looking for you everywhere, nandito ka lang pala." Sabi niya. He took and deep breathe, smelling my scent.

"Sorry. I got lost."

"Figures." He mumbled. Humiwalay siya sa akin at hinawakan ang magkabila kong mukha. Sinipat niya ito magkabila. When he seems satisfied ay saka niya lang ito binitawan.

"I shouldn't have let you wander alone. Gusto mo bang libutan ang bahay para familiar ka?"

Kaagad akong umiling. "No. My feet are sore. Let's just get seated."