Arrange Marriage [Ongoing]

Chapter 44 - Flashback

Ayara's POV

It was already 8 pm and I had just arrived in Paris. 5 AM ako umalis ng Pilipinas at 15 hours lang ang byahe. I'm not with Dad because their work is important in the Philippines. Dad's idea is for me to continue my studies here, at first I didn't want it, but it was better, especially since I was avoiding someone, Mikhael.

After I left the airport, I was stunned by the beauty of the city lights, this is my dream, my dream is to be there.

I will travel around the world, and I finally reached my dream destination.

"Ms. Ayara, the car's already here" my assistant, Jane said and guided me towards the car.

"Oh right" I responded and my two bodyguards took my things.

The vehicle is a black Rolls Royce Phantom with pure white interior, at the back were my convoy  in a black Cadillac where my two bodyguards were. My assistant was sitting next to me to accompany me.

"Where are we staying?" I asked Jane while scrolling through my cell phone.

"At the mansion" she responded to me.

Mansion? Walang nabanggit si Dad or Mom na may mansion kami dito.

After we arrived, a large black gate opened to us and upon entering the gate, a large flat of leaves with square bushes caught my attention. There are those who cut and water the plants, I think it's the mansion helper.

We stopped at the big mansion, it is L shape and the exterior is black and white. My guard opened the door for me and the other one was holding my suitcase. I was amazed as I looked around. There are also guards in every corner of the mansion wearing black suits.

This is where I'm staying? Well naturally, this is my family's mansion.

It is bigger compared to our mansion in Batangas. In Batangas, there is a large fountain in the middle opposite the gate and entrance of the mansion, so you have to go around to the entrance. It's just straight but the front space is huge, I can't wait to see the interior and the backyard.

An entryway upon entering, There is a hook there with all the car keys on it. And if you walk a bit, you will immediately see a double height ceiling, the interior is black and white of course dad's favorite color.

"Ms. Ayara, food is ready" Suddenly Jane said while I was admiring the whole surroundings. I was going to eat later to go around the mansion more, but I was already hungry. 

Upon entering the dining area, there are 12 seats and a rectangle table. Above there is a chandelier. The food is ready so I sit down, it was too many–I can't finish it.

Nagulat ako nang makita ko na gising pa ang mga katulong dito, naturally kapag 7 or 8 pm ay tulog na ang mga tao.

I told my assistant to call all the maids in the house to join me for dinner and her as well. The maids arrived only a few minutes later.

"Welcome home, madam Ayara" The nannies greeted me at the same time. They look Filipino, can they understand me when I speak Tagalog?

"Naku iha napakagandang dalaga mo, manang-mana ka talaga kay madam" suddenly said by a nanny while smiling at me. She is in her 50s, but she can still handle the house chores.

"Hahaha maraming salamat po, hali po kayo, join me in for dinner, hindi ko po kasi mauubos andami niyo pong niluto" I said shyly. At first they were shy because it was their first time to sit here but I forced them.

Just a few minutes after we finished eating, I was in the kitchen talking to them. Almost all of them are filipinos so I don't have to speak English.

Lahat sila maganda kausap dahil hindi sila nauubusan ng topic, nagtatalo pa nga sila kung sino unang magkekwento. When suddenly, one of the maids asked me a question,

"Iha, may boypren ka na ba? Napaka ganda mo, impossibleng wala kang manliligaw o boypren" natulala ako sa tanong niya at iniling ang ulo ko, I have no boyfriend but marami akong manliligaw, hindi ko sinasagot dahil hindi pa ako handa.

"Eh gerlpren?" Tanong bigla ng isa pang yaya, The nannies hit her on the arm because why did she ask that question.

"Wala po, nagugustahan lang po" tugon ko sakanila.

"Naku napakaswerte ng nagugustahan mo na yan, isang anghel na ang lumalapit sa kaniya sasayangin ka pa ba" Response of a nanny while washing dishes. Me, angel? I was dumped by someone.

"Mauna na po ako, lilibutin ko lang po itong mansion" tugon ko at nagpaalam sakanila, ganon din sila.

I continued to the back of the house, when I got out, malaking pool ang bumungad sa akin na may water resistant led lights na iba't-ibang color. Kung titingin ka pa sa dulo it has a large flat too, same as the front space.

Jane called me to show me my bedroom. The stairs are big, maybe four people can fit it while going upstairs.

"Here's your bedroom, Ms. Ayara" she said and opened the door.

This bedroom is more spacious compared to my bedroom sa batangas. My bed is queen size with a wall attached brown leather headboard. The walk-in closet was big, both sides were full of drawers and in the middle was a glass counter na pwedeng lagayan tulad na lamang ng jewelries.

It was already 9 PM so I decided to take a bath before going to bed. I took off everything I was wearing, leaving me naked. I soaked in the bathtub for a few minutes while relaxing. Then I changed into a sleepwear and leaned against the headboard of the bed.

I was about to close my eyes when my cellphone rang. I looked for it and found it in my purse, it was dad calling.

"Akala ko tulog kana anak, kamusta ang byahe?" Dad asked on the other line.

"It was good, the house was pretty massive. Dad, hindi mo nabanggit sa akin na may mansion kayo dito" I responded.

"Pagpasensiyahan na ang papa, tumatanda na hahaha" biro ni Dad.

"Dad, 39 ka palang" Tugon ko at tinawanan niya ako. 22 palang si Dad and Mom was 21 when she gave birth to me, They got married when they found out that mom was pregnant with me.

"Mama and Papa will be there on your debut, I'll hang up na anak na, don't hesitate to call us when you need something, ingat ka diyan ha goodnight anak" Dad said and I bid my farewell before hanging out.

After that, I lay down but I was just staring on the ceiling, even though I was sleepy and closed my eyes I couldn't sleep.

Mikhael..

Will I be able to move on..?

Even though you messed up everything.

You acted selfish and hurt my feelings but,

You will always have a special place in my heart.

I'm moving on,

I already like Aki.

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