Underworld War

Chapter 38 - A year

A/N: In greek mythology, Morpheus is not a woman but a man. He is the god of sleep. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this chapter. Prepare your hearts.

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Change is something that has happened in my life drastically. My life took a pivot, a turn of events I didn't know would be possible. Nag-iba ang ihip ng hangin na sinisimot ko at natagpuan ang sariling halos di makasabay sa pagbabagong nagaganap.

But then, I managed to go through. I managed to live up to it and didn't realize that I was also changing, adapting. Ngayon ko lamang tuluyang natanto na ang mga nangyaring sakuna sa aking buhay ay tuluyang makakapagpagabgo ng aking pananaw.

Wearing the dress that father had prepared for me, I looked at myself in the mirror. Gone were the days of innocence and ignorance. I know what has been prepared for me and what to do about it.

The glitter in my eyes are long gone. It no longer shine of any hope for anyone. If I was the same woman before, looking at the mirror would probably appall me knowing that I could never be that beautiful.

But I know I am now. The beauty that I have is much stronger, darker and greater. And it didn't stop there, I am limitless. The world may have been harsh before, but I am harsher now.

The door flung open, revealing Jersen in his gold and red suit. "It is ready. Are you?"

"The question is not for me." I said, "But for those who awaits."

I walked towards him. Nilagay ko ang kamay sa kaniyang braso at magkapanabay kaming naglakad sa madilim na pasilyo ng palasyo. Mahina at sigurado aming mga yapak habang papalapit sa kasiyahan.

Guests in their formal attire are spread across the hall, chatting and mingling. Hindi ko man ramdam ang saya na mayroon sila ay nanatili akong nakangiti habang binabati ng ibang kakilala. 

The party hasn't started yet but there are already a lot of people. Mukhang may hinihintay kaming magpakita. O ako lamang ang naghihintay.

Father was true to his words when he said he'll invite Lyko and some of my friends over. He even showed me the invitations made for them that has their names written on it. Ngayon, nasa kanilang desisyon na lamang kung pupunta sila o hindi.

Knowing them, they'd think of worse possibilities. Ngunit, umaasa parin akong magkikita kami ngayong gabi dahil matapos ito, wala ng susunod. 

"Do you think they'll attend?" He asked.

"I don't know." I whispered.

Ngumiti ako sa isang magandang dilag na dumaan sa'ming harap. Our conversation was discreet, almost whispering to each other dahil maraming tao at baka may makarinig. 

"Are you not excited? Because I am." Nakangisi nitong saad.

"What are you planning?" Pinaningkitan ko siya ng mga mata.

"Nothing. I'll just be polite to them."

Umikot ang mga mata ko sa sinabi niya. 

Suddenly, people started to whisper and making a fuss. May kaguluhang nangyayari sa entrance ng party kaya agad kaming naalerto ni Jersen. People looked shock in their wide eyes and gaping mouths.

"Is that Lyko?"

"In the name of Hades, what is he doing here?"

Nagkatinginan kaming dalawa. So he did came. He did really risk his safety just to come here and attend a birthday of an enemy. Tumikhim si Jersen at umalis. Hindi ko na narinig ang sinabi niya dahil ang atensyon ko ay nakatuon na sa taong nakahawi para sa dumadaang mga tao.