Amaranth ( the unfading flower)

chapter 11

Daffodil

" We don't have much time. Zepyranth will be nothing but a history ." The kingdom started to fall. With the lost of the King and Queen,this place is a mess. It's been 3 decades. So far,nothing have gone better.

" Atleast there's a history. Don't put much of your head on that matter. Everything's gonna be alright."

"But Duke,hindi na ho biro ito. Laburnums invaded half of the kingdom. Lumiliit ang tyansang mataboy pa sila. How can you be so careless in the times like this? "

" Hindi kailangan ng Zepyranth ang padalos dalos na desisyon. You have to wait for tye right time."

"When? 3 decades! It's been 3 decades! Where's the king when we need him? Such a coward. Hiding in a place where no one can find him. He only gives instructions to the ministry but he never showed his face! " My fists is shaking from anger. I know i did'nt grow up in that place but my family did. Ayoko ng lumala pa ang sitwasyon. If only i can do something!

"Stop it! " He snapped. I was shocked. This is the first time Duke Sebastian got mad. "YOU! You don't know what you're talking about. And to think that you're a Royal Gaurd of the King and Queen. You should be ashamed of yourself! "

Natulala ako. I was stoic from that moment. Ngayon ko lang sya narinig na magalit. He's calm and always positive. He has a solution to everything. Infact,he is capable of being a kingb less the crown itself. But now i can sense fury in his voice. And superiority.

He sighed.

"I'll just rest." He turned away. " And never think that the king forgets his kingdom. But you're right,he's a coward."

Bumalik na ako sa mortal world keeping the thought of saving our kingdom. And to think na pinahiya ko ang sarili ko kay Duke Sebastian. He raised me for goodness' sake! I should'nt have said that. He's the most loyal to tha king. Isang malaking insulto to para sa kanya.

Pumunta ako sa school to check Ara. I'm sure she's not right. By this time, Laburnums could be hunting us one by one. It'll be a damn slavery if that happens.

"Ouch! "

"Oh sorry." My head must be travelling far now. I did'nt notice this girl. " Let me help you up."

"It's ok.My fault. I have to go." Nagmadali na syang umalis. I felt something absurd. My mind must be playing tricks on me. I gotta get myself together.

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Binilin ko na kay Saf si Ara. I know Saf's a good man. I can't see what harm he may cause to her. And knowing Ara,she's a great pain to deal with. Hindi uubra si Saf doon, not unless he's a Laburnum. Nah! Why am i even bothering thinking about it. These Laburnums are really getting into me. Such a shit without doing anything.

I doze off to sleep. It's pass 5 and i think Ara will be here any minute.

I heard someone open the door. She's here already?

" Ara! Do me a favor and stop banging the cabinets. I'm trying to sleep here! "

Lalong lumakas ang kalabog. Oh shit! I left the door unlock. I hurriedly get up.

Kitchen's a mess! May magnanakaw sa ganitong oras? I notice our study room open but Ara's room left untouched.

What does he want? I went in slowly. I tiptoed my way trying not to make a sound. Nakita kong kinakalkal nya ang mga libro. A book thief? Now that's revolting!

Kumuha ako ng coat na nakasabit sa pintuan.I grabbed him pero nakailag sya. Natakpan lang ng coat yung mukha nya kaya di ko sya nakita. He's thin and small but he got skills. Nasasanga nya lahat ng galaw ko. I chased him pero mabilis sya. He got his way to the window.