Lakserf's Obscure: Heresy [Book 2]

Chapter 9: Faithful Womanizer

*Moira

Pasalampak akong naupo sa batong bangko habang pinapahid ang mga butil ng pawis sa noo ko. Just like before, napakainit talaga dito sa Edira. It's not like I don't want it here, I actually misssed being here. Sadyang nakakapanibago lang talaga ang init dito lalo na't three years din akong tumigil sa Orthil.

It's been three days now ever since we arrived here and today was Ean and Shion's second day of guarding the miners. Tulad ng napagkasunduan namin, I was left to remain here in Edira. The mission's going pretty well so far. There has been no threats or anything that would point out to bandit's movements. Nagpapasalamat ako doon since as of now, Edira is busy preparing for their thanksgiving.

As a place filled with cultures and traditions, Edira's thanksgiving will be held as soon as the mining is finished. Sabi ni ate Vivith ay isa rin daw ito sa paraan nila para pasalamatan ang tigapaglikha kasama ang mga biyayang binigay nito sa kanila, specifically the wealth that they are to receive from mining. A celebration will be held here soon.

Bilang nananatili lang ako dito sa Edira ay tumutulong na rin ako sa preparasyon. In fact, I'm fresh from the town center hall. Doon kasi idaraos ang selebrasyon. Tingin ko ay malapit na ring matapos ang pag-aayos doon at hindi na ako makapaghintay sa araw ng thanksgiving. Yes, it's tiring but it's fun working with the citizens of Edira. Not to mention, stuff like this is article worthy. I'm sure marami akong masusulat regarding this and I'll be able to share the amazing culture and tradition of the lands of Caidel.

As I was taking my silent rest, a not-so-young-anymore boy caught my attention. Lalo na't napansin ko ang nakasabit sa tainga niya. My lips formed a beam upon seeing that. "Dylan!"

He immediately looked at me and so I waved at him. Habang palapit siya sa akin ay tinanggal niya ang nasa tainga niya. "Bakit po ate?"

"Nothing. I'm just glad that you're still keeping the soundphones I gave you," I stated with my eyes locked on the very widget I gave him in glee.

"Ah, opo. Maraming salamat talaga sa pagbigay mo sa akin nito, ate," sagot niya naman na may tipid na ngiti. I'm not that naive not to notice that there's a huge change in Dylan, but I sometimes forget about that when he's around me. Maybe he's matured a bit and no longer that innocent boy before, but he's still Dylan. Mabait at magalang pa rin siya sa akin.

Suddenly, I remembered what Ean had told me along with the favor he asked. And so I spoke. "May gagawin ka ba, Dylan? I could use a company."

"Naku, pasensya na, ate. May gagawin pa po ako. Kailangan ko pa tumulong sa paghahanda eh," answered Dylan that disappointed me. I never really had the chance to fulfill my promise to Ean. Hindi ako makakuha ng tiyempo para kausapin si Dylan. All we had were small talks these past few days.

"Is that so? Sayang naman," malungkot kong wika.

"Ito na lang ate oh," sabi niya naman sabay abot ng soundphones sa akin. Agad ko naman iyong tinanggap. "Effective po 'yan. Sa tuwing mag-isa ako, 'yan ang nilalapitan ko."

I couldn't stop myself from smiling again from what he said. He may have grown and changed but he really is still a kid. Akala niya talaga kailangan ko lang ng kasama. He's like that little girl giving her teddy bear to someone to make someone feel of having protection. Dahil para sa kanya, iyon ang nagbibigay sa kanya ng proteksyon. "Alright then, thank you."

"Sige po, mauna na ako," nakangiti niyang sabi saka siya umalis.

Pagkaalis na pagkaalis ni Dylan ay agad nagbago ang itsura ko nang makita ko ang isang lalakeng naglalakad sa direksyon ko. I looked sideways as if I wanted a way out, but I know it's too late. So I remained on my seat with my head bowed down.