The Heiress of Casedona

Chapter Four : The Journey of the Heiress

As Joseph Feliciz brought his little sister Anna Marie Feliciz travelled to the city of Aragona. The richest family of Aragona is the family of Dolores. Dolores is different to Casedona, they are cruel and corrupt. They feel that they are the lord of this town.

Joseph is cultured shock, and scared, he is just a boy but for his sister, she will do everything.

"Howdy my boy! Are you lost?" an old man asked.

"No." Joseph answered, "I am from the town of Sherlock, our father stayed here for years, he is Antonio Feliciz. Do you know where his house is?" Joseph asked.

The old man's face became sad, "He is dead. I remember he once worked for the Casedona back at Sherlock and those family gave them a lot here in Aragona for tribute. You must be Joseph Feliciz, and this is Anna Marie Feliciz, isn't it?" the old man asked.

Joseph awkwardly nodded, "Yeah. Father died because of heart attack. Mother died when she was giving birth to my sister. Father, was sad. Can you just bring me to my father's house?" Joseph asked.

The old man helped them to their house. It was a simple house, but nervously Joseph felt sad.

"Thank you so much, sir." he said.

"Don't worry, my boy. Your father were kind to me. He is taking the values of a Casedona. I even once heard him and said that his lucky that his children stays at Sherlock, because Casedona's are benevolent." he said.

Joseph smiled and entered the house. When he entered, he put baby Anna Marie at the bed then he finally burst his tears. The tear of an afraid boy who doesn't know what to do. The boy who himself is seeking for guidance. A boy who is trying to be strong.

"You are safe now, Anna." he said.

He looked at the portrait of Antonio Feliciz:

"I would like to apologize for lying and using your children's name. I am sorry for using your house. We do not have choice, and I guess this is your time to pay for your debt to Don Fabian. Do not worry, we are not gonna ruin your reputation. I am sorry." Joseph sorrily said.

Antonio Feliciz is a loyal servant of Don Fabian Casedona. Antonio's loyalty caused him that he will do everything, even risking his own life for the sake of the Casedona. Antonio were once a beggar in Sherlock but Don Fabian got pity and tried to help him. Antonio became the right hand of Don Fabian. Antonio married a woman named Josephine and got their first son named Joseph. At the age of nine, Joseph died because of Malaria and Josephine left Sherlock and never came back. One day, Antonio met a girl named Sophia but no one knew about their relationship. People still thought that his wife is Josephine. Sophia is a nun, it is the reason why there love is forbidden. If the people of Sherlock will find out there will be mesirable so Don Fabian helped them. Don Fabian bought a land from Aragona and give it to Antonio. Sophia were pregnant that time. Sophia hid from the basement of the Casedona mansion. Sadly, she died while giving birth to her daughter Anna Marie, sadly, the real Anna Marie died after three days.

This is why Joseph decided to use the identity of the Feliciz, it will not be difficult for them to live and hide. No one will knew where they hide because this is one of the secret transaction Don Fabian did.

Joseph took the books of Don Fabian. He studies each book and apply each. He took good care of Anna. They live simple in Aragona. Few years later, Joseph became a merchant who usually travel to different places except Sherlock. Joseph makes sure that he will give maximum protection to Anna. Anna is fragile, because  the key is in her. Only when they arrived at the Feliciz's house he found out that the key of Casedona's treasure is in the foot of Anna. Anna shouldn't loss this, she is the key of Casedona.

Anna is an exceptional girl. The blood of Casedona is really in her. Joseph teaches her all the values of the family without mentioning Casedona.

Seven years later.

Joseph went to the other town this is why he left Anna alone but he will be back soon.

Anna went to the calm lake. She really loves the calmness of lake, it is peace and beautiful. But it was bothered when she felt that someone is watching her.

"You can come out. I am not afraid of you." the young Anna said.

An old man went out and he looked excited when he saw Anna, "How are you? I am Fabian, you are the youngest sister of Joseph right?" he asked.

She didn't answer.

"Kindly give it to him." he requested.
Anna accepted the letter and looked at him.

"You are so beautiful, Anna." he said.

"Thank you sir, do you live here in Aragona?" she asked.

The old man nodded, "I lived here ever since I am born." he said, "Kindly tell me about your father, Anna?" he asked.

Instead of answering him, Anna stood up and walk away, "They I mention something bad?" he asked.

Anna 10 ft. away from the old man when she finally looked back, "My father is a noble man and every one here at Aragona knows his story except you? You told me that you lived here since." Anna said, "I don't think you are from here, that is not how Aragona dress not even a Dolores!" she said and ran away.

The old man smiled, "She really are a Casedona." he said.

The old man left.

Silly old man. Anna said to herself. When she arrived at there house she opened the letter.

My dearest,

The father is excited as his father is. The noise of a kid should be heard, a smile of a teen should be seen.

Sherlock is waiting for you.

Your beloved,
Papa

Who is Papa?

*At the Casedona Mansion

Don Romualdo came to his house happy. He saw his grand son Joaquin playing some piano.

"She is waiting for you, grand son." he said.

Joaquin felt weird, "W-who grandpa?" he asked.

Don Romualdo smiled, "Don't mind,  child." he said.

Señora Margareth came, "Finally, my son went out of the room." Señora Margareth said.

"I am going back to my room." Joaquin said.

"You are no---" Don Romualdo interrupted Señora Margareth.

"Let your child. He knows what he is doing." he said.