Touch of Time

Chapter 6: Getting Along

Ersha felt uncomfortable with the dress she was given to wear.  It is composed of 4 clothing pieces namely the camisa, saya, pañuelo and the tapis.  Camisa ismade from pineapple fiber  worn as an upper garment  and then followed by the pañuelo which is don like a collar to cover the low necked camisa.  The saya is a skirt that reaches the floor and then reinforced with the tapis.  With her new getup, she stared at herself on the mirror with thoughts that are in turmoil.  She is still in the state of disbelief and if only she can be oblivious about the situation, it may soothe her rumbling emotions. Then, three knocks were heard on the door and telling her that breakfast is ready.

As  she was approaching the dining room, the table is already set.  A man is seated at the center which seems to be the breadwinner of the house. On the left corner, a young lad with two girls seated in the same line with him and the lady whom she conversed last evening is at the right side.  There are still 2 seats that are empty and she took the one beside the lady.

"You look beautiful with that dress my dear." said the woman with a kind smile.

Thank you, ma.....m.replied Ersha, wondering what she's going to call her.

"Okey Margarita, you give grace to our food" said the breadwinner

"Lord, bless this food that we're goin to eat ......." 

Eating with strangers made Ersha awkward and the lady of the house noticed it so she started the conversation.

Since we haven't formally introduced yet, may I know your name my dear?

Uhmm, I am Ersha Nieves. Then a pause came where the succeeding answers were only her thoughts that she came from year 2017 and she is  a daughter of .....

What a nice name. Margarita complimented making the conversation a little lighter and less tense.

I know that what you're going through is difficult so it's okey if you can't open up on us about everything.  By the way I am Dulce Bandres, this is my husband Manko, my son Andel and my two lovely daughters Margarita and Amarga.

'Nice meeting you all' and a nod of approval was their response.  Then with Ersha's curiosity, she ask if there's still someone not with them.

Oh, before I forget, my son Andro is still out in the woods.  He'll be coming home soon. answered Dulce.

While eating, a 5'8 tall male came in to the dining room.  He has a strong stature, a well built body, tanned skin complexion and a soft, clean curly hair.  

"Andro, you sit now and eat with us." called by his father. Then Andro followed, seating along with his siblings and Mrs. Dulce passed the food to him.

Is she the one that I brought here mama?ask Andro.

Yes, she is. and Ersha, this is my son Andro and he was the one who found you unconscious. told Mrs. Dulce.

Is there someone going after you at that time? Andro inquired.

But before Ersha could reply, Mrs. Dulce interrupted.  I think it's not yet the right time to talk about it Andro.  Her memories aren't that clear yet.

"Alright, if ever you start remembering anything just inform me so I can help you get back home."telling Ersha straight into her eyes.