Touch of Time

Chapter 23: An Old Tale

Help! Help! Andro, don't leave me here! Andro, where are you?, cried Ersha.

Wake up, wake up.  You're dreaming..  said Marsha while trying to awaken Ersha who seems to be having a nightmare.

Ersha woke up profusely sweating and feeling agitated.  Jane wipes her forehead with face towel and then comforts Ersha by stroking her hair.

Your parents will be coming here.  I hope before we all leave, you'll be fine on your own., told Marsha who is still concerned of the situation.

For a few moments, grandma came in to the room bringing a cold water to let Ersha have a drink and cool down.

"My dear, it seems you went into a terrible thing.  What really happened to you so we can help ease your feelings." said grandma who is sitting beside Ersha's bed.

Ersha gathered all her energy.  She rose up and sat down on bed with her back relaxed on the head part railing.  The story then began on the time she vanished.

"That's supernatural!", exclaimed Jane. ' What had caused you to be sent back in time?'

"That's the question I couldn't answer.", replied Ersha. I don't know why of all the people, it was me that was chosen to go back in time.'

"I think I heard a similar incident as yours Ersha", said grandma.  Have you heard the story of Gil Perez?  asks grandma to the three of them.  But she got only a questionable look from them so she continued on her story.  Gil perez is a guardia civil who lived in the 1500s.  One day on October 24, 1593 while guarding his post, he felt sleepy so he decided to have a short nap.  As he woke up, he was in a totally unfamiliar place.  But despite the confusion, he just acted normal and did his daily job as a civil guard.  Unfortunately, someone noticed him that he's a stranger to their place and by his looks, he is quite noticeable to be non-Mexican and his uniform isn't similar to them.  He was then interrogated and sent to prison no matter how he told his tale.  Then, he was brought back to Philippines but vanished again."

What a story grandma., remarked Marsha then asked further, "Then how can we ensure that this won't happen again to Ersha?

"I think the best thing we can do is ask the sorcerer who helped in summoning back Ersha.  He seems very good on his craft." answered grandma.

"But Ersha's parents will be arriving soon and surely, she'll be brought with them.", Jane said.

"I think I still have to finish this predicament that I'm in right now, I'll convince them that I'll stay here for a week or more."  stated Ersha.

"Yes, yes..  That would be a good idea.  At least we can accompany you this time 24/7."  Marsh told Ersha.

"Okey girls, I'll send someone to go back to the sorcerer's house  and invite him to come here", suggested grandma.  She then goes out in the room, called one of the household help and gave the orders.