#TOQ The Beginning
My life was everything I could've asked for. Kumpleto'ng pamilya, Marangya'ng buhay, higit sa lahat labis-labis na pagmamahal.
But, IT all ended when I entered.......
When I entered the
Quinxton Arce
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"Mom, what are we doing here?I asked.
Nasa harap kami ng gate ng isang bahay or should I say palace.
"Sweetie, just wait and see" Mom said with a smile.
"Besides kilala mo naman ang mga pupuntahan natin" Dad said.
I couldn't help but to agree.
"Yeah. Fine" I said with a monotonous tone.
"That's our girl" They both said. Nothing makes me more happy rather than making my parents feel contented.
After a couple of minutes we entered the gates of QA.It gave me chills thinking We'll enter this huge palace!
We were driving to the gates when we stopped. Dad rolled down his window and looked at the Guard.
"Sir?" The guard asked.
"Xenon Clinton Edinburgh, Eyene" What the hell did just said? Eyene? What does that mean?
As much as I wanted to ask. There is no time for that.
When the guard heard what Dad said, he let us in non-hesitantly.
Pag pasok namin, there were a driveway made out of stones with perfectly cut bushes lining the driveway. I looked around all I saw was pine trees, bushes, flowers and in front was a very intricate designed fountain.
Umikot kami sa may fountain, right then and there I saw a mansion—-wait, the word mansion is an understatement for it. Maski nga CASTLE eh! It's just so huge it makes me feel like mas malaki pa 'to sa pinaka-malaki'ng Castle.
We parked the car, then Dad gave the keys to the valet before we started walking. My cream colored cocktail dress flew by the wind as it blows. I held onto it with my Hermès clutch.
Me and my parents walked our way.
When we reached the main door, I felt chills suddenly. The doors are made out of (I know) expensive wood with gold line designs. It has a large logo in the middle. And logo at parang isang kamay na may Hawak na rosas habang nagdurugo. It gave me chills, again. And below that was a word.
Quinxton Eyene.
Yan na naman tayo sa Eyene. Nonetheless, dumiretso kami sa loob. Right then and there, I was stunned.
'Wow' sabi ko sa isip ko. Holy Moly! Pag pasok mo sasalubong agad sayo ang engrandeng two-way staircase above it is a huge chandelier with blinding Crystals. Meron di'ng red carpet and there a marbled floor. May naglalakihang paintings din. I don't know the people drawed in the portraits, but I know they are important.
Then, we saw three people going down the staircase with huge smiles. King Elysius and Queen Ranea. Sila Lang ang namukhaan ko. Ngunit may isa pa'ng lalaki'ng mukha'ng kaedaran ko lang. He looks......Pretty intimidating. Well, he resembles a lot Like Queen Ranea.
"Dorothea! Xenon!" Sigaw ng reyna. Her Voice filled width delight. I guess, the majesty missed her Friends.
Ilang segundo lang ay nakababa na ang pamilyang Zedler.
"Bro!" Bati ni Dad at ng hari. I wasn't Shocked. They always greet each other like this. As if they were still in highschool.
"Wait!Wait!Wait!" Sigaw ng reyna. Before the Two hugged each other humarang na ang reyna with both arms spread wide.
"Does Zacchaeus and Zalene know each other?" Queen Ranea asked. Umiling si Mommy.
Well, Zacchaeus? Unique.
"Zacc meet Zalene, Zalene meet Zacc" My Mom introduced. I gave him a warm smile. He returned it, but I noticed something odd. Is it just me or his smile is obviously.....fake.
"Let's go to the dining hall" Aya ng Reyna. Then we headed to their grand dining hall.
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As expected, their dining is as grand as their receiving area.
The table has a capacity of 10 people. The intricate designs and decorations are just enough to make you feel so amazed.
"Let's sit" King Elysius said. Umupo kami'ng lahat.
Sa gitna nandun naka-upo ang hari. In his right was the Queen and to his left is their son. Next to the Queen is my parents, then me sitting beside Zacc.
"Let's talk about the current issue about Eyene" The king started to talk. What? Eyene again.
I couldn't help but to butt in. Just, my curiosity isn't gonna stop.
"With all due respect your heighness, but ano po yung Eyene?" I asked. Their eyes looking at me as if they are saying 'What-You-Don't-Know?'
The Queen smiled."That's for your parents to tell."
I just let it pass. Tatanungin ko nalang sila.
"So, since Zacc and Zalene already met. Is it time for them to get to know each other deeply?" My mom suggested. Oh No.
The King and Queen agreed also my Dad. Hay, wala na ako'ng laban dito.
After eating. Our parents decided that me and Zacc should spend time together. I know we have no choice but to agree.
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Long silence.
We were sitting in their garden, while the deafning silence enveloped us.
Inobserbahan ko si Zacc. Still, he looks mysterious. With his, silvery set of expressionless eyes, his plum lips, his perfect nose, his jawline and his adam apple.
Sa tingin ko naramdaman nyang nakatingin ako kaya napalingon din sya sakin. Saktong pag tingin nya, nag iwas ako ng tingin.
I then felt his stare. It's intense. Mararamdaman mo talaga kapag tumingin sya sayo.
" Can I ask a question?" I asked. After a long silence i took it as a yes.
"What is your full name?" I asked. Kasi naman Zacchaeus lang ang alam ko bukod sa apilyedo nya.
"Zacchaeus Xein Zedler" He said. Holy hell! Yung boses nya! It sent chills to my spine! His voice is so authoritive, deep and dark. It was almost like the demon. But, heck I must admit if he's a devil he is a sexy one!
"Uhm, kahit hindi mo na tanungin. My name is—-" I was cut off by him.
"Zalene Xiah Edinburgh" He said like it was just saying 'Hi'.
"H-how did you know?" I almost stuttered.
"Parents" He said. Oh! Didn't saw that coming.
"Oh! Since you know my name can—-" Again I was cut off.
"Ang daldal mo" Irita nya'ng banggit.
What?! WOW!!
Pasalamat sya at mabait ako! Kundi nasigaw-sigawan ko na sya! Argh!
Hindi nalang ako umimik at hinayaan ko nalang.
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3rd person's POV
Habang ang dalawa'ng anak ay nasa hardin ng mga Zedler, ay hindi nila alam kung ano ang posibleng mangyari.
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