Aqua

Chapter 5

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Aqua's POV

I'm out, out of the cave, out with the 5 bars of gold, out with the Blue Gem, and out with the hope that everything will turned out good.

Perlissia told me to follow the water current for it will lead me to my destination. I still don't know yet where exactly it is, but I'm sure the current will lead me to where I'm supposed to be.

I bid my last farewell to Perlissia then jump to the water. It's funny to think that just two weeks ago, I can't swim, but now, I can swim deep in the ocean, just like any other fishes, I guess that is because of the Blue Gem.

I swim for what seems like days, but I'm not yet tired which is so cool, and when the current finally stops, I lift my head from the water and saw the familiar statue of liberty. Guess what, the current leads me to America.

"Nice. Just nice!" How the hell am I suppose to look for the other bearers here? The place is just so big. I'm not overreacting but, where should I start looking for them?

And because no one will answer me here under the water, I better kicked my butt out of the water.

Good thing it's not morning yet, so that means no one will see me dripping wet with this white cocktail dress Perlissia gave to me. I don't usually wear clothes like this, but Perlissia insisted so that I look like ordinary. Crazy right?

I slowly walk towards the park near the sea, where I came from.

"Now, first things first, I need to find a place to stay in here for a while, and I badly need new clothes." I'm cold out here, thanks Perlissia for the dress.

"Miss, you okay? Do you need help?"

"What the -" I startled. I thought I was alone. Oh no... maybe he saw where I came from and tell the cops and –

"Miss, sorry to startle you. I just came here. I think you need -"

Right! Maybe he can help me.

"Ahm, sir, yes I badly need help because I'm just new here and all...Can you help me look for a place to stay to? I'll pay you -"

"No need. Sure, I'm glad to help. I know a place, actually an apartment. Are you okay with it?"

"Yes! Thank you -" we are talking yet I don't know his name.

"Brae. My name's Brae Searth." He the offers me his hand, and I gladly take it. I think Brae is kind, and maybe he'll be a big help in achieving my mission.

Brae and I walk towards the apartment he's talking about – it's an antique looking apartment where there is a big old chandelier hanging in the middle of the waiting area and the front desk looks creaky, as well as the lady behind the front desk that looks like in mid 60's. The wall is painted brown that doesn't go well with the red carpeted floor. But its okay, it looks nice and comfy enough to stay to.

"Can I ask you a question?" And we have a winner for breaking the silence.

"Sure! What is it?"

"Why are you, uhm, wet?"

I chuckled, because he said that while his face was all red. Well I was kind of expecting that.

"Well," here goes nothing, "I was boarding a yacht from an island, just near here, when suddenly the – the machine shuts down. I decided to swim off because I don't want to be stuck there in the middle of nowhere." Well that rhymes. Very good Aqua, you're a very good story teller. You should write your own story about how you run away from the sick looking crocodile in the Amazon Rain Forest. I bet that would sell a lot of copies and you can earned a living.

"Oh, sorry to hear that? Where exactly did you come from?" he asked. Will you look at that? I'm doomed.

"Ma'am, sir, here's the key to your room, 108$ per month." The front desk lady hand me a key. You are a life saver front desk lady. I immediately put out 1 bar of gold.

"Will this be enough?" the front desk lady and Brae was shocked. Well, can't help them. I was, too, been there.

"Yes. Yes. This is more than enough." The front desk lady mumbled.

"Close your mouth Brae, insects might fly in." I said teasingly. "Oh, I'm going to stay here at least three months or so." I said to the front desk lady.

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Hilda, the front desk lady, lead us to my room - 330. Not bad for an antique looking apartment. The room looks classy with a touch of modernity because of the 8 inch flat screen TV, an aquarium, a queen sized bed, a comfy sofa, a mini refrigerator, and a tiny balcony which overlooks the city. Third floor isn't a bad place.

"Wow, this is great!" I said awed.

"You may call the front desk if ever you need something else." Hilda said then left the room after I give my gratitude.

"Well, do you like it? It's not much though..."

"I like it in here." I said to Brae honestly. "Thank you so much Brae. You helped me a lot. How can I repay you for your kindness? You don't want money, and -"

"Can we, uhm, eat together at the near restaurant, if it's okay with you?"