Chapter 2
At such a young age, Valerie had experienced the feeling of being loved by a family. Her mom loved her very much and her dad spoiled her like a princess. Wala na nga siyang mahihiling pa sa mga ito.
She grew up in a very privileged family. Hindi problema sa kanila ang pera. Her mom along with her dad managed a vast plantation of fruits and vegetables. In fact, they were the biggest supplier of fresh produce on Lyonese.
May mga pagkakataong abala sa negosyo nila ang kanyang mga magulang, but they always make it to a point to find time for them. Tulad na lang ngayon, they were all spending a happy afternoon together in one of their open fields.
Napakaganda ng sikat ng araw. It really was a perfect day for a family bonding. Buo silang pamilya na naroon; her mom, her dad, ang kuya Leon niya at ang iba pa niyang mga kapatid. Originally, dalawa lamang talaga silang magkapatid ni Leon. But eventually, her mom and dad decided to adopt three beautiful young girls; Brienna, Jenny and Aimee.
Dito talaga siya humanga nang husto sa mga magulang. Sa paningin kasi ng mga ito, lahat silang lima ay pantay-pantay. They were all their children, no one was greater nor lesser than the other. And ganun din siya sa kanyang mga kapatid. She all loved them just as the same.
Kasama niyang naghahain ang ina katulong ang kanilang bagong mayordomo.
"Wallace, pakikuha naman nung sandwich," pakiusap niya dito.
Anak si Wallace ng dati nilang katiwala. Naulila ito ng lubos kaya kinupkop na rin ito ng kaniyang mga magulang. He was quite young actually. Eleven years lang ang tanda nito sa kanya kaya medyo asiwa siyang tawagan itong manong or kuya. And the thing was, Wallace also preferred to be called by his name.
Inabot naman nito sa kanya ang basket kung saan nakalagay ang mga sandwiches.
"Thank you, ah," she genuinely said. Malaking tulong talaga ito sa kanilang pamilya. Wallace was a miracle worker, a jack of all trades. Lahat yata ng bagay ay kaya nitong gawin.
Pinagtulungan nilang tatlo ang pag-aayos ng hapag. Their lunch was a feast; fresh green salad, barbeque, chicken and ham sandwiches, pesto pasta, and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
"Val, can you call your papa and siblings? Nakahain na ang pagkain," magiliw na utos sa kanya ng ina.
"Sure thing, mama," she said.
Agad naman siyang sumunod sa ina. She immediately went to look for them. Apparently, nasa isang lugar lamang ito. He dad alongside with his kuya Leon was having a painting session. Nakatunga ang mga ito sa harap ng isang magandang bulubundukin. Mukhang nature naman ang ipipinta ng mga ito.
She actually got curious kaya sinilip niya ang ginagawa ng ama at kapatid.
As usual, his dad made an outstanding painting out of the scenery. His technique was impeccable. He gave life to that scene. It was as if the mountain range was alluring her to its majestic form.
She then went to her brother. Mahusay din ang ginawa nito. There was a certain twist to his painting. Kung sa ama'y tinampok nito ang magnificence ng bundok, her brother's painting emanated adventure, thrill and mystery. It was as if the mountain range was hiding a precious secret inside it. It was begging to be explored.
"Wow! Ang ganda." Komento niya.
Bugnot na tiningnan siya ng kapatid.
"Shoo! Go away! Nanggugulo ka naman oh," he said irritatingly.
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