Her Greatest Fall

10th(Part 2)

"Hello Aeonian Island!!!!", sigaw ng isang pinsan ko na si Anastasia.

Sinalubong kami ng mga tauhan ni Tito, wearing their tuxedo. Really now.

"Welcome Home Mari", sabay yakap ni Manu sa akin. "I'm back."

"My siblings are there sa mansyon niyo, they can't wait to meet your relatives", bulong niya. Nataranta naman ako doon. "Bantayan mo sila nang maigi, my cousins are feral. They're currently looking for fish, Manu", tumawa naman siya.

Tito's driver brought the biggest van he had since marami-rami kami. The boys were comsiderate enough to place themselves at the back. Pumasok na kami at nagdrive na ang driver.

"Dude, Alastor reeks of alcohol!", sigaw ni Aciel. "Calm down , bro. It would not be the end of the world kapag uminom ako."

Tumawa naman si Imogen. "Yeah, right. He believed that December 12, 2012 was the end of the world, he was packing spare clothes", grabe ang halakhak naming lahat.

He just rolled his eyes.

"We're here", sabi ni Manu.

The van dropped us infront of the entrance door at pumasok na kami.

"What about our clothes?", Aciel asked. "Siya na ang bahala sa nga gamit ninyo", Tito Bellisimo answered him. Nagulat naman silang lahat.

They suddenly formed their lines and took turns sa pag bless kay tito. Nakakatawa hahahaha. "Thank you for letting us stay here tito, we really appreciate it po."

"No need to be formal with me. Enjoy your stay here. By the way, Marina. Chancellor is here. Kapag may kailangan ka, tawagan mo lang siya, okay?", he patted my head gently. "Yes po tito."

"An Estobal wagging its tail to an Iriarte, what a sight to see", biglang sabi ni Alas. Nagmadali namang tinakpan ni Aciel and baba niya. "Shut the fuck up, Alastor. Be careful with your words here at baka magkagulo pa dito."

Pagkapasok palang namin sa bahay ay sinalubong na kami ng mga kapatid ni Manu. I bet na naglalaway na ang mga pinsan kong babae nito. I tried hard not to look back.

Chancellor texted me na he'll be organizing a night party para sa amin. Kaya sinabihan ko sila na mag prepare para mamaya.

"I heard that you've studied here, Mari. Saang school ba? Are there a lot of rich people there? Like yung mga Demegillos, Elizarios or something."

"Nope. They were average people Anastasia. Just the way I like it. Si tito Bellisimo ang nagmamay-ari nun, pero si Chancellor na ngayon ang nagpalit sa akin. By the way, don't forget about the party ha?"

"Of course, who would miss a big ocean full of fish?", just like what they said, 'Bahala nang marupok basta hindi pokpok'.

I went down the stairs para hanapin si Chance.

Chancellor Iriarte, a 20 year old bachelor. He finished school early because of his advanced intelligence. A rare talent which only few of the people acquire. The Photographic Memory, but deep inside, he's still just a kid.

"Marina Levistine Merciana Estobal. A pleasure to see you again", sabi niya sabay beso.

"Cut the act Chance, para kang tuta."

"Hahaha Hi ate! Kumusta ka na?", nagbeso kaming dalawa. "Okay lang naman. By the way, my cousins forced me to tell you na they are willing to volunteer as performers mamaya."

"Sure, sure. No problem. I would really appreciate it. Nga pala, hindi niyo kasama si Ate Almira?"

"Oh..--Oh!! Maybe she's with Vitaly, her husband?", he just nodded.

"Alis muna ako ate, baka hinahanap na ako nila. Mag enjoy ka mamaya, okay?"

"Sure, sure. Kahit hindi mo pa sabihin sa akin, siguradong mag e-enjoy ako. Bye!", he waved at me hanggang hindi ko na siya nakita.

Let's see, sino pa kaya ang kulang? Aciel, Alastor, Imogen, Anastasia, Lance....", si Almira nalang pala ang kulang.

Suddenly, may tumawag sa akin. "Hello?"

"Marina, I bought you a gift. It's in your room. Hope you like it and see you later."

Agad-agad naman akong nagmadali papunta sa taas.

A dress for the party and a sandal. What a sweet guy he is. Unlike his brother..

It's 6 P.M and the party will start at 7 sharp. The ladies are currently curling their hair while kanina pa ako natapos. "Bilisan niyo, girls. You won't want to dissappoint your parent just by being late, don't you?",pagkatapos ko silang i-remind ay pumunta na ako sa garden where the party took place.

"Oh Mari, asan na ang mga pinsan mong babae?"

"They're almost finished, Dos."

Siya ang nag escort sa akin habang pababa kami ng stairs.

"They're looking at you, Dos. Stop smiling like a mayor", napapihil naman siya. Na-offend yata?

"More like, they are looking at you, you look likea goddess today. The boys' stares felt like they're focused on a prey."

"Then let them stare. Ang mas importante, hindi pa ako natunaw."

Pagkababa namin ay may nag park na sasakyan sa labas.

"Uy, may lumabas na demonyo", sabi ni Dos. The man, opened the passenger seat. "No Dos. That is the real demon."

"Looks like you've both worn something twinny. Hahaha goodluck impressing Vitto, Mari."