Wizard Town

Chapter 4

Chapter 4

Standing in front of the giant gate feels so intimidating. It looks like it was melted and then carefully molded by an artisan including the intricate design of the insignia at the middle. I never been to any noble family home so I don't really know what to expect. Pero ngayong nasa harap na ko ng isa, feeling ko wala akong karapatang tumapak sa eleganteng lugar na ito.

"Who are you? And what are the reason of your visit here at Niforov Manor?" A man who dressed in a black slacks, white long shirt and a vest ask us after standing in front of the gate for several minutes. Sa tingin ko ay isa sya sa mga butler na nakatira sa manor na ito.

"Zandiel Askara. I'm Vroj's friend and classmate. I came to visit him." Kuya Zan answered surprisingly without any hint of intimidation in his voice. It makes me wonder if all noble family always formal like this? I heard stories from Kuya Zan tuwing bumibisita sya during his break on school but I still didn't think it going to be like this.

"Would you like to wait for the young master here or would you like to wait inside." He ask still stiff and formal but I can see the distaste in his face. Isang linggo din kaming nanatili sa gubat kaya no doubt we look like hell.

"We're fine waiting here. Thank you." After Kuya said that agad din umalis yung butler. Everything here is clean and pristine with minimal imperfection that makes me wince a little. I grew up playing around mud, dirt and plants so anything too clean makes me feel like I don't belong.

About 15 minutes later ay may isang binata ang papalapit sa direksyon namin ni Kuya mula sa malaking mansyon. Unlike the butler his clothes are much more colorful with some intricate design. Even from afar I can see his confused and concerned expression.

"Zan? What are you doing here?!" Are the words he said as soon as he was close enough to be heard.

"Hey Vroj. Long time no see." Ang sagot naman ni Kuya habang nakangisi.

"Seriously Zan what happened? Alam kong di ka mapapadpad sa lugar na 'to nang walang dahilan."

"Well.. you see. Uhh.. We're currently homeless?" I just watch there in the sidelines while they talk. Magtatanong pa sana yung kaibigan ni Kuya nang mabaling naman sa direksyon ko ang paningin nya na agad nyang kinatigil.

"Is this your sister? Wait—what?!" Gulat naman na tanong nito nang tuluyang nyang maintindihan ang sinabi ni Kuya.

"Our small community was attacked by Dark Wizards. They were robbing and killing a lot of people. We are one of the unfortunate ones and now we're homeless and orphans." Kuya explained. His grin earlier replaced by a grim face.

"Zan.." If I were the one in his friend's situation I also wouldn't know what to say.

"I just didn't know where to go. Not to mention we've been running away from Dark Wizards for days." It was fallowed by silence. Not wanting to ruin it, I just hug Snow a little tighter to my chest.

Our little moment was broken by the arrival of a black car. A servant immediately get out of the car to open the door para sa isang babae dressed in a red dress. She had her shades on and a black shining purse in her hands.

"Vroj dear? What are you doing outside and who are these people? Please stop entertaining beggars." She said giving us a frown. I just stare at her strangely. I honestly don't understand people like her. What's wrong with being a little dirty?

"Mom? what are you doing here? Also they are my friend so please don't be rude." Kuya Vroj looks really confused with the sudden change of events.

"I'm here to visit you my dear son." She said with an obviously fake smile painting her red stained lips.