Two Ghosts (Summer Series #2)

Kabanata LIV

I winced a little when the sunrays bounced onto my skin. Though, it was one of the coldest months of Denmark. I smiled through the heavy miniature breeze as the sky held a soft blue glow.

"Victoria, why aren't you covering yourself? Are you planning to get your skin burnt?" Nilingon ko si Sofia na ngayon ay nakakibit balikat habang iritado ang tingin sa akin. She's being assisted by two maids, one holding a white victorian parasol and one's holding an ivory bone lace hand fan.

"I'm just enjoying the sun, Sofia. It's ten degrees, for heaven's sake." tipid kong sagot.

"Wear this, sister. It is unpleasant to see a royalty, not wearing a hat. Especially, you'll be interacting with some people." Wala na akong naggawa kung hindi kunin ang panamaha hat na kaniyang inaabot.

"Why aren't they here yet?! What's taking them so long?!" she whined.

"Quit whining." malamig kong tugon. Nakita ko ang pagkamutla niya ngunit inirapan pa rin niya ako.

"Do I look beautiful? I should be presentable to Mr. Ziegler."

"You are always beautiful, Your Highness."

"Oh, I know, right?" Narinig ko ang paghagikhik ni Sofia na ikinailing ko na lamang. I took out a daffodil from one of the flower beds.

"Your Highness," Tawag sa akin ni Casper.

"They have arrived." I heard Sofia squealed. I only nodded and started walking towards the gate. Pinagpag ko nang laylayan ng aking bistida saka nagpatuloy sa paglalakad.

"Good day, Your Highness." sabay-sabay nilang sabi na ikinataas ng kilay ko.

"Honestly, you do not have to do that in chorus." maarteng sabi ni Sofia.

"Have you eaten your breakfast?" Nagkatinginan silang lahat.

"We already did." It was Devin who replied. I saw how Margaret nudged him.

"....Your Highness." pagpapatuloy niya.

"There's no need for addressing us as royalties. Call us by our names. Hindi naman nalalayo ang mga edad natin." I almost laughed at Sofia's slang language.

"NagTatagalog kayo? Oh! I'm sorry... I mean..." si Margaret.

"Yes, especially the Crown Princess. She is fluent in several languages." tugon ni Casper. Halos tampalin ko ang aking noo sa kagagawan ni Casper.

"Then, can we use our language to speak with you, Your Highness?" Margaret said to...me? Was she talking to me?

"Sige, kung iyon ang gusto ninyo." Halos nagulat ang lahat sa sinabi ko maliban nalang sa isang tao.

"You may start filming now. If you need to speak with me, just inform one of the servants." Tumango-tango sila at saka naman ako tumayo.

"Frederick?" sigaw ni Sofia na nakapagpatigil ng lahat. What is she up to now?

"Yes, Your Highness?"

"Can I watch? I want to watch Mr. Ziegler act."

"Sofia." I warned her but she only glanced at me and turn her eyes in front.

"O-of course, Y-your Highness! That would be delightful, isn't it, Devin?"

"If... it's okay with the Crown Princess." Ibubuka ko na sana ang aking bibig nang marinig ko ang panibagong reklamo ni Sofia.

"Ofcourse, it's FINE with my sister. Right?" Naguguluhan akong tumingin kay Sofia at walang naggawa kundi tumango na lamang. Ayaw kong magkaroon ng panibagong napakababaw na pagaaway sa gitna ng magandang araw.