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I stood before the lilacwood mirror with an unreadable expression on my face.
Dapat bang ngumiti ako o sumimangot? I'm utterly dazed.
I ran a hand down my gown. Sea-foam white lace bloomed from the curved neckline, washing upon my breast from the powder green of silk that made up the dress. A sash of white covered my waist. Patterns of clear green pearls and vines embroidered all over the skirts, making my emerald eyes pop. I was painted, my curls were intact.
Si Caoimhe pa ba ito?
"You look splendid miss. Fair and lovely as a noble lady." Odette, the maidservant whom I have been acquainted said, smiling.
For a moment, I stood there, not knowing what to say. I'm not really used to such compliments. So I just nodded.
I can't believe I'm playing princess while Raegan was rotting in the dungeons. I fought the urge of tears.
Odette bowed her head and minded her own chores.
For almost an hour, we've talked. Half of the reason was because I'm bored. And kinda depressed. You name it.
I've learned that her husband was recently killed by Rythans who was returning home from the Whispering Forest. She was left with three kids to feed. I didn't ask for more after that.
Sometimes, I just really don't know when to shut up.
Ano na lang kaya ang sasabihin nito kapag nalaman niyang inaakusahan ang kapatid ko sa pagpakawala ng mga Rythans?
Naiiling akong tumungo ako sa balkonahe.
The smell of fish and sea greeted me along with the cool winds from the north. The sky was bright with hues of orange and yellow.
The town of Talia serves as a resting stop for travelers coming in and out of the borders of Drishti and Sekhmet. It's usually crowded than any other towns in Norlmeir.
"Am I gonna be sacrificed? Is this how you prepare your victims for their final resting place?.
Watching the people below, they were as clueless as I am.
Merchants, peddlers, shop owners and children filled the streets, busy minding their own lives.
Why Raegan? And what does the Hërr of House of Skills want from me?
Lumingon ako kay Odette nang tumawa ito. The fine lines beside her eyes showing.
"If you are thinking I am prepping you for a ceremonial sacrifice, you'd better think again miss. Halflings don't do well in the oven."
Shrugging, I said, "You never know. Have you tasted one before?."
Surprisingly, she grinned.
Then I remember our little talk earlier: My husband was handsome you know? Though he didn't have fae features like yours. I still chose him even if everyone else said it's bad luck.
"You sneaky woman."
She burst into laughter. It sounded lively and yet sad at the same time. Her bright brown eyes glistening. I snapped my head.
BINABASA MO ANG
Glamour Me
Fantasia"Let me tell you about Faes. They're real. They have lived in Norlmeir for a long, long time and only The Lady knows where they went during the Prime War. But they didn't go too far; they couldn't. Why? It's because of us. The Halflings-the half-br...
