DEAR VABIEN

UNO

Chapter 1

PARTY

VABIEN

"A fine lady from the Stardust clan. The granddaughter of the great Veracio Lutherford Stardust. Let us all welcome, the birthday celebrant, Vabien Lumiere Stardust."

On cue, the two heavy golden doors in front of me swung open. It revealed a huge hall decorated with mainly white and gold. Probably my mom's doing, Twenty Corinthian columns lined at the stretch of the whole room. A tiny landing from the door leads to the grand staircase. Sophistication at its finest.

Walking slowly, I let my gaze travel across the whole room. My eyes feasted upon elegance. Ladies and gentlemen alike, strutted the hall with their Avant Garde wardrobes. Hundreds of eyes fixed on me as I descend from the stairs. The look on their faces reflects high-expectations and awe. I must admit that I loved the attention they're giving me. It makes me feel valued and validated. It was as if I passed a certain test. A test of the society I am in.

Sa tantya ko ay mayroong tatlumpung baitang ang hagdan na ito. Mabuti na lamang at hindi mahirap maglakad sa suot kong gown. It was an elegant blue floor-length, one shoulder gown. Glitters and foliage adorned the dress. The way I like it. 

"Napakaganda mo, hija." A voice thundered.

It was no other than the great Veracio Lutherford Stardust. My lolo. Waiting gallantly at the foot of the staircase. I'll give you a brief insight of who my grandfather is. He was one of the four higher-ups ruling our planet, Zuria. 

He offered his hand for me to cling unto and the crowd stopped clapping. They resumed to socializing with one another. People are beaming from here and there. 

"Thanks to your genes lolo." We both laughed at my silly joke.

Masayahing tao si lolo Ver. He is also loved by our people. The way he converses with everyone is so admirable. A feeling of power and assurance laced his voice, and it gives you the feeling that nothing will ever go wrong as long as he is around.

"Let's go, hija. Puntahan natin ang mga guest mo."

I gladly obliged to my lolo. Hindi ko pa nakikita ang parents ko pero mukhang nandyan lang sila sa paligid. They must be talking to the guests. We crossed the hall that was almost covered with tables and chairs. Everyone is smiling and talking with each other. What a pleasurable sight.

Habang naglalakad, masaya kong pinagmasdan ang desenyo sa paligid. The golden chandelier was hanging at the center of the ceiling. It was adjacent to the grand staircase which covered a considerable amount of space in the hall. The huge windows are decorated with flowers I don't know of. Golden utensils were placed at every table. The table skirting was great. It was made-up of sheer, glittery cloth. My mom really did a good job.

"Vabien. This is Madame Tyrran Chemovar. The famed leader of Berdea." Lolo motioned me to greet a woman.

She is a dark­­­­­­­­­­-skinned woman with an amazing bald hair. Her curve hugging dress suits her perfectly. It has some eccentric bone or leaves design. It was so amazing that I don't know how to describe it very well.

"Good evening Madame." I flashed her with my warmest smile.

I had this inkling feeling that I want to please her. She is an amazing woman. I have heard great stories about her. She is an inspiration to all the woman out there. I can say that she is the perfect epitome of an empowered woman of this time. She fought with valor for her countrymen's right. Hindi ko alam kung ano ang eksaktong ipinaglalaban nila, pero sa mga naririnig ko ay ang mga tao ang siyang makikinabang dito.