Chapter 2

It's been a week since I went back to my 15 year old self, and so far, it's good. There's nothing to be wary of. Well, except for the bodyguards that my father assigned to guard me, 24/7.

Isama mo pa sina Glenna, Aziz and Glenda. They are really persistent on guarding me, kulang na lang pati sa pagtulog ko bantayan nila ako. Gosh! That's really creepy.

If you're wondering how I distinguished the Cecilia Twin, Glenda doesn't have any bangs, her hair is wavy orange hair, and her complexion is warm beige and her round face. While Glenna has bangs, straight orange hair, heart shaped face, and her complexion is same with Glenda, warm beige and their eyes are bright orange. Other people are having a hard time recognizing them, but I already know them very well, the difference and all. While Aziz has blue hair and eyes.

Glenna and Glenda are cheerful, but Glenda is more of a mature type than Glenna, while Aziz is a more serious type, the polite girl of House of Schultz.

As I was saying, my father, he didn't talk to me after that. I also heard that he's leaving tomorrow, though ang nag-level up lang sa amin, he wants me to join him when eating.

Kailangan magkasama kaming dalawa kumain at binabantayan niya rin ang mga kinakain ko. Nakakasakal, pero anong magagawa ko? They are worried about me, because of what happened.

Akala siguro nila gagawin ko ulit ang ginawa ko. Mukha bang gagawin ko ulit ‘yon, eh nabuhay nga ako ulit. Pero sabagay dahil hindi naman nila alam na nabuhay lang ako ulit.

Aziz told me that I had an argument with my father, the time before the accident. Aziz said, someone saw me standing on my balcony at night and she just shouted when I jumped. My head hit a big rock. That's why I have a cast on my head and I was asleep for almost 2 months.

I don’t know what my father and I quarreled about, which pushed me to commit suicide "Lady Lacy? Are you alright?" Glenna asked. I nod my head at her.

Silang tatlo ay may schedule kung kailan sila nakabantay sa akin, kahit may mga guards na sa paligid ko. I made a request kung pwedeng hindi ko sila makikita, like they are hiding in shadows, because I feel anxious every time someone is watching or guarding me.

Maybe it's the trauma I got from being imprisoned for a long time. Because Izabel always orders the guards or someone that I don't even know, to whip me. I don't know if Izaak knew that, but I guess, he knew. Kasi hindi naman susunod ang mga royal guards kung walang pahintulot sa king.

Izabel also made up a story that I tried to kill a royal guard because according to her– tried to escape the heavily guarded cell in the whole kingdom. Na hindi naman talaga totoo, hindi ko alam kung hilig niyang gumawa ng mga senaryo na hindi totoo dahil papasa na siya bilang author sa mga pinaggagawa niya.

I mean, who would believe that kind of bullsh*t thing? Well, there's one, it's none other than, Izaak.

Like...? Hello?

Sinong makakatakas sa isang selda na tipong daga hindi makalabas kapag nakapasok na sa loob? But I guess he's stupid enough to believe shit stories, as long as it came from Izabel's dirty mouth.

Anyways, I don't want to stress myself anymore. Because there’s many questions that need an answer. I still don't know why I went back to my old self. Is God giving me a chance to redo my destiny and the fate that was given to me before?

"Lady Lacy, would you like to take a walk in the garden?" Glenna asked. I smiled at her first before asking her if it is okay for me to get out of our house.

"Of course, lady Lacy. Duke Marquez told us to give what you want, like anything you want," she explained. Naglakad naman na kami papunta sa garden.

"Is there anything you want?" she asked. I tilt my head and think of something that I really want for today.

"Can I go out? Like, I've been bored since I woke up. I want to stroll outside," I asked. Natigilan naman siya nang marinig ang aking gustong gawin.

"That, my lady, I don't know if the duke will allow you to go out," malungkot niyang saad na siyang nagpalungkot din sa akin. I don't know which place is more suffocating now, the prison or this house.

Hindi ko na ipagpilitan pa pero bakas sa mukha ko ang pagkalungkot. Napag-alaman ko rin na pinagbawalan na akong lumabas, dito lamang ako, within our property.

"I'll try to convince the duke to let you out, even just for-" I stop her midway. "It is okay, Glenna, no need for that. Father might just worry about me or he doesn't want his daughter to cause more trouble." I said in a low tone while lowering my head.

Hindi ko na rin alam. Lalo na ang aking Ama, hindi ko alam kung anong nangyari sa aming dalawa, kung bakit kami nag-away. Narinig ko rin na pinag-uusapan na sinisisi niya ang kaniyang sarili sa nangyari sa akin. Ganoon na lang ba kalaki ang pag-aaway namin para humantong sa pagkitil ko sasariling buhay ko?

Siguro para na rin sa kapakanan ng aming pamilya, dahil na rin siguro ayaw niyang may makaalam ng nangyari, dahil magiging laughingstock kami ng mga tao, lalo na ng mga nobles. Dahil iyon ang huling pinaka-ayaw ng aking ama na mangyari.

I sighed when I was about to walk past Glenna, a hand held my shoulder and I became stiff when I smelled a familiar scent. I turn around to confirm it.

My eyes widened and my breath stopped for a moment. The silver haired that stood 6'1, the silver-blue eyed duke, who can bewitch any ladies that he talked to. The handsome duke of Faeroe Land.

"Dad..." I suddenly said. But when I realized what I said. I quickly composed myself and bowed down a little as a sign of my respect.

"Father," I said as soon as I lifted my head. His face looked so disappointed when I said 'father'. "Is there anything you want?" I hesitantly asked. What did I do? Why did he look hurt?

"I accidently eavesdropped on your little chit chat and I can allow you to go out," he said, which made me feel delighted.

My face lifts up as if a dog was given a treat. "Really, Father?" I unbelievably asked. "Of course..." he stopped midway.

"...but in three conditions," he said. Muntik na akong mapasimangot nang marinig kong may mga kondisyon siyang ibibigay.

"Don't be sad, these conditions are just simple," he said. Talaga ba?

But okay, pakinggan muna natin ang mga kondisyon ng aking ama, baka mamaya madali lang naman at kayang-kaya kong gawin. At saka gusto ko na rin namang lumabas, gusto mo ‘yon, halos dalawang buwan kang tulog. I want some fresh air and new environment.

"First, you will only go out if you bring guards with you," he said. Guards?

"How many?" I asked. "Ten." Muntik nang lumuwa ang mga mata ko sa narinig kong sinabi niya. Sampu? Ano ako, reyna?

"What?" Umiling ako sa kaniya. Then raised my palm with three fingers raised. "Three."

"Five." my lips twitched because of annoyance. "Four. Please." I plead. I heard him sighed and said ‘okay’ that made me almost jump in happiness. Buti na lang at napigilan ko ang sarili ko, dahil nakakahiya naman kasi ‘yon.

Of course, I am good at bargaining. That's my talent!

My father grinned and almost laughed when he saw how happy I was. "Pfft. Okay let's proceed to the second one," he said. I nod my head while smiling.

"Don't talk to strangers when you are outside," he said. Okay, I can do that.

Tumango naman ako bilang sagot, basic lang ‘yon. Saka sino naman ang kakausap sa iyo kung may kasama kang guards?

"Lastly, you have to call me Dad, Daddy or Papa." he said. I nodded my head but when I realized what he meant, I was dumbfounded for a moment.

"Eh?" I suddenly said. "I- what I mean is..." he nods his head and pats my head like I'm a little child.

"That's my condition, if you really wanted to go out," he said. Well, his conditions are not hard. As long as I can go outside.

"Yes father– I mean, Dad." I said. Dad smiled like he won a lottery. "I'm leaving tomorrow and I don't want you to get bored here or think that you are being imprisoned. I am just worried about you," he said and walked close to where I was standing and pulled me for a hug.

I was stiff for a moment when father- I mean Dad, tightened the hug. I slowly lift my arms and hug him as well.

So this is the warmth of a parent?

I really like– no, I really love being in here, the warmth of someone you love.