Chapter 5: Solemn Night
Artemis,
I took a deep breath before stepping out from my room. Expensive jewelries hangs on my ears, neck and wrist as I walk past the hall of portraits. They are of a precious stone called, saphire. It matches my gateway tonight.
I'm in a bit of a rush so I'm walking and running at the same time. The jewelries that are giving me a bright shimmer crashes to one another making a not so satisfying sound. I'm too eager to care that I just ignored it and continued my fast phased walking.
I was in a halt and stood before the open doors of the dinig room. A one grand dining room. I blinked and swallowed a lump of saliva from my throat. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath once again to gain compusure of myself and not to have any panic attacks.
After opening my eyes, I smiled. Oh God lor, help me for what's about to happen.
I stepped forward and accidentaly stamping my left foot quite hard. Very h
Chapter 6: Steps Away Artemis, It is by dawn that I was studded with a loud bang on my room's door. In shock, I hurriedly grabbed my blanket ang covered my body up to my neck. My eyes are wide open, beaming to the view of light on a bit of space from the door way. I saw shadows. I shriveled with yet another loud banging on the door. I almost lost my control and screamed but I was fast to cover my mouth. I sat up right, heart beats are running as if I was watching my horse on a race. "Ms. Barlue!" A woman screamed out of her lungs. I was shocked but was relieved that no man was trying to get his way on me. "Yes?!" I replied. I managed to squeeze some joyfulness and sweetness to my words after experiencing sudden rise of adrenaline rush. "It's time for your dress preparation ma'am!" she then screamed again. I had a bit of confusion as to why should I change my clothes. After undoubtedly lookin
PrologueAs the snows melt away, green grasses slowly appear. A new year was born, birds flew on the sky, squirrels abandoned their homes in search of food. Everything is lively again, colors came back as the cold breeze gone by.“Good morning!”A man from outside my window, just a meter away greeted as I opened my windows to let the wind of the spring enter my old fashioned bungalow house. “There’s no such thing when we’re having that as a breakfast!” I said and pointed on the body of an old oak tree in the side of the road.It’s only a meter in my house that’s why I can see the writing on it, big and clear. “Date a Liar is it?” he asked as he walk past his flower bed that has been swimming with cold water from the well recently unfroze. He touché the rough textured tree as he read the announcement posted on the tree.“It’s that time
Chapter 1: Date a LiarArtemis,"This is madness!" I shouted while looking at the paper. My boyfriend, Jose has been holding for a minute now. "Totally!" he agreed as he aggressively holds his chin while remembering the words I just read to him."This game really sucks, giving no choice to town's people but to participate and follow their silly rules!" I said and sat on one of the wooden chairs inside my house. We are here in the kitchen. We were having breakfast when this bad omen arrived!"What should I do?" I asked him with full belief that he would say something other than what he actually uttered."Seriously?" I asked and slammed my left hand on top of the table, I felt a bit numb but I didn't care. "They will kill us both if you won't participate!" he defended what he said and I sat here in disbelief."And this might be the biggest challenge on our relationship before our marriage!" he added, my left e
Chapter 2: Train to the CenterArtemis,I sighed as I look to my boyfriend one last time. He gave me a thumbs up and showed a very bright smile. That brought smile on my plum lips as I board this magnetic levitating train. This is a model of a subway from the twenty first century that has been modified.Before fully turning my back to the crowd, I waved my left hand as a sign of farewell. Even though I am not that tall, my head don’t have a chance to hit the doorway, I still lowered my head as I enter the train.I walked pass the aisle of vacant chairs while looking at the numbers on top of them. Looking at a piece of paper that I am holding on my right hand, I searched for my seat.“Number twenty two.” I whispered to myself as I looked up and finally reaching my seat. Luckily, I am seated beside a window so the whole travel time won’t be boring because I get to see the beautiful sceneries of Ma
Chapter 3: Micro SocietyArtemis,I almost dozed off listening to this man explaining the history of our country. I don’t know if it’s only us, from edge Six, who’ve been taught about this when we were young.I blinked many times and slightly slapped my cheeks to wake myself up. Elio, who’s standing beside me noticed what I did so he looked at me with confusion.As we enter this building, I decided to roam my eyes hoping that I could find some entertainment but oh boy I was wrong. All I see is a white wall, white ceiling, white floor, white everything! I groaned as I follow the line, marching to wherever it is.It’s like I am back in school, following our teacher as she explains everything inside the museum. Remembering those time sent chills to my bones, those where were memories that I wish I forgot but I can’t because I see a lot of things that reminded me with.“Here is the great sage, as we call him,
Chapter 4: Showing OffArtemis,“Is it mandatory to wear this?” I asked the lady who entered my room, it’s the day after the day yesterday and I was able to get a comfortable rest.“Yes, the Mayans strictly wants you to wear that.” She said. I don’t know if it’s just me but this lady right here is a bit rude. She looks at me from head to toe as if she’s judging me. I just looked away and stared on the direction of the dress.“The Mayans are waiting in the balcony, follow after you wore that dress.” She said, I didn’t even try to look at her. I just let her go away and disappear.I walked to the dress, I touched it using my right palm, the ends of my fingers felt the soft texture of the cloth used to make this dress. It has hand sawn designs, multiple flowers and veins and leaves. Somehow it made me appreciate it more and woke up my adrenaline rush, lying inside
Chapter 6: Steps Away Artemis, It is by dawn that I was studded with a loud bang on my room's door. In shock, I hurriedly grabbed my blanket ang covered my body up to my neck. My eyes are wide open, beaming to the view of light on a bit of space from the door way. I saw shadows. I shriveled with yet another loud banging on the door. I almost lost my control and screamed but I was fast to cover my mouth. I sat up right, heart beats are running as if I was watching my horse on a race. "Ms. Barlue!" A woman screamed out of her lungs. I was shocked but was relieved that no man was trying to get his way on me. "Yes?!" I replied. I managed to squeeze some joyfulness and sweetness to my words after experiencing sudden rise of adrenaline rush. "It's time for your dress preparation ma'am!" she then screamed again. I had a bit of confusion as to why should I change my clothes. After undoubtedly lookin
Chapter 5: Solemn Night Artemis, I took a deep breath before stepping out from my room. Expensive jewelries hangs on my ears, neck and wrist as I walk past the hall of portraits. They are of a precious stone called, saphire. It matches my gateway tonight. I'm in a bit of a rush so I'm walking and running at the same time. The jewelries that are giving me a bright shimmer crashes to one another making a not so satisfying sound. I'm too eager to care that I just ignored it and continued my fast phased walking. I was in a halt and stood before the open doors of the dinig room. A one grand dining room. I blinked and swallowed a lump of saliva from my throat. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath once again to gain compusure of myself and not to have any panic attacks. After opening my eyes, I smiled. Oh God lor, help me for what's about to happen. I stepped forward and accidentaly stamping my left foot quite hard. Very h
Chapter 4: Showing OffArtemis,“Is it mandatory to wear this?” I asked the lady who entered my room, it’s the day after the day yesterday and I was able to get a comfortable rest.“Yes, the Mayans strictly wants you to wear that.” She said. I don’t know if it’s just me but this lady right here is a bit rude. She looks at me from head to toe as if she’s judging me. I just looked away and stared on the direction of the dress.“The Mayans are waiting in the balcony, follow after you wore that dress.” She said, I didn’t even try to look at her. I just let her go away and disappear.I walked to the dress, I touched it using my right palm, the ends of my fingers felt the soft texture of the cloth used to make this dress. It has hand sawn designs, multiple flowers and veins and leaves. Somehow it made me appreciate it more and woke up my adrenaline rush, lying inside
Chapter 3: Micro SocietyArtemis,I almost dozed off listening to this man explaining the history of our country. I don’t know if it’s only us, from edge Six, who’ve been taught about this when we were young.I blinked many times and slightly slapped my cheeks to wake myself up. Elio, who’s standing beside me noticed what I did so he looked at me with confusion.As we enter this building, I decided to roam my eyes hoping that I could find some entertainment but oh boy I was wrong. All I see is a white wall, white ceiling, white floor, white everything! I groaned as I follow the line, marching to wherever it is.It’s like I am back in school, following our teacher as she explains everything inside the museum. Remembering those time sent chills to my bones, those where were memories that I wish I forgot but I can’t because I see a lot of things that reminded me with.“Here is the great sage, as we call him,
Chapter 2: Train to the CenterArtemis,I sighed as I look to my boyfriend one last time. He gave me a thumbs up and showed a very bright smile. That brought smile on my plum lips as I board this magnetic levitating train. This is a model of a subway from the twenty first century that has been modified.Before fully turning my back to the crowd, I waved my left hand as a sign of farewell. Even though I am not that tall, my head don’t have a chance to hit the doorway, I still lowered my head as I enter the train.I walked pass the aisle of vacant chairs while looking at the numbers on top of them. Looking at a piece of paper that I am holding on my right hand, I searched for my seat.“Number twenty two.” I whispered to myself as I looked up and finally reaching my seat. Luckily, I am seated beside a window so the whole travel time won’t be boring because I get to see the beautiful sceneries of Ma
Chapter 1: Date a LiarArtemis,"This is madness!" I shouted while looking at the paper. My boyfriend, Jose has been holding for a minute now. "Totally!" he agreed as he aggressively holds his chin while remembering the words I just read to him."This game really sucks, giving no choice to town's people but to participate and follow their silly rules!" I said and sat on one of the wooden chairs inside my house. We are here in the kitchen. We were having breakfast when this bad omen arrived!"What should I do?" I asked him with full belief that he would say something other than what he actually uttered."Seriously?" I asked and slammed my left hand on top of the table, I felt a bit numb but I didn't care. "They will kill us both if you won't participate!" he defended what he said and I sat here in disbelief."And this might be the biggest challenge on our relationship before our marriage!" he added, my left e
PrologueAs the snows melt away, green grasses slowly appear. A new year was born, birds flew on the sky, squirrels abandoned their homes in search of food. Everything is lively again, colors came back as the cold breeze gone by.“Good morning!”A man from outside my window, just a meter away greeted as I opened my windows to let the wind of the spring enter my old fashioned bungalow house. “There’s no such thing when we’re having that as a breakfast!” I said and pointed on the body of an old oak tree in the side of the road.It’s only a meter in my house that’s why I can see the writing on it, big and clear. “Date a Liar is it?” he asked as he walk past his flower bed that has been swimming with cold water from the well recently unfroze. He touché the rough textured tree as he read the announcement posted on the tree.“It’s that time