Chapter Thirty
"You're not fully healed yet." paalala ni Syleria kay Henri. Kanina lang ay dumating sa harap nila si Cloud Kristos. Bearing a news that the Empress of Scarletti wants to meet them. Kung ano man ang dahilan ay wala pa silang ideya. Syleria is dying to know. Ano naman ang kailangan niya sa kanila? To be honest, wala pa siyang nabubuong plano kung paano makawala sa kuta ng Scarletti. This place is jammed pack with security! She only got lucky the first time she got out of here because she knocked the Collin out. Pero ngayon na bantay sarado ito sakanila, wala na siyang mabuong plano. They're waiting for their boss to contact them. Pero tila bigo din itong maabot sila dito. "Ayos na ko, Syl." pagmamatigas ni Henri, "Hindi naman ganoon ka lala ang sugat ko. And I need to be there." ani pa nito. "What are they gonna do with us?" nag-aalalang anang bunso nila. "Stop with the talking and line up, now." This Collin was expressionless. Hindi gaya ng kakambal nito na una nilang nakausap. Isa-isa silang nilagyan ng handcuffs ng mga tauhan nito. All of them studied the cuffs, but it was a kind that they never saw before. Isa ata ito sa mga gawa ng isa pang Collins. "Don't even try to do anything funny." Cloud warned, "Hindi kayo makakawala dyan." he raised a remote. He signalled the guards. Pumunta ang mga ito aa likuran nila at tinakpan ng tela ang kanilang mga mata. Mukhang mali ata ang akala ni Syleria. She thought they will finally meet the famous secret Empress and see her face. Pero mukhang hindi iyon mangyayari. Habang tinatahak ang daang hindi nila alam kung saan patutungo. Syleria felt scared. Hindi para sa kaniyang sarili, kundi para sa mga kasama niya. For the first time, she thought that escaping a place is impossible. Ano na ang mangyayari sakanila? "They're here, Empress." boses iyon ni Cloud Kristos. ELEANOR GAVE Cloud a questionable look. He did what he was told, to bring the group to her. Pero hindi niya sinabi na piringan ang mga ito at posasan. "Remove the blindfold and the cuffs, Cloud." utos niya. The young man's brows ceased. "Are you serious, Empress?" anito. She gave him a simple nod to confirm. Pero hindi ito sumunod. He was hesitant. "I'm sorry, Empress. But I can't do that." kontra nito. Eleanor knew that look in her friend's eyes. Pero buo na ang desisyon niya. She needed these people. Hindi na sapat na ang mga Collins lang ang katuwang niya sa pamamalakad ng malaking grupo. Kailangan niya ng mga bagong taong magrerepresenta sa kaniya. New faces that would lead Scarletti under her command. At ang unang paraan para makamit iyon ay ang pagkuha ng tiwala ng mga taong napili niya. "Remove them, Cloud." she commanded with finality. Cloud couldn't disobey her. Gulo man ang isipan ay isa-isang tinanggal ng binata ang mga piring nila. SYLERIA'S vision cleared. Kaagad na hinanap ng mga mata ang kaniyang mga kagrupo. She felt a sense of relief after looking at them. Ligtas ang mga ito. Pagkatapos maseguro ang mga kasama ay mabilis niyang nilingon ang babaeng pinanggalingan ng boses kanina. Ang babaeng tinawag ni Cloud Kristos na Empress. Syleria's lips hanged open. Ganoon din ang mga labi ng kaniyang mga kasama. The woman in front of them stood tall and slender. She looked surreal with her long, brown, wavy hair cascading down her shoulder, and her green eyes that seemed to hypnotize them. Her resemblance to the late owner of Scarletti confirmed their thought. Nasa harap nga nila ang matagal ng nagtatagong pinuno ng Scarletti Mafia. "Remove their handcuffs as well, Cloud Kristos." she looked at the young man. Puno ng katanungan ang isip ni Syleria. Anong ginagawa niya? Anong plano niyang gawin sa grupo nila? Nakakunot ang noong pinindot ni Cloud ang hawak na control saka nakawala ang mga kamay nila. "Good." the Empress smiled. Sinubukan niyang tumayo ng matatag. But Syleria took a step back after Eleanor forwarded towards her. Deretso itong tumingin sa kaniyang mga mata. And she felt like she's meant to bow down. "Ysabella wants you to read this." inilahad sakaniya ni El ang isang cellphone. Ysabella. Yun ang pangalan ng boss nila. Paano niya nalaman iyon? Mabilis niyang tinanggap ang cellphone nito at binasa ang laman ng mensahe. 'You've found your group's true owner, Syleria. Respect her more than you did to me.' Nakagat niya ang labi sa binasa. Bumalik sa ala-ala ni Syleria ang unang sinabi ni Ysabella ng mabuo ang grupo nila. She's not their true leader. Siya ay isa ring tagapagsunod lamang. And their group was created to protect and obey the commands of someone more powerful. Ang pinuno nga ba ng Scarletti ang tinutukoy ni Ysabella? "What did she said, Syl?" tanong ni Vincent. Binigay niya sa kaniyang mga kagrupo ang telepono. Isa-isa nila itong binasa. And they looked at each other with curious looks. "Your boss gave me her consent to do anything I want with your group." ani Eleanor, "Simula sa araw na ito ay pagmamay-ari na ng Scarletti ang grupo nyo." dagdag nito. "And? Anong pinaplano nyong gawin sa amin?" matapang na asik ni Syleria. "Watch your mouth, woman." babala sa kaniya ni Cloud. Inirapan niya lamang ang lalaki na siyang ikinainis pa nito. Napatawa si Eleanor sa nasaksihan. Na siya namang ikinatingin ng lahat sa kaniya. "It's fine, Cloud. I need people like her." aniya, "I have an offer for your group." umupo ito sa kaniyang swivel chair. "O-offer?" utal ni Alizah. Tumango si Eleanor at tumingin sa kanila, "I want you to be my generals." Nagtinginan sila dahil sa sinabi nito. Generals? She wanted them to be one of her allies? "To correct my statement. It's an offer that you don't have a choice but to accept." she spun the ballpen using her fingers while smirking at them, "It's either you become my generals or you'll lose your lives at this moment." her smile faded. Syleria felt the chills after hearing what she said. "Wala na akong paggagamitan sa inyo maliban sa inaalok ko." dagdag pa nito. Do they have a choice? Hindi sila nakasagot. Napabuntong-hininga si Eleanor, "I'm not fund of these threats. Sky does it better, I admit." "I agree." natatawang segunda ni Cloud. TUMAYO si Eleanor sa kaniyang upuan at lumapit sa nakatulalang grupo. Hindi talaga siya sanay sa mga pagbabanta. She just copied how Sky did it in the past. Pero tama naman ang sinabi niya. Wala talaga silang choice kundi ang tanggapin ang alok niya. It's either they accept it, or they'll root in Scarletti's jail. Yun ang totoo niyang gagawin. Pero hindi pwedeng humindi ang grupong ito. She needs them. Kung mapapapayag niya ang mga ito ay mas madali niyang makokontrol ang mga nangyayaring gulo ngayon sa Scarletti. "We accept." biglang bulalas ni Syleria. Napataas ang kilay ni El. "Sabi nga ni boss ay ikaw na ang bagong boss namin." anaman ni Ealyn. "Not our new boss, but she specifically stated that you are our true owner." sabad naman ni Henri. True owner? Napaisip si El. Yun ang laman ng mensahe ni Ysabella? Kumunot ang noo niya. "True owner?" biglang tanong ni Cloud. Walang ideya si Eleanor sa sinabi ng mga ito. "Mukhang wala din kayong alam kung paano." ani Syleria. Iwinaksi ni Eleanor ang mga iniisip. Hindi iyon ang importante ngayon. They have bigger plans that are needed to be done. "At yun ang aalamin ko pa." aniya, "But now, I need your group. That's the truth." dagdag niya, "My enemies harmed the twins' father. At kailangan ng mga Collins na tutukan ang ama nila. The other mafias are now attacking Scarletti's bases after knowing the Collins' situation." "In simple terms, they're taking advantage of your weakness." sabad ni Syleria. "Ngayong hindi mabuti ang lagay ng mga Collins ay hindi ka malayang nakakakilos." Henri said. "And you can't directly handle your Empire. That's why you took the risk of revealing your self to us." ani naman ni Alizah. "It's not the right time to reveal your identity and you need us to work on the frontline for you." Vincent added. "Ang cool din namang maging General ng Scarletti! Diba, Syl?" Ealyn exclaimed. The serious and heavy atmosphere was cut off. "Bakit hindi mo na lang ibunyag kung sino ka? Isn't that easier?" tanong ni Syleria. Natamaan siya sa mga sinabi ng mga ito. Bakit nga ba hindi nalang niya ibunyag ang sarili sa mundo? Did she got used to hiding? She made a promise to Tanda. Her revelation will happen on her birthday. Kung kailan napasa na sakaniya lahat ng nararapat na mamanahin niya. And that includes the full authority and right as the Scarletti's Empress. And it is not only a promise to the old Collins. Ito ang huling habilin ng kaniyang ama sa ama ng kambal. Until everything's passed down to her, her identity needs to be kept hidden. Kung ano man ang dahilan ng kaniyang ama ay hindi parin niya iyon nabubunyag. "I won't fall for their traps, Ms. Roan." sagot ni Eleanor, "Ang pagbunyag ng pagkatao ko ang siyang dahilan ng mga ginagawa nila. They took advantage of my weakness to provoke me and bring down Scarletti. Pero hindi ko hahayaang makuha nila iyon." she explained. "That's why I need you. I need new generals who can freely meet me and work under my command." aniya pa. "Pero bakit kami? You don't trust us, and we don't trust you as well." Kunot-noong ani Henri. "Bakit hindi mo gamitin ang mga tauhan mo?" dagdag ni Vincent, "Why us?" Napangiti siya, "Because just like how Scarletti's men will be surprised, our enemies won't expect you as well."Chapter 31"We accept your offer, Empress." Sylvia leaded.Sabay namang tumango ang mga ka-miyembro niya."May tiwala ako kay boss." hayag ni Henri.Lumapit naman si Eleanor sa kanila at isa-isa silang dinapuan ng banayad na tingin."Thank you." sinserong aniya, "But I need you to not only trust your previous boss' words. I need yoyr trust as well."Ang halaga ng salitang tiwala ay isa sa mga pangaral ni Tanda sa kanila. Na ngayon ay nasa panganib ang buhay. At ang tangi niyang magagawa ngayon ay gampanan at protektahan ang posisyong matagal ding prinotektahan ng matandang Collin.Eleanor hoped to see Scarletti's bright furure with her new generals. She will truat and guide these pwoplw like how Tanda guided her and the twins."And you need to trust us as well, Empress." nahihiyang lahad ng bunsong miyembro ng grupo.She nodded with a smile. "Of course," she replied.Eleanor suddenly felt a tug in her heart. She felt less lonely. Ngayon na hindi lang apat na tao ang tanging nakakakila
Chapter 32After changing and fixing herself into some comfortable working clothes. Eleanor found herself sharing a dinner with Fourth Ycarius.Kanina ay nagtalo pa sila dahil gusto na talaga niyang magtrabaho. Scarletti's under attack for God's sake!Pero heto sya't naghahapunan dahil hindi siya makalabas sa penthouse niya.The mighty Cloud Kristos Collins locked her door from the control room!And exercising her authority would surely not work to the young Collin.Everything's in chaos and she is still being spoiled by them."Eat slower, Healia." paalala ni Fourth.She gave him a threatening glare. Nalayo naman nito ang katawan sa kaniya.Nakisama pa talaga ang lalaking ito sa plano ng kambal!"I didn't do anything, baby." paawa nito upang pansinin siya, "Please don't ignore me, I missed you.""Magkasama tayo kanina." mapakla niyang sabad at umiwas."You're so cute," he laughed inwardly, "But don't ignore me, Healia Eleanor." nguso naman niya.Pinaharap siya nito sa kaniya at ambang
Chapter 33"There's no record about him in Scarletti, Empress." pagpapaalam ni Cloud pagkatapos nitong mag-imbestiga."How about the family register?" pahabol niya at lumapit dito, saka nagbasa na din aa mga impormasyong nakalagay sa monitor."None as well." iling ng lalaki. Both of them felt the frustration of finding nothing."Call Sky." mabilis niyang utos na siya namang sinunod kaagad ni Cloud.After two rings he answered. Iniabot naman ni Cloud ang cellphone sa kaniya."Twin?" bungad ni Sky."It's me, Sky." pagpapakilala niya, "Is he still there?" tukoy niya kay Roldan Scarletti."Yes, he's still here." sagor ng lalaki, "He's still convincing me to-" he stopped."To what, Sky?" takhang aniya, "What is he up to?" suspetya niya.Eleanor heard him sighed. Tila ayaw ni Sky na sabihin sa kaniya ang pakay ng nagsasabing kapatid ng ama niya."He wants to see you, El. And he's convincing me that we don't need to hide you from him. Dahil matagal ka na daw niyang kilala." he answered.Nat
DISCLAIMER: This story is a work of fiction. Any names, characters, business, places, events and incidents are either the products of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual person, living or dead is purely coincidental. Chapter One MABILIS na inabot ni El ang kanyang bayad sa driver ng taxi-ng sinakyan nya. Binuksan nya ang pintuan at mabilis na tumakbo papasok ng University kung saan sya nag-aaral. Syempre ayaw naman nyang malate, at Lunes pa naman ngayon. Baka mamaya, imbis na buong free time syang magbabasa sa library ay sa paglilinis ng mga banyo ang bagsak nya kapag naging makupad sya. Hindi na nabati ni El ang school guard- na madalas nyang gawin- sa sobrang pagmamadali. Laking pasalamat nya't sanay sya sa takbuhan kaya mabilis syang nakapasok sa classroom nila. 'If ever na nalate ako, sasakalin ko tala
Chapter TwoELEANOR stretch her arms, after finishing her paper works. Humikab pa sya bago tumayo at tinapon ang sarili sa kama nya. It's past 11 pm, laking pasalamat nya at nasanay na sya sa pagpupuyat, at wala pa ito sa mga nakaraang pagpupuyat nya. Sometimes she finishes at 4 am and sleep afterwards. Kadalasan, kapag wala si Tanda, ay hindi na sya nakakatulog.'Dapat talaga magdemand na ko ng day off!' Muling pagpasok ng ideya sa isip nya.She slapped her face lightly, to wake her up. Saka muling tumayo para pumunta ng banyo para maligo. But before that, umupo muna sya at tumingin sa salamin na nasa gilid ng kama nya.She removed her contact lens, making her emerald eyes, exposed. By that, she can see the girl replica of her Father.Sunod nyang tinanggal ang wig na suot nya. Tsaka tinanggal ang pagkakatali ng kanyang tunay na buhok.
Chapter Three"Waaaaaaa! Ang sakit ng ulo ko!" Nagulat si Eleanor sa biglang pagsigaw ng kaibigang si Flare.Agad syang tumingin sa paligid, at doon nakitang nakatingin ang karamihan sakanila.'Nasa library pa naman kami!' Aniya sa isip.Gaya ng inaasahan, biglang sumulpot sa mesa nila yung librarian, at pinagsabihan silang wag mag-ingay."Yan kasi, inom pa." She sarcastically said to her friend. Patuloy lang si Flare sa pagmasahe ng ulo nya."Bat ba kasi nagpakalasing ka ng ganon kagabi? You love going to parties, but you don't drink that much. Maliban nalang kung may problema ka." Eleanor concluded.Muling narinig nila ang pag 'shh' ng librarian."May nakita lang ako kahapon, kaya..... ganon." Biglang naging matamlay ito."What did you saw?" Pabulong na tano
Chapter Four"EL.." She turned around and face Sky who just called out for her."Paalis na ang Cartalejo. You need to go." He informed Eleanor.Her eyes gazed outside the car's window. At doon nya nakita ang kotse ni Mr. Cartalejo. She nodded at Sky before going outside the car, at nagtungo sa kotse kung saan nakasakay si Cartalejo.It's a part of their plan to make Eleanor go with Cartalejo. Para kung sa ganon ay mayroon silang mata kapag nakapasok na ang kaalyansa sa hideout ng Fortéz. Dagdag rin si Eleanor sa proteksyon na inoffer nila kay Cartalejo kapag maganap na ang pagkuha nila kay Fortéz.Eleanor was greeted by Mr. Cartalejo's wide smile. Doon sya pumwesto sa passenger's seat. Kitang kita nya ang ngisi ng lalaki mula sa salamin."Hi there, Ms. Assassin." Bati sakanya ng lalaki. She nodded lightly before g
Chapter FiveIlang segundo pa bago rumehestro sa utak ni Eleanor na ang babaeng nasa harap nya ngayon, ay ang nakababatang kapatid ni De Salvo. And for sure, that it's De Salvo's group who's outside- attacking this hideout to get his little sister.Naisip nya kung gaano ka tarantado ang Fortéz na yun. Pagkatapos nyang makipagsangkot sa pagpatay ng dating Emperor ng Scarletti at sa asawa nito. Ngayon naman ay pagkidnap ng kapatid ni De Salvo- the second leading mafia."Cloud, are you there?" Kalmadong tawag nya."Yes, El." Sagot ni Cloud."Connect me with Fourth Ycarius De Salvo." Utos nya. Naisip ni Eleanor na naririto rin si Fourth. And she can't handle his sister. Tudo ang panginginig nito at hindi makagalaw sa tuwing umalingaw-ngaw ang putukan ng baril."One.. Two.. and connected!""Thank you." She said
Chapter 33"There's no record about him in Scarletti, Empress." pagpapaalam ni Cloud pagkatapos nitong mag-imbestiga."How about the family register?" pahabol niya at lumapit dito, saka nagbasa na din aa mga impormasyong nakalagay sa monitor."None as well." iling ng lalaki. Both of them felt the frustration of finding nothing."Call Sky." mabilis niyang utos na siya namang sinunod kaagad ni Cloud.After two rings he answered. Iniabot naman ni Cloud ang cellphone sa kaniya."Twin?" bungad ni Sky."It's me, Sky." pagpapakilala niya, "Is he still there?" tukoy niya kay Roldan Scarletti."Yes, he's still here." sagor ng lalaki, "He's still convincing me to-" he stopped."To what, Sky?" takhang aniya, "What is he up to?" suspetya niya.Eleanor heard him sighed. Tila ayaw ni Sky na sabihin sa kaniya ang pakay ng nagsasabing kapatid ng ama niya."He wants to see you, El. And he's convincing me that we don't need to hide you from him. Dahil matagal ka na daw niyang kilala." he answered.Nat
Chapter 32After changing and fixing herself into some comfortable working clothes. Eleanor found herself sharing a dinner with Fourth Ycarius.Kanina ay nagtalo pa sila dahil gusto na talaga niyang magtrabaho. Scarletti's under attack for God's sake!Pero heto sya't naghahapunan dahil hindi siya makalabas sa penthouse niya.The mighty Cloud Kristos Collins locked her door from the control room!And exercising her authority would surely not work to the young Collin.Everything's in chaos and she is still being spoiled by them."Eat slower, Healia." paalala ni Fourth.She gave him a threatening glare. Nalayo naman nito ang katawan sa kaniya.Nakisama pa talaga ang lalaking ito sa plano ng kambal!"I didn't do anything, baby." paawa nito upang pansinin siya, "Please don't ignore me, I missed you.""Magkasama tayo kanina." mapakla niyang sabad at umiwas."You're so cute," he laughed inwardly, "But don't ignore me, Healia Eleanor." nguso naman niya.Pinaharap siya nito sa kaniya at ambang
Chapter 31"We accept your offer, Empress." Sylvia leaded.Sabay namang tumango ang mga ka-miyembro niya."May tiwala ako kay boss." hayag ni Henri.Lumapit naman si Eleanor sa kanila at isa-isa silang dinapuan ng banayad na tingin."Thank you." sinserong aniya, "But I need you to not only trust your previous boss' words. I need yoyr trust as well."Ang halaga ng salitang tiwala ay isa sa mga pangaral ni Tanda sa kanila. Na ngayon ay nasa panganib ang buhay. At ang tangi niyang magagawa ngayon ay gampanan at protektahan ang posisyong matagal ding prinotektahan ng matandang Collin.Eleanor hoped to see Scarletti's bright furure with her new generals. She will truat and guide these pwoplw like how Tanda guided her and the twins."And you need to trust us as well, Empress." nahihiyang lahad ng bunsong miyembro ng grupo.She nodded with a smile. "Of course," she replied.Eleanor suddenly felt a tug in her heart. She felt less lonely. Ngayon na hindi lang apat na tao ang tanging nakakakila
Chapter Thirty"You're not fully healed yet." paalala ni Syleria kay Henri.Kanina lang ay dumating sa harap nila si Cloud Kristos. Bearing a news that the Empress of Scarletti wants to meet them. Kung ano man ang dahilan ay wala pa silang ideya.Syleria is dying to know. Ano naman ang kailangan niya sa kanila?To be honest, wala pa siyang nabubuong plano kung paano makawala sa kuta ng Scarletti. This place is jammed pack with security!She only got lucky the first time she got out of here because she knocked the Collin out. Pero ngayon na bantay sarado ito sakanila, wala na siyang mabuong plano. They're waiting for their boss to contact them. Pero tila bigo din itong maabot sila dito."Ayos na ko, Syl." pagmamatigas ni Henri, "Hindi naman ganoon ka lala ang sugat ko. And I need to be there." ani pa nito."What are they gonna do with us?" nag-aalalang anang bunso nila."Stop with the talking and line up, now." This Collin was expressionless.Hindi gaya ng kakambal nito na una nilang n
Chapter 29"El! Can you hear me?!" Dumagungdong ang boses ni Sky sa tenga ni Eleanor. She couldn't find her voice to answer him. Napatango lamang siya habang hawak ang sumasakit na ulo. "S-sky, si Tanda." she muttered.Hindi nawala ang paningin niya sa matandang sugatan at walang-malay na nakahiga sa semento. We need to take him to the hospital!"I will take care of him." ani Sky at tinulungan siyang tumayo. "Get in." binuksan nito ang pinto ng kotse.Iwinaksi ni Eleanor ang kamay ng lalaki, "What are you doing, Sky Kristos?! We need to take Tanda to the hospital!" sigaw niya."I will." madiin nitong sagot, "But you need to get out of here first, Empress. We can't risk your safety. Get in the car and drive back to Scarletti." She looked at Tanda again, biting her lips to surpress the tears that are trying to escape from her eyes. Fuck! Bakit kahit sa ganitong sitwasyon kailangan niya paring maging makasarili at magtago? Tumakbo? She was reminded of all the past events that are ju
Maingat ang mga galaw ni Eleanor habang tinatahak ang back exit ng venue. She was making sure na walang makakakita or makakapansin sa kanya. And she was thankful that a performance from the Delgarde’s youngest daughter was happening on the center stage. Kaya naroroon ang atensyon ng lahat.Wala man siyang nakakasalubong na mga tao, o nararamdamang may mga kaaway, hindi na mawala sa sistema ni El ang pagiging alerto. As an unpopular guest, she was able to walk her way out of the busy party without anyone giving her any deep attention.Hindi gaya ni Sky Kristos na seguradong kung ano-anong paraan na ang sinusubukan para makawala sa mga kyuryosong atensyon ng lahat.‘I hope his patience last long.’ Kawawang Kristos, aniya sa isip.Memorizing the venue’s structure for this kind of mission is a must. Kaya hindi na siya nahirapang hanapin ang pwede niyang gamiting exit ng malaking bahay – mansion to be exact.“Elea-“She grabbed the wrist of the hand that landed on her shoulder. Mahigpit ni
Chapter Twenty-Seven “Enjoy the party everyone!” Mr. Delgarde exclaimed in delight. He ended his speech with a proud smile formed in his lips. Sinalubong nito ang ipinakilalang kaibigan at pumunta sa kanIyang pamilya. Eleanor was stunned. Nanatiling nakatitig ang mga mata nya sa lalaking pinalibutan ng mga Delgarde. She never expected to hear another person’s name with the same surname as hers. Especially in this party. She had thought about a lot of possible information she can get from the person who invited her to the party, and from the party itself. Pero hindi nya inaasahang may makikilala syang isang Scarletti sa okasyong dadaluhan nya ngayong gabi. Roland Scarletti. Are they related?The last Scarletti she knew was her father. At wala syang kakilalang ibang kamag-anak nito. She also doesn’t know anyone from her mother’s side. Which made her feel lonely at times. Dahil ang tanging alam nya lamang ay ang mga responsibilidad na kinalakihan nya. She’s Healia Eleanor Scarletti
CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX“An invitation arrived at my office this morning.” Bungad ni Sky Kristos ng makapasok ito sa meeting room.Nakalutang ang isipan ni Eleanor simula ng makarating sya sa Scarletti. They’re about to discuss the information Cloud had found about the party that Syleria’s boss invited her to. Pero ayaw tumuon ng atensyon ni Eleanor sa topikong iyon.“What invitation?” walang ekspresyong tanong ni Cloud sa kakambal habang abala sa kanyang laptop. “The same gold invitation that our Empress received.” Sagot nito, “I almost planned to gatecrash at their party you know?” nguso niya pa habang tinatapik-tapik ang invitation sa sariling palad. Tuloy-tuloy ang pag-uusap ng dalawa. Habang nanatiling nakatitig si Eleanor sa mga dokumentong nasa harapan nya. While she’s completely thinking of a different issue.“Let me see that.” Sky followed and handed the invitation to his twin brother.Where could she possibly misplaced her family picture?Ang natitirang souvenir sa pinakamasaya
Chapter Twenty-Five“I heard your cousin got back in the country with her child?”Eleanor asked, breaking the awkward silence surrounding them since the beginning of the movie they are currently watching. Hindi man sya nakatingin kay Fourth Ycarius na nasa kanyang tabi ay ramdam nya ang pagkagulat nito ng bitawan nya ang mga katagang iyon. She got curious with his sudden reaction, kaya napalingon sya sa lalaki. Sandaling nanlaki ang mga mata nito saka ibinuka ang mga labi – nagtatangkang magbigay ng pahayag sa sinimulan nyang konbersasyon. Maybe because it’s Eleanor’s first time asking something related to his personal life. Kaya ito nagulat. Simula ng pinalibutan sila ng katahimikan ay nag-iisip na si Eleanor ng puwede nilang pag-usapan. And the scene with her group mates earlier popped up in her mind. Kaya ito ang kaniyang naitanong. Plus, she’s also curious if it was indeed Fourth Ycarius that her group mates saw. “Y-yeah, we strolled around the city earlier.” Nautal na sagot