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Chapter 3

Penulis: IamEvilCreature
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2022-03-26 18:39:45

Through the years, not just humans are getting older, even unresolved personal and global problems too. Summer Season in the Philippines used to shine in April to May. Now, it has changed. Probably because of the recently defeated pandemic or the effect of climate change globally. Classes whether for elementary, high school, and colleges will start during September. Before, it was in June. Nevertheless, people should have not cursed Mother Nature for this predicament. All of these misfortunes and haul of miseries are what they caused to themselves. They cannot be tossing out blame for the wrath of their own cruelty. She scolded herself for thinking outside the box. She is supposedly wondering of the escapade she will have for the month of August.

Fresh air, green mountains, rice fields, vegetable gardens, and the jaw-dropping view of waterfalls. These are just few of those golden treasures that a countryside could offer and the features that Mary Emily Trañilla has been looking for upon deciding to spend their summer vacation at Simone's province place. 

Simone Kennedy Garcia is a family friend of her since high school. They are both college students now. Their both parents are beyond in good terms that they even made an agreement for their children to get married when they will graduate college soon.

For Mary Emily, it is not something to worry about as long as it is okay with Simone. His decision matters to her. If he would refuse, she would not allow this to happen as well. But since they are on the same page, their fixed marriage would not accelerate but rather, run smoothly 'til the end of its course. 

She knew and understood that their parents badly wanted this to happen for their future's sake. It is not new in their world. They have been exposed and witnessed how other friends and relatives got the same fate as them. Doing this lessen the threat of more heartaches and being passed down by the wrong arms in the process of finding the right love for you. Eventually, they believed in learning to love each others and the children that they will soon have. 

Just last week, a dinner date with both families happened. They are planning on their engagement party and where to spend the vacation before the resumption of classes.

And now, everything is set and packed. Emily and Simone are finally heading to San Vega. It is where Simone's father used to live most of his life. They are both used to wander in places surrounded by tall buildings and noisy clubs. Thus, excitement is evident on their faces. For sure, it would be an August full of adventure and a raw experience. 

It took about 2 hours until they passed by an arc with a scuplted-like lettering of a phrase saying, “Welcome to San Vega.” That even makes her more awakened. She slept awhile ago right after they left the airport. 

“Are we finally at our destination?,” she asks Simone who only take a glance at her while driving. 

“Yes, Emi,” he answers and give her an assuring smile. Probably, he thought she is tired and itching to lay in a comfortable bed.

She look at the coconut trees that are lining up near the edge of the wide cemented road. She noticed how clear the lane is—no other vehicles or branches of coconut and other trees. She spotted small houses, but they are distance away from the street and other's houses. No sound from establishments or factories, but sound of how the wind blows and birds tweeting. 

She turns on her phone and takes a glimpse at the time. It is already 3:28 o'clock in the afternoon. When the coconut trees disappears, a weed that could be an animal food follows. It is like gating the edge of each side of the road. Hence, they are like moving in an alley way. After few more minutes, the car goes up and runs in a plain road area, then slowly get in the already open high gate. She blinks twice at the mansion's view that welcomes them. It is like a foreign house in the mountainous countryside. How come that she did not seen it while they are from afar? The mansion was like constructed at the peak of Mt. Everest. People would notice it even if they choose not to, but she did not. Not until they are now at its front yard.

“This is your family's mansion?,” she asks with wide eyes open. 

“Yes, Emi,” he replies and winks at her.

She wander around her sight again. Their own house in Manila is big and classical, but this one screams similarity to western treasure. 

“Is this an ancestral mansion?” 

“Yes. From my father's great grandfather.”

“Really?” 

“Yeah, it has been renovated again and again, ” that makes her more stoke to go inside and check its interior design.

“For years, my brother did a really great job in keeping the beauty of the mansion,” now that he is mentioning about his brother, Emily's thought is instantly filled with questions of curiosity about Simone's half-brother. She did know about his existence. She knew his name, but she never ever meet him personally. 

She feels excited to see him. She is wondering what he is looking like? Is he a carbon copy of their father? Is there a part of him that reminds her of Simone's looks? Or he is different in all aspect because he inherited the features from his late mother?

“Oh! Sir Simone, ma'am,” a maid in her mid 40's called them as she is rushing down to come near where they are standing. 

“Mrs. Ramos, it has been awhile,” Simone said when he recognizes her. The woman's smile is too genuine for someone to say that she is faking it. 

“I am glad to see you again, sir. And of course, to this beautiful lady you are with, which is probably Ms.Trañilla?,” the maid is already informed about their arrival today. That is why everything is prepared for them. From the cooked foods, cleaned and sanitized rooms, and the overall orderliness of the mansion.

Two butlers appear and they are now busy lifting and pulling their baggages as they are following Mrs. Mercy Ramos towards their room upstairs. The spiraled-chandelier, the long staircase, the perfect furnitures in the sala, and the overall design inside made her more silent out from astonishment. Soon as they got inside their room, Mrs. Ramos bids her goodbye and reminds them of the meal that has been prepared for them downstairs.

“Alright, Mrs. Ramos. Thank you so much,” Simone, being a nice guy as ever.

“This will be your bedroom or do you prefer the other one?,” he said as he opens the door of the 2nd bedroom. 

“I will have this, Mond,” as fast as the lightning strikes when she tell him that.

“Alright, Emi. Imma leave you here then. Let us just change clothes and be downstairs for our early dinner?,” he uttered seriously and laugh at the end line 'cause it is not even 5:30 or 6:00 pm yet.

After he closed the door, her eyes wander on the details of the bedroom. For a minute, she find herself getting lost at the sight of a painting hanging on the wall above the head of the bed. It is quite big and eye-catching. It is a waterfall with green trees nearby. It seems a realism sort of art because of how attractive and good it is to look at to.

Does the artist have a reference on this piece of art? Or is it purely a masterpiece from the figment of the artist's imagination?

Even if she is not over with it yet, she has to deviate her attention to the other things. She gets her charger and plug it into the outlet closer to the bedside table. Then unzips the zipper of her luggage to pick up a simple crop top and shorts. 20 minutes later, she hears a knock at the door coming from Simone. She has arranged some of the things she brought up upon waiting for his signal to go out. 

“Emi, are you good to eat meal now?” 

“Yep, let's go. I bet the food has been waiting for us,” she giggles as he agrees. 

As the maids hear their footsteps coming, they stand and line up.

“Oh! These delicacies looks appetizing,” Simone complimented as they are welcomed by a bunch of servings in a rectangular moving dining table.

“All for you two, sir. Enjoy your meal,” Mrs. Ramos said with her usual genuine tone.

“And oh, by the way. It has been awhile since your last visitation. So I supposed you are not familiar with these newly-hired workers and so Miss Emily. Would you mind if they would introduce themselves to you both?,” Mrs. Ramos added.

“Yes, please. I would be glad to know the names of these people who are behind the greatness of keeping the beauty of this mansion,” Simone approved with sweetness and appreciation evident on his tone.

Emily and Simone just nodded and smiled as one by one, they have spoken up.

“Nice meeting you all. To formally introduce myself, I guess I need to do the same as well. I am Simone Kennedy Garcia, Apollo's younger brother.” 

“And if you are wondering who is this gorgeous woman beside me right now or I bet you already knew her name. She is one of my closest friends. Her name is Mary Emily Trañilla,” Simone proudly told them that and rested his arm on her shoulders.

“I am glad to meet you all,” Emily said.

“You look even more prettier in person, maam,” she blushes after hearing that. 

“I have only seen you on TV and newspapers before, maam. Your charm always screams elegance, no doubt about that,” another one butted in. 

She shake her head at their compliments and laugh uncomfortably as she heard Simone chuckling. Like he is teasing her and agreeing with the maids at the same time.

That moment was cut off when a butler informed Mrs. Ramos that Apollo have just arrived. Simone's eyes twinkled in excitement as they hear that, but Emily felt so nervous out of the blue.

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    All of them are eyeing the entrance of the doorway—waiting for Apollo to show up. But then a maid rushes inside to tell Mrs. Ramos that someone called over the telephone. After their quick whispered conversation, Mrs. Ramos immediately informed Emily."Ms. Trañilla, I am sorry to disturb you, but we have just received a call from your mother. She is worried why you are not answering her calls. She is expecting you to call her within minutes, Ms. Trañilla." her nervousness disappeared upon hearing that.She only nodded to Mrs. Ramos then faces Simone who is now looking at her."You set your phone to "Do Not Disturb" mode again, didn't you?" Simone guesses with a playful smile."Well, I did. " she shrugged off her shoulders and laughed at that truth. "Is it okay to leave you here right now? Or I'll just talk to mom after eating dinner?" "It is totally fine. You should talk to her now. My brother and I would just wait for you here so that I would formally introduce you both to each othe

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  • Flaming August's Embers   Chapter 5

    She cleared the lump in her throat before saying a word. She told herself to get angry by his insult, but shyness crept in her whole system. “Uhm, hi? If I am not mistaken, you must be Simone's older brother, Apollo right?,” her presumption and pre-introductory question to catch a conversation with him.He takes a sip on his mug of hot chocolate before glancing back at her. Every little detail like how his goddamn Adam's apple moved make Emily anxious. How come that she has to notice that small yet unnecessary of a detail? Even him licking the bits of liquid below his luscious lips that escapes from his mouth. She shook her head. To distract herself, she swims toward the lounger where she placed her nightgown. Apollo only looked at her. Everything seems so seamless. Like the way she goes upward from the water. She reaches the railing of the pool and gets out from there. Then decided to cover and dry off herself with the nightgown. “I am glad to finally meet you,” that made her flin

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  • Flaming August's Embers   Chapter 6

    It took about 30 minutes of travelling before they arrived at the destination. Two gigantic statues like Adam and Eve in just a piece of cloth-like carvings covered their private parts from both sides carrying the signage of “Welcome to Paradise Valley.” The parking lot is wide, and the evenly trimmed carabao's grass makes it even more refreshing and greeny. Although, if it's too sunny, that makes it a disadvantage for these vehicles lining up the place, but those acacia tree would surely be a big help to avoid sun rays, only if it will grow so fast this summer. “Welcome to our garden, Emi,” Simone said with a finger pointing at the statues. She is not able to tell him any words as his phone rings so loudly.“Wait a second, let me answer this,” he walked a distance away, enough for her not to hear even a slight conversation of them. She does not mind though. While waiting, she wanders her eyesight to the place. When she looked back at him, Simone's already talking to a man on a g

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-01-03
  • Flaming August's Embers   Chapter 7

    After 3 minutes of walking, the long stairway that leads to the garden becomes visible to Emily's vision. Even 10 people walking at the same time can fill its space. What is even more amusing is its arc roof of a green net that is designed to collect possible falling leaves. Meanwhile, each side of the railings are full of vine-like plants with colorful blooming flowers. Then there are a few cross-ways which would reveal the mushroom-like cover and a good for 4-5 person bleacher.Good thing that she is wearing flat sandals, and not the one with a stiletto heel. Worrying about her dress did not cross her mind because no one is behind her. Few guests are ahead of her, most likely families who are posing from every angle for some pictures to keep.As she passed each one of them, a beautiful smile formed in her lips. In the middle of hiking, she felt the sweats from her neck and forehead. Although, the stair is not linear and vertically upward, one's muscle and body could still experience

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-01-03
  • Flaming August's Embers   Chapter 8

    Drops of perspiration sprinkled off from his hair as he shook his head, and faced her with the grab hoe's handle placed on his right shoulder. Smooth as butter, the scene Emily witnessed was like in a 0.5 speed duration.“Hey there, my future little dear sister. Finally, you found me here,” he said grinning like a devil, making it even hard for her to find the right words to say. She released a deep sigh and swayed her hands as a fan to act as if the heat was too much. “Oh God, Apollo. Is there even a fresh drinking water here? Anybody making their way up here could really feel thirsty,” she even scoffed. That was her dramatic reply to him.“My memory is pretty intact. I can clearly remember Simone has told me via text that an ATV vehicle will take you here,” he suspiciously uttered while closing the distance between them.“Look at you, you are almost soaking wet.”Her lips shake and tongue hides feeling ashamed. Red ripe tomato was what her face turned into.What did he just freaki

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2024-01-03
  • Flaming August's Embers   Prologue

    Vengeance is for God. She knows that. But for once, she wants to try it so bad. In time, rumors will fly through new skies. In time, all of the thousand cuts will be just some scars, and a million little stars will be align for a brand new start. Change is inevitable, but it is either for better or for worse. It will come and break through even in hardly-constructed fences, just like how Reiner and Bertholdt invaded the walls in the popular anime named Attack on Titan. But for her, how come that hatred and pain seems so odd and unbreakable that it will last forever? Mary Emily Trañilla can only wish that it will vanish like how the Beast Titan killed the soldiers headed by Captain Erwin Smith, but some wishes cannot be granted and would never be bestowed on you. That reality sucks. Fate forbids and even you would curse life for what you have been through. Unfortunately, you are foredoomed to crawl on that garden full of thorns. In the nick of time, she had realized how the agony slow

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2022-03-26
  • Flaming August's Embers   Chapter 1

    Simone and Emily's engagement party happened 2 years ago. They have known each other for a long time since they are a son and daughter of socialites. They have met in several occasions and even studied in the same prestigious school during secondary level. Although their parents are the ones who planned and wanted their marriage to happen, Emily did not go against with it. Same with Simone, he has been a gentleman towards her. Unlike Apollo who is rude, harsh, and as hard as the badlit system of writing to read when you are a foreigner, but learning is always the key. Simone and her just got home today. The wedding will be happening here in this town 1 month to go now. Instead of resting, she formally asks his approval to go out, and there is no reason for him to ignore and beg her to stay. He is grateful that she agrees to do this one more time. He owes her a lot for saving up his ass again and again. No doubt, he cares and loves her to the moon and to saturn. Even sweating, there i

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2022-03-26
  • Flaming August's Embers   Chapter 2

    She realizes that there is only towel covering her naked body. His presence makes her feel stumbled. "You do not even knock!?,"she said in disbelief. She tightens how she hold her body towel. "Well, it seems like it." he shrug his shoulders and look at her from head to toe. "What do you want?," she asked confusedly. "I just want to know if you are done eating dinner?," his voice remains calm, but the moment his foot started to step forward. She cannot help, but to get crazy thinking of what to do. "What are you doing, Apollo!?," with her voice quivering, she is clearly scared of what he is up to. "Walking," he simply replies. She shake her head and release a deep sigh before she get the courage to remind him of how frazzling she feels. "You get out, Apollo. You are crossing the line," his forehead creased."You should not be entering random rooms just because you feel like doing it. It could be a crime," she warns him of his action."It is not a crime 'cause this is my property

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2022-03-26

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  • Flaming August's Embers   Chapter 8

    Drops of perspiration sprinkled off from his hair as he shook his head, and faced her with the grab hoe's handle placed on his right shoulder. Smooth as butter, the scene Emily witnessed was like in a 0.5 speed duration.“Hey there, my future little dear sister. Finally, you found me here,” he said grinning like a devil, making it even hard for her to find the right words to say. She released a deep sigh and swayed her hands as a fan to act as if the heat was too much. “Oh God, Apollo. Is there even a fresh drinking water here? Anybody making their way up here could really feel thirsty,” she even scoffed. That was her dramatic reply to him.“My memory is pretty intact. I can clearly remember Simone has told me via text that an ATV vehicle will take you here,” he suspiciously uttered while closing the distance between them.“Look at you, you are almost soaking wet.”Her lips shake and tongue hides feeling ashamed. Red ripe tomato was what her face turned into.What did he just freaki

  • Flaming August's Embers   Chapter 7

    After 3 minutes of walking, the long stairway that leads to the garden becomes visible to Emily's vision. Even 10 people walking at the same time can fill its space. What is even more amusing is its arc roof of a green net that is designed to collect possible falling leaves. Meanwhile, each side of the railings are full of vine-like plants with colorful blooming flowers. Then there are a few cross-ways which would reveal the mushroom-like cover and a good for 4-5 person bleacher.Good thing that she is wearing flat sandals, and not the one with a stiletto heel. Worrying about her dress did not cross her mind because no one is behind her. Few guests are ahead of her, most likely families who are posing from every angle for some pictures to keep.As she passed each one of them, a beautiful smile formed in her lips. In the middle of hiking, she felt the sweats from her neck and forehead. Although, the stair is not linear and vertically upward, one's muscle and body could still experience

  • Flaming August's Embers   Chapter 6

    It took about 30 minutes of travelling before they arrived at the destination. Two gigantic statues like Adam and Eve in just a piece of cloth-like carvings covered their private parts from both sides carrying the signage of “Welcome to Paradise Valley.” The parking lot is wide, and the evenly trimmed carabao's grass makes it even more refreshing and greeny. Although, if it's too sunny, that makes it a disadvantage for these vehicles lining up the place, but those acacia tree would surely be a big help to avoid sun rays, only if it will grow so fast this summer. “Welcome to our garden, Emi,” Simone said with a finger pointing at the statues. She is not able to tell him any words as his phone rings so loudly.“Wait a second, let me answer this,” he walked a distance away, enough for her not to hear even a slight conversation of them. She does not mind though. While waiting, she wanders her eyesight to the place. When she looked back at him, Simone's already talking to a man on a g

  • Flaming August's Embers   Chapter 5

    She cleared the lump in her throat before saying a word. She told herself to get angry by his insult, but shyness crept in her whole system. “Uhm, hi? If I am not mistaken, you must be Simone's older brother, Apollo right?,” her presumption and pre-introductory question to catch a conversation with him.He takes a sip on his mug of hot chocolate before glancing back at her. Every little detail like how his goddamn Adam's apple moved make Emily anxious. How come that she has to notice that small yet unnecessary of a detail? Even him licking the bits of liquid below his luscious lips that escapes from his mouth. She shook her head. To distract herself, she swims toward the lounger where she placed her nightgown. Apollo only looked at her. Everything seems so seamless. Like the way she goes upward from the water. She reaches the railing of the pool and gets out from there. Then decided to cover and dry off herself with the nightgown. “I am glad to finally meet you,” that made her flin

  • Flaming August's Embers   Chapter 4

    All of them are eyeing the entrance of the doorway—waiting for Apollo to show up. But then a maid rushes inside to tell Mrs. Ramos that someone called over the telephone. After their quick whispered conversation, Mrs. Ramos immediately informed Emily."Ms. Trañilla, I am sorry to disturb you, but we have just received a call from your mother. She is worried why you are not answering her calls. She is expecting you to call her within minutes, Ms. Trañilla." her nervousness disappeared upon hearing that.She only nodded to Mrs. Ramos then faces Simone who is now looking at her."You set your phone to "Do Not Disturb" mode again, didn't you?" Simone guesses with a playful smile."Well, I did. " she shrugged off her shoulders and laughed at that truth. "Is it okay to leave you here right now? Or I'll just talk to mom after eating dinner?" "It is totally fine. You should talk to her now. My brother and I would just wait for you here so that I would formally introduce you both to each othe

  • Flaming August's Embers   Chapter 3

    Through the years, not just humans are getting older, even unresolved personal and global problems too. Summer Season in the Philippines used to shine in April to May. Now, it has changed. Probably because of the recently defeated pandemic or the effect of climate change globally. Classes whether for elementary, high school, and colleges will start during September. Before, it was in June. Nevertheless, people should have not cursed Mother Nature for this predicament. All of these misfortunes and haul of miseries are what they caused to themselves. They cannot be tossing out blame for the wrath of their own cruelty. She scolded herself for thinking outside the box. She is supposedly wondering of the escapade she will have for the month of August. Fresh air, green mountains, rice fields, vegetable gardens, and the jaw-dropping view of waterfalls. These are just few of those golden treasures that a countryside could offer and the features that Mary Emily Trañilla has been looking for up

  • Flaming August's Embers   Chapter 2

    She realizes that there is only towel covering her naked body. His presence makes her feel stumbled. "You do not even knock!?,"she said in disbelief. She tightens how she hold her body towel. "Well, it seems like it." he shrug his shoulders and look at her from head to toe. "What do you want?," she asked confusedly. "I just want to know if you are done eating dinner?," his voice remains calm, but the moment his foot started to step forward. She cannot help, but to get crazy thinking of what to do. "What are you doing, Apollo!?," with her voice quivering, she is clearly scared of what he is up to. "Walking," he simply replies. She shake her head and release a deep sigh before she get the courage to remind him of how frazzling she feels. "You get out, Apollo. You are crossing the line," his forehead creased."You should not be entering random rooms just because you feel like doing it. It could be a crime," she warns him of his action."It is not a crime 'cause this is my property

  • Flaming August's Embers   Chapter 1

    Simone and Emily's engagement party happened 2 years ago. They have known each other for a long time since they are a son and daughter of socialites. They have met in several occasions and even studied in the same prestigious school during secondary level. Although their parents are the ones who planned and wanted their marriage to happen, Emily did not go against with it. Same with Simone, he has been a gentleman towards her. Unlike Apollo who is rude, harsh, and as hard as the badlit system of writing to read when you are a foreigner, but learning is always the key. Simone and her just got home today. The wedding will be happening here in this town 1 month to go now. Instead of resting, she formally asks his approval to go out, and there is no reason for him to ignore and beg her to stay. He is grateful that she agrees to do this one more time. He owes her a lot for saving up his ass again and again. No doubt, he cares and loves her to the moon and to saturn. Even sweating, there i

  • Flaming August's Embers   Prologue

    Vengeance is for God. She knows that. But for once, she wants to try it so bad. In time, rumors will fly through new skies. In time, all of the thousand cuts will be just some scars, and a million little stars will be align for a brand new start. Change is inevitable, but it is either for better or for worse. It will come and break through even in hardly-constructed fences, just like how Reiner and Bertholdt invaded the walls in the popular anime named Attack on Titan. But for her, how come that hatred and pain seems so odd and unbreakable that it will last forever? Mary Emily Trañilla can only wish that it will vanish like how the Beast Titan killed the soldiers headed by Captain Erwin Smith, but some wishes cannot be granted and would never be bestowed on you. That reality sucks. Fate forbids and even you would curse life for what you have been through. Unfortunately, you are foredoomed to crawl on that garden full of thorns. In the nick of time, she had realized how the agony slow

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