GiannaToday marked two days since our arrival in the city. I won't say I've experienced much since I didn't go anywhere. The girls will be taken back to the pack house today. Valen said I should stay back. That he wants me to meet my parents. To be honest, I don't know how I feel about that. Meeting them for the first time after ten years. I couldn't help but have different scenarios in my head. What if they're not looking forward to see me again like I was? What if they had already moved on? What if they left me there on purpose?Valen assured me that everything is going to be fine but I couldn't help the negativity in me. Maria also assured me that everything is going to go smooth. I only acted calm in front of them but deep down I know my heart isn't calm. “Are you going to cut the carrots or stare at them” Maria voice snapped me out of my trance. I have even forgotten that I'm doing something. I heaved out a sharp breath before getting to work. We’re cooking plenty that will co
GiannaOkay maybe the thought of Valen taking us for shopping didn't cross my mind. I was convinced we really looked like country bumpkins when I saw my reflection on the dressing room mirror. Like the way people were starting at us weirdly. Because of how our dressing was. Maria's own was even better. Mine almost reach my toe. We kept on trying dresses upon dresses with Valen staring at them weirdly. I got tired from it whereas Maria was happy she was trying on different dresses. At the end we settled for one of the dress we tried on the second time. From there, we took off to a salon to do our hair. That I didn't complain. I can't remember when last I styled my hair. It was all rough and out of place. "Don't you think the prince is taking us to meet the president? With the way he has been spending on us"It looks like Maria is taking it that far. "To meet the president and do what? He only want us to look normal like every other person in the city. Don't get your hopes up. We might
Nervous, stressed, scared and every other word I could think of was embracing my whole body as we drove to my parents house. I felt Valen’s warm hands on mine. “Don’t worry. It's gonna be alright. You will be fine” He assured. Yet, I was far from calm. I was eager to see them at the same time nervous whether they will embrace me with open arms.The car came to a halt in front of a medium sized building. Valen stepped out first and unlocked the car for me. I stared at the building in front of me before taking in a deep breath. “Shall we?” Valen said pushing his hand forward. I placed mine on his and we stepped forward inside the house. Valen was the one who pressed on the doorbell. My palms were already sweaty even before I see them. Valen assuring hand didn't leave mine. “Hello” An familiar face greeted us. From the looks of it she must be a maid. Judging by her name tag.“Good day. We’re here to meet Mr and Mrs. Martins”Her eyes first raked us first before she spoke up. “Come in p
ValenI paced around the room as I pomdered over what Miguel told me few minutes ago. If there is one thing my father is good at, is cutting corners. He knew what his plans are that is why he didn't object when I took the girls back. After all he only care about him. The same way the sacrifice us for their freedom. Now Gianna and I are together even before knowing the truth. Miguel has given me his word that he'd find out about my mother’s whereabouts. I think we need to end everything once and for all. We have to stop it from going on. The knock that sounded from the door brought me back from the thoughts I ventured into. Vito and Nate came. I sent Maria and Gianna with Nate on purpose. I don't want Gianna to worry. She kept blaming herself for everything. Believing her father’s words. But in my case, the mistake started from them. They knew how important the jade was. They were not supposed to allow anyone to see it talk more of misplacing it. I didn't know anything about the jade
GiannaThe moment I saw the wicked smile on Maria's face, I knew its not going to end well with us. Even Nate was exhausted from driving us from one place to another. The first place we started with was her father's house. I couldn't help the tug at my heart at the bond of the two. I get why she said he will keep her at home. The man wouldn't even allow her to lift a finger. Different varieties were being set for us to eat. As the glutton Maria is, she ate like her live depended on it. We left after three hours. Nate and I kept following them with our eyes as they ventured into different part of the house with her father showing her what he possessed. "Why are we here?" Nate had said. I could swear I saw a lone tear from his eyes. Like, why was he getting emotional. I wanted to ask him but decided against it. It's not like we're that close to ask each other personal stuffs. "I think we should go back home now. We've roam around the city more than enough" I said. Nate and I shared l
Gianna“I know you're not happy seeing me here before you but I had no choice. I couldn't think of anywhere else to go but here. I don't know why everything isn't going right. I know I can't change what happened in the past but also if I can reverse back, I will make everything right. I-” I stopped when bile rose in my throat. I don't want to break down in front of her however, the pain in my heart is unbearable. My vision turned blurry as tears pricked my eyes. “Why would you choose to abandon me? Aren't you my parents? Why would you sacrifice me just because of what I did which was unintentional. Why!” This time around, my voice came out in a high pitch followed by the tears that found their way out of my eyes. It's better to let everything. To pour out my heart maybe it will reduce the pain in my heart. Maybe it will lessen the grief in me. My mother looked surprised at my outburst. I don't think I will leave the house until I've gotten all answers to my questions. To know why I
Valen “Up till now I fail to understand this Valen. I don't know what is going on” Miguel broke the silence that resonate in the car as he drove us to my mother’s house. At that moment, the excitement of meeting my mother has left my body. I don't feel that anticipation instead my heart was filled with pain. The pain of losing Gianna. No. There's no way I would allow her to sacrifice her life for me. I know there's a way. There must be another way. I will make sure I find it. By all means. I won't allow anything to happen to Gianna. “Its funny right?” I answered Miguel letting out a light smile.“Nothing is funny here. And why are you smiling. This is a complicated situation. Why is the moon goddess testing you two with difficult trials? First, Gianna was the cause of your curse now she’d be the one to free you from the curse. This is-” Miguel threw his fist on the steering wheel. “What I know is Gianna will not sacrifice herself for me. I will find another way. I will make sure of
GiannaI couldn't help but ask of money from my mother since I don't have any on me. I don't know how Valen will take it when he came to know that I'm gone. I know if we see face to face, he'd definitely stop me. But I don't think I will be able to look him in the eye knowing that he's in pain. It's better if I take decision in my hands. I'm going back to meet Mrs. Marissa and Adelaide. I'm ready to face anything if it will be worth it. I slipped the white envelop under the door before turning on my heels and walked away. Getting a ride wasn't that hard. The journey began after fifteen minutes of waiting for the bus driver. I rested my head on the window while I went into thinking. About everything that transpired. Now I know the reason why I didn't meet my mate all these while. Because Valen is my mate. I’m sure Maria will freak out when she came to know that I'm gone. If I don't take any actions, I would continue to blame myself. I closed my eyes while I awaits us to arrive at our