KABANATA 29

THEA'S P. O. V

Habang naghihintay kay Ruan, hindi ko napigilan na magtingin-tingin at lumibot aa paligid.

Maganda ang ambience ng kabuuan ng bahay n'ya. It was akso huge. Napaisip tuloy ako kung hindi ba s'ya nalulungkot na mag-isa s'yang nakatira sa gano'n kalaking bahay. Wala rin naman s'yang katulong so basically, solo n'ya lang talaga 'tong buong bahay.

The grand entrance hall of the mansion was a study in stark contrasts. Malapad at mataas ang kisame, its soaring heights echoing the grandeur of the structure outside. Yet, the minimalism was evident in the simplicity of the design. Tipikal na yata 'yon at dapat na i-expect given the fact na lalaki s'ya. Walang ring pakalat-kalat na dekorasyon, just the barest essentials: isang malaking chandelier na gawa sa kristal, casting an ethereal glow on the polished marble floors. This grandness, however, was tempered by a sense of refined elegance. Every piece of furniture, from the sleek, modern sofas upholstered in rich leather to the mi