Chapter 18

ELEENA'S POV

Today is the day of the celebration. Yesterday, I was shock when Gremor suddenly landed in front of the Golden tree. He was carrying a big box and has a letter from Zane.

It was a beautiful dress. The dress doesn't have a corset that fits on my tastes. I can't wait to see him today. I look at the time and it's already 6:27 pm. Tapos na akong maligo at naka harap na ako salamin para ayusin ang buhok ko.

Someone knock on the door.

"Come in" sabi ko habang sinuksuklayan ang buhok ko.

"Eleena"

Napalingon ako at nakita ko si Anne na nakangiti sakin.

"Anne!" Galak kong sabi at niyakap siya.

"Pano ka nakarating dito?" Sabi ko at kumalas sa yakap namin.

"Princess Christina take me with her here. Sinabihan niya ako na ako yung mag aayos sayo and here" sabi niya at may kinuha sa bulsa niya.

It's a small box.

"Regalo ko sayo. Happy Birthday" sabi niya. Napatulo naman ang kuha ko sakanya. I hug her again.

"Thank you Anne. You're the best!" Masaya kong sabi.

"Upo kana. Aayusan na kita" sabi niya at pinaupo ako.

Biglang bumukas ang pintuan at bumungad si Martha.

"Lady, Dolan a dress has arrive from His Ma---Anne?" Gulat niyang sabi. Tumawa naman si Anne.

"Martha, kamusta na?" Galak na sabi ni Anne at nilapitan si Martha.

"Okay lang ako Anne. Mabuti naman at okay ka lang" masayang sabi ni Martha at niyakap si Anne. I just smiled while looking at them.

"Halika, tulungan natin si Eleena na mag bihis" sabi ni Anne at hinatak si Martha papalapit sakin.

"Greetings, Lady Dolan" sabi niya. Napatawa naman ako sakanya.

"There's no need for that Martha. Come, help me to fix myself" sabi ko at tumango agad siya.

"Btw, what did you brought with you?" Sabi ko at tumingin sa kama ko. Isang malaking box ito.

"It's a dress from His Majesty" sabi niya.

Napaseryoso naman ang mukha ko. What does he even have to bring me a dress?

"Set it aside Martha. I wont wear it" sabi ko at humarap sa salamin. Nakita ko naman sila na nagtingin at sinimulan na akong ayusan.

It takes 1 hour an a half to finish my hair and make up.

"Now it's time for the dress" sabi ni Anne kaya tumayo ako. Martha opened the box at bumungad ang napakagandang damit.

A dirty white dress with flowers around it.

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Ang ganda Eleena" sabi ni Anne. Tumango naman ako.

"Then, shall we put it on?" Ngiti kong sabi.

"Di mo ba titignan ang bigay ng emperor" sabi ni Martha na ikinatigil ko. Nilingon ko ang box na galing kay Caspian.

"There's no need for that Martha. I won't wear anyways" sabi ko. Tumango naman siya at nilingan nila akong suotin ang damit.

After 30 minutes ay natapos narin. Lumapit ako sa salamin at tinignan ang resulta. It's very beautiful. I should thank Zane later.

"Thank you Anne and Martha" ngiti kong sabi. Tumango naman silang dalawa.

Napatingin naman kami sa pintuan nang may kumatok. Agad namang binuksan ni Martha at bumungad si Zane.

"Zane!" Masayang sabi ko at tumakbo papunta sa kanya. Nagtaka naman ako ng nakatitig lang ito sakin at di nagsasalita.

"Zane? May problema ba? Uy!" Sabi ko at kumaway sa harap niya. Narinig ko namang tumawa sina Anne at Martha. Anong nakakatawa dun?

"Hey! Zane!" Sabi ako at hinawakan ang magkabilang pisngi niya. Mukhang natauhan naman siya at biglang umiwas ng tingin sakin na ikinasimangot ko.

"Ganyan naba ako kapangit sa paningin mo Zane. Na ipagmukha mo talaga sakin?" Simangot kong sabi.

"Of c-course n-not! You're beautiful Eleena" sabi niya at nakita kong namula ang tenga niya.

"HAHAHA" tawa ko. Nagtaka naman siya.

"What? Is there something on my face?" Taas kilay niyang sabi.

"No, it's just that your ears are red" sabi ko. Nakita kong nagulat siya at agad tinakpan ang tenga niya na ikinatawa ko ulit.

"Stop teasing me Eleena" sabi niya.

"Fine, fine"sabi ko ahabng pinipigilan ang tawa ko. Inilahad naman niya ang kamay niya sakin.

"Shall we get going Agápi mou?"

Ano daw? Agape what?

Di ko nalang pinansin at Tumango nalang ako at tinanggap ang kamay niya.

CASPIAN'S POV

I'm here already in the Hall. A lot of noble people is already here. But Eleena is nowhere to be found.

"Looking for someone Caspian?" Rinig kong sabi ni Alejandro. Di ko siya sinagot at nakatingin lang sa mga tao.

"Your Majesty, King Zane Nevis Elysian has arrived together with Lady Eleena Dolan Bougenvilla" rinig kong sabi ng kawal sa malayo.

Magkasama sila?

Then, I saw the door slowly opened. I saw Eleena holding unto Zane's arms. Her smile is beautiful. I look down and stop when I saw the dress.

She didn't wear it...

Napangiti naman ako ng mapait. What would you expect Caspian? Sigurado naman talagang di niya yun susuotin.

They walk towards me. As soon as she saw me her smile suddenly fade and turns into a cold look.

My heart was like crumpled. They both bowed at me.

"Greetings, Your Majesty" they said in chorus. I didn't answer and just look both of them. Tinignan ko si Zane at ngumisi lang ito at hinawakan ang bewang ni Eleena. He's showing that he owns Eleena now.

I heard everyone is whispering.

I look at him seriously and he just gave me a smile. Hinitak nya namaan si Eleena papalayo sakin.

"Is there something wrong Caspian?" Rinig kong sabi ni Alejandro.

"Nothing" ikli kong sabi at di na pinansin.

ELEENA'S POV

"Is there something wrong Zane?" Tanong ko pero umiling lang siya.

"Nothing, I just hate seeing his f*cking face" sabi niya na ikinangiwi ko. Nabigla naman kaaming dalawa nang may babaeng humarang sa harap namin. A silver red hair and grey eyes. She's beautiful.

"O my Gosh! You're Lady Eleena right? It's nice to meet you!" Sabi niya at kinuha ang kamay ko. Napagiwi naman ako.

"It's nice to meet you too" ngiting sabi ko. Tinignan ko naman si Zane. Napabuntong hininga naman siya sa ikinataka ko.

"Oh! I almost forgot to introduce myself. I'm Princess Felisha Groshell from the Wind Kingdom" she said and smiled. I immediately bowed at her.

"I apologize Your Highness for my rudeness" sabi ko. Natinig ko naman siyang tumawa.

"It's okay Lady Eleena" sabi niya. Ngumiti naman sakanya.

"Oh! I nearly forgot. Here" sabi niya at may binigay saking isang box.

"Happy Birthday" sabi niya na ikinagulat ko. How did she know that it's my birthday today.

"How did you know?" I said in a low voice.

"I stalked you for years that's why I know. Bilib na bilib ako sayo. Lakas kasi ng fighting spirit mo at ang bait mo sa mga tao" sabi niya. For all this years may nag sta-stalked na pala sakin.

"Thank you for this Your Highness" sabi ko at nag bow sakanya.

"Felisha will do" sabi niya at niyakap ako na ikinabigla ko.

"F-felisha?" Utal kong sabi. Pinagtitignan narim kami ng mga tao.

"I want to talk with you more!" Sabi niya at kumalas sa yakap.

"I'm sorry Princess Felisha but Eleena have plans with me. If you'll excuse us" sabi ni Zane at hinatak ako.

"Zane, wait! Madadapa ako" sabi ko pero patuloy parin siya sa paghatak sakin. Nilingon ko si Gelisha at nakatingin lang samin. I wave at her and she waved back and smiled.

Sa wakas ay tumigil narin si Zane.

"Zane, what's with you? I'm still talking with Felisha" simangot kong sabi.

"Nothing" he said.

"Eleena"

Napalingon ako sa likod ko at si Kiel pala.

"Kiel!" Bungad ko sakanya.

"You look stunning Eleena" he said. I just smiled.

"It's nice to see you here, Zane" sabi ni Kiel. Tumango naman si Zane. Anong nangyayari kay Zane.

"I have some business to do with Eleena, Kiel. We should get going" sabi ni Zane at hinatak ulit ako.

"I'll see you later Kiel! I promise!" Sabi ko at tumawa naman si Kiel at kumaeay sakin. Hinarap ko naman si Zane at bumitaw sakanya.

"Zane? May problema ba? Bat ka nagkakaganyan?" Alala kong sabi. He gritted his teeth and look behind me.

"He keeps staring at you Eleena. It irritates me" sabi niya. Nilingon ko naman si Caspian at nakatingin siya samin.

"Then let him enjoy seeing us" I said. Sakto namang may tumugtog na kanta at nagsayawan na sila. Hinatak ko naman si Zane na ikinabigla niya.

"Would you like to dance with me Zane?" Sabi ko at nag bow sakanya. Tumawa naman siya at napailing.

Pinitik niya naman ang noo ko na ikinaaimangot ko.

"Silly" ngiting sabi niya. Ngumiti nalang ako. He handed is hand and I accepted it. We started dancing. I just closed my eyes and enjoying the dance.

I can still feel that someone is still staring at us. A few minutes have passed natapos na rin ang kanta. Tumingin ako sa harao at nawala na si Caspian sa trono niya.

"Shall we get going Eleena?" Sabi niya Zane na ikinataka ko.

"Where?" Tanong ko.

"Just follow me" he said and hold my hand. Lumabas kami sa hall at dumeretso kami sa Golden Tree.

Ano nanamang gagawin namin dito?

"Anong gagawin natin dito Zane?" Tanong ko. Pumito naman siya at bumungad si Gremor. May dala itong isang kahon. Binigay niya ito kay Zane.

Zane walks towards me and smiled.

"Happy Birthday Eleena" he said and gave me the box. Mas malaki ito sa kahon ng damit.

"Thank you Zane" I said and hug him.

"Now open the present. I hope you'll like it" sabi niya. Tumango naman ako at binuksan ito.

Nagulat ako sa nakita ko. A tear a fall on my cheeks.

It's a guitar.

"I-it's beautiful Zane" utal kong sabi. I can't express how much happy I am now. Halo halong emosyon ang nararamdaman ko ngayon.

"I hope it looks the same to what guitar you know. That's the reason why na hiningi ko yung papel. I've decided that this will be the best present for your birthday" sabi niya. Binaba ko ang gutara at niyakap siya.

"Thank you Zane! I don't know how can I repay you" masaya kong sabi. Niyakap niya naman ako pabalik.

"Anything for you Agápi Mou" sabi niya at kumalas ng yakap sakin.

"Sing a song for me Eleena. That will. Ve your repay to me" he said. Tumango naman ako.

"Come with me" sabi ko at naglakad papalapit sa puno. Tinulungan naman ako ni Zane na makaupo sa damohan. He sat beside me and I started to tune the Guitar. Ilang minuto ang nakalipas ay natapos ko narin.

Napatingin ako sa paligid namin nang parang may nakatingin samin pero wala namang tao akong nakita. Napa iling nalang ako.

Maybe it's just my imagination.

"Tapos na ba?" Tanong ni Zane. Tumango naman ako.

"It's a song that I heard in my previous life. I hope you'll like it" I said and started to strum the strings.

Spend It With You
-Kodaline

"If we had one day on earth
Who would you spend it with?
If you could choose who you wanted to kiss
Who would that be?"

I look at him and he was just closing his eyes. I continued singing.

"I wanna believe
If tomorrow was not guaranteed
Minutes to spare, if I could choose
I would spend every minute with you"

"With you
With you
With you
I'll spend it with you"

"Thank you Eleena" sabi niya.

"Anything for you Zane" I said and smiled.

DONE CHAPTER 18

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