Chapter 1 - Paris

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How will I become an independent person if they want me to depend on them at all times?


"Madam, it's time---"

"Fine!" I interrupted Camille. "Paki-ready na ng damit ko please. I need to have the perfect ootd as we walk down the streets of Paris," pag-ngiti ko na. No need to be upset anymore. Ang mahalaga, nandito na ako at makakapag-unwind na finally after that tiring and stressing exams week.


"Prada or Dior po?" nakangising tanong niya.

"Hmmm. Chanel," I answered.


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"Run me down the itinerary please," I asked Camille once we were inside the elevator.

"For today Madam, we will go to the Louvre, Palais Royal, Notre Dame de Paris, Latin Quarter, Pont Neuf, Place de la Concorde, and of course, Eiffel Tower." I pursed my lips and nodded. I have nothing against it. I don't even know what to expect from these places. I totally forgot to do my own research.


Paglabas ng lobby ay natigilan ako saglit. "You've got to be kidding me."

Kailangan talaga limousine ang sasakyan ko? My Mom's so extra! Luh!


"Do you want a different limo, Madam?" nagtatakang tanong ni Camille kaya mas lalong kumunot ang noo ko.

Ibang limo ba daw gusto ko? Jusme naman! Kahit taxi nga lang, okay na sa'kin noh!


I groaned and allowed the driver to open the car door for me. I was quiet the whole time while Camille was updating my parents.

Ang OA lang. Kakadating lang dito at hindi pa nga nakakarating sa first destination, ina-update na kaagad. I have already sent them a message that I arrived safely at the airport. Bakit kailangang maya't-maya alam nila ang mga galaw ko?


"Welcome to Louvre! The world's largest art museum and a historic monument here in Paris!" I heard the tourist guide say.


"Ohmygosh Madam, pwede po bang mag-picture picture lang kami dito saglit?"

"Oo nga Madam, grabe ang saya!"


Natawa ako sa mga helpers na kasama ko. Inunahan pa nila ako sa mga linya ko. I nodded and tapped Camille's shoulder. "You should join them."

"Ayaw niyo po bang magpa-picture dito sa labas, Madam?"

"Later. I'm interested to see what's inside."

"Samahan na po kita."

"Cams, my parents are not here anymore. And hindi naman ako tatakas, okay? Enjoy and I'll call you when I need you." Ngumiti na 'ko at agad naglakad upang sumama sa likuran no'ng isang group na nagtu-tour.


Before going inside, I admired the glass pyramid at the entrance. Grabe ang ganda...

I had my camera in my hand as I looked around the place. The exhibition space is huge! There are works of art, staircase after staircase. My goodness! Ang dami!


"Did you all know that during the 16th and 17th centuries, the Louvre served as the royal palace for French kings?" The tour guide continued.


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