Series of Shadows: Khalifa

Mission Ten: Enchanted

It was the day na pupunta sila ng Enchanted Kingdom. Itu-tour daw ng grupo sina Janri at Alesha. Since may sarili silang sasakyan na dala, hindi nila poproblemahin ang mga fan ng dalaga. Wala silang problema kay Janri dahil madalang ang may makakilala sa kanya kahit sikat siya sa ibang bansa.

Kasama ni Janri si Alesha sa kotse nya, as usual. Bumalik sa alaala nila ang araw na nanghina sila ng todo. Hindi pa kasi nila napag-uusapan yon in person.

“That was a weird day, Alesha. I felt really sick as if I’m going to die.”

“Yeah. Me too. Seiya also had that. Is there something wrong with our clan?” takang tanong ni Alesha.

“It was about a prophesy, that happens only every  100 years.” sagot ni Janri. “According to my father, there is a day among our clan where we experience loss of magic. Our bodies adjust to that change and it cost greatly. The good thing is, in this lifetime, in our lifetime, it wont happen again.”

Katahimikan.

“According to Tyler, Seiya called the twins. Did Asty check out on you?” tanong ni Alesha. “Tyler went to my place. Apparently, Yhaen called him.”                                           

Huminga ng malalim si Janri. “Yes. He did.”

“And?”

“And if I had the strength, I might’ve killed him. That conceited brat.”

Natawa si Alesha. “Aren’t you attracted to that guy? Don’t tell me, you really are disappointed with how the race turned out?”

“I was. But you know me Alesha. I don’t like guys weaker than me.”

“Really?” sabi ni Alesha na parang hindi convinced. “But the way I look at him, it seems that he had interest with you. He’s looking at you differently after the race.”

“Just because he lost, Esha.” sabi ni Janri. Seryoso ang pinsan niya nong sinabi niya yon. She was very sure. Walang halong pagdududa. “For sure, he’s planning to get back at me. That guy doesn’t want to lose.”

“But what are you gonna do if he’d pursue you?”

Hindi sumagot ang pinsan.

Pagdating nila sa Laguna, sa Enchanted Kingdom, natuwa naman si Alesha. She liked amusement parks. Kahit hindi pa sya nakakapunta kahit minsan sa mga ganong klase ng lugar. Walang masyadong nakapark sa malapad na parking area ng  amusement park na yon. Ipinarada ni Janri ang sasakyan sa di kalayuan. Tumabi naman ang van kung saan sakay sina Kzael.

Pagkababa ng grupo sa sasakyan, dumiretso sila sa may ticket booth. May mangilan-ngilan na taong nakapila. Nakatingin sa kanila. Akala yata ng mga tao don, magti-taping sila ng pelikula. May mga nagpapicture sa kanila. Nakashades si Alesha at nakalugay ang mahaba at curled nitong buhok. Nakasuot siya ng shorts at simpleng sando na pinatungan niya ng simpleng polo. Hindi nakasara ang butones nito mula dibdib niya pataas.

May mga babaeng lumapit kila Yhaen para magpapicture.

“I didn’t know they are famous.” sabi ni Janri.

Katabi nito noon si Alesha. Surprisingly, walang lumalapit sa direction nila.

“They are all good looking, Jan. It’s no surprising at all.”

Pagkalapit ni Kzael sa kanilang dalawa, inabutan sila ng ticket. Tumabi sa kanila si Carlos. Dumikit din si Yhaen. Pagkapasok sa loob, nagkanya-kanya ang Shadows at Pegasus. Gustong unahin kasi ng mga babae ang Space Shuttle. Gusto naman ng mga Boys ang Anchor’s Away. Nag-iisip sina Alesha at Janri kung kanino sasama. In the end, naisipan nila na kumain muna. To their surprise, sumama si Carlos, Yhaen at Tyler sa kanilang dalawa.