The Sunset's Paradise (Piratas Series #1)

Kabanata 21

This chapter is dedicated to Mary Grace Gonzales. Thank you so much for reading my story!

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Kabanata 21
Nightmare

I was awaken by an unusual feeling that surrounds me. As I opened my eyes, an empty place welcomed me.

Agad akong napabangon nang maramdaman ang sakit sa aking likod. I was sleeping on the rock.

Wait.

What is this place?

Nasaan ako?

I panicked as I wander my eyes around. It is quiet and no one is with me. Dali-dali akong tumayo.

Agad akong nakaramdam ng pangamba habang pilit na inaalala kung ano ang nangyari.

I remembered, I lost my consciousness after we are being attacked. It was Lexus whom I had a last talk. And I don't know what happened next. I didn't even remembered being brought in this place.

Nagsimula akong maglakad-lakad upang maghanap ng madadaanan. Tumalikod ako at halos malaglag ang dibdib ko sa nakita.

There's a big mirror in front of me! A mirror wall to be exact!

Wait---

What is this place really?

I was about to run towards the mirror wall when I saw that before I can go there, I need to cross the water first.

Nagsimulang umakyat ang kaba sa aking dibdib habang pinoproseso ang aking sitwasyon.

This place is more likely... Queen Adelayna's place. Yes, it was the same as her prison.

Don't tell me.... I am in her curse?

Nagsimula na akong mag-panick. Napakuyom ang aking kamao. Ano ba talaga ang nangyari sa'kin? Paano ako napunta dito?

Where's Lexus? The Veronica's crews? Are they behind that tall mirror wall?

There's a thin rock made bridge on the center. I started walking on it with my trembling body. No, this can't be happening.

Nakalayo na kami 'di ba? Imposibleng mapasa sa amin ang sumpa. All I did was to help, I didn't want to be cursed too.

"Lexus? Where are you?" I shouted but my voice only echoed inside without someone answering it, not even the important person I called.

As I reached the other part, I immediately touch the mirror wall and tried to push it. Hoping that maybe it was just a fake props but my hope banished when I confirmed that it is really a real mirror.

I can't pass through. My eyes started to get teary realizing that I am alone in this place and no door nor any passage I can use to get out.

I am really inside Queen Adelayna's curse. I am the exchange for her freedom.

"No... Lexus, save me! Get me out of here! Please..." I begged as I punched the wall with my weak fists.

Nagsimulang maglaglagan ang aking mga luha. Paulit-ulit kong sinuntok ang salamin ngunit wala man lang nangyari. It didn't make even a single crack.

Ayoko dito. This place.... is scary. I'm scared.

"Lexus! Get me out of here! Please, I'm afraid!" sigaw ko.

Napaupo na ako sa sobrang desperadong makalabas. Hindi matigil sa pag-agos ang aking mga luha. Napakapamilyar ng buong lugar, maging ang maliit na lamparang nakasabit sa dingding na siya lamang nagbibigay ng ilaw.