Chapter 09: Her Spiritual Guardian
Hindi ko talagang mapigilang mamangha sa bawat detalye sa loob ng silid ni Morgan. As if everything was made for elegance and good impression. Tama nga siya, this place was really a copy of the traditional Japanese home setting. Plus, they don't use the usual torch made of torch. On close look, they were fireflies. How cool was that?
If I had known he had this place to him before, I should've befriended him before I died. This is something I, as a royalty should firsthand exclusively experience.
“Come, join me for breakfast.” Alok nito bago umupo sa cushion sa sahig.
There was a table between us and a set of dishes I never had in my previous life.
“What do you call this food?” Tanong ko saka tinuro iyong parang gulay na nabalutan ng mapulang kulay. It has a fermented taste but a little bit crunchy. “Ooh, that's strong.” Ngumiwi ako at nangasim ang mukha.
Natawa si Morgan sa naging reaksyon ko. Inabutan niya ako ng maiinom. Namilog ang mata ko nang mapagtantong hindi tubig ang nainom ko.
“Woah. You keep on surprising me.” Umiwas agad ito nang makitang binuha ko ang inumin mula sa aking bibig.
Napailing ito sa aking sinabi. He looks flustered. “I figured out, I should leave a good impression that lasts to someone as good as you.” Inabot niya ang pamunas sa akin.
I gently patted the soft clothe around my lips.
“Well, I think you're already halfway there.” Ayaw kong umamin sa kahit anuman. If there was one thing that remained of what I am in the past and who I am now, is my pride. Masyadong mataas.
“You should see our open bathhouse. It's really nice.” Anyaya nito.
“I don't feel like going with food in my stomach. Baka makatulog ako sa tubig.” Bulalas ko nang wala sa sarili habang kumakain. Narinig ko siyang humalakhak.
“It's fine. I'll be there to wake you up. But, I don't think you'll be comfortable.” Lumagkit ang titig niya sa akin na para bang may hinuhuling ekspresyon sa aking mukha.
“Why would I be?” Mabilis kong tugon.
“It's a mixed-gender bathhouse. Our guesthouse is famous for THAT one thing.”
I raised my brows when he paused. “What's THAT one thing?” He didn't reply but I can see how he's hesitating to tell me. “Oh, whatever it is, I don't think I'll hate it. So let it be.”
He just shrugged. Nakakalito siya kausap. Nakakasagad ng braincells at pasensiya.
After our breakfast, we went to their bathhouse up on the hill. Yes, sakop din ng guesthouse nila yung bundok. I told you they own a freaking village. Haven't I mentiond that?
"We're here.” Aniya saka pinapasok ako sa isang room na may sliding door. Dito maghuhubad. It's common for people to do so. It's part of their culture. I don't even hate it. I love this kin d if experience. And under this grayish sky and fogs.
“If you feel uncomfortable, just tell me.”
“I don't mind. Kahit maghubad ka pa sa harap ko. I just know you're not my type.” Wika ko saka tumalikod at nagsimulang maghubad ng damit.
I heard the sliding door slammed close. I smirked. I thought he would watch me. He's even more cute than a dog.
“I-I will just follow.” Aniya na hakatang kinakabahan.
"Hindi ka ba sasabay?” Inilugay ko ang aking buhok saka tinakpan ang aking nagyayabangang hinaharap. I don't want to provoke anyone intentionally.
“Mamaya.” Wika niya saka narinig kong umalis.
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