Ang mga susunod na eksena ay naglalaman ng sensitibo at maseselang tagpo. Ihanda ang sarili sa mababasa.
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ꜱᴀ ɪʏᴏɴɢ ᴘᴀɴᴀɴᴀᴡ ꧁
Aria hasn't forgotten that particular name since the evening she heard it for the first time two days ago. Oftentimes, when no one else was around, she enters that room during the night because she was so intrigued and attached to that name. In the room that her mother had kept her out of.
She just stared at the stunning woman in the moonlit portrait for a long while. Aria's thoughts strayed all over her. Asking things such as what happened during her lifetime, what went wrong and what her tale was.
Aria couldn't stop thinking about Serizawa Jaeha, to the point where she had trouble falling asleep. The noble woman in the portrait materialized in her dreams every time she closed her eyes. It would be as though there were shadows whispering in her ear if she attempted to listen to the ticking of the clock. Saying things that caused her to lose even more sleep.
"Hanggang kailan ka maliligaw sa tadhanang hindi naman nakalaan para sa iyo?"
Her eyes snapped open at a voice. However, the bright light also caused Aria to instantly close her eyes and shield them with the back of her hand.
Sunlight filters through her fingers, warm and bright. Aria dropped her hand when her eyes adjusted to the new light.
Napagtanto ni Aria na siya'y nasa isang bukirin ngunit hindi niya maaninag ang kalayuan nito. Nababalutan ng hamog ang paligid at ang kalangitan ay napipintahan ng kahel na kulay.
"Bakit mo hinahayaan ang iyong sarili na maging bulag at pipi sa katotohanan?"
Muli niyang narinig ang tinig na iyon. Luminga-linga si Aria sa kaliwa't kanan upang hanapin ang may-ari ng boses. At sa hindi kalayuan, natagpuan niya ang isang masaganang puno. Doon ay kanyang napansin ang anino ng isang babae na nakatalikod. Ang buhok nito ay nakapusod at ang kanyang kasuota'y 'sing puti nang gatas ng kalabaw.
'Who are you?' Aria wanted to voice it but her lips didn't open. Thus, this question remained in her mind.
Nagusot ang noo ni Aria dahil dito. Kanyang inilagay ang kamay sa labi upang alamin kung ano ang nangyari. Naramdaman niya ang lambot ng kanyang labi at wari'y wala namang kakatwa rito.
Natigil ang kanyang pagtataka nang umihip ang malakas na hangin. Ang hamog na bumabalot sa paligid ay sumabay sa daluyong nito.
"Nahanap na kita, ikaw na may kaugnayan sa kanya. Ngayon, tuparin ang nakalimutan mong hiling at kamtin ang iyong wakas na ninanais,"
Ang malakas na bugso ng hangin na may halong hamog ang siyang pumipigil kay Aria upang makita nang lubusan ang babaeng nakatalikod sa ilalim ng puno.
Tumakbo siya palapit sa babae subalit tila lalong lumalawak ang pagitan nilang dalawa. Ang kahel na sikat ng araw ay unti-unti nang kumukulimlim. Iniunat ni Aria ang kanyang kaliwang kamay upang abutin ang babae. At nang sa wakas ay mahawakan niya ang balikat nito, ibinaling ng babae ang kanyang mukha kay Aria.
Sa pagtama ng kanilang paningin, agad na nagbukas ang mata ni Aria. Lumantad sa kanyang nanlalaking mata ang kulay puting kisame. Hinahabol ni Aria ang kanyang panghinga at napupuno ng mga butil ng pawis ang noo niya. Nanatiling naroroon ang kanyang paningin ngunit tila ba iba ang kanyang nakikita.
Hindi makakalimutan ni Aria ang pares ng mga mata na tumingin sa kanya pabalik. Ang parehong mala-bughaw na kulay abong balintataw na tulad nang sa kanya ay tila nakatitig sa kaibuturan niya't kaluluwa.
Kung ang bughaw na kulay abong pares ng mga mata ang gumambala sa pagtulog ni Aria, isang pares naman na tila pinalamutian ng diyamanteng esmeralda ang nanlilisik na nakatingin kay Levius.
"Whether you want to rule my life, that doesn't concern me. However, keep Aria away from the mess of our family. Chichiue, please don't bother her anymore!" Levius begged his father. He was in the room with his father. Levius came to see him so they could discuss the incident involving Mr. Shinohara.
His father walked towards him with a heavy step. His glaring eyes were fixed intently on his son. As his father drew closer, Levius could feel his presence oppressing him.
"I just don't understand why you love her so much. But I have to remind you, we are different from her. You don't have to cherish her that much!" his dad put his hand of Levius shoulder with pressure, "Give her enough attention so that she doesn't feel any different from us. However, show Ariya your affection. And never to anyone else but your sister."
Gusto ni Levius alisin ang kamay na nagtutulak sa kanya upang saktan ang kapatid. Gustong gusto niyang salungatin ang kagustuhan ng kanyang ama. Subalit hindi niya ginawa — mali. Hindi niya kayang gawin. Wala siyang karapatan na suwayin ang ama dahil pare-parehas silang may kasalanan kay Aria.
Walang nagawa si Levius kung hindi kimkimin ang sama ng loob sa kanyang dibdib. Nilisan niya ang silid ng ama at nagtungo sa 'di tiyak na lugar. Namalayan na lang niyang nasa pasilyo siya kung nasaan ang silid na kinaroroonan ng kuwadro ng isang haponesa.
Levius knew her sister had discovered that room the moment Aria inquired about their ancestor. The painting inside is the only surviving image of her.
Feebly and somberly, Levius confessed his transgressions to no one, "Aria, I'd rather hurt myself so you can be happy. I apologize, though, as I'm not who you expected me to be. You think I'm a good brother, but I'm not…"
He turned away from the room and proceeded along the opposite corridor.
Tila ba may pagkakawangis silang dalawa kung iisipin. Parehas silang may pagkakasala na hindi nila maamin-amin. At tulad din niya, nagwawari si Levius kung ano nga ba ang ginawa ng kanilang ninuno upang burahin ng sumunod na salinlahi ang kanyang pagkakakilanlan.
Ibig mo rin bang mabatid ang kanyang kuwento? Nais mo rin bang matunghayan ang mga trahedya't pagpupunyagi sa buhay niya?
Hindi ka dapat mabahala dahil pinag-uugnay ng oras ang lahat sa mga pulang pisi na itinakda ng tadhana para sa kanila. Subalit ang sikreto ni Serizawa Jaeha ay nakakubling mabuti sa mga tala ng kalangitan, at maguguhit lamang ang mapa tungo sa kanya sa simula ng minimithing katapusan ni Mirasol.
Kaya wala ka bang napansin? Hindi mo ba nahihinuha ang iyong dulot sa kanilang kuwento?
Magpatuloy ka… Sapagkat dahil sa iyong ginawa, ituturing ka na rin ng tadhana na kasabwat nila sa pagbago ng itinakdang kasaysayan.
Another couple of days went by. Even so, her mind refused to let her go asleep. For this reason, in an attempt to sate her curiosity, Aria considered visiting the guest room one last time.
Matapos niyang titigan nang matagal ang estampa, saka niyang bubuklatin ang kuwadernong nakalagay sa ibabaw ng futon upang pagmasdan ang nag-iisang pangungusap na nilalaman nito.
Aria pondered the meaning behind this sentence. To whom was the author referring in their return? How on earth is it possible for Aria to comprehend these words? There must be a scientific explanation for it. Aria refused to accept that her understanding of concepts she hadn't even been taught was due to magic.
She can't figure out who this person was or what this sentence meant. Therefore, after a considerable amount of time spent figuring out, inferring and attempting to comprehend the message, Aria was unable to conclude anything. Returning to her room, she finally managed to drift off to sleep. Nothing of those shadows appeared in her dreams this time, not even whispers.
For two days, she persisted in doing this more. Without going to the chamber, she was unable to sleep. It's as if she was drawn to it from within.
𝟸𝟶𝟷𝟹，𝙾𝙲𝚃𝙾𝙱𝙴𝚁 𝟷𝟽
𝙺𝚈𝙾𝚃𝙾，𝙹𝙰𝙿𝙰𝙽
Aria's father gave her a summon in the evening of this day. Ana was visiting relatives at another manor owned by their family while Levius remained in Kansai University Hospital.
Aria and her father haven't been able to have a meaningful conversation since the disturbance four days ago. She simply didn't know what was going through her father's head — she wasn't bitter or gloomy towards him anymore. Given that he is still her father, Aria doesn't want to intensify their miscommunication. She has been safely separating herself from him ever since for that reason.
But from now on, they would stop treating each other coldly. Considering that Aria had to obey her father because he had called for her.
"Naze Chichiue wa watashi ni denwa shita nodesu ka?" Aria inquired with a maid as they were doing her hair. They said her father made her wear something pretty, but they never explained why. (Why did Dad call me?)
Her questions ended there. Aria is not close to the Kijin Manor's maids and butlers. A person they met only a few days ago is not someone they will betray the lord of the house for.
It took them a short while to leave her room altogether, and Aria guessed they would head for the receiving hall. They moved past it, though, and made their way to the second floor, much to Aria's dismay.
"Watashitachi wa doko ni iku no?" to avoid disturbing the peaceful evening, Aria quietly questioned the maid standing in front of her. (Where are we going?)
The jochu she spoke to simply responded in Japanese without even pausing or turning around, "Kare no Ryoshusama ga iru basho ni, Ojousama." (To where His Lordship is, Young Lady.)
They ventured deeper and farther into the manor until their footsteps were the only sound left in her ears. Aria started to have suspicions about his father's intentions. Taking into account that he is calling her in the dead of night.
Sa wakas 'di rin nagtagal at huminto sila sa harap ng isang single sliding door. Ibinalita ng isa sa mga jochu ang presensya ni Aria. Naghintay sila ng ilang sandali bago siya pinapasok ng kanyang ama.
The chamber is bleak. The sole source of light is the dim light of andons — a traditional wooden with paper screen and rectangular lantern — located in the four sectors of the room, and two bonbori, which is another traditional small wooden lamp shades at far each side of the single futon lying at the center.
Aria first saw her father, for he is standing beside the bonbori.
"Aisatsu, Chichiue," Aria bowed and greeted her father. Instead of hearing her father's response, she heard a light laugh fill the room. (Greetings, Father.)
She spun around quickly to see who was laughing, and her eyes widened as she saw a man emerge from the shadow. He wore a traditional hakama, a skirt-like pants who most likely wear by male, underneath his haori — a traditional Japanese thigh-length kimono-style jacket — worn over a kosode.
Hindi kilala ni Aria ang lalaking ito. Subalit sa paraan ng pagtitig nito sa kanya ay parang matagal na niya itong kilala. Inakala niya na isa ang estranghero sa mga may katungkulan sa kanilang ospital.
At last, her father said, "I called you here because I wanted to know your choice," currowing her brows slightly, Aria turned to face her father.
She was shocked that her father had woken her up to inquire about her choice. Seemed to prefer that she have a restless evening, he decided to speak with Aria at odd hours of the night.
"It takes two people to place a bet. You just said what you had to say. My side was not asked for. My expectations weren't met by your options. Hence, I came up with a third choice," Aria stated with confidence even though she was feeling conflicted.
"Anata no musume wa yukandesuga, watashi wa kanojo ga sukidesu," the stranger chuckled and then grinned. Aria looked past the man and looked straight into her father's eyes. This time, she hopes her father will listen to her instead of pressuring her to do what he wanted. (Your daughter is brazen, but I like her.)
Naniniwala si Aria sa kanyang ama. Na sa kabila ng pagiging istrikto ay pakikinggan nito ang nais niyang iparating. Anak niya si Aria at siya ang ama nito. At tulad nga ng sabi ng kanyang ina, nais lamang ng ama niya ang ikabubuti ni Aria.
"I made my decision. Chichiue, pay attention to this and comprehend it. First, in order to grant my brother's freedom, I agree to become your heiress," Aria lowered her voice and moved towards her dad, "Second, determine whether Yuan merits joining our family by getting to know him personally. And should you discover otherwise, I'll accept our fate and know who you want me to marry."
Gusto ni Aria ipakilala si Yuan sa mga magulang niya. Ibig niyang ipakita sa kanila na mabuting tao ang kanyang minamahal. Saka pa lamang si Aria papayag na magpakasal sa iba kung hindi magugustuhan ng magulang niya si Yuan nang walang halong pagkiling.
Sa kabila ng matigas at mabagsik na ugali ng kanyang ama, alam ni Aria na siya ay taos-puso at walang kinikilingan.
Matapos ang mahaba nilang labanan ng pagtitigan, pumayag ang kanyang ama. At saka sinabing may gusto itong ipakilala kay Aria.
"Anata ga kare ni atte kurete ureshidesu! Kare wa anata no fiansedesu," her father introduced the man they were with. The stranger who has been staying in the dark has finally stepped into the light. (I am happy that you met him! He is your fiancé.)
Aria was given a smile and a kiss on the back of her palm by the man who appeared to be almost twice her age. The man's lips touched her skin, and it felt cold.
Ang lamig na ito ay tila lumakbay mula sa kanyang kamay hanggang sa buo niyang katawan. Naramdaman niyang nanginig ang kanyang kalamnan sa kakaibang sensyasyong dulot ng ginawa ng lalaking ipinakilala sa kanya bilang posibleng katipan sa hinaharap.
Ngunit iisang tao lamang ang nakikita ni Aria na ihaharap niya sa altar at pangangakuan ng habambuhay. At hindi ito ang lalaking may hawak-hawak ngayon sa kanyang kamay.
"Watashi wa Fujiwara Seiji, watashi no ai," he kissed Aria's palm and said his name. Aria instantly withdrew her hand from Fujiwara Seiji's grasp. (I am Fujiwara Seiji, my love.)
When he held and kissed her hand, she didn't like how cold it felt. It was strange why Aria felt disgusted.
She gave the man in front of her a quick glance. A friendly smile graced Fujiwara-san's face. It really raises suspicions because it is so amiable.
Aria later learned from her father that Fujiwara Seiji is a distant relative of the Serizawa Clan's original lineage. Apart from that, he has connection to the Japanese imperial family of today.
Ang lalaking kaharap niya ay nagtataglay ng maskuladong pangangatawan. Hindi mahahalata ang totoo nitong edad dahil matipuno ang kanyang tindig. Maitim pa rin ang kanyang may kaikliang buhok. May mga kulubot man sa kanyang mukha't kamay ay hindi gaanong kita kung hindi mo susuriing mabuti.
Nakaramdam ng kilabot si Aria na nakatingin sa nakangiti niyang mukha. Kaya naman sa halip ay humarap siya sa kanyang ama.
"I'll let you get to know one another then. You two go ahead, I'll go," her father said goodbye with a casual demeanour. Aria was so overcome with emotion that it took her a few seconds to fully comprehend the meaning of her father's words.
Hundreds of scenes flashed through Aria's mind as soon as she understood the significance of what her dad had said. Considering that she is a girl, how can he leave his child with an unknown person? Even at this point, when the place they are in is dark and the night is deep?
Sa pagkabigla ay 'di man lang namalayan ni Aria na wala na ang kanyang ama sa silid.
Ang maamong mata ng estranghero ay tumalim sa pagsarado ng pinto. Isa, dalawa, ang maliliit niyang paghakbang ay nasundan nang nasundan. Hanggang sa tila ba siya'y nanabik at bumilis ito nang bumilis upang makalapit sa dalaga na abala pa rin sa kanyang sariling alapaap.
Fujiwara Seiji spoke these words near her ear with great passion, "We are going to be husband and wife sooner or later. You should lend yourself to me right now. It doesn't matter when we do it after or before our wedding. You will be mine, both body and soul."
Aria was forcefully drawn to Fujiwara, who then planted a kiss on her neck. She winced, too surprised to defend herself. His tongue envelops her neck, lavishly taking over every inch of it. Slurping soundlessly, Fujiwara sucked her exquisite skin. Aria tried to pull back, but his left hand gripped her nape. As his right hand found a place around her waist to firmly grasp her butt.
Because of what Fujiwara had done to her, she inadvertently let out a hateful, sensual moan.
"Tanoshikattadesu ka? Sate, anata wa watashi o on ni shimasu," in a seductive whisper, he spoke to Aria. He again claimed her lips before she could respond. (Did you enjoy it? Well, you turn me on.)
The kiss was very sultry. Aria's body felt as though every sane fibre was being consumed by a flame. It nearly forced her to give in to his passionate desire by sending horrifying pleasure deep down her bones.
His tongue made an attempt to enter her mouth. She refused to allow him to further defile her by tightly shutting her mouth. Her obi loosens as the hand that has been caressing her butt starts to move upward. She attempted to resist, but in vain. Fujiwara possessed extraordinary strength, as Aria was no longer able to resist the disagreeable sensation.
Nagsusumigaw ang puso't isipan ni Aria. Tinatawag niya ang pangalan ni Yuan. Umiiyak para tulungan siya. At nagmamakaawa na kanyang maligtas. Ni hindi niya napansin na pilit silang lumalakad hanggang sa bumagsak at dumampi ang kanyang likod sa malambot na futon.
Nakakuha siya ng ilang sandali upang makawala nang bitawan niya si Aria upang hubarin ang kanyang damit. Ngunit dahil sa makasalanang nadarama at sa kawalan ng lakas, halos hindi na siya makaupo nang matapos maghubad si Fujiwara.
"Ika sette! Ko no kaibuts—!" she started to curse at him, but stopped when Fujiwara tore her kimono, baring her cleavage and belly. (Let me go! You monster—!)
At that point, Fujiwara Seiji was so hard that he could feel his desire emerging. He hasn't felt this intense desire to lavishly devour someone in a long time.
Fear flashed in Aria's eyes, and the monster grinned down at her. His eyes slid down to her belly and exposed chest. He felt his body heating up just by looking.
To taste someone who was a lot younger than him. To feel his hard, long rod inside her. To pour his thick, milky discharge into her womb. Every second that passes that the monster comes dangerously close to penetrating her — but he resisted the urge.
Sa unang pagkakataon, nakaramdam si Aria ng pangamba, kadiliman at kawalan ng pag-asa sa mga nangyayari. Naniniwala si Aria na babalik ang kanyang ama at lalaslasin ang lalamunan ng halimaw na ito. Subalit ang katotohanang sumampal sa kanya ay masakit, na huli na ang lahat.
Habang nanginginig si Aria, nagawa ni Fujiwara na pagsamantalahan ang katawan ng dalaga. Tinunton niya ang panga sa mukha nito pababa sa kanyang leeg. At kalaunan ay inilagay ito sa tamang pwesto sa dibdib nito.
"Yawaraka sugi..." he whispered lecherously. She arched her back to recoil from his touch. (Too soft...)
He simply touches her chest lightly at first. However, as soon as Aria sighed softly, it ignited him and moved to apply pressure to his hand. He appeared unsatisfied, as evidenced by his playful pinching of the right while sucking the left.
Sobrang sukdulan para kay Aria ang sarap sa kanyang paghihirap kaya napaungol siya nang malakas. Umiiyak siya habang iniisip si Yuan. Ang kanyang kadalisayan ay para lamang sa nobyo niya. Balak nitong ibigay ang sarili kay Yuan pagkatapos ng kanilang kasal. Ngunit ang bangungot na ito ang siyang pumapatay sa kanyang pangarap.
Aria felt his hand travelling from her right breast to her belly. Then he reached further down between her limbs. Knowing what the monster was going to do made her cringe.
Nanlaki ang mga mata niyang napupuno na ng luha. Ibig niyang sipain ang halimaw na nakadagan sa kanya. Nais niyang putulin ang lahat ng parte ng katawan nito na pinahihirapan siya. Subalit matagal nang tinakasan ng lakas si Aria. At unti-unti, naglalaho na rin ang kanyang pag-asa.
Yuan…
Yuan Karlo Crisostomo…
'Di na mabilang ni Aria kung gaano karaming beses na niyang isinisigaw ang pangalan na iyan. Kilos! Kailangan niyang lumaban. Para sa kanilang dalawa.
Aria felt his finger going down there, so she used every ounce of strength she had to kick him out. Somehow, she managed to hit him, but Aria only managed to hit his thigh, making him hunch down by her side.
She picked up her strength to stood up and ran.
Aria kept running... And left that misery far behind. But she often slouched against the wall, her focus clouded by lingering pleasure and exhaustion. Her fear multiplied when, a minute later, she heard footsteps pursuing her.
Aria paid no attention to how hideous she was. Her tattered kimono was beyond repair. She was trembling and had dishevelled hair.
"L-Levy... Yuan.. Mom... Dad..." Aria called out to them, but all she could muster was a groan.
Desperado siyang naghanap sa paligid. Hinahanap ang kanilang mga kasambahay at mayordomo o maging ang kanyang ina't ama. Ngunit ni anino nila sa kadiliman ay hindi niya masumpungan.
Tumatakbo si Aria nang walang tiyak na patutunguhan hanggang sa matagpuan niya ang kanyang silid.
Pumasok siya't kinandado ang pinto, bago agarang hinanap ang kanyang telepono. Hindi alintana ni Aria ang gusut-gusot at 'di maayos na lagay ng kanyang kimono. Pinindot niya ang number one sa kanyang contacts.
Her fingers were shaking and she was shivering with fear. She was firmly gripping her phone though. Thoughts of Yuan helped Aria desperately drive out all the evil thoughts racing through her head.
She called her brother after Yuan — the man she's been thinking about so much — didn't pick up. Aria scanned her room while she waited for her brother to answer. Her pulse quickened as she noticed a shadow falling through her window.
She could not stay in that place. Going to the only place she thought would be safe, Aria left her room.
When Aria walked into this room, it seemed so quiet, like she was in a different world. She felt at ease in spite of the silence. She looked intently at the woman in the portrait. Her gaze seemed unsettlingly fixed on Aria as well.
For a considerable amount of time, Aria was obligingly staring at the portrait when she heard footsteps once more. She realized what was going on and glanced at her phone.
It is also impossible to get in touch with her brother. She then gave Yuan another call.
Aria furrowed her brow and exclaimed, "Dios mio! Answer your phone, people!"
Aria's gaze flickered to the journal as she became agitated. She instantly felt compelled to approach it.
The passing of time appeared to slow down as Aria approached the journal. The clock started to tick slowly, and the air started to get humid.
She reached out and touched the cover of the diary. The call to Yuan eventually made as Aria's fingertips stroked the cover, but she were unaware of it.
Aria felt warmth touching the cover despite the frigid atmosphere. But before she could do something, the sliding panel of the windows opened and sharp winds came through.
Moonlight lit the chamber brighter than ever. In Aria's eyes, all her surroundings seemed dazzling, shimmering under the sublime light of the moon.
"Ariya..."
"Maria..."
"Aria!"
And then, hearing her beloved's cry, Aria snapped to reality. However, Aria believed that she heard a female voice address her at the same moment as Yuan.
Kakatapos lang ng training ni Yuan sa Camp Aguinaldo at kasalukuyang naliligo siya nang unang tumawag si Aria. Saka lang napansin ng binata na may nakaligtaan siyang tawag galing kay Aria. Kaya naman tinawagan agad ni Yuan ang nobya pabalik. Subalit wala namang sumasagot.
Sa ikalawang pagkakataon ay naunahan na siya't si Aria ang naunang tumawag. Walang kakaba-kabang sinagot ni Yuan ang tawag at matamis niyang binanggit ang pangalan ng nobya. At kahit hindi ito sumagot sa kanya, inakala lamang ni Yuan na hindi narinig ng kausap ang kanyang paglalambing.
"Aria!" may kalakasang tawag ni Yuan sa pangalan ng kanyang mahal. Mababakas ang pagtataka sa tinig ng binata.
"Moo... Nandyan ka ba? Bakit 'di ka diyan nagsasalita?" tawag niya ulit pero walang sumasagot. Sa pagkakataong ito, nakaramdam na siya ng kaba.
Magsasalita uli sana ang binata nang makarinig siya ng malakas na kalampag mula sa kabilang linya. Kasunod nito ang isang boses ng lalaki.
Napadiin ang hawak ni Yuan sa phone niya't natigilan sa pagpapatuyo ng buhok gamit ang puting tuwalya.
"Aria?! Anong nangyari? Sino—!" malakas at puno ng pag-aalalang tanong ni Yuan. Pero natigilan siya nang marinig ang boses ng dalaga.
"Help me! Yuan! That monster did—! He… Please! Yuan!" Yuan then heard her heart-wrenching cries. She had never sounded so helpless to him before.
Yuan never felt too alarmed, too anxious before. Something happened to her sweetheart but he wasn't there by her side.
Ignoring that he was nude on the top, Yuan dashed out of the shower room, holding his phone close to his ear and hoping that Aria was still safe.
Nililipad ng malakas na hangin ang mga pahina ng libro. Tanging ito lamang ang naririnig sa buong silid maliban sa paghihinagpis ni Aria.
Tinititigan niya lang ang mga pahina hanggang sa huminto ito.
"Yuan, tawagan mo si Mom... Or Kuya Levy. Please, ayoko na rito! Please, help me! Tawagan mo na sila! Baka dumating na siya, please! Please, Yuan—!" napahinto si Aria sa pagsasalita nang biglang may nagliyab sa kanyang gilid.
She was unsure if she was dreaming or had truly gone insane. However, a page in the journal was on fire.
No — the handwritten letters on the page were burning, not the page itself. The letters were blazing brightly before the smouldering fire consumed the entire journal.
ᴠ͈̀ᴏ̫̈́ʟ̩͔̓̎͛ͤᴠ̩̂ͅᴇ̥̩̾ʀ̺͎̉̓ͪé̯͚̭̆ͧͭ͆ͫ ̯͇͙̘͊̎ͬ́ͤᴀ̩̖̼̟͚̪̯͛ͯ̉ʟ͓̺͕̭̭͚̗͐ͦͩ̆͛͑ ͙͉̓͐͌͗͑ғ͇̽̔ͣ͗́̍ɪ͉ͤ̔̈́̔ͫͪɴ͔̳̦̱ͯᴀ̙̭̹̼̬̠̤̲̯ͤ̒̆ͫͅʟ͎̙̝͇̜̳̖̦̟̱̤̲͎̐̊ ̳͙̳͉͇̮̮̱̙̭̼̼̯̎͂͒ᴅ̭͍͆ᴇ͓̪͆ ͔̺̪̦̞̖̙̦̝̲̜̟̱͖̪̅ɴ̳̮̘̻̼̣̎ᴜ̱̘̗̝̳̼̝͈̤̆̄ᴇ̩͕̦͖̝̬͈̝̫̗̩͐ͮ̊ͅs͕͙̠͔̫̭͈̯͈͉̿ͭ̋̓̃̿ᴛ̫̘̬̙͈͇̮̟͛̐͗͐ʀ̤̲̠̫͉̳̓͐ͪ̃͗ᴏ͙͓͎̮͕̯̲̽̉ ͙̰̙̗̹͒ᴄ̰̐̋̉͒ᴏ̠̆ᴍ̯̭̣̫ͣͪ̔̔̐͒ɪ̮̪̩̟̮̌̂ͫ͆͂ᴇ̙̇ɴ̙͈͌ͣ̆ᴢ̜͉̜̃̍̃ᴏ̎
She was too focused on the strange scene in front of her. It wasn't until Fujiwara Seiji broke through the door that Aria heard him approaching.
Before Aria could turn to look at the door, she realized that she was also on fire. Aria's feet was burning quickly, but she felt no pain.
Nanlaki ang mga mata niya dahil tila nauupos na papel ang kanyang balat. Sa pag-akyat ng apoy ay lumalabas ang mga tintang sulat sa balat niya.
Before fading into what appeared to be broken diamond ashes in the air, Aria made one last call to her beloved, Yuan.
The ashes defied the gravity, that instead of sinking down, it sailed and crossed toward the luminous moon.
Nang hindi na nagre-response si Aria sa kahit anong tawag ni Yuan, lalong kinabahan ang binata.
"Kanojo wa doko? Watashi ga kanojo o motte inakereba, dare mo so shimasen!" a man's voice answered in a language that Yuan was unable to understand when he attempted to call Aria again. However, Yuan was aware that Aria's demise was due to the owner of that horrifying voice. (Where is she? If I don't have her, then no one will!)
"Who are yo— Hey! Hello?!" Fujiwara Seiji stepped on Aria's phone, causing the call to go static before Yuan could finish his question.
"Aria..." tanging pangalan na lamang ng babaeng mahal niya ang nagawang sambitin ni Yuan habang tinititigan ang screen ng kanyang phone.
Nagsimula na ang pagtatama sa maling kuwento. Nagbalik na siya sa simula ng kanilang wakas. Ang kanyang huling kahilingan ay naisakatuparan na sapagkat dumating ka na sa yugtong ito.
Hindi mo na mababawi ang iyong ginawa. Wala nang magagawa ang iyong pag-aalinlangan. Sapagkat ito na ang simula. Dapat kang maghanda.
Hanapin mo ang kahilingang sisiwalat ng katotohanan sa pagkatao ng mga karakter sa nobela na iyong natuklasan. Ikaw lang ang may kakayahan upang mahanap nila ang kani-kanilang mga tala.
From here, her history will be rewritten and the secret of time will be revealed. She who passed through three distinct eras will win over the hearts of many of the people she will inevitably come into contact with.
She will learn who Mirasol really is.
The lie in the history.
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Updates will be on every second and fourth Saturday of the month.
Yes! Nasa part na tayo ng time-slip.
Ang kuwentong ito ay hindi pulido at maaaring makakita ng wrong spelling of words, wrong grammar in a sentence at typographical errors. Maaari akong itama sa bawat pagkakamaling makikita ninyo. Salamat sa pag-unawa.
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