Rain’s Point of View
There was no one in the living room when I came down from the room I slept in. I peeked at the veranda but was disappointed that there might be someone there. I felt thirsty, so I walked inside the enormous mansion. I passed many doors but never tried to open them.
If it wasn’t because I felt hungry, I really had no intention of leaving the room. Also, I’m still going to find my mother because I have something else to ask her.
I didn’t memorize the hallway I was walking in because it had been a while since I was last there. This hallway is one place I have the worst memories. And as far as I can remember, this long hallway has several pictures of relatives of the entire Floris clan.
I just swallowed and shook my head when something came back to my mind… I poured it, and there was almost lightning that night. The thunder was so deafening that I covered both of my ears with my palms. It seemed to be in front of me and I can now see the scene where Auntie Merceditas is dragging my mommy.
“This mansion is really big,” I whispered to myself as I looked at the wall of the hallway I was walking. There are paintings hanging along it and there is also furniture, such as tables and chairs that are antiques. “Where’s the kitchen? Where are they?” I sighed heavily. I don’t know where to start looking for my mommy.
I continued walking and when I saw the dining area where we had eaten earlier, I breathed a sigh of relief. I even thought that I might get lost in the enormous mansion.
There is another entrance to the right of the dining area, so I went in there and I was not mistaken. That was the kitchen. I grabbed a glass and went straight to the fridge to get some water. When I drank, the coldness and freshness of what I drank immediately crawled into my throat.
Carrying the half-full glass of water, I walked around. I am now wearing a floral dress with thin ruffles on the lower part. I only had flats on my feet while I tied my long hair up.
From where I am standing, I can now see a part of the garden that was my favorite place to hang out. I was almost in awe of the beauty of the garden when I got used to it. Its size and breadth. The flowers are of different colors and types.
“Wow!” I exclaimed while continuing to walk. I immediately reached inside the sling bag for the cell phone and focused the lens on the garden. While walking, I was still shooting pictures in this beautiful place when suddenly my camera caught something.
The bulk of the man busily tending the plants was in a corner of the garden. It has no top and only wears denim pants and boots. He still has a cowboy hat on his head. The hands are wearing gloves while holding a large pair of scissors and cutting the plants. The man’s body is beautiful. Every movement of its biceps seemed to have a mind of its own following the movement of the hand.
“Holly Gee!” I almost dropped my cell phone when I was about to let it go. The man turned to face me and they caught me in what I was doing. My chest pounded, and I heard it. My eyes rolled. I don’t know where to look and what.
“Who are you?” he asked, while frowning.
It slowly stepped closer to where I was. I was confused because he would catch me. I was about to go back inside the mansion when the man spoke again. I turned towards it and I almost became a statue when I saw its face. Pointed nose, hazel-nut colored eyes, thin red lips. The eyebrows grow as well as the eyelashes. His broad shoulders are perfect. He looks like a God from Olympus.
“Who are you? Why are you stealing my photos?” There is a hint of irritation in his voice.
But I don’t care. I faced the man completely and looked at him. “What did you say?”
“Why did you rob me?”
“I’m not robbing you!”
“Really? Why were you taking a picture of me earlier with your cellphone?”
“Oh! You’re so arrogant, aren’t you? You’re feeling too much!” I snort here. I didn’t mean to catch him with my camera.
“You’re too late, I just caught you, but you’re still denying it!” he still speaks to me.
My eyes widened because of what I heard. “Excuse me!” My chest heaved because of the annoyance I felt for the person I was talking to. “You’re so thick! Who are you? You’re just a gardener here, so do not talk to me like that!” I said before turning around and going inside the mansion.
‘The thickness of that man! Guess who is the God of beauty!’
When I entered the room, I was still out of breath from walking so fast. I closed my breath and just closed my eyes. I took the cell phone and looked at the male gardener.
“What a shame! You’re so handsome, but you’re so arrogant!” I snorted and let go of the phone so that it landed on top of the bed. I closed my eyes to relax. I was in that situation for a while.
After a while, my cell phone rang. I felt it and when I saw that the caller was my daddy, I lazily got up and sat down before answering the call. “Dad?” My voice was bitter when I mentioned it.
“Where are you? I came from your room earlier, but you weren’t there.”
“I’m back in the room. Why?”
“Your Granny Aitana is here. She’s on a hill here in the garden,” he said.
“Garden? That’s where I’m from, but you’re not there.”
“Which part of the garden did you go to? Not the Floral garden, Ember. The hill is located in Butterfly Haven.”
I just patted my own forehead because of the stupidity. I didn’t think that with the huge size and breadth of the villa, it might have different gardens. I didn’t want to end the call and rolled over on the bed.
Rain’s Point of ViewI could barely step inside the Butterfly Haven. The garden, according to my daddy, is my Granny Aitana’s favorite place. Everything is in order. It covered the floor with a red carpet, even though the ground was coated with grass. There are chairs that are decorated with flowers and other plants. The place is clean. They shield the said area. Only the sky blue net is the barrier on the side and roof to prevent the butterflies from flying and escaping.If I hadn’t known that it was a hill, I would have thought that a wedding would take place there. Well-wishers and people wore white and had roses. No one wears black.“Mommy, why is Granny’s wake like this? It looks like a wedding venue. It’s beautiful!” I said while smiling and looking at the flying butterflies. I cannot believe that the place looks like this.“Because this is your granny’s favorite insect and place—well, except for the floral garden that you and grandma often hang out in. She has been very strict
Rain’s Point of ViewWhen my mommy was laid on the bed, that’s when I stared at the man whose name was Ali. Unlike before, the man was wearing clothes. But his muscles and biceps are still scarred. I shook my head at the thought. I want to hit my head. I looked at the door when it opened. It was Daddy, who obviously ran.“Oh, why? Is there a problem?” Mommy asked.My dad seemed surprised because Ali was in the room. He seemed to be breathing a sigh of relief. Later, he shook his head. “Nothing. I’m sorry. I forgot that our room is on the second floor.” He approached the bed and kissed Mommy’s forehead.I, on the other hand, just sighed as I was simply stunned. After a while, I went to the window and adjusted the closing.“Thank you very much for helping my wife, Ali,” was my daddy’s voice. I can feel the sincerity.“That’s okay, sir. I’ll go out first. Excuse me,” Ali said goodbye to my parents.I didn’t move to look back at Ali, but I only looked at my parents.“I’ll go first, Miss E
Rain’s Point of ViewAFTER ENTERING THE ROOM, I sat on the bed. Annoyed, I opened the tumbler and drank. When I calmed down, I lay down again. I wanted to sleep, but it seems that my sleepiness has disappeared.I just went into the bathroom after a while and changed into my exercise clothes. I wore black leggings, a white T-shirt, and rubber shoes. I also brought my earphones and the phone itself. There is one room in the mansion that is fully equipped with exercise equipment. That room was big and spacious.I went in there to see that there was no one inside. I warmed up for a while before hitting the treadmill. I put on the earphones and then started playing. My full attention is outside. It made the walls of that room of glass. I can see the swimming pool from here.I had only been running for twenty minutes when I stopped because I felt thirsty. I smiled when I saw the mini fridge there, so I got something to drink from there. Carrying the towel, I wiped my neck for a moment when
Rain’s Point of ViewI still remember when I was young. My granny Aitana and I often go here. I help her every time she waters the plants or otherwise; we get flowers and arrange them to be placed on the altar or in flower vases throughout the mansion. I sat on the steel chair near my mommy’s place. I smiled when she pulled out a book hidden on the side of the wheelchair.This is where I inherited my passion for reading books. We are also both introverts and Mommy’s personality is quiet. A lot of people say that I copy the likeness of her face.I took out the cell phone and started taking pictures of the garden. I stood up and slightly approached a pot with a rose flower planted in it. I smiled when I saw that I had taken a pleasant picture. I stepped closer to the other plants there. I was having fun taking pictures of them but it stopped me when suddenly someone spoke to me.“Do you also like flowers?” Aga asked. He wasn’t looking at me, but his eyes were on the plants.In a quick w
Rain’s Point of View“I’m sure you’ve talked before. He’s smart, isn’t he? Besides, his body is beautiful. He’s hot!” said Azariah who seemed to be still thrilled.I frowned. “Is he your crush?”She suddenly slapped my shoulder. It’s like a worm, salted with thrill. “You’re terrible! Is it obvious?” her language is weak.I looked away. Now, I can say that Azariah is indeed kind. It seems that she does not see Aga’s state for us. I took a deep breath and smiled when my cousin said goodbye to me.Azariah left me in the room alone. I lay there on the bed for a while before deciding to go downstairs to go to Butterfly Haven.I was in the living room and was about to go out the big door when I spotted Aga outside. This guy is talking to someone I don’t know. They seemed to be talking seriously.I don’t know how long I stood there and just kept looking at the two. I can’t be sure what they are talking about. I almost jumped in shock when my cousin Aliona suddenly appeared behind me. She smi
CHAPTER 9Rain’s Point of ViewThe two of them didn’t move, and I was suddenly troubled by what was happening. I don’t want to be scolded. I don’t want to be involved in things that have nothing to do with me.“Are you really like that?” Apollo suddenly asked me. I must admit that I was surprised, but I did not show that I was affected.I looked at Apollo. There was a trace of annoyance on his face. His eyebrows are also raised, and he is obviously holding back. “Because I don’t tolerate the things you do, okay?”“What did you say?”“Apollo, that’s enough. Let’s just follow Azariah,” said Aliona.“That’s very good,” Apollo said before looking at me again. “And you, go home! We don’t need you! Let’s go.” He said and already walked. Aliona gave me a hesitant look. I ignored that and started walking back. I just sighed. Fortunately, it was a little overcast, and the sun wasn’t that hot.I turned back to where Aliona was earlier, but they were gone now. I just shook my head. I am disguste
CHAPTER 10Azariah’s Point of ViewAn hour had passed, the rain had eased a bit and we could walk home. I said goodbye to Felix first and my cousin and I did not hesitate as we made our way back to the mansion. It’s five o’clock in the afternoon. It was getting a bit dark, so we sped up our walk. When we got to the mansion, they passed behind.“Azariah?” Aga called me.I turned there. “Hi!” I said.My cousins also stopped and faced our gardener.“I was just going to ask if you have seen Ember. Her mommy has been looking for her for a while now.”The three of us looked at each other. “I-isn’t he here yet?”“Not yet. You are the ones I saw with her earlier in the living room. I thought she was with you,” he said.Anxiety rose in my chest. I looked at Apollo and Aliona, who I knew were nervous too.“Azariah, where is my son?” asked Auntie Cathy, who was next to Aga.“Ah... B-because...” I looked at Apollo. Asking for help.Until my mommy also entered the kitchen. There is a trace of anno
CHAPTER 11Rain's Point of ViewI was still a little surprised when Ali stared at me. He was serious and I could clearly see how his face darkened. His jaw also clenched. We both looked at each other but he avoided looking at me."I saw her on the way to San Simon.""The short cut? Isn't the road there paved?""Yes. There is a big rock that is the boundary of San Simon. That's where I saw her."My daddy turned to me. "Rain, how did you get there?"Mommy put her hand over her mouth."You said you were going to Butterfly Haven next but w-why did you go there?"I couldn't answer. My eyes searched for my cousins but they were not there."Maybe it's better that Azariah tell you about that later, Sir. Right now it's better for Rain to see a doctor," Ali said seriously.I felt my mommy's tight grip on my hands. "Rain, can you walk?"I shook my head because I really couldn't. My leg hurts a lot as well as the hip that hit the rocks earlier."I will take her to her room upstairs," said Ali.I