34 DOWNHEARTED MOMENT
"Celestina…"
"Celestina…"
I groaned in annoyance as I heard a different voice trying to wake me up. My body felt so tired, as I thought of it, who put me in bed? By that mere thought, my sleepiness vanished as I sit up from lying down.
"Who put me in bed?" I asked them both curiously, expecting that my current guess is correct. "Uhm…" they both looked at each other, can't continue their words "the prince" in a low voice they said. My eyes widened, hindering the smile forming on my lips.
I had to think straight or I will lose it again, I reminded myself. It is nighttime now, we left the farm at 4 pm, my body feeling tired and really exhausted. After the lunch we shared together, we went again outside as he tours me around the farm. We didn't even reach half of it since it is really humungous.
I look at the clothes which is what I'm wearing, I noticed that it didn't change. The beans and the black shirt I'm wearing it still there. Maybe that's the reason why I feel that there is something wrong earlier. I look at the bottom part of my jeans, seeing stances of dirty soil that I got from harvesting earlier.
I stand up and went directly to the mirror to know my current state, my hair is in a great mess. Smell like a young girl always outside to play in the sun my legs do feel heavy I didn't even notice that I have dirt on my face.
I went to the bathroom trying to wipe off the dirt on my face, making it red as the dirt is too hard now. I sighed and put the towel down, realizing that I can damage my skin by this. Without a choice,
I took a bath even if I'm too tired to do so. Changing in very comfortable clothes and going into deep sleep again without even bothering to eat. I woke up feeling fresh, not tired anymore, but my foot is aching. The reason must be the endless walk we've taken yesterday.
The strong aroma of the black coffee sitting on the table near me made my morning brighter. I especially asked Jea for this one since I'm feeling a little bit strong for today.
I was wondering if where is Lianno at but knowing that he still has his duty as a prince here I didn't ask Isabela and Jea about it.
"Did the two of you eat already?" I asked them considering that I woke up rather late than usual.
"Yes," She answered, smiling in my face.
I nodded as I sighed in relief. I was preparing myself to lecture them regarding the proper time to eat. They shouldn't starve themselves as it is the most important thing in their work.
I started eating, as usual, this became my daily routine in here now. Walking up, eating, going to the garden, and will just repeat out towards the day with Isabela and Jea as my companion.
Time really passes too fast that it is past, 2 pm now. I got really bored earlier, that's why I stayed on the bed, resting my feet on a pillow that I stacked earlier.
I remember Danica's voice every time she's scolding me, whenever I did something horrible or tiring myself out. She always pinched my nose every time I'm doing it and her pinch is not joking owing to the fact that it is really painful.
Thinking of those happy moments, my heart went downcast. The hardest part for me is that the person with whom I shared and created those happy memories became a memory in my mind as well.
I left her, hanging on my promises. Promises that I can't fulfill now. The dreams that we dreamt together will be only hers now. It is painful to leave with a goodbye, but what about those who left without it?
My eyes watered, I look at the white ceiling and closed my eyes. Stopping those tears from falling down. I need to be strong, I hushed myself, thinking that all my life I became dependent on other people.
Well, what can I say? Staying strong when everything is falling apart is the hardest thing to do. I salute those people who are able to stay strong even in their hardest times.
"Celestina, why are you crying?" I heard Jea's steps in her way.
"Nothing," I laughed it off, wiping off the tears running on my cheeks.
She sighed, her eyes looking at me worriedly. I nodded, assuring her that I am really fine… or am I?
"Should we go to the garden?" She asked me, smiling.
I nodded to her, but first going to the bathroom washing my face up who is now red, from crying. My nose felt runny while my eyes are itchy.
I smiled in the mirror, that's right, you should just smile and keep everyone out of worry, I whispered to myself.
"Let's go?" I told Jea.
She wrapped her hands around mine as we walk towards the garden. The walls are in there now. I pouted when I realized that I can't see the town, now.
I saw Isabela standing on the side, waiting for the two of us with a smile on her face. They look cheerful, making my mood getting lighter now.
"What are you two planning?" I asked, glaring at them jokingly which made all of us laugh.
"Since it is our payday and day-off now, we should celebrate!" Isabela jumps out, raising both of her hands in midair.
They pulled me inside, revealing the table with foods inside it, the 3 chairs were placed around it. Are they allowed to do this though? I looked at them worriedly.
"Don't worry, we asked the prince's permission about this" Jea answered, she seems to know what is running in my head.
"Good," I told them.
We went to the setup in joy, joking around while linking our arms with each other. We sit on the chairs, surrounding the table in the middle. 3 kinds of food were placed in the middle.
"Did you cook this?" I asked them, laughing.
"Yes"
"No"
They both answered at the same time, making my stomach ache because of too much laughter.
"I'll treat that as a yes" I smiled.
They both looked at each other with embarrassment evident on their faces, earning a laugh at me.
"By the way, where is Lianno?" I asked both of them curiously. I didn't see Lianno nor Jacob and the guards roaming around the palace.
"You didn't know?" Jea asked me in shock.
"What should I know?" I furrowed my brows staring at them.
"Princess Mary is sick…" I looked at Jea who can't continue her words.
"Then?" I asked, raising my brows because of the confusion I'm feeling.
"Prince Lianno went to her." In a low voice, Isabela dropped that statement.
