Chương 9: THE TALK

"You are in the city of Biringan," Jea answered me

"WHAT?" I said out loud, the shock is evident on my face.

Her words struck me, I couldn't believe what she just said. Biringan was a city that Nana used to tell me in the past. I thought this city was not real, because based on Nana's words this was all just fantasy. A place that people created with their own minds. What the heck! Am I going crazy?

"Yes, you are in the city of Biringan" Bianca also replied, looking at me as I know that both of my eyes were reflecting confusion.

"I mean, I'm still in Samar, right?" I remembered that Nana used to say that Biringan is located in Samar. And with that information, It seems that I'm still in it.

"Yes," Jea answered my question with certainty.

"How can I return back, then?" I questioned them. Since I went here unexpectedly, I know that it's possible for me to go back to my own world.

I need to talk to Nana and to my family as well. I'm sure that Nana is worried about me right now, I just didn't know if my parents are the same.

"I'm sorry Celestina, but only a selected few can go and go back to your world." She apologized, looking sorry to me. What the heck! What selected? Don't they know that I need to go back now? Maybe Lianno can bring me back. He brought me here and they said he is the Prince here.

That's right! Lianno might have known the way back there. Thinking that I need to talk to him as soon as possible.

"Can I talk to Lianno?" I averted my gaze at them, asking them with curiosity.

"I heard that you want to talk to me" I immediately looked at the bulk of the man whose standing in front of me now.

I raised my head, slowly nodding at his words. I silently admire how perfect his face is. Isn't it a big sin to have this kind of face? His green eyes are debilitating as if he's pulling me away from my sanity. His perfect pointed nose and His perfect proportioned lips were admirable, complementing each other well.

"Will, you just look at me, Celestina?" I stumbled upon hearing what he said. I guess I was staring too much. I was suddenly embarrassed by what I did.

"Ahm... because..." I could not continue what I was about to say. His presence is scary, his eyes are somehow telling me that one mistake can end my precious life here.

"What?" His eyes are staring at me uninterested.

"Ahm... maybe... you can help me to get back to my world?" I bowed down my head as I said those words. My tone was reflecting carefulness.

I waited for a few minutes to hear what he was going to answer but still, there are no words that came out of his mouth. I looked upon him to check and to see what is he doing.

"You can't go back to your world, Celestina" I was surprised when he suddenly spoke. But the hope that is slowly building up from me suddenly crashed. I can't believe what I just heard. Can't I really come back?

"Why? My family is definitely worried about me" I added. Know that there is still a way to this. He's a Prince in this kingdom after all.

"By the time you return to your world, you will definitely die" I was scared by what he said, but then I still tried.

"But Isabela and Jea said that some chosen people can go there." I insisted more.

I do not belong to the people who live here. Witches and fairies? Heck! I didn't even know their faces

"You can't go there. Those who are asked to go there have something important to do" His voice was hard as he said that.

I bowed again to what he said. Tears began to form in my eyes. I want to go back badly and yet I can't. The thought of never seeing Nana and some loved ones again is sadly overwhelming.

"Don't be hard-headed. just walk around the palace. There is a large garden here and a library inside. In the next few days, you can also take a walk and visit some places outside." I nodded, feeling a little relieved at what he said. At least I'm not locked in this palace.

Without saying a word, he left my room immediately.

I'm thinking about the things that are currently happening in my life. Am I lucky or unlucky? Am I lucky that I'm still alive and I have achieved the freedom that I was seeking since I was a kid? or am I unlucky because I'm still alive, yet I can't see my family and be with my loved ones?

I remember staring at Lianno's face earlier. I'm deeply ashamed of what I did. I didn't even know why did I stare at his face for so long. I just hope that he doesn't think badly and any weird thoughts about it.

I look around scanning across the room. What am I going to do here, now?

The doctor said that I can't still leave this room until tomorrow. I got out of bed and headed inside the bathroom. I was surprised to see that there were new clothes inside the cabinets here as well as my necessities that are highly organized.

I decided to take take a bath since I had not taken a bath for days now.

"Celestina, here's the book that you've been asking for, earlier."Jea's hands were occupied by one thick boo, having Biringan as the title of it.

I've requested this book from her earlier, after taking my bath. If I'm going to live here might as well know details, some facts, and history about this said city.

"Thank you, Jea," I said smiling at her. I took the book from her hands and placed it on the table near my bed.

"By the way, where's Isabela?" I asked her curiously, as she's the only one in here right now.

"She's currently helping the kitchen on preparing your dinner." She answered back.

So that's why she's not here. I nodded my head again to say okay.

I remembered I didn't even say thank you to Lianno earlier for saving me. What have I done! Maybe he's thinking that I'm not grateful for his actions. I should talk to him and maybe say thank you? Of course, without him, I will probably be laying 6ft. under the ground now.

Sighing heavily, I look at Jea, "By the way, where is Lianno?"