Chapter 2
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Chapter 2
Maria Anastacia P.O.V
"What is she wearing? Is she a paid woman?" Ali asked, staring at me. I can't remember why I ended up here.
"Who are you, where am I, and where is grandma? Please tell me," I said to the women who were whispering earlier.
"Her language is different, friend, and what's that strange thing on her left shoulder?" the woman remarked.
"Is she a Spanish lady?" they whispered.
"Maria, you scared me, I've been looking for you," Ali said. Who is he, and how does he know my first name?
"Maria, Your father is looking for you, where have you been?," Ali said.
"Sorry, miss, but I don't know you," I replied.
"Are you possessed, Maria? What are you talking about? I am Flora Vista, your mother," Ali said, pulling me.
"You're just a wandering child," my supposed mother said.
"And what are you wearing, Maria, and what's that strange thing on your shoulder?" my supposed mother asked. My parents are dead, who is this, and why does she resemble my mother?
"Sorry, but my mother is already dead," I said, stopping the lady in her tracks.
"Are you losing your mind, Maria?'" the lady said and continued walking. We stopped at a large house, and my supposed mother pulled me again.
"Angelo Vista, look at our daughter. Why did you let her out of her room?" the lady shouted, looking at elderly women in white dresses. Why do they seem familiar?
"Lita, accompany Maria to change her clothes," the lady said to one of the elderly women, and she approached me.
"Follow me, miss," she said, and I don't know why I obeyed.
"You are in our time, in the year 1965, on March eighth," the elderly woman said while walking, stopping in front of a door, which she opened. She entered, and confused, I followed.
"Are you joking, grandma? We're just in the garden; why am I here, and who are they? The lady told me she's my mother?" I asked puzzled.
"You traveled back to our time, dear. You became Maria Vista, the daughter of Angelo Vista and Flora Vista, our only child. You cannot return to your time until you complete your mission," grandma said, looking at me.
"Grandma, you're kidding me," I said and sat on the bed.
"I'm not joking, Anastacia," grandma said seriously.
"Wear this; we're going to the market," grandma said, handing me a dress with flower patterns and placing my bag on a high cabinet. I can't lose that.
"Miss, I just need to buy something. Here's ten pesos; you can buy a lot with that miss. Can I go now?" Sinang said.
"Don't call me miss, Sinang; just call me Maria," I said with a smile.
"Oh, don't call me that, or Senyorito Angelo might get angry," Sinang replied.
"We're all humans here, right? Are you an animal, Sinang?" I asked.
"No, Senyorita," Sinang replied.
"Come here," I said, surprising her by hugging her. She hugged me back.
"Aren't you disgusted by me, Maria?" Sinang asked.
"No, Sinang, from now on, you're my friend," I said with a smile.
"Okay, Maria, I'll buy what we need," Sinang said, smiling at me. I nodded, and she left.
What can I buy here? Hmmm, a necklace, ooo!! Great, we have a history subject because with three pesos, I can buy a gold or diamond necklace! I continued walking until I saw someone selling necklaces. I quickly went there.
"You can choose from many beautiful necklaces," the vendor said.
"Okay, I'll take this one," I said, pointing to a gold and diamond necklace with the inscription 'te amaré hasta el final.'"
"This is a beautiful choice, dear. I found it in the forest while gathering with my sons, so I fixed it for you," the vendor said with a smile.
"I'll leave now because I still have something to buy," I said, smiling. The vendor nodded at me. As I was about to leave, someone took my right hand. I looked to see who it was, a fair-skinned woman, probably wealthy.
"I'm lost, sister, please, I beg you, find my brother," a girl said, on the verge of tears.
"Alright, where did you last see your sibling?" I asked, sitting down to be at eye level with the young girl.
"There," she pointed. In the marketplace, a place full of food options. Thank the Lord; now I don't have to look for a place to eat!
"Okay, let's go there," I said, picking up the child as we approached the food market. Just as we were getting close, we heard a voice from behind, a male voice.
"Trina!" the guy shouted, and I turned to face him. Fair-skinned and handsome, his nose well-defined – he looks familiar. Oh, wait.
"Brother," Trina said, so I put the child down, and the little one ran towards her brother.
"Did you hurt my sister?" the guy asked, looking at me.
"No, I didn't hurt her. I just helped her," Trina said with a smile.
"Tsk, come here, Trina," he said, picking her up. Trina waved at me while he carried her.
"Tsk tsk, not even a thank you," I mumbled as I walked towards the food market.
"Maria, tidy up; the governor and his children are coming," mother instructed.
"Yes, mother," I replied and went to my room. I took my bag from the top of the cabinet, opened it, and found my 1000 pesos transformed into coins. I let it be and focused on the food items I brought with me – my little treasures!
I quickly went to the rooftop of our house to eat. This place is peaceful, with a lovely breeze and a beautiful view.
"It's you again, hmm?" a familiar voice said. I turned to see who spoke and instantly regretted it.
"Why are you here? I haven't seen you working here. Who gave you permission to come here?" I said, with my head held high.
"Can't I be the governor's child?" the guy replied.
"As if," I muttered and walked away from the rooftop. Annoying!
"Maria, your mother is looking for you; let's eat," Sinang said.
"I'm coming," I said and walked towards the living room. There, I saw him again, seated. Next to him was a man in his 30s or so, and I noticed Trina smiling at me.
"Maria, you're here. This is Governor Del Gaudencio and his children, Simon Venezio Del Gaudencio," father said, looking at the man – so that's his name, tsk, an ugly name for an ugly personality.
"And this is Antonio Del Gaudencio," father added, looking at the handsome one. Damn, he's good-looking.
"Good evening, Miss," Vicente greeted me with a smile. I just smiled back.
"And Trina Del Gaudencio," mother said, looking at Trina, who just smiled at me. Doesn't her face hurt from smiling too much?
"Now, who is this lovely lady?" the Governor said, smiling at me.
"Maria Vista," I replied coldly, looking at the dining table.
"A beautiful name, miss," the Governor said, smiling.
"I've lost my appetite, mother," I said coldly and left. I didn't wait for what my mother would say.
"Anastacia, why are you like that, dear?" Lola asked, busy combing my hair.
"Nothing, Lola. I'm going to sleep, please close the door when you leave," I said and lay down. The bed creaked, so I knew Lola was leaving. The door closed, and I sighed.
Why is that jerk here? Doesn't he know how to say thank you? It's just nine letters. The door suddenly opened, so I stopped thinking about that jerk.
"Lola, I'm going to sleep. What do you need?" I said with my back to Lola. She sat on the bed and placed something on the table.
"Tsk, eat your dinner," a familiar voice said. I looked at the speaker and my heart raced because our noses were touching. He stood up, looked at me.
"Eat your dinner," he said in a cold tone and left.
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