SEA'S BRIDE (PHILMYTHO ROMANCE II)

CHAPTER 26

For the third day since the master—whom pathetically, I still don't know the name—left to depart and see that Caldera which Leandro didn't continue telling me whatever is in it that needs further observing, despite how dangerous it might still be. I dedicated a whole new day inside the gigantic library that Leandro said was meant for me to use and entertain myself while that ill-tempered master is away. And I have to be honest I'm pretty much enjoying myself here.

I never left since the break of dawn. Leandro provided me a duplicate of that smartwatch which is used to access the elevator for the library. This makes me wonder if I ever use it with the other doors, will I ever access them and get my way to find the exit from this place. I have to think about my next steps using this and then plan carefully about my brisk escape.

Most of the books in here are quite the vintage if not first editions. I find it quite hard to manage which one to read first. I don't think I'll be able to read all of it anyway. This place is too exaggerated for me to even spent my whole life reading the entirety of these books. Not all are even fit to my liking, I might just end up reading quite a few.

I was halfway reading into one book and suddenly find my eyes getting worn out from reading all day. My body felt a little stiff from sitting for quite too long too and so I decided to retire to my room shortly after. And as soon as I reach my bed, my body surrendered to the fur cover of my beddings that I somethings think I'm floating in the air while being cradled by a cloud of feathers.

Yet, despite how tired I was, my eyes remain open while looking across the glass walls surrounding me. The marine life outside my room is once again boasting their freedom against me. They were dancing around, engaging enough as if inviting me to come over and play. I wish it was that easy to break into the glass and just swim my way up.

I raise my palm outward and tried to cover my eyes underneath. That's when I realize that no matter how I try to deny myself of my current situation, the reality is just too big to be concealed away from me by my hands. What on must I do now?

As I move my gaze towards the smartwatch on my hand, that's the only time that an Idea came up to my head. It's an idea that might actually work I at least try. I removed the watch from my hand and thought about a perfect place where no one could ever find it.

The next night, I had to pretend like I recklessly had the smartwatch accidentally flushed in my toilet. I had to put a hard object in the toilet bowl to make it appear like it's clogged because of the smartwatch. I felt a little regretful that it has to be an expensive perfume bottle that I have to sacrifice for this plan but I hope this plan will really work.

To make my setup look real, I called up Leandro to help me with the clogged toilet. He seems skeptical about it. At this point, I am not certain if I can still pull this off. He might be able to notice me pretending if I don't think of any plan. I really hate it when Leandro suddenly looks at me with that inquisitive stare. It's really intimidating whenever he does that to me, and I always get caught once he uses it against me. But not this time, I know this is the only trump card I have left to escape this dome. If I don't make it from here then I'll be doomed in this place for a long time—or nearly like forever in the worst case.

"Leandro, is it possible if you could just try to get the clogged off using your hand?" I suddenly suggested.

He looks at me in a disgusted manner and I know that he really hated me for that split moment after I said it. He just had his composure back after a while before saying, "Miss Emalia, I don't usually do dirty works such as this but if it will satisfy you then I won't mind." and he actually said it. Will he really do it?

Wait! What if he reaches for the perfume bottle inside? Then all the more I'll be doomed for pulling a big joke against him. And what if Leandro reports this to his master once he returns?

I might just end up being roast to death, by the way, his master glared ferociously at me. Like I said, If only his master's glare could kill; I'd probably million times dead by now. I lost count of how many times his master and I argued and end up surrendering to him because I was too afraid whenever his master glares at me as if he's some kind of a tyrant god being deprived of happiness for a very long time. As a matter of fact, I have never seen his master ever smiled so joyfully—like the real deal kind of joy. Which is of course, nonexistent in his vocabulary. He would just always send me chilling grins and mischievous beams which annoys me all the time.

I immediately shook away my thoughts from recalling everything about his master. right now, I have a much urgent matter that I need an immediate solution to before Leandro could even find out I was only lying about the smartwatch that I accidentally flushed into the toilet.

Leandro has removed his coat and pulled his white sleeves up his elbow. He then removes the smartwatch that he placed on the sink facing the toilet bowl. I was sweating badly as I watch him wrapping his hand with a glove while kneeling before the bowl.

I swallowed the lump in my throat and immediately eyed for the smartwatch resting behind him. With the opportunity waving at me, I know this is the perfect timing but I suddenly felt scared about the idea that Leandro might notice me about my plan.

But thankfully, I saw a plunger beneath the sink that instantly gave me an idea. I took the chance to stride my way behind Leandro and took the Plunger. "Leandro!" I immediately stop him before he could even dip his hand on the bowl. And then I continued to speak as I hand him the Plunger, "Here, use this one instead. I don't want you to touch it either."

"But it will just flush the smartwatch further?" He asked. Which I didn't quite anticipate. Now, what on earth will I reason out?

"It's probably broken anyway. you know since it got soaked in the water?"

"Maybe. But I doubt that that smartwatch was designed to withstand sand, dust, and dirt and is also resistant to submersion up to a maximum depth of two meters underwater for up to thirty minutes. Getting soaked in the toilet bowl with a shallow amount of water won't easily destroy the gadget."

"—but it has been there for more than an hour though." I had to squeeze out whatever reason I can make from his keen observation, otherwise, I will end up being caught in this situation.

Leandro just nods back as if trying to contemplate the situation. "Could be. Well, I guess we're left with no choice but to flush this one instead. I will have to get you a duplicate one so you could access the library soon enough." He just said with a heavy sigh before facing the toilet back, and fix the clogged problem using the plunger.

I was just thankful enough Leandro didn't bother calling out other maids to the dirty job in his stead. If so, I have to think of another route just to make him remove the watch and give me the perfect chance to steal it. But thankfully, I was able to insist on him to do it. But that took me so much necessary drama to make it look realistic. I guess I have to commend myself for my good acting skills so far. But for now, my eyes went back on his smartwatch enticing my eyes to grab it swiftly.

And so while Leandro was busy with the toilet, I took the chance to exchange my smartwatch I hid inside my bra and switch it with Leandro's before he could even see me. No one would even dare to check my undergarments in case Leandro comes looking for it had he notice the one he has after this is actually mine. But before that could ever happen, I have successfully escaped this place already.

Leandro finished unclogging the toilet in no time. I had to thank him for his help but at the back of my head, I feel way too proud of my successful attempt of getting what I really want from him. He took back the fake smartwatch from the sink soon after cleansing his hand and wiping it with a towel. After Leandro left, I immediately lock the door of my room and took out the watch from my bra again.

I observed it and find it really different from what I have, I hope Leandro won't easily notice it right away.

After a few more hours, as evening consumes the moment which is too hard to notice around this place unless they turn the lights dim, I finally commenced with my plan to escape this place. I feel a little scared about what's waiting for me beyond where I currently stay, but there is no turning back this time. I have been staying for too long that I've long waited for this moment to come. I can't just let my fear consume the little hope that keeps me going.