The Disavowed Promises

Episode 1 - As the prophecy foretold, she will go back

“It’s been 5 years, Everleigh! How come you never contacted us?”  Someone shouted from the outside that’s why I needed to turn my head on her direction.

I smirked with the remarks of Louisiana while hugging her tight because she’s crying right now after seeing me alive and kicking. When she calmed down, I tapped her shoulder so she can let me go and I can answer all her queries.

“You know the answer to that question, Louisiana. Anyway, I am here to supervise the renovation of this place. Want some tea or coffee?” I offered while I am trying to find my keys and open this old house.

“How long are you going to stay here?” She asked while wiping her tears from her cheeks.

“As long as needed.” And finally, I found the master key and open the door. The house is well-maintained by my cousins however they cannot oversee the renovation because they are currently on a vacation.

For the whole 5 years, I run from my responsibility in our family. I did not partake to any businesses we have and decided to start a new life in Europe, it was not easy to start a new beginning, but it taught me to be stronger and wiser. It was not easy to be far from home, but I needed it to grow from my old self.

“Have you seen him? Did you know that he is here?” I glanced at her and smile a little.

“It’s been 5 years Louisiana; I have created a new life that does not involve any of them. You should do the same.” I replied and left her in the receiving area.

I walked straight to my room and saw that nothing changed. The position of the mirror, the bed, and everything else. The memories are still lingering in every part of it nonetheless, I have decided to let everything go.

I went to the kitchen and saw that all the appliances and kitchenware are usable. Actually, this house is in a good condition however the ceiling and some household items can no longer put up with the standard. We decided to renovate it for a change of look and for the safety of the people living in it.

I checked the coffee brewer and it’s still functional. Louisiana is a coffee person, but I am not.

“I have a change of heart, Leigh. I am no longer addicted to coffee, so we can both have tea. I prefer green tea please. Thank you!” I rolled my eyes on her and she just laughed. The audacity of this sassy witch. The bold-faced Louisiana Hernandez is still the same, nothing really changed except her addiction to coffee.

“Did you manage your alcohol intake these past few years?” I ask while we sipped our tea sitting in the dining hall. “I am making a progress albeit rather slowly. I cannot give up Vodka for Pete’s sake Leigh”

“Whatever your reason is, Louisiana Hernandez. I heard you’re planning to run for Vice Mayor this coming election, is it true?”

“Papa wants me to take it since my brother is not capable of doing so.” Tragedy. Up until now, Tito Louis is making her pay from all the scandals she did back in our high school days. Drinking alcohol, smoking, using drugs including m*******a, posting sexy pictures, cutting classes, and cat fighting. Thankfully her Dad can handle all of those shits.

“That’s for being a badass b***h back in high school, you deserve it witch!” I commented and laughed at her situation and later on we laugh at each other for having this miserable life.

Our conversation lasts for about an hour or two until someone ring the doorbell. I immediately put down my glass and went to the door to see if it’s the engineer and architect that will work magic on this house.

“Calliope, thank god the doorbell is still functioning.” Reese Quinn Fermosel in flesh. She walked treating the entrance as her runway and went straight to the living room. Right after she put down her bags, she immediately run to me and hugged me so tight.

“You damned witch! I missed you so much, Leigh”

“Oh my god! Reese, I thought you have a busy schedule?” Louisiana asked while checking Reese’s bags and finally got her phone. “No boys allowed for today, girl”

They also hugged each other and while I stare at these two beautiful ladies in front of me, I realized how lucky I am for having two of the best people in the world. They roamed the house as if they lived here since forever.

While staring at the ceiling of the living room, I suddenly think of what will happen to me now. I run away from this place to escape from everything and from everyone. Am I finally ready to face each of them?

Everything in this place seems bizarre, I am so used in the busy streets of New York and the thriving fashion industry of Milan. Everything here seems so different and unusual for me. This is no longer my home.

“Leigh, your phone is ringing.” Reese informed me and that was when I woke up from the daydream I had.

Unknown local number is calling me, no one knows that I’m here except for these witches and my older cousin. I answered the call and put the phone beside my ear.

“Yes? Who’s this?”

“Good morning, Miss Cuerva. This is from ADF Engineering Design Services, may I kindly ask if what is the exact location of your house? We are kind of lost here in your town.”

“Oh! Where are you right now? I’ll just pick you up.”

“We are currently in front of the Festival Mall, Miss Cuerva.” After answering my question, I immediately put down the call and ask Louisiana to fetch the personnel from the Engineering firm.

“This cost you a lot, Everleigh Cuerva. No one dared to made me look like a tour guide or whatsoever.” She’s pissed but does not have any other choice. I travelled for more than a day and I just can’t force my body to move and attend to all those inconveniences.

“Too harsh, Leigh. Louisiana will be our Vice Mayor in the next couple of years.” She commented while laughing.

“I don’t care, I won’t be staying here for long, so I don’t really care.” And I rolled my eyes and lay on the sofa bed and laugh with her.

A couple of minutes passed, and I was startled when someone rang the doorbell. I stand up and went to it but then someone I did not expect to be here is standing right in front of me.

“Cascade?”