Tale of Arcillana

Chapter 1

Cam's Point of View:

After that discussion in my father's office, I went out and headed myself directly to my room. I started to pack my things because for sure I will be bringing a lot.

I called one of our maids and instructed her to bring out three big pieces of baggage. I started to put there my clothes. I prioritized my unused clothes. I got some dresses and put them inside the baggage. I followed it with my shoes and other footwears. Three big pieces of baggage are not enough to cater my belongings so the maid brings out two more. I couldn't bring all my things because it's too many. My walk-in closet seems like a boutique after all.

I got tired of packing my things so I throw myself in bed and felt the comfort it gave. I closed my eyes and I am about to sleep when suddenly, I heard the door opened. I pulled myself up to see who is coming.

"Woah, five pieces of baggage Sis, really?" It is my brother, Vonn Andrew. He pretended to be shocked but the thing is, I know for sure, he already expected these massive belongings from me.

"Of course bro, we are going to live on an island for two years. Well, just in case you forgot. Do you think I would bring just one piece of baggage? What's that, one hell week vacation?" I asked with sarcasm. I also rolled my eyes over him. But my big brother just let a soft laughter slipped out of his mouth.

"Well, you can buy your clothes there." He chuckled as he replied to me. Vonn Andrew really loves to tease me. He loves to see my annoyed face and he always get his satisfaction.

"What? Buying thrift clothes? Seriously? Are you for real? Have you gone crazy? Did you forget that I only wear clothes with signature brands? These are Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Versace, Prada, Dulce and Gabbana, Burberry like hello??" I exclaimed exaggeratedly. But my brother just bursted a deep loud hearty laughter so I gave him a sharp look.

"Even if you are inside that island, you can buy whatever you want whether it's expensive jewelry, branded clothes, luxury cars... like anything Sis. That's how possible everything in Arcillana. It is not what you think. You will surely love the place, believe me." This time, he showed his serious face. He is not bursting into laughter anymore. There are no playful looks plastered on his face. So, I furrowed my eyebrows because my brother is confusing me but he just messed my hair before leaving my room.

ARCILLANA.

I am Camelle Arabella Montidalgo, the second born of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Montidalgo. They are both artificial intelligence developers who own a renowned AI Company for its success for almost 17 years. The CAM, was established the day I, Camelle Arabella was born so it was named after me.

I have three siblings; the eldest among us is Vonn Andrew or better known for his screen name, Vans Alvaez. He is an artist, a model, a singer, a dancer, in short, he is multi-talented. I have two younger siblings, Prince Dark and Princess Light. They are twins but are opposite in terms of attitude and personality. Dark is a silent type while Light is hyper.

Montidalgos belonged to the top richest family in Asia. Just like other people who were born with a silver spoon in their mouths, I have this kind of attitude "I get what I want" ironically, I failed to get what I want this time. I am a spoiled brat. And I got bitchy at times. I made the impossible possible because of the wealth my family has.

For me, I am living a perfect life because I already have everything I could wish for but not until my parents decided to live on an island for two years.

I did not agree with their decision because I am living my life in Manila and I will never like to live on an island for two years. I will never survive. But I could not do anything but follow. I talked to my parents but I cannot change their minds. Their decision is final and it is irrevocable.

Feeling bored, I tried to search Arcillana on Google. I want to know what kind of island Arcillana is and what kind of lifestyle they had. But upon manipulating my computer, I found nothing on the internet. Not even a single word related to the island.

That's odd.

Arcillana.

There is a part of me saying that I didn't hear that place just for today and I hear it before already but I could not just remember when and from whom.

Arcillana is a place where did my parents came from but I don't remember any instances that my parents brought me to the island before not even for a vacation in my 17 years of existence. That is also the place that my grandparents couldn't just leave.

They treasured the island that much.

I am thinking, "what does the island have to be treasured that much?"

Suddenly, I remembered that it was in my father and grandfather's conversation where I first heard the place, Arcillana.

"In the past few weeks, the island was declared in Alert Level One. It was raised in Alert Level Two a few days after. Some people dare to enter the vicinity. I am telling them this, don't they dare again. Not Arcillana if they don't want to gasp for air and shed their blood in the whole island." My grandfather uttered ferociously.

What I heard gave me goose bumps.