Tale of Arcillana

Chapter 7

Cam's Point of View:

"Let me introduce you the fourth generation of the Montidalgo's. Vonn Andrew Montidalgo, Camelle Arabella Montidalgo, Princess Light Montidalgo and Prince Dark Montidalgo. Everyone, they are the heirs and heiresses of Montidalgo Clan."

Right after my grandmother, Carmensita Montidalgo mentioned our names, the organizer immediately send us out.

The lights were suddenly turned off. There's only one big spot light turned on that covers our area.

Flashes of camera and applauses of the visitors welcomed the four of us.

"Are we some kind of Hollywood actors and actresses?" I asked at the back of my mind.

The flashes were blinding but I tried not to raise my arm to cover my eyes. I averted my gaze from the flashes to the visitors to avoid it.

They are all smiling at us.

I glanced at my big brother. Tsk. He is indeed an artist. He is showing his ideally symmetrical white teeth. He got to used in this kind of events already. He is usually attending big events like premier nights of his movies, guesting, attending balls intended for the actors and actress, and attending prestigious film awards.

My little sister is also smiling showing her dimples. She's enjoying the spot light, obviously. While my little brother, he looked annoyed. He doesn't want too much attention.

The preparation of this event is superb. This is extravagant for just a welcome party.

The back part of Montidalgo's Manor is spacious yet it doesn't look boring or dull even without the decoration of today's event. There's a pool at the back touching the ground part of the wall that serves as the main attraction in here. There are sculptures on the wall which releases water and falls down to the swimming pool. It was resplendent to the eyes of everybody because of the lights that add effects on the sculptures and on the pool.

I roamed my eyes on the visitors once again. They all looked elegant. Their postures scream authority and power.

My grandmother says a lot in her speech. But I only understand that we, the fourth generation of Montidalgo will continue the legacy they worked hard to built and achieved. I don't know what legacy she is referring to. All I know, my parents are both AI Developers and we have a progressive company. And the twins are most likely to be the next handler of it.

After her long speech, she raised her wine glass and offer a toast to everyone.

We stepped down of the podium and walked towards where our parents are. They greeted us with their smile.

The visitors began to have their food.

I am also hungry!

"Hija, come here." My mom called my attention. She extended her arms and reaches my hand so did I. We began to walk towards a group of people whom I think in their mid 40's.

"This is your aunt Mathilda and your uncle Hymer. They are the Samaniegos." Mom said introducing the two lovely couple. Aunt Mathilda has a shoulder length blond wavy hair. I think her blond hair is natural and it wasn't dyed. She looked young on it. And she looked somehow familiar to me. I said hello and kisses their cheeks.

"This is your aunt Karen and your uncle Nicolo. They are the Buenaventuras." Mom averted her gaze to the next couple who looked terrible. I am not exaggerating things but they really are looking terror. I can see it through their postures and appearance. They looked proper and disciplined. They are also emitting an intimidating aura. The couple smiled at me so did I. In spite the smile, I can still feel the vibe of intimidation. I said hello to them and also kisses their cheeks like what I did to the first couple mom introduced.

"Your uncle Theodore. He is a Costillana. Her wife, your aunt Thea is not around because she is not feeling well. She send me a message earlier." Mom explained why uncle Theodore's wife is not here. Uncle Theodore looked cool though. He's acting like he is a teenager. He even joked around. I leaned forward and gave him a peck on his cheeks.

"And finally, your aunt Allani and your uncle Leonardo. They are the Alejandros." Mom said introducing the last couple in this long royal table. Aunt Allani immediately gaveme a hug and kissed my cheeks. She seems excited. Uncle Leonardo also gave me a light hug and just a touch of his cheeks in my cheeks.

Samaniego, Buenaventura, Costillana and Alejandro. Those are the names I've seen written on the big yachts. I will be expecting something from these people. Something that could amaze me just like how the third generation of Montidalgos, my grandparents amazed me.

"They are all our family friends Cam, from first to fourth generation. And I hope the ties should be maintained in the third generation." Mom said while grinning. She looked happy and stress free. She looked even more beautiful in my eyes.

"Yes. It should be Sis." Aunt Allani agreed to what my mom stated just a while ago. "No one can break the chains that binds the five families." She added while giggling.

I found her giggles cute.

"Hi. I am please to meet you. I am Camelle Arabella Montidalgo or you can just call me Cam." I said introducing myself to these lovely couples in front of me while smiling.

"Your beauty is an extraordinary hija," Aunt Allani commented.

"I agree. She is an epitome of beauty." Aunt Mathilda seconded.

I couldn't help myself but to smile on their remarks.

"Of course dear Amigas, she carries the genes of her mother after all," Mom said proudly or should I say, bragging? Everyone laughed hearing what she have said.

While observing them, I can say, they all looked like a teenagers. Their behaviors says so. They are teasing mommy when she said that I carried her genes that is why I have this kind of beauty, extraordinary. They have genuine smile on their faces and I can say they built their friendship well. Looking at them, I can say it is not that obvious that they already have children. They looked young, sexy and masculine though.

My mom also introduced my younger brother and sister and the both of them says hello politely. They also praises the twins.

Dark tries to hide his annoyed face while Light becomes talkative. She is now doing a story telling to the people in this table.

"Why don't you introduce your daughter to our children, Carms? So that she can adjust easily. I know it will be hard for her to start a new here in Arcillana knowing that she just knew the island but having a companion would help her." Aunt Karen suggested. I was taken aback but I didn't let them see it. I immediately composed myself. I am not expecting that she'd be the one to suggest that.

"Great! That's a very good idea Amiga. So let me leave you for a while." Mom said and bid goodbye. She instructed the twins to come where our grandparents are.

We headed in a table that occupied by people around my age.

"Hello there young men and young ladies." My mom interrupted. We are now in front of these people.

"Hi aunt Carmilla! You always look beautiful." Said by the girl who have this blond long and straight hair. Beside her is a young man who also have a blond hair. They looked alike. I bet they are twins.

"Ow thank you hija. You look gorgeous. You all look stunning as always. It is nice to meet you again." Mom said and gracefully gave them a kiss on their cheeks one by one.

"By the way, this is my daughter Camelle Arabella. You can call her Cam, Camelle, Ara ... whatever you prefer just don't call her Bella." Mom said and chuckled.

"Mom!" I automatically called her attention and gave her a death glare. She's at it again.

"I will leave you to them, they are your aunts and uncles' sons and daughters. Be nice to them baby." Mom said and averted her gaze to these bunch of teenagers in front of us. "Bye kids! Enjoy the rest of the day." She said before leaving.

"Hi. Can I just call you C.A? Short for Camelle Arabella?" A girl with blond hair said. "I am Hymitch Samaniego but you can call me Mitch. I am the beautiful daughter of Mathilda and Hymer Samaniego. I've been dying to see you ever since my mom showed me your picture." She added while giggling. She's somewhat hyper. She also extended her arms in our betweens for a hand shake. I also extended my arms to accept it.

Her mom saw me already?

A Samaniego.

Maybe that's the reason why I sense familiarity when I saw aunt Mathilda earlier.

"This is my twin brother, Hytham." She said, introducing his brother. I am right, they are twins.

"Hi there pretty, I am please to meet you." That Hytham said. He put his arm in front near his stomach and he bow a lil bit. I almost chuckle but I stopped myself. He's too formal.

"Yes indeed. She's really pretty." Mitch seconded. I raised my right eyebrow on that.

"Excuse me, I am not pretty." I argued.

"No, no, no." She said. "You really are pretty." She added while smiling widely.

"I said I am not pretty. Because, I am GOR - GEOUS. Mark that," I said emphasizing the word gorgeous. Pretty and gorgeous might be very similar to each other but they are different in terms of usage. As far as I could remember, Collins English Dictionary defines pretty as, pleasing or appealing in a delicate or graceful way. Meanwhile, gorgeous is define as, strikingly beautiful or magnificent. I am confident and I see myself very attractive therefore I am gorgeous.

"Oh yes yes yes. My bad, I am so sorry. You are gorgeous!" She said chuckling. She is bubbly. I gave her my genuine smile, she deserves it. She resembled one of my friends in Manila, Hannah.

Speaking of the witches, I haven't contacted them yet. Maybe I can after this party. I would demand for my own cellphone, the CAM phone. Why did I sleep in the first place?

"By the way, this is Alliah Alejandro, daughter of aunt Allani and uncle Leonardo." Mitch said, introducing the girl beside her. She said hi and leaned on me to give me a kiss on my cheeks. She smiled, so did I.

I love her eye color. It's blue and quite mesmerizing. I am not sure if it's her original eye color or just a contact lense. It's quite beautiful and too good to be true.

"She is Viper and he is Theolonious Costillana, they are siblings and children of aunt Thea and uncle Theodore." She introduced the next girl who have this bright red wavy hair. The girl just nodded at me, she didn't even bother to smile. What an attitude. She's wearing a black tube cocktail dress.

Black, suits her personality. She's intimidating but I am not intimidated at all.

"And of course, this is Kade Nicolai Buenaventura —

I wasn't able to hear the next thing Mitch said because I was distracted by my younger siblings who came out somewhere.

"Can we eat first? We are hungry already." Light pouted. Her hands are in her tummy.

"Yeah please. I haven't eaten any yet. They're busy on the guests." Dark commented referring to our parents. I averted my gaze to their direction and they are still having a chitchat. I looked for my brother and I couldn't reach him with my sight. Where is he?

"Okay okay. I am also hungry. Let's eat first." I said before turning my head back on them. I smiled and opened my mouth.

"Excuse us for a while, we haven't eaten our dinner yet." I said.

"Sure. Go take your time. Have some food first." The girl named Alliah replied. I smiled at them before leading the way to the buffet.

The closer I get to the table, the more I become hungry. The food looked delicious.

The three of us looked for a vacant space somewhere and luckily we found one. We headed there ourselves and grabbed our food.

Light keeps on praising whoever prepared these delicious food while Dark haven't uttered a word. He just enjoyed the food.

After finishing our food, I decided to go to the washroom so I instructed my sibling to look for my brother first.

I went through the way where we entered earlier. There's is no other way out of the back part of Montidalgo Manor.

I feel tired already. I've rest earlier but it wasn't enough. My back still wants to touch comfort.

I made face when I realized that I don't know where I can find the comfort room. I roamed around to look for the maids or butler so I could ask unfortunately, no one's in here.

Arghhh. They are here earlier and this manor have a lot of maids and butler so why I am not seeing one right now?!

My room is in the third floor and it's a hassle if I will go there. I really need to pee. I think I can't hold it anymore.

I am rushing back and forth when I saw someone walking towards me. Or should I say, my way. I think he's about to go back to the venue.

"Excuse me Mister. Do you know where the comfort room is?" I politely asked him.

I waited for his response but he just looked at me. And then I realized, he's familiar. He is one of the guys earlier but I don't remember his name.

"You own this place but you don't know where the comfort room is? Don't be stupid." He hissed. I was stunned when I heard his response. I blinked my eyes thrice. I turned my head and watch his back slowly vanishing as he is going back to the venue.

What was that for? I shook my head in disbelief. It is very skeptical of him.

Before my urinary bladder explode I removed my footwear and carry those. I rushed myself to the elevator and run as fast as I could the moment it reaches the third floor and opened the door.

That guy! I am going to kick his ass when I see him again. What an asshole!