Disappointment cannot begin to describe the emotion that came rushing over Esmeralda after giving ears to her mother’s explanation.
Rosa hid the truth, and let Esmeralda blame her mate for something he was not responsible for. Esmeralda could not believe she called Vimdraolf a monster when in fact he was the saviour.
Having no energy left by what she just heard, in a low, weak, almost lifeless voice, she asked her mother.
Why did you then let me believe he did it when you knew right from the onset that he was innocent?
Rosa burst out crying with her hand tightly pressed to her lips to make the sound subtle.
I never wanted you to hate your father Esmeralda, his ways may have been wrong, but the thought behind it held no sin my child. His love for you pushed him.
NO! Mother, what you did was not fair, it wasn’t fair to me nor Vimdraolf.
I don’t know who to get angry at because I’m the biggest fool for not trusting Vimdraolf. I blamed myself for father’s death at that moment, cause I thought, if I was never born or mated to Vimdraolf, maybe father would still be here with us. I saw myself as a cursed Mother, don’t you think I’ve seen how worried you and Father were towards me. To save my life, he made a deal with the devil herself.
I’ve made my decision mother, I’m going to help my people, save them from lucifer and his agent, and restore them back to their real home. Maybe after doing that, I will find inner peace, and finally stop seeing myself as a burdening on my family and mankind. I will do as Angel Maria said, I don’t care if I lose my life in the process.
Rosa saw her daughter walk out on her, and she couldn’t do anything, she witness tears roll down her eyes, and she knew she was responsible for every drop. She blame herself from hiding such truth from Esmeralda, and now it has cost her more than she bargained for.
Seline having listened to the whole conversation of the mother and daughter, she smiled from the thought of almost accomplishing her mission. Tears of joy falls down her eyes at the dream of being in her father’s arms once again. Seline wants nothing more than to save her father from the claws of the fallen Angel Maria who is after her own selfish interest.
Despite feeling bad, she also pities Esmeralda who slowly walks in to Angel Maria’s plan. But you can’t blame her, she was also a victim of her evil device’s, she is just a child seeking to be reunited with her Father.
Using their secret call code, Seline requested for the presence of Angel Maria informing her of the recent happening. Who in return congratulated her for a job well done and promises to release her father after she has Esmeralda in her possession.
Seline turn her back to leave after conversing with Angel Maria, only to meet with Esmeralda who in return gave a weird look questioning her recent action.
Who were you speaking with Seline?
Warm drops of sweat began to form on Seline face, any wrong move could mean the destruction of it all. Seline is quite knowledgeable about Angle Maria and her doings.
W.. hat do you mean Esmeralda? It’s just me present here and no one. I must have spoken aloud my thoughts, that should have been the misconception Esmeralda.
Even with the weird acting and broken speech of Seline, Esmeralda was willing to let the matter die, until Seline took off running as if one was after her life.
Not been able to keep her curiosity to herself, she follows Seline in the direction she went, keeping a good distance so as not to get caught
Both their journey continue till they got to Amargo formal lair. Esmeralda knew this was no ordinary lair, as people come here to do terrible things.
Inside was dark, she could only hear voices again, one that she recognized to be Seline, and the other Angel Maria.
Why Would Angel Maria be Conversing with Seline, and why pick this venue of all places.
Taking one step forward, Esmeralda tripped on a skeleton skull, falling flat on her face. The noise was enough to alert Seline and Angel Maria that they were not alone, they had company. The fire torch was lit, and the person behind the reason of the noise came to light.
Esmeralda felt like entering the ground as she felt four eyes dig holes on her skin. She stayed quiet without moving or altering a sound.
Are You Going To Lift Yourself Up, Or You Need Help For That?
Angel Maria voice broke the tension and awkwardness in the air.
Esmeralda didn’t wait for it to be repeated, she jumped up from the ground dusting the dirt off her dress.
Were You Following Me Esmeralda?
Seline questioned
Deciding to tell Seline the truth Esmeralda walks up to Seline, with the help of the new source of light, Esmeralda was able to navigate her way towards Seline without tripping or hurting herself.
You are like a little sister to me Seline, and the last thing I want is to watch you get hurt. I followed you because I got worried about you. And how you acted earlier on made me all the more worried.
I don’t know what I would do if something were to happen to you. Why are you speaking with Angel Maria, and that to at this dark hour, in Amargo lair.
Looking towards Angel Maria direction, Esmeralda asked.
I Thought Your Business was with me, why bring Seline into this?