Now that we already broke up, it's time for me to finish the mission bit I have to find the necklace first.
#19: The Gold Heart-Shaped Necklace
Days had passed since Crisostomo and I broke up. I'm fine don't worry. It's no big deal. Life continues with or without him. Even though at some point, I can feel something is missing in me, I DON'T CARE. I have a lot of problems to solve.
"Sister Emcee! Sissy!" Basilio shouted while running. I am currently in the outdoor, enjoying the fresh air when the two sacristans run after me.
"Hey! What's up?" I asked them. I saw The Rock or Mateo who is slowly walking behind them. "Oh my god! Did you find the necklace?"
I run after Mateo. I didn't care about what our helpers will say because they saw me running like a baby. It's okay though since I am babyface.
"Don't you think Sis Emcee has a crush on Mateo?" I heard Crispin whispered. I glared at him like saying 'the eff bro? I'll kill you later'
"Hey, Mateo, what's up? Did you bring the necklace with you? Give it to me now!" I said happily. I told him to get back to our mansion when the necklace is with him. For sure the necklace is in his hands now.
But my enjoyment faded when I saw his apologetic face. His eyes watered and as if he's about to cry. I slowly shook my head.
"N-no! No! Don't give me that look!" I shouted at him seriously. I gave him the money. I am a hundred percent sure that he got the necklace.
"I'm sorry I'm late, Miss Maria Clara. When I went to the pawnshop, the necklace already---"
"No! Don't say that! I am warning you!" I shouted and I put my hands on my head like I am about to lose my mind.
"I'm sorry but it's---"
"I told you not to say it!"
"But you'll know it anyway. Even if he didn't say it, you know what's the meaning of this," Basilio interrupted like he's an old man now. "If I were you, Sis, I'll accept it and move forward. Now that he didn't get it in the pawnshop, why don't we accept it and find who bought it. Am I right?"
Wow! I didn't know Basilio is matured MORE THAN I AM. I stopped being hysterical and just walk to the bench so that all of us will plan. They follow my lead.
"So what's the plan?" I asked them because right now, I have nothing in my brain. I don't even know if I have a brain.
Crispin gave me a 'WhyAreYouAskingUs' look. "I'm sorry to tell you this, but why don't you move on from that necklace? Is it even worth it? I know that's expensive but you are wasting your time because of that golden necklace," he said.
"I agree with my brother. I know that you're a woman and necklaces are your thing, your happiness. But why don't you be grateful for what you have? I know that we have no right to say this to you but I think you have to hear these words," Basilio added.
"I'm sorry to contradict you, Miss. You helped me a lot and I owe you for that but let me say these things," Mateo said. "Other people are sacrificing because of Spaniards. We, poor, always suffer because we're poor and we have to endure it. Basilio and Crispin, their problem is that their father always hit them and they work to live life. They work so that they have food on their plates. I am enduring my life because of my leprosy and all of the people around me discriminating against me, except you guys. My point here is you should be thankful because you're only problem is that necklace while us, our problem is our life
So I am sitting on the bench and the three of them in front of me. So they are like scolding me now huh? Am I wrong?
"Look," I calmly said but deep inside I am hurt by their words. "You don't understand me and even if I explain it you wouldn't. Just trust me on this okay? Who bought the necklace?"
They all sighed after I asked it. I knew it, they don't like my plan but what else can they do?
"I don't know but the man in the pawnshop says that the one who bought it is from a high society whose husband is an official," Mateo said
"What else?"
Mateo scratched his head. "I'm sorry but I also didn't remember. I just thought that you'd let it go so I didn't ask more especially when I heard that he's an official's wife. If you want, we can go back to that pawnshop, and let's ask the owner."
I sighed. I am so helpless. Lesson learned: You don't always follow your heart, use your brain. Since I follow my heart and gave the necklace to Mateo, look how messed I am now.
"Deal. Let's go to the pawnshop tomorrow since it's already afternoon. I'd like to rest now," I said and slowly walking back to our mansion without looking at them.
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The other day comes, I woke up earlier than usual. I think it's between five or four a.m. I don't know, I don't have an alarm clock here.
So I packed my things like necessary. I brought a lot of food. You know it's hard to be hungry on the way. I put fruits in my basket.
When I open the door, I saw Marites is about to enter my room. Because of my shock, I closed the door.
"Ouch! My head!
"Oops! I'm sorry!" I said and open the door. Marites widened her eyes when she saw me.
"What a miracle! You're up early today? I was about to check you," Marites said and smiled.
"What miracle? Let's normalize me, waking up early," I said with brows furrowed. Marites just laughed.
"Where are you going this early?" She asked. "I'm going with you."
"Ha!" I exclaimed. "Who told you? I am going out with Mateo, Crispin, and Basilio."
She raised her brow and nodded. "Still, I am going with you. I am your personal assistant, right?"
I rolled my eyes at her. "Fine then."
So that's what happened. I met the three guys outside our mansion and we walk on the way to the pawnshop. Yes, we just walk. I told you before, I still have to exercise.
"Miss Emcee, why are you always with the leprosy man? Aren't you scared that you might be affected as well?" Marites asked and she pouted. She is also meters away from Mateo.
"Oh my goodness, Misis Marites! Why are you like that? I didn't know you're judgmental," Basilio said while we are walking. I laugh because of that.
"Hey! What Misis? I am still a Miss and for your information little Basilio, I am not judgmental! I am just cautious and careful," Marites explained.
"It's okay, Basilio. I'm used to it. Let her distance herself against me," Mateo said with a low voice, almost whisper.
"You two! Maybe at the end of this story, you'll end up falling in love with each other," I said laughing. Basilio and Crispin also laughed but I stopped laughing when I realized what I said.
I told them that this is a story but I think they didn't get it and they didn't take it seriously because they focused on my last words.
"Yuck! I will never ever! No offense, Mateo but you are not my ideal boyfriend. Also, you are older than I am. I'm not really into old guys," Marites explained.
"Hahaha!" Crispin laughs so hard. "As if our old friend likes you. Eew! Such a horrible, judgmental and censorious person!" Crispin said.
"Crispin! Your words are harsh!" Basilio looks at him with a warning. He then glared at Marites. "But seriously, you're not even young and pretty."
The brothers laugh so hard including Mateo. I can't also help but laugh. Marites is the only one annoyed until we came to the pawnshop.
The pawnshop was small but it has a lot of silvers and golds displayed inside of it. There's a small window, and from that window, I saw the owner of the shop. There is also a wooden table in front of the window.
"Hey! It's you again, Leprosy?" The man with white hair and a wrinkled face said. Isn't evident that he's old? "Didn't I told you to stay away from my shop? I said that I already sell the necklace! Why do you keep pestering me?!" He shouted.
"Hey!" I hit the wooden table in front of us. "Stop insulting him and just tell me where the necklace is, old man!"
The old man widened his eyes and dropped his jaw. He can't believe that I have a bratty attitude. I raised my brow at him.
"Well, I sell it to a doña, Miss. I can't tell you who bought it."
"But why?" I gave him a warning look.
"Well because it is private and who are you, Miss Rude?"
"Ha!" I exclaimed. "Tell them who I am Crispin!" I commanded.
"She is Miss Maria Clara!" Crispin proudly said. He even does a chin-up pose.
"So?" The old man said. This old man is getting into mg nerves huh!
Basilio hit Crispin's head. "Fool!" He looks at the old man. "Hey, she's a captain's daughter. She is also Don Crisostomo's lover and she is part of high society. Duh!"
Well, now I am not. I glared at Basilio and gave him a 'Don'tSayBadWords' look. Basilio looks confused because of my unreadable look
The old man dropped his jaw. I raised my brow at him. Huh! That's right. You must know who I am. Even though I am not Maria Clara, in this story, I am the real Maria Clara.
Do you get it?
"Uhm... I'm sorry, Miss, but I already sell it to Doña Consolacion. I am scared of his husband so I can't do anything about it. I'm sorry."
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