CHAPTER 3: The Memory Of The Past

As we enter the gate, we immediately faced an enormous space. I was amazed again. I looked around me. I saw the garden full of red roses, red tulips, and all other kinds of red flowers. Why are there only red flowers here? Is it the owner's favorite color?

"Let's just teleport inside." She extends her hand to make me hold it again. I held it and we're already inside the mansion. I saw a mother and a father trying to make their baby smile. There are three brothers too who look so cute arguing with each other. I chuckled at that sight. I was right. A happy family lives here. A family of....red-heads? I looked at Adara with my questioning look.

"The father and mother of those kids are the Duke and Duchess Red," she answered. Red? Just like the color red? This family has red hair except for the mother who has green hair and red eyes. Their dad and the three boys have gold eyes except for the baby girl who inherited her mom's red eyes. The last name Red really suits them.

The baby girl caught my attention the most. Even though I blinked my eyes many times, I still couldn't believe that we looked alike. I have black hair and dark brown eyes, but if my eyes and my hair turn red, I'm sure we look alike. We could be mistaken as twins.

I immediately turned to see Adara. Does she want me to pretend to be that kid? Is this what she wants to offer?

"Don't overthink, Alexandra. Let me explain first," she said and that surprised me. Am I that easy to read? Or she just read my mind all this time?

"Don't give me that look, Alexandra. I can't read your mind because you're not yet part of this world. I just know what you think because of how you looked at me." she said and chuckled. I didn't talk back and just waited for her explanation. And it seems like she knows that I'm waiting for it.

"You know, that child is the reason why the Red family will all be erased from history. And the execution of that family will be the reason for the fall of the kingdom because they're the family with a strong military background from all of the continents. They're known to be vicious, and merciless. They're known across the world and that's what makes this kingdom still stand up. No one dares to have a war with them. But if all of the Reds will be executed, and the Red name will be gone from power and authority, what do you think will happen to this kingdom? The Kulay Kingdom is the most prosperous kingdom of all. Many enemies longed to conquer this kingdom. It will create opportunities for the enemies to go to war with them. And because of that, many continents will be conquered and destroyed first before they go to war with this kingdom. And I hate to see my world crumbled down because of this. So, I planned to turn back to the time where that child will still be a kid and change the past, but to do that, I need to find another soul to enter that body. And now, I found you." I can't speak right away because I'm trying to take all the information into my system. I can't believe that only one person is the reason why this world will collapse.

"But why me, Adara? There are many people on Earth and in other worlds if there are. Why did you choose me to have this role with so much pressure? I'm not really confident about this. And I'm not really a trusting person." I said as I tried to explain to her that she's wrong to choose me.

She wasn't even affected by what I said and just smiled at me. What could be her reason?

"Your soul called out to me, Alexandra. Your weeping soul called out for me and that's why I came to your world and observed you from afar. I know that your parents didn't give you their attention and love even your father who you thought loved you. He didn't even visit you when he knew that your mother is so cold and indifferent towards you. I know that------" I lost all the doubts running through my head because of what Adara said. She really knows my past. She really knows me.

"Stop, please. You don't have to say all of that. I know it all." I didn't realize that my tears were already falling from my eyes. I'm a little annoyed with her because she knows everything. She's right, papa doesn't really love me. But he's the only one who listens to me even though he's acting interested. At least he tried. Unlike mom, I didn't even start to talk and she's already walking away. It pained me but I endured it all just to graduate, get a job and start my own life somewhere far from her and father.

"I believe all about this now, Adara. Tell me all the details before I accept this offer. Why is this girl the cause of the ruin of this world?" Before I could ask another question, she did something with her hand and the scene I saw seemed to be fast forward. Magic really fascinates me. Adara stopped at a particular scene. My eyes widened when the girl before, became a beautiful lady now. Right now, she was slapping a maid, and even though the maid's cheeks were bleeding, she still didn't stop.

"Did you forget that I'm your boss here?! You hampaslupa!" She angrily shouted at the maid. It turns out that this lady's attitude is bad. I thank Adara because this is just a memory. If only she could be hit, I could have already hit her.

The three boys earlier appeared behind their sister and approached her.

Wow! They're very good-looking! It's like I'm seeing three real Adonis! I'm starstruck by their looks.

"What happened here, Avyana?" asked one of the men who seemed to be the oldest of the brothers.

I was surprised when the lady's expression changed immediately.

Oh, so her name's Avyana. I saw her shed tears and complained to his brothers. Wow! She's good at acting! Great! I'll give her an Oscar award for that.

"She said I don't deserve to be a Red. I didn't do anything. She slapped herself to show that I was the one who did that."

It was as if my ears were ringing at what I heard. What did she just say? The maid slapped her own face just for that petty reason? If I'm a commoner who's trying to survive in a very prestigious noble family, I wouldn't do that. Who's crazy to believe that nonsense reason?

"What?! You ungrateful person! Get out of here before I put you to prison!"

I was shocked by his older brother's angry voice. It brought shivers down to my spine. It's so scary.

The maid immediately left without looking back.

"Are you okay, baby girl?"

I looked at the three brothers in incredulity. REALLY?!

These people are crazy! They are like Avyana's dogs. So, that's why this woman became like this. Spoiled brat.

"Now, you've seen what I intended you to see, I'll bring you to the present. I'll cast an invisibility spell on you, but I'll let Avyana see you. She has something to say to you."

I looked at Adara. I almost forgot she was with me.

"One thing you should know, Alexandra. I was not the only one who wants this. Avyana also prayed to me. She asked forgiveness and wants the past to change even if she can no longer live. She really regretted everything." She said and smiled sadly.

"But the damage has been done, Adara. If we're going to the present, I hope I won't find dead bodies there." I said to her. Adara laughed softly at what I said.

"Don't worry, Alexandra. The world is not in chaos yet. The present is when the Red family is to be executed. What I said earlier will happen after they're executed. I stopped the time there and I'll make the time resume at its right time when we got there."

"If you're this powerful, Adara and you're a goddess here, why don't you just change the past?" I asked her.

"I can't, Alexandra. Just like in your world, I gave my people their freedom. They're free to choose their decisions. And if I turn back the time, what happened will happen again. I need a soul that is not from this world, and she will be the one to change the past. And that's why you're here now." she answered.

She extends her hand to me and I held it.

"Let's go, Alexandra. I'll bring you to the present now."