Chapter 3

Why am I wearing baro't saya!?

"I'm sorry. But I didn't understand what you said, Binibini. But, Binibini Carmen, are you all right?" He said again. I was shocked when I felt Dad’s necklace was missing.

And I immediately stood up. I was shocked by what I saw. What!? Why are they wearing the same historical dress? In addition, the men are dressed in traditional centry clothing! Where am I? Did I bump my head or something?

I took off running. It is entirely up to me wherever I go. The most important thing is that I can return home.

I wandered my gaze until the last of my eyes fell on a very beautiful woman, to whom I seemed to bear a resemblance. Lola Filla was saved by my mind. "Hello, Lola Filla!" I yelled.

I immediately ran towards her. I would have stumbled if I hadn't felt like a man was holding my waist. I'm not sure. But it was as if my heartbeat had suddenly accelerated. I was at a loss for what to do. I feel that I'm failling as if my vision was gradually becoming darker.

"Karmie, my dear." Someone called out to me. When I opened my eyes, I saw a very nice girl who looked exactly like Lola Filla. Tell me she's not Lola Filla. My brow furrowed momentarily.

I immediately stood up. "Wait, who are you? What am I doing here? "How did we get here?" I proceeded to ask a series of questions. But all she did was smile at me. "Shhh... Relax, my dear. What I heard seemed to take me by surprise. "I'm your Lola Filla," the woman said, and I appeared astonished by what I heard.

"What? What about you? Where are we? I can't believe ... no!" I said, and stood up. What nonsense is this? But even if it's nonsense or a prank, it's not funny.

I bolted from the room. I had no idea where I was headed. But it's all up to me. I was walking around barefoot. I was at a loss for what to do. I'm going bonkers.

"Karmen, Binibini! Wait! Your slippers! " I heard a shout from behind me. But I disregarded it and kept going. The familiarity with this house. The dimensions and width. It's familiar!

My gaze saved a room. It looks like the room next to Karlios 'room in the Carsoles' house. Wait a minute. Isn't this their house? What does this mean? What? I'm in ancient times!?

I immediately ran again until I got out of the house. The vast land opened up to me. Full of flowers and beyond are fruits, and so on. It's like a hacienda. Wait! It is an hacienda!

"Karmen What exactly are you doing? Come in first and take a break. You're undoubtedly exhausted from your journey. Going for a walk will just make you feel worse." Behind me, I heard a woman conversing. "Wait, who are you?" I elaborated. But all it did was frown. "Do you have a fever, sister?" it asked as it approached me, and I instantly backed away. "Andres will pay us a visit later. So, first and foremost, rest "She continued.

"Who are you?!?" I exclaimed. Because I was so perplexed, I continued to yell. Her pupils immediately dilated. I'm not sure if what I'm experiencing is legitimate or if it's all in my head.

"Filla! Please assist me! Our lady has been joined by an evil spirit! Israel! Please reach your brother!" She yelled and grabbed my wrist. I quickly slid free of her hands and took off running. I noticed a slipper on the stairwell and put it on right away. I'm not used to wearing slippers like these, which appear to be made of hemp. Nonetheless, I continued to run.

"Karmen!" she uttered, but I didn't look around. I'm holding the end of the saya, which is unfortunate because I'm wearing it right now and in this situation. What was going on still astounded me. I got near to the gate, and the person stationed there opened it for me right away. like if I were a member of the royal family.

"Good day, Binibini..." I overheard. I'm completely perplexed. I'm not sure where I'm heading now.

"Binibini, please step aside!!!" Behind me, I heard a yell. I quickly turned to look in that direction. The speed of the calesa immediately struck me. I just stood there staring. I'm at a loss about what to do next because I'm terrified.

I was taken aback when someone drew me. We clutched to one other and stared at each other because it felt like he had saved me before.

"Binibini, are you all right? You don't appear to be feeling well yet... may I suggest that you rest first and delay the trek?" He even informed me. And now it's back! My heartbeat has picked up speed once more! I just stood there staring. So dashing! But these are not the little ones that are worshipped by today's kids. His features are unmistakably Filipino.

"Binibi-" he didn't finish and he seemed surprised to see that we are still together. Until I felt him release me.

"I'm sorry for the filth I caused," he continued. My pupils dilated since no one had yet tried to touch me.

"Karmen!" Behind me, I heard a man yell. He was also with the woman who attempted to drag me into the house, as well as the purported Lola Filla and a teenager named Israel.

I saw them get off the carriage. I didn't know that I ran that far. "Are you okay, sister?" The man inquired as to why I couldn't speak.

Where am I really?

I want to go home!

"Auh ..." I could only say. I feel dizzy. My vision began to darken again.

"Binibini!" The voice of the man who had saved me earlier was the last thing I heard.

“Leave us alone first." I overheard. I opened my eyes for the second time after fainting the first. I turned to face the direction from which that voice had come. I'm not even mistaken in thinking the she is the lovely Lola Filla.

I saw her closing the door. "You look okay, Karmie. It's me. I'm your Lola Filla. " She said and sat down next to me. I don't know, but I'm still confused about what is really going on.

"Don't worry. I'm here to guide you on a mission." She said something that caused me to frown.

"W-what... mission? Where am I really? Are you Lola Filla who disappeared the day I bumped my head? Am I dead? .... W-where are we?" One after another, I asked.

Try to fit my shoes. You just bumped into a tree branch. Then you will be surprised when a gentleman calls you Binibini.

"Shh... calm down, my dear. I'll tell you." " The woman said, and I immediately nodded as if I agreed with her.