MY UNEXPECTED MARRIAGE [COMPLETED]

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Mattheo's POV

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"Mom?" I looked at my Mother, she looked down at me too.

"Yes, Baby?" Malambing n'yang tanong.

I pointed my index finger to the little girl, tumingin din si Mommy doon. I saw her for the first time on my eight birthday celebration party. The first I looked at her, she got my attention. My young mind and heart immediately admired her. To all the kids here, to all my young friends. She was the only one sitting quietly while eating, wearing a pink balloon dress.

She's tall for her age. Hindi ko malaman ang ekdaktong edad n'ya, but I'm sure that she's younger than me. Masyadong inosente ang muka n'ya. The kid has a pointed nose and a pinkish lips and a pinkish cheeks. But I love her eyes the most, na kahit na anong kapal at haba ng mga pilik mata n'ya ay nangingibabaw pa din ang natural pungay at pailalim nyang mga mata.

Magisa lang s'yang nakaupo sa isang table. She's so cute! She has a tanned skin, long back hair, for she looks like a cute little doll.

"Oww, that the daughter of your Tita-Ninang Ziarie---" I cut my Mother words.

"What's her name po, Mom?" I asked while still looking to cute little girl.

My eyed went to my mom when she giggled. She even squatted in front of me, nagpalitan ang tingin nya sa'min dalawa.

"Zeatrice... Her name is Zeatrice." Then she looked directly into my eyes. "So beautiful, aryt? Just like her."

Ang Tita-Ninang na tinutukoy ni Mommy ay 'yung bestftiend nya noong highschool. Matagal ko ng nakikita si Tita-Ninang Ziarie, pero ngayon ko pang nakita ang anak nila ni Tito-Ninong Zavier.

Umalis muna si Mommy dahil may kaibigan s'yang dumating. Medyo nawala din ang atensyon ko kay Cute Zeatrice dahil may ilang bumati sa'kin.

"Happy birthday, Mattheo." Katelyn greeted me with her small voice, while giving me her gift.

"Thanks, Kate." I said with a smiled.

Nang lumingon ulit ako ay wala na si Zeatrice doon sa pwesto n'ya, kasama nya na ang mommy nya, si Tita-Ninang Ziarie.

Naging busy ako dahil sa birthday celebration ko. Nang hindi ko makita ang parents ko ay pumasok ako sa loob ng mansyon. I always want them to be in my side. Ayaw ko silang mawala sa paningin ko.

"Alam mo kung ano ang pinakamainam na solusyon? Huh? Elzma?! Iyon ay ipakulong mo na sa mental 'yang mga kaibigan nyo!" I heard Tita-Ninang Ziarie voice.

I stopped walking, I was close to my parents' office.

"Ziarie, Tone down your voice! Ba'ka may makarinig sa'tin." I also heard his husband voice, Tito-Ninong Zavier.

Because of my curiosity, medyo lumapit pa 'ko dahil hindi ko masyadong maintindihan kung ano ang pinaguusapan nila.

"Zia, You know I can't do that. Kaya nga sinasabi ko sa inyo na lumayo na muna kayo sa'min, para hindi kayo madamay." My mother said in a low voice. Na halos hindi ko na marinig.

"But, Elz, Dante? Don't you worried 'bout your family? Especially your son." Tito-Ninong said, seriously.

"I can protect my family, Zavier. You know that. I am willing to risk my life for 'em." My father said in a more serious voice.

I frowned. My young mind does not fully understand what they are really talking about. But I was not able to walk away, because maybe if I stayed longer I would understand them. Why are they talking like that? What is it really about?