Chapter 23
This Day…
Althea’s POV
Hinawakan niya yung kamay ko papunta kay Daddy. “Good afternoon Tito, nandito po ako para sabihin na ikakasala na kami ni Althea. Alam ko pong huli na, pero hinihingi kop o sa inyo ang kamy niya. Alam ko pong you just want her to be happy, and I want to be that man.”
I just want you to find the man that will love you. It’s the same word that daddy said. Tumulo yung mga luha ko. How am I supposed to hate you now?
“The last time we met is when we ate at the restaurant.”
Yuan’s POV
“If you’re going to hurt my daughter, wag ka ng lumapit pa sa kanya. She’s my precious princess. I want her to find the man who will love her.”
Please forgive me for hurting her. I will not make any promise, but I will try hard just to make it.”
Tumakbo palabas si Althea at hinabol ko siya.
“Go away!”
Niyakap ko siya ng mahigpit. “I’m really sorry. Kasalanan ko lahat ng to.” Pilit niyang inaalis yung pagkakayakap ko sa kanya.
“No! No!!”
“Please. Give me another chance. I love you.”
“I hate you.”
“I know. I know.”
Althea’s POV
Days passed. He’s been trying his best. Pagkinakausap niya ko, hindi ko magawang kausapin siya. Dahil alam ko sa sarili ko galit ako sa kanya, pero mahal ko siya. Ayokong maging mahina.
“Mom, this day is my wedding day. Are you happy for me? It’s been a while pero hindi ka pa gumigising. You’re as beautiful as ever.”
“Ate.” Nandito na ulit si Toby. Para sa kasal ko. Bukas naman ang graduation. Para makaalis daw kami for honeymoon ng walang iniisip. Honeymoon? Hindi nga kami magkasundo eh. “You are so beautiful.”
“Thank you.” Pinaghandaan kasi talaga nila Tita yung wedding na to. But Yuan and I make our own part for the wedding but the most weird thing is hindi ko alam kung saan ang simbahan. Ang alam ko lang eh nandito ako ngaun sa Ilocos Sur. Hindi kaya? Ah imposibleng maalala pa niya yun.
“Iha.”
“Tito.” Siya yung mgahahatid sa akin sa altar.
“So toby, baba na kayo ng Mommy mo. Mauna na kayo sa simbahan.”
“Ok po.”
“Magingat kayo Toby ha.” Nakaalis na sila ni Mommy.
“Youre so pretty, tiyak na kinakabahan na si Yuan sa simbahan.”
“Hindi naman siguro tito.”
“Still you can’t forgive him right?” Napayuko lang ako.
“It’s not that easy Tito.”
“I know. But Althea, he said that don’t tell you this but I think you should know this.”
“Ano po yun?”
“He’s been trying really hard just for you to forgive him.”
“I already know that Tito.”
“But do you know what he did just to get you?” Tumawa siya sandali. “Siya ang kumausap sa lolo mo para ipakasal kayo.”
“Ano po?”
BINABASA MO ANG
My Hidden Identity
Genç KurguI am Althea Louise Montenegro. I have my Mom, Dad and my super kulit na younger brother. He was 2 years younger than me. In people's eyes I am just a dummy, and an ugly woman.... including him. He is a genius, very handsome and has a good family b...
