Into The Wild (Mafia Series #2)

12

Nakakapagod at masakit pala mag training. Ayan ang paulit ulit kong sinasabi sa nakalipas na dalawang buwan.

I just finished my training alone. In two months, I've seen improvements. They're so proud of me.

Naligo ako at nag bihis. Sinilip ko si Auleona sa stroller niya. She's asleep. She's such a sleepyhead.

I opened my laptop and wrote the Epilogue of my story. I titled it One-Sided. I finished the story and I published it. I also wrote an author's note.

Finally, I am done with my 11th book. I smiled. After 5 months, finally, I'm done.

I'm now 21 years old and the most awaited engagement party is happening in a few hours.

"I will bring Auleona in the car. Azheaya is waiting for her." Sabi ni Gael. I nodded at binigay sakanya ang anak ko. Today is the day of our engangement party. "Be fast, sumabay ka na."

Tumango ako, "Okay, I'll be there in 15 minutes." I said. I kissed Auleona before they left my room.

I looked at myself in the mirror. Am I ready to face him again? After 2 years?

I didn't see my parents for a long time either. I am scared that they will judge me and my daughter. I am scared that they will call her a mistake because she will never be.

I fixed my hair bago bumaba. Nakasalubong ko si Uchille at binigyan niya ako ng nakakalokong ngisi.

"Mukha kang tao ngayon, Fliona." Sabi niya.

"Ikaw mukha kang hayop, tabi ka nga." Sabi ko.

"Wow, sakit naman po." Aniya na parang nasasaktan. "Good luck sa engage party, Miss."

"Ayoko na nga pumunta 'e..." sabi ko pa.

"Edi 'wag ka pumunta."

"Joke lang. Ge alis na ako." Sabi ko at kumaway sakanya. Tumango naman siya at kumaway rin.

Nakasakay na ako sa kotse at agad naman na kaming umalis. Pumikit ako at hinilot ang sintido ko. Wala pa akong pahinga. Nag training ako ng halos siyam na oras, nag sulat ako, binantayan ko si Auleona at ito pang party na 'to. Nakakapagod talaga.

"Mauuna kaming bumaba ni Auleona. Susunod kayo ni Gael, okay lang ba?" Tanong ni Auleona ng makarating kami.

Tumango naman kaming dalawa. Bumaba na siya at nag lakad na patungo sa venue.

Kalmado ako dahil si Azheaya ang kasama ni Auleona. I'm sure she will not let anyone hurt my daugther. She's still 2 month old.

Nag park si Gael ay bumaba na kaming dalawa. Kumapit ako sa braso niya at huminga ng malalim.

"You'll introduce me as your friend and nothing more. Got it?" He said and I nodded.

Gael is wearing a black tuxedo paired with black tie. Ang ayos ng paggawa niya sa buhok niya. He looks very manly.

"There is a possibility na makikita mo parents mo dito. But we got your back, Nemesis." Aniya at tumango ako ulit. Kinagat ko labi ko.

Naglakad na kami papasok. Lalong lumakas ang tugtog na naririnig ko kesa sa naririnig ko sa labas.

Dahil malaki ang bahay nila ay nagkasya ang mga bisita. May maliit na stage pa sa harapan. Waiter and Waitress are everywhere. The Butlers, Guards are also on guard.

"Hija," napalingon ako ng tawagin ako ni Tita Grethel. Ngumiti ako sakanya and I hugged her. She kissed my cheecks and looked at me. "You're so beautiful, Fliona..."

"You too, Tita. You look stunning." I said so she giggled. That is true. She's stunning with her green slit dress paired with her white sandals.

"Thank you," she said. I introduced her to Gael and he greeted her. Gosh, he deserves an Oscar Award for this.