His Fake Fiancee (Completed)

KABANATA 49

XLIX.

Hea is wearing her taekwondo suit.

Sabi ko nga ay magpalit siya dahil nagdala naman ako ng damit, kaso nagpupumilit na ayaw niya raw. Heath also lost to his daughter kaya wala na kami nagawa kundi ayusin na lang ang buhok niya.

This is the day.

The day where Del Mundo Family will meet our Hea.

Limang buwan na noong araw na pumunta si Heath sa kumpanya at limang buwan ko na rin laging nakikita si Architect which is si Gio and si Engineer Elle. They are the one who handles the another building near our branch.

Sapat na rin siguro ang isa't kalahating taon para makilala ni Hea ang pamilya niya sa side ni Heath. When she learned about that, she was so nervous! Akala ko nga ay aayaw siya, pero kung 'yon nga ang desisyon niya ay re-respetuhin namin 'yon ni Heath and gladly she said okay. 3 weeks ang preparation na ginawa namin dahil ang balak ni Heath ay itatapat din mismo sa araw ng birthday niya. Walang ideya ang pamilya niya na magdadala siya ng anak niya, panigurado ay magugulat ang mga ito. Sana lang din ay i-respeto nila si Hea.

I wasn't that ready for this.

But, sabi ni Mommy, this is Hea's right.

She may not ask a question for now, we know she will one day. Mabuti na rin daw maipakilala upang matuldukan na ang ibang pangyayari noon. Hangad ng pamilya namin ang nakakabuti para kay Hea. Dan joked nga kahapon na if there's a problem, sabihin ko raw na may best lawyers kami. Dalawa, siya at si Egan. I just laugh for what he said.

"Sorry, Dad. I don't have a gift," Hea suddenly said. "I will give you a gift when I grow up!"

Heath chuckled. "It's okay, baby. It's always okay becau—"

"Because you love me and that is all matters."

Ako naman ang natawa nang si Hea na ang nagbanggit ng salita ni Heath palagi sa kaniya. Lagi raw kasi sinasabi 'yon ni Heath kaya kabisado na ni Hea. I didn't know she's making a fuss for what her Dad's saying.

"Yep. That is right," pagsangayon ni Heath.

He's driving, while nasa shotgun seat naman ako. Hea is at the back. Katabi niya roon ang prutas na binili ko kanina at bulaklak galing dangwa.

Nabanggit ni Heath na dadaan muna siya kay Lola Madam kaya nagdala na rin ako ng bulaklak.

It's been years since the last time we saw her. Ngayon ko lang siya madadalaw.

"Dad, are you nervous?" Hea ask again.

"No, sweetie. Are you?"

"Nope. I'm just wondering if there will be a lot of people."

"Probably, yes," pagsagot ko sa kaniya. "Del Mundo is a huge family."

She just pouted.

Heath and I look to each other.

We know Hea has still question to ask.

"What is it, baby?" Panimula ni Heath.

"I am scared."

From what she said, I am more scared and speechless.

"I don't think they will like me po."

"You should not worry about them, sweet heart. Family matter the most at all ways. If they will not like you, it's their problem. Not yours. Okay?"

They both continue their discussions until we reached the cemetery.

Bumaba na kami ng sasakyan. Heath is carrying the flowers and Hea, then I'm beside them.