THE ARRANGE MARRIAGE (COMPLETED)

(Chapter 46)

Dalawang araw rin nag lagi sa isla sina Andrew at Chandria bago umuwi ng maynila. Nag-aalmusal silang tatlo ng araw na iyon ng mapag-usapan ang nalalapit na kaarawan ni Count Marcos.

"What's your plan for your birthday dad?" Tanong ni Chandria.

"Nothing definite yet sweetheart..." Sambit ni Count Marcos.

"I suggest we have a party for you uncle. It's the first time you'll be having your birthday in here." Suhestiyon Sambit ni Andrew.

"I think it's good idea dad. What do you think?" Tanong ni Chandria.

"Well, I guess it is." Sambit ni Count Marcos.

"I'll handle the preparation Uncle. You just have to be there for the party.." Sambit ni Andrew.

"That's very nice of you Andrew. I shall see it to it that I am at my best." Sambit ni Marcos.

"You are most welcome Uncle. By the way, I need to talk to you later about tha house of Lords." Sambit ni Andrew.

"No problem Andrew. Let's just finish our meal and we'll get down to business." Sambit ni Count Marcos.

"No problem." Sambit ni Andrew.

"Yeah... That two of you have some fun, I'll be Right back. I just need to see a very good friend of mine. It would be great of you two can meet her later on." Sambit ni Chandria.

"And who is this Friend?" Sambit ni Marcos.

"She's the one who sent me to France. I must say,"Sambit ni Chandria.

" Well then. We'll come and see her later on."Sambit ni Marcos.

" Thanks dad! Love you! "Sambit ni Chandria.

Nag kita sina Chandria at Gladice sa isang restaurant.

" Tita Gladice, my father would be here later on. He would love to meet you."Sambit ni Chandria.

"It would be my please hija." Sambit ni Gladice at tinuloy na rin ang pagmimirienda nila.

Sa Villa Kontessa naman ay kinakausap ni Andrew si Count Marcos.

"What is it that you would like to talk about Andrew?" Tanong ni Count Marcos.

"About your birthday Uncle." Sambit ni Andrew.

"What about it?" Sambit ni Marcos.

"I wanna talk to you about Chandria. I want to ask you for her hand. I would like to marry your daughter Uncle Marcos." Sambit ni Andrew na hindi na nagpaligoy ligoy pa.

Hindi naman agad nakapag salita si Count Marcos pero sandali lang ay tumugon na rin siya.

" Well although I'm not expecting in this soon but it's no problem with me. I think there is no better man for Chandria than you. You do your thing. You have my blessing Andrew. Marrybmy daughter and make her happy." Sambit ni Marcos.

"Thanks Uncle. Don't worry. Never will I make her cry. I will give her the life she deserves. I will make her my Duchess." Sambit ni Andrew.

"Thank you Andrew. Thank you for accepting and loving my daughter. My heart is at peace." Sambit ni Marcos.

Ilang oras lang ay nakarating na rin sina Duke Andrew and Count Marcos sa restaurant kung nasan naroon si Chandria.

"Hi dad! I want you to meet tita Gladice and tita, this is my Father Marcos." Sambit ni Chandria pero bigla namutla si Marcos sa pagkakatayo Samantalang tila bahid ng galit ang nakikita niya sa mukha ni Gladice.

"It Ain't nice to see you again Count Marcos Martin of La Marche." Maanghang Sambit ni Gladice.

"Gladice..." Sambit ni Marcos na tila mo napapaos.