Whispers of the lost promises (ON-GOING)

Whispers of the lost promises

ONE STEP forward and I'll be his, officially.

A tear escaped my right eye as I stepped.

This is it. The decisions were final. I'll be his bride, I'll be his wife.

I feel no regret, my conscience is clean as I look at my sister, smiling sweetly at me from where she sits.

Shit. Yes, Naia, your decision is right. My sister is happy!

I closed my eyes for a second and held his gaze on me. It became blank when I held his gaze, the aura became dark and he looked like he's going to attack anytime soon.

"I wish you are happy with your stupid decision." He said.

Humigpit ang kanyang pagka kahawak sa aking kamay na ikinangiwi ko but what can I do? This is all my fault yet I don't feel anything but relief. My sister is free, that means I am happy kahit na pinagpalit ko ang sarili kong kalayaan. I smiled.

I'm old enough and she's just a baby, I can't let that happen to my baby sister.

Oo nga at isang taon lang ang tanda ko sa 'kanya ngunit ganun pa rin ang aking turing dahil ayon ang nakikita ko sa 'kanya. Nawala ang aking tingin ng inilagay ni Cairo ang aking kamay sa kanyang siko, signaling me to held unto him. I did. Kanina pa nagsasalita ang pari na hindi naman pumasok sa akin, ang ginawa ko lang ay tumingin sa kung saan saan.

"-Do you take Cairo Kane Halston as your husband?" Yun lang ang narinig ko at napalunok pa ako bago ko sagutin ng mahinang "oo" ang tanong ni Father. When Cairo was asked the same question but of course my name, he didn't hesitate to say yes.

"You may now kiss the bride." As the Priest announced that, everyone clapped their hands. Feeling happy about this habang kami? Lungkot at pait. Cairo then leaned on me and without my permission, he gave me a peck that I wasn't expecting.

"Expect the worst, Mrs. Halston." He said huskily.

My knees trembled as I cleared my throat, which had become dry due to his voice and words. Ako na ang nag-iwas at dahan-dahan na naglalakad patungo sa harap ng photographer dahil kukuhaan daw kami ng picture. I know that Cairo was just behind me so I don't have to think of others.

After taking pictures, we went into the venue but of course, I changed my dress into a comfortable one. Hindi mahaba, hindi rin maikli, just enough to make it comfortable and it is color white with some pearls for details.

"Ready? I we-welcome na kayo sa baba," the organizer then guided me to the way.

Nakita ko na doon si Cairo na ganun pa rin ang suot pero nakakunot na ang noo, I stand beside him habang inaantay na magsalita ang host. I know this is too awkward for us, may kasalanan din ako sa kanya, malaki.

"Again, I'm sorry-"

"Ano pang magagawa ng sorry mo kung nakasakit ka na? To make it feel light? Nah, no words can describe how hurt it is to see the woman I love crying at the door of the church and begging me not to marry my best friend."

Lumabo ang paningin ko dahil sa luha. That night, it made me realize how much more I make him despise me than I deserve. I did make their lives miserable! That pain didn't leave, the only way to escape my pain is to leave, leave him, and leave everyone!