Lies in Vows

Prologue

“ANOTHER masterpiece, Vella!” it was Rigor, her gay friend slash business partner. Ito ang madalas na nag aayos ng mga fashion show events nila. They were indide her studio, they were having a photoshoot for the mermaid like gown that she designed. “one of your gowns sold higher than its original price!” pumapalakpak pa na sabi nito.

Nakahinga naman ng maluwag si Ivella, o mas kilalang Vella. Isang sikat na fashion designer sa bansa.

She established Mi Bella Couture ten years ago, sa totoo lang ayaw ng mga magulang niya na gawin niya iyon because they were more interested if Vella would work in their company. Her father, Leonardo Roscente III is a well-known business tycoon. Their surename Roscente ruled the business world in the country, her mom Isabel Chua-Roscente is a former beauty queen slash architech. She has a sister, Henrietta Chua Roscente, ito ngayon ang sumusunod sa yapak ng mga magulang, but she’s not close with her only sister. She doesn’t know why but ever since she was young, her older sister seems very cold to her.

Inayos ni Vella ang mga folders, she was smiling from ear to ear. While Rigor was praising her works. Actually, ngayong taon ay may malaki siyang kliyente mula sa Europle, imagine Europe na iyon pero napili pa ring sa Mi Bella couture magpagawa ng custom made gown.

“We should celebrate, girl!” maarteng sabi ni Rigor. “let’s go to UKiss later?” tukoy nito sa isang sikat na bar sa may BGC.

Umiling si Vella sa kaibigan. “may dinner date kami ng family ko.” nakangiting tanggi niya.

“Hay naku! Kainggit talaga ang may love life!” umarte pa ito na nasasaktan. “Oh, speaking! Your forever is here na.” nginuso nito ang likuran niya.

Lumingon naman si Vella at mas lalong lumaki ang ngiti niya nang makita kung sino ang kapapasok lang ng studio nila.

“Mommy!!!”

Her five year old daughter, Beatriz was running happily towards her. Ibinuka naman ni Vella ang kaniyang braso at lumuhod para salubungin ng yakap ang anak.

“Hey, sweetpea.” malambing na aniya sa anak habang kayakap ito. “how was your day?”

“I got stars mommy!” pinakita pa nito ang likod ng palad na may tatak ng star.

“Wow! Great job.” hinalikan niya ito sa pisngi.

She still wearing her kindergarden uniform. Lumingon siya sa asawa, tumayo siya. Hinalikan siya nito sa pisngi.

“Did we disturb you?” tanong nito.

“No! Of course not, hon. Patapos na rin kami.”

Tumango ito at saka kinawayan ang nasa likod niya. “Hi, Rigor.”

“Hello, Javier!” balik bati ng kaibigan. “you need to treat my friend an expensive dinner now. She closed another deal from a big client outside the country.”

“Really?” nakangiting tanong ni Javier sa kaniya. “congratulations honey.”

“Thank you.”

Her husband hugs her. She was overwhelmed with the blessings she was recieving every now and then.

They had dinner at their favorite restaurant in Makati. They ordered steak and pasta for Beatriz. Her daughter was actually busy with her ice cream.

“Kamusta pala ang clinic?” tanong niya sa asawa.

“Okay naman,” tipid na sagot ng asawa. “actually hon, I wanted to tell you something.”

Nag angat siya ng tingin. “Hmm?”

“I wanna build a shelter beside my clinic, para sa mga stray cats and dogs. A lot of people was willing to adopt, naghahanap lang talaga sila ng malilinis at walang sakit.”

“That’s actually a good idea, hon. What do you need?”

Tumikhim ito. “Can you lend me a hand in funding the shelter?” nahihiyang tanong nito.

“Sure. No problem. I actually felt bad, I know you really wanted to adopt and take them home but because of my allergies...” she trailed off. “I’m sorry, hon.”

Ito rin ang dahilan kung bakit hindi halos nagpupunta si Vella sa clinic ng asawa. Inaatake kasi siya ng allergies sa balahibo ng pusa at aso.

“Actually, I have something to tell you too.” she cleared her throat and sit properly. “My mom messaged me last night, they wanted to have dinner at home this Sunday, are you okay with that?”

Nakita niyang namutla ang asawa pero ngumiti rin naman ito kaagad. She closed her eyes, sana ay hindi nalang niya binanggit. She knows how uncomfortable her husband to her family. Sino ba namang hindi? Her parents indirect insult to Javier whenever they’re at the mansion. They always making her realize that Javier doesn’t deserve a Roscente like her. That she deserves a well established husband unlike him.

You see, her husband is not from a wealthy family.

Those insults. She didn’t want her husband to experience that again kaya panay ang tanggi niya sa mga magulang sa tuwing iniimbitahan sila nito sa mansyon para mag dinner. But there was an important announcement too that’s why they need to be there. Mukhang may ideya na si Vella doon.

“We’re going to grandma and grandpa’s house?” Beatriz seems thrilled.

Nginitian niya ang anak bago bumaling kay Javier para sa sagot nito.

“Yeah, we’re going.”

Mas lalong lumapad ang ngiti ni Vella. He really can’t say no to her, kahit na kinabahan talaga siya dahil baka tumanggi ito this time! But she’s glad he understands her.

Her life is really perfectly fine now, a sweet and loving husband, a sweet daughter, a successful business. She didn’t regret any decisions she had made throughout her life.

She was very happy.

Not knowing that this is just the beginning of her nightmares.

COMING SOON....