The Billionaire's Lover [The Rozovsky Heirs 8]

CHAPTER 10

Chapter Ten

Best Day Of Our Life

"Do I look fine?" matindi ang pag-aalalang tanong ni Imara sa akin habang hawak ang aking braso at patungo kami sa Fire Palace upang tuluyan na siyang makilala ng pamilya ko.

My mother was excited when I told her I have a girlfriend. Walang araw na hindi niya ako kinulit. Ilang beses niya ring sinabi na ipakilala ko na ito sa amin at ngayong gabi, alam kong mas masosorpresa pa siya kapag nakita niyang si Imara ito.

Dad was also excited. Kitang-kita ko sa kanyang sobrang proud siya at parang nabunutan na rin ng malaking tinik dahil sa aking inanunsiyo. As if they have been waiting for this moment to happen.

"You're perfect, love. Stop overthinking."

"You love me so that's technically a biased opinion."

Natawa ako't agad ding umiling. "I'm an honest man and you know what that already means."

"Fine. But are you sure? How about your sisters? Tingin mo magugustohan nila ako para sa 'yo?"

"Hundred percent sure."

Muli siyang napabuntong-hininga. I tightened the grip on her hand. "You need to relax. Everything is going to be fine, love."

Sa aking mga salita ay tuluyan na rin siyang kumalma. Just like what I imagined, halos magtumalon si mommy sa tuwa at kabiglaan nang tuluyan na kaming makarating sa restaurant. Somerset's face were just as surprised as mom. Lahat ay magiliw na binati ang girlfriend ko at gano'n din ito sa aking pamilya.

Nang tuluyan na kaming naupo ay ramdam ko nang mas kalmado si Imara. Everyone was already throwing their praises at her. My sisters teased me and told her that I am the luckiest man alive for having her. Walang pagsidlan ang malawak at matamis na ngiti ni Imara. She was as happy as my family was.

"We're thinking about having a formal dinner with my family, Mr. and Mrs. Rozovsky."

"Oh stop, hija. Please drop the formality and just call us tito or tita. If you want, you can also call us how you call your parents because I think that's where we're heading!"

"Mom."

Imara continued blushing.

"What? Don't tell me patatagalin n'yo pa ito? You're clearly perfect for each other and it has been ages since a Rozovsky got married, right baby?"

My father nodded at mom. Nagniningning din talaga ang mga mata sa sobrang kasiyahan. I mouthed 'I'm sorry' to my girlfriend, but she was entertained with the topic. Sinegundahan naman ng mga kapatid ko ang usapan.

"Darating din naman talaga tayo d'yan, pero ayaw ko namang i-pressure at i-corner ang girlfriend ko. I want to give her time to think because marriage is a lifetime job. Hindi dapat magpadalos-dalos. I don't want to make mistake and I don't want to hurt, Imara."

Nangilid ang mga luha niya sa aking sinabi. I'm glad my family got my point. They all respected my answer. Somerset changed the subject. Nagtanong na lang ito sa pinagkakaabalahan ni Imara. Habang nag-uusap silang mga babae ay nag-usap naman kami ni dad.

"What do you think about her, dad?"

"I always respect and trust your decisions when it comes to this, Eux, but I'm impressed. I already like Imara for you long before you two have met. The Hoffmans have a long history with our family and it's just time we sealed that connection through both of you. I'm proud of you son."

"I appreciate it dad. Thank you."

I looked back at my girlfriend. Abalang-abala silang mag-usap sa hindi ko na nasundan na topic. She was clearly enjoying my mother and sister's company and seeing that moment solidified the thought that I just made the right choice. That she is clearly the woman I love to be part of our family—my life. Wala na yata akong gusto pa sa buhay kung hindi ang sundin ang mga kagustuhan ni mommy. Hindi dahil sa utos niya kung hindi dahil iyon na rin ang gusto ng puso ko ngayon.