Taste of Fondness

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Eliza

Mahal ko sya pero bawal. Ayokong masaktan ang taong pinakamamahal ko para lang sa kaligayahan kong makapiling ang taong kahati ng aking puso.

I am here in my room, nagmumukmok. Ever since i called fred earlier about the marriage, he never stops calling me and i can't deny it, i am hurt.

A knock then heard from my door but I didn't mind it. I just keep on gazing at the ring in my hand, my engagement ring.

"Anak, this is mommy. Nagaaway ba kayo ni fred? He is downstairs anak, crying" mom informed me from the door.

I climbed up from my bed and put powder first in my face before opening the door.

"Yes mom?" I answered her the moment I opened the door. She immediately hugged which brought me tears.

"Your husband is waiting for you downstairs. Kung ano man ang pinagawayan nyo, solved it as early as it may be, anak" Irene withdrew the hug and cupped my face

I shook my head, " mommy ayokong saktan ang daddy, ma, when I saw dad crying, Ang sakit sakit dito sa puso ko. It makes me feel like I am the worst child among all. I would be very inconsiderate if i let fred marry me" i leaned my head on my mom's shoulder and she just let me hugged her

In my mom's embrace, I heard a familiar voice pleading. It was my husband in his husky voice. "Love, I'll do everything to make you happy. Mahal na mahal kita Eliza ko, to the point na kaya kitang pakawalan"

The exact words I heard from my beloved.

I looked at mom and her eyes were full of pleas, sadness, and pain.

I looked back at Fred and stood up straight. "Fred plea-"

I wasn't able to finish my words when he uttered " Mahal mo ba ako? Kasi kung hindi na, kaya kitang pakawalan. Handa kitang iwan Eliza basta sabihin mo lang sa harap ko ngayon mismo na hindi mo na ako mahal"

My knees weakened from what he had said, oh my sweet thoughtful husband. Indeed, I am very lucky to have him.

"I love you fred! Sobra sobra" i half shouted, closed my eyes, and bit my lips. I can even hear his soft sobs.

"Then, that's all i wanted to hear, my love. Papakasalan kita sa kahit anong araw at petsa man na gusto mo. Hihintayin kita mahal ko hanggang sa handa mo na pakasalan" he rushed into me and hugged me tightly while i am just closing my eyes thinking how my feelings would complicate the situation.

From that night everything changed, I lived in my own world now. Seems like the world is pale to me.

. . . . .

I am again in my room looking at the ceiling remembering how tomorrow is supposed to be my wedding day. The day that i was excited and been praying for. I keep on circling my engagement ring in my hand while reflecting what happened the past weeks.

" ikaw at ikaw lang ang pipiliin kong mamahalin, Fred" I uttered and sleep.

Morning came and I woke up very late. I can feel little tickles from my feet that made me wake up.

"Good morning Mrs. Frederick. Bangon ka na ate, they are waiting for you. You are so tulog mantika talaga, hay naku!" This little sigurista mini me of mommy woke me up but what does she mean, they? Who are they?

"Alam ko you'll be asking pero sshhh keep tahimik kasi i also don't know what to answer. Look oh it's already 8 am and you really need to get up na. Faster Mrs. Frederick'' Angelique clapped her hands as if she is reprimanding a younger sibling