The Whisper of Memories (Dela Costa series #1)

Waves 8

Everyone became so quiet, the camera's were still capturing the powerful being on the stage. Nang makasigurong wala na ang kahit anong ingay ay sumilay ang malapad nitong ngiti.

" Welcome ladies and gentlemen, i want to say thank you to each and everyone of you of being here with us tonight. Especially to those people who are with us for a long time. " She paused and plastered her face with a smile. " Before we get started, i want to express my sincere appreciation to all of you who make this event possible and success, including those individuals who truly look out for our company LGOC. "

Everyone was so focused at her habang ako ay halos hindi na mapakali. I'm afraid that she might know i'm here. Pero bakit niya naman ako pakekeelamanan kung ganoon? I was invited here, i didn't come on purpose.

Nahagip ng mga mata kong si Odette na parang balisa na rin habang pinapanood ang kanyang ina sa harapan. I'm worried about her, paniguradong nakarating na sa senyora ang balita ng kanyang pag aartista.

" Most of you already know the purpose of this event. But i want to sincerly express my gratitude to our very special guest Mr. William Peyton, for having a successful business deal with my company and also to my son Damon Jaxon Lardizabal, who made this happen with his pure hardwork and determination. "

The guests clapped. Sumulyap ako kay Damon na blanko ang expresyon habang naka tutok ang mga mata sa entablado. Senyor Hilario was just beside her watching how she'll proceed with her speech.

" Moreover, i have a special announcement to make. " Halos mapatalon ako nang sumulyap sakin ang Senyora. I can sense her rage and disgust but she still managed to smile infront of everyone. " As you all know, arranged marriage is very important to our family. It's a tradition that every generation of our family must be followed, including my daughter Tatiana Odette. " She disappointedly said.

" My daughter was not capable of handling our business, but even so.. she needs to follow our tradition and will have her early marriage at the age of 18. "

May mga taong natigilan at mayroon din naman mga natuwa, mostly those businessman who probably have a chance to be tied with her. Napailing ako sa walang kwentang tradition. Odette was just starting building her life, is she doing this because of she became an actress instead?

" As for, Damon. My oldest was the more obedient. After of thousands no's to other families that will only put a shame on our family's name. He finally agreed to this marriage. " she smiled proudly, the press were now becoming more attentive because of the sudden news. Para akong napako sa kinatatayuan ko.

He finally agreed? Kanino? Sa babaeng kasama niya ngayon?

" I'm sorry because this is was unexpected, but i'd be honor to announce the official engagement of my son Damon Jaxon Lardizabal and the fashion icon of Brazil, Ms. Celeste Almeida. "

The crowd cheer loudly as they clap their hands when the coupe arrive on the stage. Damon was still wearing his poker face and humourless face. Hilario stiffened as he watch his son on the stage. It was like this is not supposed to happen.

Tanging ang Celeste at Senyora lang ang masaya sa nangyayari ngayon. Napansin ko pang sumulyap ang ginang sa anak niyang lalake na mukhang hindi interesado.

If he doesn't want to, why he just say no? Wala naman sigurong magagawa ang magulang niya kung talagang ayaw niya!

But their world is different from mine, ang mga kagaya kong lumaki sa hirap ay vinavalue ang pag papakasal at pag mamahal. Although in my perspective i want to stay unmarried, i don't want to be a wife. I just want to be successful in life and be happy.