UNWANTED VOWS [LaurierSeries#1]

CHAPTER 9 ENGAGEMENT RING

Binuksan ko ang pinto ng opisina ko at pumasok, ramdam kong nakasunod sya kaya hindi na ako lumingon sa kanya, dumeretso ako sa swivel chair ko at umupo ng tuwid

"Have a sit, please" I even gestured my hand on the visitor's chair despite the feeling of unease inside me. Pinagsiklop ko ang daliri at ipinatong sa table ko.

Umupo naman sya. At ayan nanaman ang katahimikan! Jusko akala ko ba mag uusap kami? Why is he not starting?

Gosh!

"What now? Ano ang pag u-usapan natin?" Ako na ang nagbukas ng usapan dahil wala yata syang balak magsalita!

Imbis na sagutin ako ay may  inilabas syang isang maliit na oulang kahon mula sa bulsa ng tuxedo nya at ipinatong iyon sa lamesa. Sa mismong harap ko.

Nangunot ang noo ko.

"Ano yan?" Nagtatakang tanong ko kahit alam ko naman ang laman non

"Let's get married" He said straight to the point. I was speechless. Binuka ko ang bunganga ko pero walang salita ang lumabas kaya isinara ko ulit.

Nakakabigla realtalk.

I don't know what to say.

"Look, I don't want to get married this early, most especiallyI don't want to marry you, but I'm doing this for the sake of my parents."

Ah kaya pala! HAHA Okay! I get it! nakaramdam ako ng sakit pero hindi ko pinahalata.

Tumango tango nalang ako, hindi ko magawang  tumingin sa mukha nya.

"Give me your hand." He commanded

"H-ha?" Wala sa sariling usal ko
Nawawalan na ata sya ng pasensya kaya tumayo sya at sya na mismo ang kumuha ng hamay ko bago kinuha ang maliit na kahon.

Kumalabog ang dibdib ko.

Is he? Omyghad!

Nakatingala ako sa kanya, Nag aabang kung anong sunod nyang gagawin. He seriously opened the box, revealing the diamond engagement ring, a cascade of light dances off the brilliant gem.

The ring is beautiful

I was surprised when without any word, he took the ring out of its box and placed it on my ring finger. Nakatulala lang ako sa singsing sa aking daliri kasabay ng nagkakarerang mga kabayo mula sa dibdib ko!

"Wala ka bang sasabihin?" I heard him utter

"H-ha?" That's the word came out from my mouth. Still surprised. Sya dapat ang may sasabihin bago isuot tong singsing!

"I'll tell mama the wedding will be next week.I'm leaving" He
Ended the talk and left my sight. I heard the opening and closing of the door. Just then, I realized I'm holding my breath!

I breathe deep until my breathing becomes steady. Napahawak pa ako sa dibdib ko, dinadama ang malakas na tambol nito.

Kanina pa sya nakalabas pero ako, nandito parin sa loob ng opisina ko, pinoproseso ang nangyari ngayong araw.

I still can't believe it!

Napatitig ulit ako sa singsing ko.

The captivating diamond ring boasts a slender, gracefully crafted band that delicately encircles around my finger. At its center sits a small, but brilliant diamond, a sparkling focal point that draws the eye with its understated charm. The thin band adds a touch of daintiness to the ring, creating a harmonious balance between simplicity and sophistication.

Ang masasabi ko lang ay, bagay ito sa daliri ko!

I slowly streched my hand until it reached the sun's shadow. The diamond sparkles, creating a captivating dance of reflections within the silhouette. This moment adds an extra layer of enchantment, emphasizing the timeless beauty of the ring against the backdrop of the sun's shadow.

"A-ang ganda" I wispered. I felt like I was about to cry.

"Pero mas maganda ako"  Napatawa ako sa sarili ko dahil sa aking nasabi.

***I'm still thinking kung Anong chapter ang kasal nila*****