Mr. Left (Mr. Series #2)

Chapter 11

My feelings deteriorated when I saw the man I forbade to come here to the wedding library standing tall before us. Jhon Rey is here, now looking at the woman beside me, who is the love of his life.

My heart shatters. He definitely conveys his unconditional affection for that woman by the way he looks at her.

I made an effort to keep myself from disintegrating. It aches, but there's nothing I can do.

Pinili ko na lang na sumama kay Miss Mina. I made an effort to concentrate on fitting other wedding dresses. I should definitely pick a gown that highlights my beauty because I at least want to be the most gorgeous on that day, even if my husband doesn't want it to be me.

"Ms. Velasco, what do you think about this one?" tanong ni Miss Mina habang nakatingin sa repleksyon ko sa malaking salamin na nakapalibot sa amin.

"A ballgown is acceptable attire for the wedding ceremony. Then, for the reception, you can wear a white dress that fits your body shape and partially exposes your back. I saw that you have a flawless and sexy back, Miss Velasco," she complimented while suggesting. Miss Mina also showed some cocktail dresses and that one dress she was talking about. I smiled. It was a white body-con dress with lace patterns. As Miss Mina mentioned, it is backless. Near the nape part, there is a sizable ribbon. Nice. Something I definitely like so far.

I smiled when I realized I'd never measured clothes like this at the mall since I was born. I never had the advantages a woman from a wealthy family would typically enjoy.

Sana magawa kong maging masaya at malaya gayong makakawala ako kay dad. I'll do whatever I want. I'll be free from his sight and opinion. I'll make my own decisions.

I guess that is the benefit, na makukuha ko ngayong ikakasal ako kay Jhon Rey. Somehow, I feel happy about it.

I took the dress that Miss Mina was talking about earlier. It really is so pretty and compliments my body. I hope my baby bump will not be visible the day I wear this.

Pareho kaming napangiti ni Miss Mina dahil sa wakas, almost three hours yata kaming nagsusukat at nagpapapalit palit ng damit para lang makahanap ng magugustuhan kong damit. Even if I'm not that fussy about what to wear, there are some dresses that I don't get along with, so I really need to find the one for me.

Lumabas na ako pagkatapos kong magpasalamat sa pag-alalay sa akin ni Miss Mina. She also suggests that I return for another fitting there since they promise to alter the dresses so that they suit me well.

Anyhow, I enjoyed the fitting. I can't wait to finally wear those dresses.

"Are you done?"

Halos mapatalon ako sa gulat nang makita ko si Jhon Rey na papalapit sa akin. But I couldn't smile at him or greet him because of what I'd seen earlier. Mukhang pinalayas niya na naman si Derrick at siya ang maghahatid sa akin pauwi kaya narito pa siya, pero hindi ko gustong sumama sa kaniya kaya tatawagan ko si Derrick para sunduin ako kung sakaling hindi pa siya nakakalayo.

I responded by nodding and avoiding his gaze.

"Akala ko patapos ka na, that's what you told me. Were you lying?" he presumed.

"Yeah," I admitted.

Jhon Rey asked, scowling, "Why?"

"No specific reason," I said. "I just don't want to see your face," I added, still not looking at him. We were in the lobby, and some attendees were looking at us.

He held my arm and asked again, "What did I do? You appeared upset with me."

Umiling ako at ipinagpatuloy lang ang paglalakad palabas ng wedding libary. I heard some attendees say goodbye to us.