(GRIEGO COUSINS #1)
Seven years after his mother's tragic death, Angelus Griego's father, Simon Griego, made a life-changing decision to marry a wealthy businesswoman with a troubled past and a sick child. Angelus, known for his charm, intelligence...
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Though I have been staying here for several months now, it's my first time entering the annex building. The mansion was huge, and I should've expected nothing less.
Ngunit halos malula ako nang sabay kaming pumasok nina Mama sa gusali. The enormous red carpeted floor is suspended from a lofty ceiling by an opulent, vintage chandelier; the entire structure resembles a Renaissance palace. The building appeared enchanted due to its lofty pillars and magnificent staircase.
Maraming tao. That's an understatement. They looked absolutely stunning as they walked the red carpet, holding champagne in their hands and showcasing their opulent gowns, suits, and jewelry. Tiningala ko ang second-floor ng building.
There are also some people there, talking in groups. But everyone's attention turned to us as we stepped inside the building. I swallowed hard and wanted to grip onto something when I suddenly felt tense at their bone-piercing gaze.
Before I could even turn to Mama to get some comfort, people flocked to them. Mapapaatras na sana ako kung hindi ko lang naramdaman ang likod at kamay na humawak sa aking braso.
"Stay still for a bit..." Kuya Angelus' voice against my hair sounded rougher than usual.
I had no choice but to stay still. Kinakausap na sila Mama at Papa Simon ng mukhang bigating mga tao. When a middle-aged woman with an expensive gown and pearls turned to me, my breathing hitched.
"Farida! Come here!" Ngiti ni Mama nang bumaling sa akin.
My feet felt heavy to move because of all the eyes on me. Kaya mismong si Kuya Angelus ang humila sa akin. Para na akong hihimatayin nang bumaling sa akin ang isa pang magandang ginang at dalawang nagtatangkarang lalaking hindi nalalayo ang edad kay Papa Simon.
Bumitaw sa akin si Kuya Angelus at hinayaan si Mamang kunin ako upang iharap sa mukhang bigating mga kausap. The younger woman smiled upon seeing me closely. Ang isa ay seryoso at malamig ang mga mata kagaya ng dalawang lalaki.
"This is Farida Albrecht, my daughter," Mama introduced proudly.
"Mamammia! She's a very fine lady, Yelena!" the smiling woman asserted.
Papa Simon laughed heartily and turned to me. "Farida, these two gentlemen here are my brothers, Josiah Griego and Gustavo Griego." Aniya at sinulyapan ang dalawang lalaki bago ang dalawang ginang. "And these are their lovely wives, Ruth and Natashia Griego." Huli niyang iminuwestra ang nakangiting ginang sa akin.
I bowed a bit. "I am Farida; nice meeting you all," pormal kong sabi.
"I heard you chose UP as your school this coming school year," the man with deep, gray eyes muttered.
If I am not mistaken, he's Gustavo Griego. He looks like Gunther, Kuya Angelus' cousin.
