In the Hush of Souls

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Antonia Cojuangco
Today
8:49 P.M.

Rylan
Ate

Antonia
This is new 🤔
You're messaging me without me initiating the conversation

Antonia
Yes, what's on your mind?

Rylan
I think I am quite sure now.

Antonia
Regarding what?

Rylan
About her.

Antonia
What in the world!!! 🎉🎉🎉
The last time I checked, you looked unsure pa ha
And now, you're suddenly sure about her?
What specific actions of hers convinced you, though?

Rylan
She's just being herself.
She's not putting on any show to win me over.
Her calm and gentleness is infectious, and I always find myself the same doing the same thing.

Antonia
Duh
Lagi kang nakasimangot kapag kasama ka namin here
Kaya ayaw ni mama na bumibisita ka kasi nakaka-stress ka raw 🙄
Matanda raw ang sapok mo
And you wouldn't explain that much if it was just about describing someone
Okay, I see it now
You're really well-matched with each other 🤭

Rylan
Yes.
I'm inclined to move forward with marrying her.
I just hope it all works out.

Antonia
Are you sure na ba?
You're not considering the boyfriend-girlfriend route?

Rylan
That's a futile investment of time.

Antonia
No you don't get it
Marriage is not simple
It's not a casual pursuit where you can simply give up when you're tired, nor is it a trivial matter that people take lightly
It's a lifelong commitment Ryl
And in the Philippines, divorce isn't even an option to quit it
Annulment is arduous and protracted as well
So if your marriage fails, there's no reset button.
You will remain in a twofold situation forever.

Rylan
I'm ready to make a lifelong commitment, Ate.

Antonia
Okay 😌
Oh and another thing
I want to make sure that once you've learned everything about her, you'll accept it all
Every thing, even the flaws, you'll accept
Can you do that?

Rylan
I won't just accept it.
Every aspect of her, including the imperfections, I will love it all.
I'll learn how to love her.

Antonia
Awww 🥺

Rylan
Even if I don't feel it right now, I'm sure it will grow within me.
I'm sure.

Antonia
You're not salty today 🥺
Finally, my baby brother is tying the knot 😩

Rylan
Stop that.

Antonia
Finally, my baby brother is tying the knot 😩

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