They Don't Know About Us

Part 2: Deal

Kathryn's POV

Richard is the name of that son-of-a-bitch. His family calls him RJ, friends and colleagues call him Alden for whatever reason I sure am not giving a single damn about it. He practically grew up in the US with a degree in filmmaking. And of course, I can't demonize that part of him since I am in the same industry as well. Ang pinagkaiba lang namin, he wasn't able to practice the arts since his family forced him to man their business. He is currently the second in command. *cue in his annoying smize*  

 Right after his London trip, we met with our lawyers and talked about the arrangements. Yes, including our wedding. The contract isn't lame at all. Actually, kung may isang bagay kaming napagkasunduan, it's the divorce. The whole marriage thing is practically to grant everybody their whims: matupad ang wish ng lolo nya na maikasal ang bunso nyang apo sa isang Bernardo, my parents to save the business, his parents to be able to expand their empire, myself freely working as an actress saved from my parents' nagging, and Alden to venture new media opportunities. Pag ayos na ang lahat, we will get a divorce. 

"Bestie, since when did you learn to stalk a guy?" Ashley, my best friend, bumped cheeks with me. Malisyosa nyang tinitigan yung nakabukas na browser showing an article about Alden. 

"If you know the enemy, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles."

"Wow! Sun Tzu, ikaw ba yan? Ilabas mo ang best friend kong si Katreng!"  Pinaghahampas po ako ng very light nitong bestie ko opo. 

I closed my laptop and picked up the cup of iced coffee she brought. "What time ba talaga tayo susunduin ng jowa mo? Excited na ako mag third wheel ulit eh." I chuckled when Ashley cringed. 

"Anniversary namin tapos sasabit ka talaga. Sana ayos ka lang Katreng! Kung hindi lang kita bestfriend, pinabayaan na talaga kita dito." 

"Syempre hindi mo naman ako matitiis."

"Ano pa nga ba!" 

"Alam mo kaka roll mo ng eyes, baka di na yan bumalik sa normal sige ka."

"Tinakot mo pa talaga ako. What if i-check mo na yung mga dadalhin mo sa Elyu kung wala kang nakalimutan?"

"Ready na lahat. Tinulungan ako ni yaya bago sya umuwi ng probinsya."

"Lord... look at you, still a child and is already marrying someone! Parang ako ang naaawa sa mapapangasawa mo eh."

"Heh! I don't need to play wife naman. The marriage is just on papers. I still get to live the life that I'm used to. Tuloy ang single era natin for today's video."

"Ewan ko na talaga sayo."

"Trust me on this, best friend." 

"As if I have a choice." 

After a while, Ashley's phone rang. Nasa baba na si Tray. 

"I can't wait to surf again, bestie! I'm going to learn a new way to maneuver, you'll see!" I hugged her. 

"Nagyabang pa nga. Halika na nga!"

Sa lahat ng activities, I really love surfing. Maganda sya sa mental health. Nagkakaroon ako ng sense of clarity since na-a-attune ako sa present moment. Adrenaline junkie ako na medyo softie sa metaphors ng alon. Lol.