Jade's POV
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"Good morning, babe! Can't wait to marry you. ;) Love you!"
I woke up smiling to my fiancé's message.
"Good morning, boo! Don't get carried away at your party! Love you too! =P" I replied.
It was literally a bright day here in L.A. Blue skies, sun rising, this is definitely a good day to start.
"Oh god, I'm getting married!" Yes.
By the way, I'm Jade Tanchingco. We migrated here in Los Angeles since I was nine. Our family owns a series of malls kaya naman si Dada ang namamahala sa business na sinimulan pa nila Angkong (Grandpa). And yes, we're half Chinese.
I have 2 siblings - Ahia Gab and Ahia Paul. Kuya Gab now helps Dada in running our empire while Paul is not in good terms with the family since they found out that he was gay. I am the youngest and basically considered as the family's "gem". That's a title to hold of course, kaya naman I wouldn't want to disappoint my family that's why I decided to marry David, my long-time boyfriend. The marriage is basically a way to unite both families para mas mapatatag pa ang business kaya I said yes to him. Pinagmatch na kami noong bata palang kami kaya naman alam kong okay nadin ito. Besides, mahal ko naman siya so what's to lose?
I went to bath and joined my family for breakfast. I decided to call Bianca and Sally to tell them that tuloy kami ngayon sa salon. I decided to have a chill day with my BFFs kasi mama's the one who's already planning everything. Gusto niya daw kasi ng bonggang wedding kaya sabi ko siya nalang mag decide.
"Dada! Can I go out with Bianca and Sally? Di rin kasi kami magkikita ngayon ni David because the boys planned a party for him." I said.
"That's fine with me, princess. I understand. You know, man stuff." He said while supressing his laugh.
"Uhh you don't need to elaborate those things!"
"Anak, I'll be going to the wedding planner to choose the theme for you wedding. Do you want to come with me?" Mama asked.
"It's fine, ma. Go plan my wedding. Alam ko naming ikaw talaga ang may gusto na magplano talaga nyan. Besides, I'm going out with my friends, remember?" I smiled.
"Alright. Go get your things para idadaan ko na kayo sa salon. Tell them to go here nalang sa house para sabay-sabay na tayo, ok?"
"Ok. Oo nga pala, where's my kuyas?"
"Your kuya Gab's at our mall kasi may inaasikaso siyang presentation for our company's anniversary. At yung kuya Paul mo naman, wag mo na siyang alalahanin. Nasa kwarto siya at hindi pa lumalabas. I don't tolerate such immoral acts." Dada said.
"But Da---"
"Enough, Jade. Go get your things para makaalis na kayo ng mama mo."
"Opo."
After our meal, I quickly went up to Paul's room to check him out. He's been distant since Dada coerced him to change his sexuality, which Paul quickly denied to obey.
I found him lying in his bed, drinking.
"Paul! Ang aga-aga pa, umiinom ka nanaman!" I scolded.
"Shobe (little sister), hayaan mo na'ko. Kaysa naman mamatay ako dito nang walang ginagawa dahil hindi na ako pinapayagan ni Dada na makalabas ng bahay at magawa ang mga bagay na gusto ko." He yawned.
"Why can't you just try to change, Paul? Para naman tanggapin ka na ulit ng pamilya. I don't want you like this." My tears are now starting to form.
"Hindi switch ang sexuality ko na isasara at bubuksan kung kailan kelangan. I'm gay, Jade. Alam mo yan. Ayokong bitawan ang pagkatao ko dahil lang sa mga paniniwala nitong pamilyang 'to." He said.
"I know. Gusto ko lang na bumalik ka na sa dati. I miss you already."
"I'm always here when you need me, Jade. Hindi ko lang talaga kayang ibahin ang sexual preference ko para lang sakanila. I want all of you to accept me for who I am. Sige na shobe, mind your own life. You've got a wedding to plan."
I went to my room and immediately called my friends para dito na nga pumunta. Dumiretso na kami sa salon at doon na nga sinimulan ang chikahan.
"So, are you ready for your wedding?" Sally asked.
"Grabe I didn't expect na magpapatali ka na agad sa boyfriend mo." Biancs added.
"Eh doon din naman pupunta yun eh. Alam niyo naming hindi papayag si Dada na magkaroon pa ng ibang son-in-law."
"Yeah yeah. Kunwari hindi playboy iyang boyfriend mo." Sally nodded.
"Pero ano pa bang magagawa ko diba? At tsaka kung makapagsalita naman kayo, I also invested my heart into this relationship. Tiwala ako na hindi sasayangin ni David yun. He's a changed man." I defended.
"Sige. Sabi mo eh. Nasan ba siya ngayon at kami ang kasama mo?" Bianca asked.
"Wala eh. Kasama yung barkada niya, may party atang hinanda para sakanya."
"Stag party? Ohhh. Someone's getting laid." Both of them laughed.
"Shut up, you two! Mabait ang fiancé ko."
"Sige nga! Tawagan mo nang makita natin kung hindi pa tipsy yang boyfriend mo!"
"Ang aga-aga pa, tipsy na agad? Mag ggolf pa yung mga yun. May stag party ba nang umaga?! Baliw. Hahaha!" We all laughed.
"Oo nga naman, Sally! Anoba! Hahahaha!"
"Che!!!!"
We spent the day at the salon tas kumain nadin kami ng favourite restaurant naming. I definitely enjoyed this day! Kamusta na kaya si boo? Hope they're doing fine.
"You look stressed. Kakagaling lang natin sa salon ha!" Sally said.
"Hindi pa kasi ako tinetext ni David simula kanina. I'm getting worried."
"Kasama lang nun ang barkada niya. Alam mo naman yun eh. Basta kasama ang barkada, hindi na maalala ang girlfriend."
"Grabe ka naman. Umuwi na nga tayo at gabi na. Baka ipahanap na itong si Jade. Alam mo naman pag ang "gem" na ng pamilya ang pinag-uusapan! Hahaha." Bianca said.
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Pwede ba, Biancs?!" I said.
"Hahahaha umuwi na nga tayo!!"
After nila akong ihatid ay dumiretso nalang ako sa kwarto ko.
Calling David...
Disconnected.
Calling David...
"...please try again later" Ugh.
Calling David...
"Hello? David and I are busy. Can you call some time?" Call ended.
WHAT THE FUCK?
