Played (Montellano series #1)

Chapter 40

Was supposed to upload last friday, May 3, but I went on a trip and got occupied by writing AUs so delayed upload! This is the last chapter of Played, the story of Mich and Rake. I hope you enjoyed reading their story about how love can change someone's perspective. Btw, if you're interested in AUs, check out my tiktok account (see link on my profile). =)

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Chapter 40

Tinitigan ko ang sarili ko sa salamin. Hindi ako makapaniwala sa nakikita ko. Unti-unti na namang namuo ang luha sa mga mata ko. Kumuha ako ng tissue at dahan-dahang pinunasan ang mga mata ko.

"You'll ruin your make-up!" iritadong suway ni Ate Mikee sa tabi ko. "Stop it, Mich."

"Sorry, I can't help it." tipid kong sagot at binaba ang tissue. "I can't believe this is happening."

Ate Mikee smiled gently at me as she held both of my hands. Kasalukuyan siyang inaayusan ng make-up artist kasabay ko.

"I'm so happy for you, Mich. Finally, you have found the happiness that you deserve."

I chuckled. My eyes started to heat up again. For the last few days, Ate has been telling me that. I, too, am happy for myself but I really can't believe what's happening.

It felt like I have reached an impossible dream, heck, even in my wildest dreams I wouldn't think this would happen... that quickly!

"Stop it, Ate. You're ruining my make-up!" I jokingly said as I grabbed another tissue to wipe the side of my eyes. "You're so dramatic!"

Bumukas ang pinto at pumasok sina Nica at Kim. They are already prepped. Nauna pa nga akong ayusan pero nauna pa silang natapos. There's just so much to process in my look.

Actually I want my look to be simple but Tita Ella and my sister wants me to be the most beautiful woman in this big event since the spotlight would focus on me, as they said. Kaya naman ang daming ginagawa sa mukha at buhok ko kanina pa.

"Can we take a picture?" si Nica sabay lapit sa amin. "Oh? Were you crying?"

Umiling ako. "No, I was just teary-eyed."

Nica showed me her phone and we took pictures. Nagpipicture pa kami nang bumukas na naman ang pinto at sumugod ang mga pinsan kong lalaki. They are not yet dressed, only wearing sando or white shirt, causing my make-up artists to stop and stare at them.

"Wow, Mich, you look so beautiful." bati ni Darren sa akin.

"Hindi pa ba kayo mag-aayos?" si Kim sa kanila. "One hour na lang!"

"Don't worry, Kim. They're boys. They can prepare in five minutes." si Ate Mikee.

"What are you all doing here anyway? Ang sikip na nga dito sa room tapos sisiksik pa kayo." si Nica.

"Magpapapicture kami kay Mich." Baste smiled at me as he went beside me. "Isa-isa, ah. Mauuna ako."

"Wait, I'm not yet done. I still have rollers on my hair!" saad ko.

"It's fine, couz. Come on, picture na!"

I had no choice but to take pictures with them. Isa-isa talaga silang nagpapicture at nakigaya na rin ang girls. Pagkatapos ay naggroup picture naman kami, kahit na hindi pa tapos ang itsura ko.

"I can't believe you're the first one to marry among us. Damn that asshole, he moves too fast!" si Jake sa akin.

I smiled. "I didn't expect it too."

"You sure you're not pregnant? It seems like a shotgun wedding. Just a few days ago, you two had issues going on and now you're getting married." si Kaizen.