Tangled Ropes

Chapter: 2

He was never home. He never said good morning to me. He never bothered to know me at all.

I love him but he would never feel the same for me. He married me out of convenience.

"Manang Ester." Nagulat ako nang makita si Aire. "Please get my clothes ready for the event tomorrow night and buy Luxiana a dress, white please."

"I don't like white." I said kaya natigil siya.

"Huh? You have a lot of white dresses."

I stared at him again and just nodded. It was exhausting to keep explaining things to him. Avery loved white dresses, I loved black ones.

"Ma'am Luxiana, ano pong style?" Manang Ester asked.

"Ball gown." Sagot ni Aire pero I wrote what I wanted down.

"Bodycon." I whispered and asked for some pearls and black heels. "Aalis ulit ako mamaya. Nagpapasama si Mommy."

"Tell her I said hi." He said then walked out.

Pinunasan ko ulit ang luha sa mata ko when I felt my heart shattering even more. Nilapitan ako ni Manang Ester at niyakap.

"Tahan na, anak." She said kaya tumango ako. "Magiging ayos ang lahat."

I wore my black mini dress to meet with my mother. I had my black wavy hair down and some light make up.

"Her eyes need to stand out." I heard Aire say. "Green, emerald green. That's the color of Luxiana's eyes."

At least he got one thing right about me.

"Hello, Mommy."

"Hello, Moró." She said and kissed my cheek. "How is everything with Aire?"

"Good." She said and told me to sit down.

"Darling, your father asked if he can fly here to meet your husband. I told him to not worry since I knew you would be in safe hands, he joked about killing Aire when he treats you poorly."

"Not to worry, Mommy. I'm safe.. and Happy."

She smiled and began eating. I can never break my parents' hearts if I ever told them about my real marriage life with Aire.

Nang makauwi ako ay sinabi ni Aire na nasa taas na raw ang damit ko. Sinuot ko iyon and it looked horrible on me.

I never looked good in a white dress. I wore my heels then went down the stairs while putting my necklace on.

I sat on the couch and waited for Aire to get ready. The dress looked good but I never saw myself beautiful in a white dress. My hair was down and I saw Aire coming down the stairs. He looked at me for a minute before walking towards me and fixing my necklace for me.

"You look good." He said and gestured for me to walk on.

Nakasakay ako sa kotse and he sat in front, katabi ang driver. What was the event about again?

"Ipapakilala kita bilang bago kong asawa sa kumpanya, 40th anniversary ng company and Mom said it would be of good reputation for me to introduce you."

"Okay."

Nang makarating kami ay pinagbuksan ako ng driver ng pinto at naglakad palapit kay Aire. Kumapit ako sa arm niya at pumasok na kami.

We were immediately separated when some of his employees went to greet him. Nakita ko si Mavis kaya nilapitan ko siya.

"Lux! You look gorgeous in that dress, wow." She complimented kaya napangiti ako.

Mavis was a good family friend who worked at Aire's company.

"Kamusta? I heard the news from Kuya Marcus." She was Marcus's half-sister.

"I'm going to be okay, I just want the baby to be safe pero ayun nga."

I was very thankful na andito si Mavis. I had no one else to talk to except for her.

"Kamusta ka pala?" I asked.

She told me about the career she chose and how she planned on resigning after the month to pursue other things.

"Well, good for you. I hope you do well."

I wasn't a published author but I did pass a resume at a local studio since I took up creative writing. I had a movie in work, the studio said they love it and would call me back for some details.

I never told anyone but Mavis and she was so happy for me.

"And to formally start the event, we would like to call on Mr. Aire Rodis."

Umakyat si Aire sa stage at ngumiti sa lahat.

"Good evening, I hope everyone is having a good time." He said. "Now, I would like to introduce to you my gorgeous wife, she has been a very caring and helpful woman in my life. She is a very beautiful greek goddess, as my parents would like to say. May I call up here my beautiful wife, Luxiana."

I smiled and walked towards Aire.

I got on stage and stood next to Aire. He held me by my waist and pulled me closer to him.

"Everyone, my beautiful and loving wife. Avery- I mean Luxiana."

My smile faded and I looked at Aire. Everyone didn't seem to understand him but I heard it loud and clear.

To think, he would actually consider me his wife.

After he introduced me ay naisipan kong iwasan muna siya ng isang gabi. Hinanap ko kaagad si Mavis at tumabi sa kaniya. She hugged me and comforted me.

"It's okay, Lux."

"Yeah right." I said.