She's Kinda Hot (The Remake)

Chapter 36

YUMI

"ohh ang galing, galing kong sumayaw" he continues singing and even matched it with subtle dancing

I was worried sick about him having a hard time due to his break up but here he is, entertaining his grandparents' friends with Totoy Bibo of all songs

Napahawak nalang ako sa noo ko. Just what the hell is going on???

"Abba ay pagkagandang dilag naman niyan, yan ba yung girlfriend mo apo?" Lolo Mamerto teasing Bri

"Puntahan mo na iho" Lola Bebang suggested

Mukhang di nila ako namukhaan, well it's been awhile since the last time I saw them.

Dad walks right next to me and I know Brianne saw him too, his grinning face gradually turning to confusion and I'm sure he's worried.

Ayun, patakbo siyang pumasok sa loob ng bahay para lumabas sa front door at salubungin kami sa veranda.

"Ah---ahmm Sir Rui" bati niya kay Dad bago tumingin sakin na parang nagtatanong kung bakit kami nandito

I roll my eyes at him before looking away but on my peripheral view I can see and hear Lola Pearl whispering to him

"Ay siya ba tatay ni Yumi?" Tanong ni Lola

"O-opo" kabadong sagot ni Bri "Lola, dun muna kayo sa likod ni Lolo, ako na bahala dito"

"Abay sige, oh apo Yumi 'wag kayong mahihiya huh maupo muna kayo at magmeryenda, kami nama'y sa likod muna at nang may kasama mga kaibigan namin dun" paalam ni Lolo Paulo samin

"Sige lang po, salamat" my response before sighing and taking a seat which Sec Hayami and Dad follows

"Ah Sir" the tension in his voice, understandable since si Dad lang ang kinakatakutan niyang tao and malamang iniisip niyan na nandito kami ngayon dahil sa ginawa niyang gulo sa engagement dinner

"We're here to tell you something" Dad looks at him

"Sir, I did it to protect Yumi as I promised I can't let her marry a scumbag. I have no regrets and would do it over again if needed" dipensa niya agad

Pinanlakihan ko siya ng mata. This guy talaga-

Dad laughs "That's why I chose you to be my son, you can protect my daughter and keep her safe"

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WHAT?!!

I almost choke "Sorry, what?" I look at Sec Hayami and his expression confirms it

They can't be serious?

Brianne is as shocked as I am.

I want to say something but it feels stuck in my throat, my breathing gets heavy and my heart is beating like crazy!

I glance at him again just to see his face turning red.

"Ojou-san," Hayami starts explaining sakin "Brianne was chosen personally by Rui-sama to be your Fiancé, but an error was made by Elena-san when she sent the proposal letter to the Lim patriarch. It's a misunderstanding, she doesn't know Mr. Lim has two sons and Chinese families tend to marry off their first born. Rest assured, I have sent another proposal to clear the misunderstanding so now please meet your real Fiancé" Secretary Hayami gestures towards Bri

So Earl is the one they're arranging to marry me?

No, no, I can't drag Brianne more into this. I'd rather disappear than trap Brianne in a marriage he doesn't want

"NO" I say and they all pin their eyes on me

Silence ensues

"No." I repeat "I already have a groom, and as soon as he comes back, I'll marry him" I'm just letting things slip out of my mouth atm, as long as di madamay pa si Brianne dito "Or find someone else. I'm not marrying Brianne" even if I would gladly do so