Under Series #4: Defended by her love.

CHAPTER 29

"Ate, seek for help if you need ha?" Malambot na paalala sa akin ng kapatid ko.

I stared at him as I softly nodded, and he held my hands.

"Ang ganda mo..." Bulong ni Alova, habang inaayos ang nasa balikat ko.

This is my first time wearing this kind of heavenly gown– it is my first time wearing a gown.

Nakagat ko na lang ang pang ibabang labi ko dahil sa ideyang namumuo sa utako ko.

I grew up wearing tight clothes, especially baggy ones that complimented my style. However, I never dared wear this kind of thing because of how low I see myself.

Pakiramdam ko ay di babagay sa akin ang gan'tong mga suotan, dahil sa pangwengwestyon ko sa sarili ko. But, Yuan made me feel that I deserve to wear something like this.

He didn't push me to wear the specific design he wants, as he let me choose the gown that I'll feel majestic wearing. Nung una ay nag aalangan pa akong piliin ang design na suot ko ngayon, pero sinabi n'ya kung gaano babagay 'to sa akin.

Nung sinukat ko 'to sa huling pagkakataon bago ang araw na 'to ay halos matulala buong araw sa akin si Yuan, na kahit hindi ko na suot ang gown na 'to ay hindi n'ya inaalis ang mga tingin sa akin.

I never thought wearing something so exquisite could make me feel this way— like a living embodiment of grace and luxury.

Biglang tumaas ang tingin ko sa sarili ko, at mukhang may kung anong lumabas sa pagkababae ko na hindi ko nakita noon.

I do have my money to live my life, but this wedding gown is more than half of my fortune.

Halos takasan ako ng kaluluwa ko ng malaman kung magkano ang biniyaran ni Yuan dito, na hindi ko man lang naisip na aabot sa ganon ang presyo nito.

This long off-shoulder gown, with its delicate floral embroidery intertwined with shimmering diamonds, was crafted by the hands of a master artist, and every detail is a testament to perfection.

Ang corset part pa lang ng gown na 'to ay kaya ng ipakain sa buong bansa dahil sa sobrang mahal.

The veil, cascading like a whisper of elegance, and the silver crown resting on my head made me feel as if I had stepped into a dream where I was the queen of my fairytale.

"This gown cost more than 500 million," mahinang bulong ni Alova. "Ni wala sa kalingkingan ng gown na sinuot ko ang presyo nito, my gown cost 17 million but this one...It was embodied with natural diamonds, especially your crown. That was a Koh-I-Noor diamond, I'd never thought that I'll see something like this on person. Yuan made you feel like you own this world, Lewis..." She hummed.

"I'm telling you, pinigilan ko s'ya–"

"He made you his center of the universe, as he dressed you up with the most expensive things that people won't imagine he'll spend for this day, but even without all of this, you're priceless, Ate." Malambot na pagputol sa akin ng kapatid ko.

Nakagat ko na lang ang pang ibabang labi ko doon. I felt overwhelmed by their voice, as they made me feel that I deserved everything.

"This is it...you'll finally have the family you always want to have..." Pag yakap sa akin ng mag asawa.

"Yeah...thank you..." Ayan lang ang lumabas sa bibig ko, kasabay ng pagtitig ko sa kanila.

Sila lang ang kasama ko sa araw na 'to, dahil sila lang naman ang pamilyang meron ako habang ang buong angkan ng mga Hacovo ay nandito.

Nanliliit ako sa pamilya ni Yuan, kahit alam kong may kaya rin naman ako at kaya kong makipagsabayan kahit papaano sa kung ano ang kaya nila.

Nanliliit ako hindi dahil sa estado na meron ako, kundi sa laki ng pamilyang meron sila.