The Significance of Marriage

Chapter 1

"That's right! To the left Cosette." Tumagilid ako tsaka nagposing at tumingin sa camera. "Give me that fierce look sweetheart!" I did what Lana said. "Perfect! Now give us your sexiest pose and look." I lean on the wall and fold my left leg. I put my right hand on my head tsaka nilagay sa lips ko yung hintuturo ng left hand ko. Then I look at the camera seductively. "Bravo sweetheart you look amazing!" She said while clapping her hands another shot from the camera and it ended. "That's all for today good job everyone!" Lumapit ako sa PA ko at pinaayos ang magulo kong buhok.

Pinaalis ko sa kaniya ang make up. The make is too bold kaya ko pinaalis sa kaniya. Sanay naman ako pero hindi kagaya nito na sobrang bold talaga ng make up. Pagkatapos ay napagdesisyonan ko nang umuwi. Gusto ko nang magpahinga sa sobrang pagod ngayong araw. Andaming ginawa at nangyari sa buhay ko ngayong araw.

Pasakay na ako ng kotse ko nang naka tanggap ako ng tawag mula sa mommy ko. "Anak, where are you?" Ah yes, I almost forgot. May family dinner pala kami. "I’m still at my workplace, mom." I opened the door of my car and went inside. I heard a sigh on the other line. "Can you hurry up a little bit, sweetheart? Ikaw na lang ang inaantay namin." I bid a goodbye to my mom and step on the gas. I drive my car faster than my usual speed.

I finally reached the destination but before that, I changed my clothes. I need to look presentable, because mom said that there will be a guest. I wore a light pink sequence spaghetti fitted long dress and a white stilettos. I just bun my hair to finish my look with pearl necklace and earrings.

"Oh my! Cosette!" I almost rolled my eyes when my cousin Svaine approached me. Just like me she’s a model too. "You look pretty ah, manang mana sakin." Mahina pa itong tumawa at kinalas ko naman ang kamay niyang naka pulupot sa braso ko. "Sungit!" She mumbled.

I saw everyone at the dinning table as we reached the dinning room. I guess everyone waited for me. My mother sweetly smiled at me and my father motioned me to sit down with a small smile on his lips. I sat on the chair like a lady should be.

"Is she your daughter, Conrad?" A middle age man spoke. I immediately recognize his accent, a russian accent. He does not look old despite of his age and I can see the russian features on him. The man looked ruthless. "Yes, she is my daughter." I inhaled and composed myself. I suddenly feel anxious and the atmosphere became heavy. The man looked at me. "So how are you?" Again I felt nervous. My parents looked at me waiting for me to answer. I just realized that the question was intended to me. "I am doing great po." I groaned at the back of my mind. I want to go home gosh! "I already know your name so I wanna know you more. Your highest educational attainment or perhaps your life after college. " I scanned the whole table and I almost cursed when I saw the person I never wished to met again.

It’s her, the same girl I hated when I was still studying. Our eyes met and it made me more nervous. Her eyes were cold and piercing. What’s her problem? Ang taray ha. "Uh, I’m currently a model. I graduated my degree at Cambridge University as a Summa Cum Laude of my batch." He nodded at took a sip at his wine. "Don’t be too formal and call me Uncle Fyodor." Tumango na lang ako at wala nang sinabi pa. I looked at her again na mataray na naman ang mata. I rolled my eyes at her.

"What’s your degree in college?" Uncle Fyodor looked at me like I was an interesting person. He must be a remarkable person kasi hindi naman makikipagdinner si dad sa kaniya kung hindi, maliban na lang kung family friend. "Bachelor of Science in Accountancy po. After I graduate, nag-aral po ako ng law. So after I became a CPA Lawyer, I took my master’s degree." It became quiet again. I continued my food and that’s when he spoke again. "You have an interesting profession. Why modeling and did not continue your profession?" Dinner ba talaga ’to or interview? What’s the purpose? "Aside from my profession, modeling is also my passion. I did continue my profession while being a model." His laugh echoed in four corners of the dinning room. It’s not irritating or anything though.