Enrico
I was an only child. Growing up with no one but house helpers, drivers, babysitters is the 'normal' for me.
As a child, I envied those who had siblings to rely upon, through thick and thin. My parents on the other hand, they were too busy growing our empire. They said it was for my own good, and so I didn't question their absence in my life.
I grew up knowing that my father has been constantly cheating on my mother, and I hated it. I hated the idea that the woman he once promised his life, was constantly tricked and manipulated so he can live his life lasciviously, while my mother suffered in silence to keep the relationship.
That's now what I wanted with Amira. She was the one I promised my life to. Our lives circled around the idea that it's just gonna be the two of us.
I don't believe in marriage. Amira was fine with that. She said that she didn't need the reassurance of marriage, either. We were fine.
And it all came crashing down when my father introduced me to someone--someone who I'll be tied to, in the convenience of business and relations.
The situation was transparent, so I knew that the merge happened because our companies both needed each other. They needed us for finances, and we needed them for connection and publicity.
At first, all I felt was hatred for Carisia. In my perspective, she was the one who broke all of the plans I had made.
But when I realized that we're both stuck in the same situation, I felt guilty for hating her.
I loosened my tie but it won't untangle, causing my frustration to arise. My temper's been altering so much, lately.
I can't believe how I got into this incredibly stupid situation. One minute, I'm in my pad, and the next, I'm already sharing a house with someone I barely know.
Speaking of the devil, she was just standing by the door of the bedroom. Nauna siyang pumasok dahil ipinarada ko pa ang sasakyan.
"Aren't you gonna remove that thing? Napakainit," puna ko pagdaan ko sa tabi niya. She's still wearing her gown.
She didn't budge so I looked back, and noticed that she was zoned out. Ni hindi siguro napansin na nandito na ako.
I just slowly shook my head as I headed for the closet so I can change into much comfortable clothing.
Today's event was mentally exhausting. Hindi ako napagod physically, pero kakaisip? Oo.
I haven't been able to talk to Amira since the wedding planning began. Pinagbawalan na ako, at kahit palihim kong gawin, nalalaman pa rin ng mga magulang ko. Para bang--wala pa ako sa legal na edad? Eh kung tutuusin, kayang kaya kong hindi tumupad sa usapan na magpakasal dahil pwede na akong magdesisyon para sa sarili ko, pero ayaw ko lang silang ipahiya.
Nang matapos na ako sa pagbibihis, dumiretso na ako sa kama para makapagpahinga.
Kahit na ilang minuto na ang nakalipas, hindi pa rin umaalis si Carisia sa kinatatayuan niya. Her eyes were still focused on one thing which I can't even distinguish.
She looks...afraid. Does she think that I'm gonna take advantage of her? Kanina pa siya umiiwas sa'kin.
"Carisia," I called her.
She snapped from her deep thoughts, and averted her gaze to me.
To reassure her a little that she'll be safe, I showed the tiniest smile that I could.
