Player 1 | MIKHAIAH AU

Part 41

"Dad?" Mackenzie says, her voice tinged with confusion. "Where is this coming from?"

Mr. Lim's gaze sharpens, his tone unwavering. "I told you to fix this, didn't I? I bought you the company to teach you responsibility."

"So you're marrying me off now?" Mackie counters, her frustration rising. "Take the company back instead."

"Bakit ba ayaw mong magpakasal?" Mr. Lim asks, his brow furrowing. "Akala ko ba mahal mo?"

Mackenzie's voice cracks with emotion. "I've never loved Dior. I was just forced into it. Don't you get it?"

Mr. Lim sighs, his shoulders relaxing. "Mackie... I meant marry your girlfriend, Addison."

"P-po?" Mackenzie stammers, caught off guard.

"Ang defensive mo naman kasi, akala ko naman naintindihan mo," Mr. Lim says with a slight chuckle, before growing serious again.

"Pero Dad, bakit pa rin?" Mackie presses, her voice softening. "Hindi naman sa ayoko, pero..."

"I have a bad feeling about Dior," Mr. Lim interrupts. "Hold a press conference tomorrow. Explain everything. Announce your engagement." He turns to leave but pauses, a hint of mischief in his eyes.

"Wait, Dad... How do you know Addison?" Mackenzie asks, her confusion deepening.

Mr. Lim flashes a knowing grin. "I have my ways, Mackenzie."

"Eh, pero Dad, what if she doesn't agree to it?" Mackenzie asks, her voice filled with doubt.

Mr. Lim chuckles, his gaze softening. "Are you really my daughter if she doesn't agree to it?" he teases, giving her a playful nudge. "I'm sure you'll find a way," he adds before heading out.

"Guys!" Mackenzie bursts into the office, her excitement palpable.

"Oh? Bakit?" the others ask in unison, surprised by her sudden appearance.

"Andiyan na ulit si Medussa?" one of them jokes, teasing her.

"I'm getting marriedddddd!" Mackie announces dramatically, throwing her hands up with a grin.

The room falls silent for a beat.

"Ano?" Gab and Jhai say, wide-eyed.

"Magpapakasal?" Sab asks, blinking in disbelief.

"Nag-propose ka na?" Jhai asks, raising an eyebrow.

"Nope," Mackie replies, shaking her head.

"Eh, so... nag-propose si Addison?" Gab asks, still confused.

"Mali, hindi din," Mackie says with a smile.

"Ha? Kanino?" Sab asks, her voice a mix of curiosity and confusion.

"Don't tell me kay..." Gab starts, her eyes widening.

"Huy! Hindi noh! No way," Mackenzie says defensively, shaking her head.

"Eh, kanino ba?" Jhai asks, scratching her messy hair.

"I'm gonna propose... tonight," Mackie says, her smile wide and excited.

"Hindi pa naman pala sure," Gab says, deflating a bit as she sits back down.

"Para naman wala kayong bilib," Mackie pouts, crossing her arms.

"Malay mo, mag-'No'," Sab says, rolling her eyes.

"I don't claim this negative energy," Mackie says, crossing her fingers and closing her eyes in mock concentration.

"Congrats, Mackie and Sab!" Clover says, raising her glass for a toast.

"Mackie, baka naman kalimutan mo na kami nyan!" Mandy teases with a playful grin.

"Malabo naman ata mangyari 'yan," Mackie replies with a chuckle.

"Tsaka, paano nga eh kasama nga tayo sa kasa—" Sab starts, but Jhai quickly covers her mouth with a forced smile.

"Yung bunganga mo umaarangkada na naman," Jhai mutters.

Clover laughs, shifting the focus. "So, what's the plan?"

Mackie glances at Gab and Jhai, seeking their approval. When they nod, she pulls out a piece of paper from her bag.

"Ano 'to?" Clover asks, squinting at the document.

"Read it, Ate Clo," Sab urges, a mischievous smile on her face.

Clover takes the paper, her confusion growing. "Contract form?"

"Join ALAS na, oh! Parang meant to be tayo," Mackie jokes, her voice light but full of excitement.

Clover stares at the paper for a moment, then her face lights up with realization. "Luh, totoo ba? Salamat, salamat!" She exclaims, wrapping them in a tight hug.

"Baka kayo kayo talaga" Shan says joking.

The whole group stumbles home, laughter filling the air as they try to steady themselves.

"Mackie, you need to get cleaned up first," Addison says, gently helping Mackie out of her clothes.

"Mahal, alam mo... para kang Tom Cruise sa malapitan," Mackie giggles drunkenly, her words slurring.

Addison raises an eyebrow, a soft laugh escaping her. "What?"

"Love, let's shower together," Mackie says, trying to sit up but swaying.

"Mackie, hindi mo na kaya. Stay here, I'll just get a towel," Addison says, her voice soft but firm as she heads for the bathroom.

When she returns, she finds Mackie fast asleep, her head resting against the pillow. Addison sighs, her heart softening. "My poor baby," she murmurs.

As she gently wipes Mackie's face, she whispers, "I'm so lucky to be loved by someone like you."

"Kahit na baba ng alcohol tolerance mo," Addison jokes quietly to herself, a fond smile crossing her face.

She stands to leave, but before she can pull away, Mackie's hand weakly grabs hers.

"Addi?" Mackie's voice is hoarse, barely above a whisper.

"Yes, my Mackie?" Addison leans closer, her voice filled with tenderness.

"Marry me?" Mackie mumbles, her eyes still closed, a soft smile playing at her lips.

Addison laughs softly, shaking her head. "Lasing nga talaga, tulog ka na, babi." She stands to leave again, but Mackie suddenly sits up, her gaze steady.

"I'm being serious," Mackie says, her voice quieter but firm. "This might not be the ideal way to propose, but I hope you say yes."

Addison's heart skips a beat as she looks into Mackie's eyes, the sincerity overwhelming. "Love... you don't even have to ask." She leans in and plants a soft kiss on Mackie's forehead.

After the kiss, Mackie shifts slightly, a sparkle returning to her eyes. "I have something for you," she says, her voice a bit more steady.

"My ring?" Addison asks, a playful grin tugging at her lips.

But before Mackie can answer, she suddenly leans over and vomits all over the bed and beside Addison.

"Mackenzie Lim!!!" Addison yells, her face contorting in surprise and exasperation.

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Sumosobra na kayo daming updates today, i-ghost ko nga kayo bukas. 

Dejk I'm thinking if dasurb ng book 2, though may 4 parts pa naman before this ends. Comment and vote naman kayo baka mapindot ko si anger.