Isla Luna : Illegal Desires

Chapter 10

Congratulations, Brother

                                                                        -10-

                        GABRIEL picked me up at 8 pm para pumunta sa bahay nila. He said that he's gonna formally introduce me to his parents tonight since they want to discuss some things din about the wedding and they think that it's better if I was there too.

My mom called me kaninag lunch time to make sure that I'll go. Nakakahiya naman daw sa mga Aquino and as early as now dapat daw pinapakisamahan ko na ang future in laws ko. 

As if I have a choice right?

Kaya kahit pagod na pagod pa ang utak ko at pakiramdam ko nanlulumo ako, I have to go to their house. I have to.

"Hey babe. Nervous?" Gabriel asked me. He held my hand while his other hand is on the steering wheel. Papunta na kami sa mansyon nila.

I smiled at him weakly.

"No worries. They are excited to meet you." He said.

Hindi ko inalis ang tingin ko sa labas ng bintana. If only you knew Gab. I'm not nervous because I'm meeting your family. Dahil sa totoo lang, wala naman akong pakialam.

We reached the Aquino's mansion at around 8:40. Dumaan pa kasi kami ni Gab sa pastry shop para bumili ng something for his family. Pampalakas na rin daw. Fine.

I'm impressed. Malaki ang mansion nila Gab. I'm not surprised bakit gustong-gusto akong maikasal ni Mommy sa kanila. I remembered George's words... they are rich so I have to marry someone rich. It's all about fame and money.

"I suppose you are Margarette Del Valle?" A woman in black greeted me. She looks just like mom, sa ayos pa lang mukha nang mayaman at desente. She moves in a sophisticated manner and by the looks of her, mukha rin siyang mataray like mommy.

She came near me and hugged me. Nagbebeso beso rin kami.

"Good Evening Mrs. Aquino. Pleasure to meet you." I said formally, faking my smile.

"You can call me, Mom now, hija. You're going to be part of this family anyway. Oh and by the way, this is Antonio Aquino Jr., my husband."

"Good evening Sir." I shook Mr. Aquino's hand. He smiled at me. And based from his smile I know that he is genuine and true. Sa unang tingin ko pa lang, magaan na ang loob ko sakanya. Unlike kay Mrs. Aquino.