Silver Hearts (Completed)

SH29

SH29

Hindi na muling umimik si Silver nang makabalik kami sa dining hall. He started to act cold kaya nahimigan yon ng pamilya namin. They didn't react though, para lang silang nanunuod ng movie na naghihintay ng susunod na mangyayari.

After that lunch, pinilit ako ni Mamu na sa bahay daw ako magstay muna. I badly want to go back to my condo, but I considered Mamu's plan since I wanted to talk to her too. Uunti untiin ko siyang kumbinsihin na hindi ituloy ang kasal.

That same day after dinner, pumasok si Mamu sa kwarto ko habang kaharap ko ang laptop ko. Tinitingnan ko ang sales ng boutique ko, I need to get back to track since I've been away for too long. Hindi ko parin dapat pabayaan ang trabaho.

"Anak, how's your stay in Mindanao?" Mamu asked as she sat beside me in my bed. Nakadapa ako noon habang kaharap ang aking laptop at naghahalungkat ng emails. Actually, I was browsing about tips on handling pregnancy, and I immediately closed the tabs even before Mamu could see it.

"It's fine, Mamu. Maganda doon. I don't see why people view Mindanao as a dangerous place. Mababait nga ang mga tao doon." I focused on opening another email from my assistant. Natatakot ako sa sobrang lapit ni Mamu, baka mapansin niyang buntis ako katulad nalang nong sa palengke at si Nay Teri.

"I think you're right. Hiyang ka siguro doon at lalo lang tumingkad ang pagkamaputi mo, at nanaba ka rin." I gulped. Kinakabahan na ako sa sinasabi ni Mamu.

"Uhm, by the way Mamu, why are you here? May sasabihin ka ba saakin?" I sat up and took one of my pillow. I pretended to hug it but the truth is, I am just hiding my belly.

"Gusto ko lang din kumustahin kayo ni Silver, I think nagkakamabutihan na kayo and this is the high time for us to pursue the wedding. Kailan niyo ba talaga planong magpakasal?" She asked the question naturally na parang ang dali dali lang ng pinaplano nila.

"Mamu, Silver and I haven't talked about it because we don't plan to marry each other." Nangunot ang noo ni Mamu sa sinagot ko.

"Silver clearly said na pinaplano niyo pa ang araw at lugar ng kasal niyo, how can you say that you don't plan on marrying each other?" Napailing ako sa sinabi ni Mamu. I closed my eyes as I try to recall all the reasons why the wedding shall not happen.

"Mamu, una pa lang, kayo ang may planong ikasal kami. Silver had an amnesia that time kaya napapayag niyo ako, but he's okay now and he's back to his old self. We're still friends pero wala siyang planong magpakasal saakin." I explained.

"His amnesia is just a phase Violet,"

"I know Mamu, so as our temporary relationship. Isa pa, I plan on studying fashion design abroad kaya hindi po talaga namin planong magpakasal." Lalong hindi maipinta ang mukha ni Mamu. Her expression portrays like I said something really wrong.

"Bakit ka pa mag aaral sa abroad Violet? And I thought you liked Silver, why do you want to let go of your chance on being with him?" She pryed again. Heto na nga ba ang sinasabi ko. Convincing our parents will never be easy.

"Hindi niya ako mahal, Mamu." I simply replied.

"Per mahal mo siya," She quickly replied. I shook my head in disbelief. Bakit ba kailangan pa tong ipagpilitan?

"I know Mamu, that's why I don't want to be married to him." Hindi sumagot si Mamu, she just stared at me. Naiba na ang expression niya, she now gave me a sad look na parang dinaramdam din niya ang sakit na nararamdaman ko ngayon.

"Anak, you should know that giving up is not an option when it comes to love. Naguguluhan ka lang siguro ngayon, don't worry, you'll decide on agreeing in this marriage sooner," she stood up. "Magpahinga ka na at lumalalim na ang gabi."