Been under the shower for a minute now to prepare myself for this day. I mean, there's nothing special in this day but for my parent is. Just so you know, of course I wanted to look presentable. This day has marked for 'officially' meeting my...ugh, can't even say the proper words. My 'soon-to-be-husband'.
After taking the long time under the shower, I walked out in the bathroom and did all my stuff. Put some light makeup on. I even blow dried my hair in a slowly way.
Honestly, I don't want to make this happen. This is clearly against my will but what can I do? My parents have the rights to decide on my future.
Nakapantalon lang ako at naka turtle neck dahil masyadong malamig kahit tirik yung araw. Kahit naka coat kana't lahat mararamdaman mo pa rin yung lamig.
"Baby? Bilisan mo r'yan. We will wait for you downstairs, okay?" Si mommy.
"Yes, mom." Walang ganang sagot ko. Kinuha ko na yung high heels ko at isinuot 'yon. Kinuha ko na rin yung bonnet ko at lumabas ng kwarto ko't bumaba.
Saktong pagbaba ko nand'on na sila mom at dad, hinihintay ako.
"Are you ready?" Tanong ni dad sa'kin. Tumango lang ako at pilit na ngumiti. Lumabas kami at nakita kong naghihintay na si Kuya Sun, driver namin. Agad naman kaming sumakay. Si dad nasa harapan habang kaming dalawa ni mom nasa backseat.
"Are you nervous, baby?" Tanong ni mom, habang nasa kalagitnaan ng byahe.
"Of course, mom. Sino ba namang hindi, 'di ba?" I forced myself to smile but as soon as I do that, the more sarcastic I delivered my words.
"Are you mad?" Tanong ulit ni mom. Takha naman akong tumingin sa kan'ya.
I sarcastically laugh in my mind. She's asking too damn obvious!
"Where?" Tanong ko na may halong pagtatakha.
"Sa'min ng dad mo." Malumanay na sabi niya pa.
"Honestly mom, yes. But I think mawawala rin 'to." Sinong hindi magagalit? Psh!
No. Hindi mangyayari 'yon. Habang buhay akong magkakaroon ng sama ng loob at baka hanggang sa hukay ko ay madala ko iyon.
"We're sorry. Para rin sayo 'to okay?" Kitang-kita ko sa mga mata niya ang pagiging sincere niya.
"Para sa'kin, mom?" Tanong ko habang nakaturo sa sarili ko at nakangiting tumango naman siya. "Bakit sa tingin ko, para sainyo ang ginagawa niyo? Hindi naman ako magiging masaya sa ganito tapos sasabihin mong para sa'kin?" Hindi ko na nagawang pakalmahin ang sarili ko dahil talagang uminit na ang ulo ko.
"Watch your words, Sapphire. Pinag-usapan na natin ang tungkol dito." Biglang singit ni dad at ngumiwi naman ako. See? I'm just defending myself but they see that as an unrespectful.
"I'm sorry, baby." Sinserong anas pa ni mom at nagbuntong hininga naman ako. I realized that, even if I defend myself from them, they obviously invalidating my feelings.
"May magagawa pa po ba ako? Kung susuwayin ko kayo baka mapahamak pa kayo at mamatay ng maaga dahil sakin." Sarkastikong sabi ko pa.
"I said watch your words!" Biglang sigaw ni dad sa akin na ikinagulat ko.
"Hey, dad! Don't shout at her!" Suway sa kan'ya ni mom. Hindi ko na sila pinansin at pigil ang luhang tumingin ako sa labas ng bintana.
"Iyan! Kaya lalong sumasagot 'yan dahil kinakampihan mo!" Si dad. Nanahimik na lang si mom at tumingin sa'kin.
"Are you okay, baby?" Nag-aalalang tanong sakin ni mom. Ngumiti na lang ako at tumango.
"Sorry, mom." Sinserong usal ko pa.
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Arrange Marriage
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