Running Through The Waves (Isla Vagues Series #1) - COMPLETED

Simula

Simula

I lazily look at my reflection in the mirror. I'm wearing a rose gold gown full of sequins all over, hugging my body tightly. It highlights all my curves that can make everyone swoon. Kuminang ang mga alahas na suot ko nang tumama ang ilaw mula sa chandelier sa itaas.

The diamond earrings, the heirloom necklace, the famous bracelet from New York.

My heart aches at the last piece of jewelry that I hate to wear, but I don't have a choice — the damn engagement ring.

I heaved a sigh, already tired even though the event is not starting yet. Another fancy party again for the elite and high-class families. How I hate to wear these things to look extravagant.

Tila sinadya na punuin ang katawan ko ng dekorasyon para ipamukha sa mga taong makakasalamuha ko na ako ang kinang nito ay ang pinaka-angat, pinakamayaman at pinakanangunguna.

A lot of girls want to be a princess and live in a huge castle, but I never feel happy to have this wealthy life. I feel chained here. What's the use of having countless money if they're strangling me in my neck in return?

The door creaked open, and I immediately composed myself, back to the prim and proper woman they want.

"Señorita, kailangan niyo na daw pong bumaba." ani ng kasambahay sa likod ko na bihis na bihis din. Maayos ang damit na suot sa pagdiriwang na ito. Hindi ako lumingon sa kanya at tiningnan lang siya sa repleksiyon sa salamin.

She flinched on her feet, feeling intimidated by my stare. I pursed my lips and slowly nodded.

"I'll be there in a minute." She immediately nodded and left the room.

I can't blame how they act in front of me. I tried to have a conversation with them, but every time I did, my mother would always interrupt.

"Oh my god, hija! Why are you having a conversation with the maids!" Hinding-hindi ko makakalimutan ang madrama niyang sigaw nang isang beses na nahuli niya ako.

She acted so humiliated by what I did. I'd better talk to the maids than her amiga's who always flaunt their money and properties!

Sawang-sawa na akong makisali sa ganoong usapan. Wala akong interes sa buhay at yaman ng ibang tao. I always mind my own business, but my Mom won't let me.

Wala na rin naman akong magagawa kung patuloy ko lang iisipin ang nakakaawa kong sitwasyon. Kaya wala akong ganang naglakad para bumaba na. Nakita ko agad ang sabay-sabay na pagyuko ng mga kasambahay sa silid nang makalabas ako.

I already heard the controlled laughter downstairs, probably from my Mom's amigas and their daughters. Halos umikot na agad ang mga mata ko dahil makakasalamuha ko na naman ang maarte na iyon!

Bigla nga lang nabago ang mood ko nang makita sa dulo ng pila ng mga kasambahay si Lyndon. The side of his lips immediately curled up, and I bit my tongue to suppress my curses at the sudden irritation I feel. I don't want to hear Mommy's dramatic speeches again, hearing me mouthing a curse.

Halos atakihin siya nang marinig ang pagmumura ko. It's so hard to fit in her world that I don't even have a bit of interest to embrace.

"You're so pretty, babe." Lyndon said while walking towards me. Bumagsak agad ang kamay niya sa bewang ko. Akma niya akong hahalikan nang ipinilig ko ang ulo, kaya sa pisngi ko iyon bumagsak.

I smirked in my mind.

Natigilan siya saglit, pero agad ring nakabawi at ngumiti sa akin.

"Not in the mood?"

"I'm always not in the mood when you're around." pranka kong sinabi. I heard the gasp from the maids. Napawi ang ngiti niya at napasinghap na lang ako nang haklitin niya ako papalapit. Tinaliman ko siya ng tingin.