The Substitute Bride

Chapter 2

Fierrha Lourice

My parents contacted the Sebastians and told them about the situation. They still agreed for the wedding to happen. Both families wanted this union to happen badly at nandidito ako, naiipit sa sitwasyon. They want this to happen for only one reason, power.

This is it! I'm already behind the doors wearing a very elegant wedding dress. It's an off shoulder ball gown wedding dress. This is decorated by laces, crystals, and diamonds. Just by looking at it, you'll definitely know that it costs an arm and leg. Too expensive.

As I look to the huge door, I can't help but to feel sadness. This is my wedding, I should be happy but I can't! This is not really MY wedding. I'm just a substitute.

As the door opened, a lone tear escaped from my eyes. I felt happy and sad at the same time. Poaible pa la yon no?

With the bouquet of expensive and lovely flowers in my hands, I started to walk. My parents joined me. Nasa magkabilang gilid ko sila.

I can't help but to roam my eyes around the place. Halatang pinaghandaan talaga ang kasal na ito. There are lavender, Camellia, calla lily and more expensive flowers that served as the place's decoration.

Hanggang sa mapadako ang tingin ko sa may dulo ng altar...

And there, our eyes met.

His eyes that mirrored confusion. Of course! Who wouldn't be confused kung ang babaeng dadating sa kasal mo ay ang kakambal ng taong dapat pakakasalan mo?!

“Why are you here? Where's Farrah?” Gulong-gulo nyang tanong.

Hindi ko sya pinansin. Pinanatili kong tikom ang bibig ko.

“Damn it, Fierrah! Where's Farrah? Fvcking answer me! What did you do to her?” May panunumbat sa boses nya pero pinanatili ko pa ring tikom ang bibig ko.

Pikit-mata kong tinanggap ang mga pang-aakusa nya. Itinuon ko nalang ang atensyon ko sa pari na ngayon ay magsasalita na. Nanahimik din naman si Ryker dahil narealize nya yata na Wala syang makukuhang sagot sa akin.

“With the power vested in me. I now pronounce you as husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride” Sh*t hahalikan ba talaga ako ni Ryker? Itinaas nya ang belong tumatakip sa muka ko. He stared at me and he gently held up my chin.

In just a quick move, I found his lips landing on mine. It took five seconds before he ended the kiss. Mabilis na halik lang.

“Welcome to my world, Lourice. Let's see how long can you stay” I felt a lump in my throat. Masakit! Puno ng pang-aakusa at pagbabanta ang boses nya.

Noong una ay nagtataka pa ako sa kung anong ibig sabihin nya. But now, I know. Gusto nyang sumuko ako at umalis sa buhay nya. But I won't, hindi ako aalis...

Hindi pa.

Our parents explained to him the real deal about the two families. They also explained that my twin doesn't really want to marry him kaya tumakas ito. Pero sarado ang isip nya. He don't want to accept our words. Pilit nyang pinaniniwalaan ang sarili nyang konklusyon na hindi nakatakas ang kakambal ko kundi pinatakas ko.

Sabagay, anghel ang tingin nya sa kapatid ko. Sa pagitan naming dalawa, mas papaniwalaan nya yon.

Tsaka mahal nya yon. Ako, hindi

Hay, bakit ba ganito?

Love makes life complicated

Bakit kailangang mahalin natin ang taong may mahal namang iba?

Pag-aari ko nga sya, sa papel nga lang.

Yung kambal ko, iyon ang nagmamay-ari sa puso nya.