Love letters are somewhat forgotten art nowadays. Before, men used this written work to make a woman swept off her feet through his sweet words written on it. But right now, they prefer buying some stuffs instead of inserting effort to write a love letter.
But I'm not like them. I'd rejected those suitors of mine who can't even write a single fancy sentence for me.
Choosy may it sounds, but that's me.
I have always found men in my life and ended to be the wrong ones. That's why I said to myself that I would never marry.
Then he happened upon my life.
"Vanessa! Vanessa!"
Napalingon ako nang marinig ko ang boses na waring tinatawag ang aking pangalan. Nakita ko si Lovely na papalapit.
"Oh bakit?" I asked her.
"Eto oh." Sabay abot ng isang itinuping papel sa aking palad.
Tinanggap ko ito. "Ano ito?"
Isang napakalaking ngiti ang pinakawalan nito.
"Pinabibigay ni Penny Klaus."
Napakunot ang noo ko.
"Ha? Sino yon?"
"Ayon oh." Sabay turo sa isang lalaking nakatayo sa may di kalayuan at kinawayan pa ako.
That day, I know for certain that he's the one.
He courted me. I never wanted to trust him. My mind would always rebel when I feel I'm falling for him. Umabot ng ilang buwan ang panliligaw nito until I decided to be his girlfriend. Pero kahit magjowa na kami, palagi niya parin akong binibigyan ng love letter na siyang kina inlove ko pa lalo sa kaniya.
"I love you, Vanessa Keir. Soon, you will be Mrs. Penny Klaus."
"Pfft. Hahaha I love you too Santa Klaus."
Biro ko sa kaniya. Imbes na magalit ay bumunghalit pa ito ng tawa.
His smile makes all of my troubles fade away. Umabot kami nang limang taon. Pareho kaming nakapagtapos na ng pag-aaral at may trabaho na.
Until, he decided to take our relationship to the next level.
"Van? I know I'm not a perfect guy for you. We fought a lot. I have my own flaws but you accept it wholeheartedly. You are the most beautiful girl that I have seen. And I can't live without you."
Tumulo na ang luha ko.
"A-Ano to, Penny?" I asked him.
He kneeled in front of me and I saw the most beautiful ring.
"Will you marry me, Vanessa Keir?"
I wiped my tears away. I saw the pain in his heart. I saw the tears in his eyes when I rejected his proposal.
I want to marry him but it's just too soon. So, I didn't.
But our relationship becomes bumpy. Di na nya ako ginagawan ng love letter. Palagi na siyang walang oras sa akin. Pero pilit akong kumakapit kasi alam kong siya ang nakatadhana para sa akin.
Lumipas ang mga taon at handa na ako. Handa na akong magpakasal sa taong mahal ako.
"Vanessa.."
Ang sarap pakinggan ng aking pangalan sa kaniyang mga labi.
I smiled at him.
"Para sayo."
Inabot nito sa akin ang isang love letter.
Napangiti ako. Hindi parin siya nagbabago.
"Sana makapunta ka."
Tumango ako at niyakap ito nang napakahigpit.
Pagkaalis nito, binasa ko ang love letter na binigay nya. I can't help but to cry by the words written on it.
Imbitado ako sa kanilang kasal.
Yes, it's a love letter. An invitation letter for his wedding. Ikakasal na siya pero hindi sa akin.
I have never loved anyone like I love you Santa Klaus. I will never want anyone else as long as I live. I'm happy for you kahit di na ako.
Yes, I prefer love letter but not an invitation letter.
