Mimi Turns Pretty - SOON TO BE PUBLISHED ✅

Chapter 26

Present Day

"Oh my God! I told them no Gerberas! Ayaw ng bride ng Gerbera!"

Isang matinis na boses ang sumalubong sa amin habang naglalakad kami sa loob ng reception venue. Although ang ganda ng reception venue may isang lalaking naghuhurumentado sa gitna ng venue yelling out orders sa mga taong nag-de-decorate sa paligid. Nagkatinginan kami ni Ollie at parehong napangiti. Just then I realize that we're still holding hands.

I clear my throat and pull my hand away. He doesn't say anything as we walk towards the person barking orders – which we are assuming is Lola's party planner.

"Mahirap bang i-center 'yan? Kung kayo ikakasal gusto niyo tabingi ang backdrop?" he yells some more.

When we're close enough unang nagsalita si Ollie, "Uhm, excuse me. Sam?"

Lumingon si Sam at biglang nag-iba ang aura pagkakita niya kay Ollie, "Yes? What can I do for you?"

He offers his hand kay Ollie and Ollie gives him an easy smile, "Hi Sam. I'm Oliver, we spoke on the phone."

Tumango si Sam at ngumiti sa kanya, "Oh yes. Oliver. You're here for Madame Galvez's 70th party?"

Lumingon sa akin si Ollie, "Yes and this is Mia, the granddaughter of Lola Conchita."

"Hi." Ani ko.

Nginitian ako ni Sam, "Nice to meet you, Miss Mia."

Nagpapalit ang pagtingin niya sa akin at kay Ollie. Ngumiti siya at hinaplos sa braso si Ollie, "When you guys decide na magpakasal, let me know ha, I'll make all your wedding dreams come true."

Halos maghalo na ang kilay ko at buhok ko sa noo sa sobrang taas ng kilay ko but before I could correct him, Ollie just says, "That's nice, but for now can we discuss Lola's birthday first?"

Napanganga lang ako at napalingon kay Ollie.

They both ignore my silent protest.

"Sure, but can you guys give me a few minutes? I'll finish setting up here first?"

Lumingon sa akin si Ollie, "Okay lang, Mi?"

I nod. Wala naman kaming magagawa.

Ngumiti si Sam sa amin clapping his hands, "Thank you. You can check out the beach if you want, I'll find you later na lang."

Gusto ko sana magreklamo but what are going to do? We need to get this done today at sayang naman ang punta namin dito.

Ollie leads us sa sliding doors sa side ng venue, there's a direct access to the beach from there.

I smile at the beautiful view outside at medyo nakalma na ako kahit pinag-aantay pa kami ng planner ni Lola.

Naupo kami sa mga patio chairs sa gilid ng venue.

I sigh, "Tayo pa mag-aantay, tama ba 'yon?"

Ollie chuckles, "Sorry. We talked yesterday at ito yung oras na napag-agree-han namin to discuss your Lola's birthday."

Umirap ako, "Good luck na maging wedding planner natin kung ganyan siya ka-unorganized."

Nanlaki ang mata ko sa sinabi ko. It was meant to be a joke pero it sounded like I just proposed to Ollie. Pero nang lumingon ako sa kanya he's just smiling while looking at the ocean.

Nakaupo kami doon parehong tahimik habang nanonood sa waves ng dagat. I've been here sa Pilipinas for a week pa lang and I've held on to this grudge for Ollie for the past six years pero mukhang I've spent all that time hating him for nothing. Sure, he keeps secrets from me now, medyo may distance na sa amin, but overall, Ollie's still the same boy that helped me sit up the swing, the same guy that carries me to my room kapag nakatulog ako sa kung saan saan.