The Vagabond Princess [Wainwright Series 1]

VAGABOND 6: Mi Famiglia (Ballgown)

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KHANARIE

Mag-iisang linggo na noong nakabalik ako rito sa palasyo at may mga nakasabay rin ako na mga bisita namin. At ngayong araw naman darating ang mapapangasawa ni Kimora. He is the least I think of as of the moment because there is this dreadful knot inside my stomach that I couldn't explain. But I have to endure it.

I took a deep breath and open the door of my room. I heave a sigh. As expected, she's here. All bright and messy all over again.

"Khana, ito na ballgown mo!"

I frown at the ballgown she is giving me. I ask her for a dress that is light to wear, not a balloon full of puffs and unending petticoats. It limits my movements.

"A ballgown? Mabigat 'yan! I request for something else! Something light!" I was cut off immediately.

"Ayaw mo suotin?" She use her puppy eyes on me.

Narie, she is faking it. Narie, those eyes are devious. Narie...

"Fine! Give it to me, Khei." Tumalon-talon pa siya sa tuwa at niyakap ako. "Hoy! 'Yung dress na gawa mo magugusot!" Suway ko pa rito.

"Ah!" Lumayo na siya sa pagkakayakap sa akin tapos inabot na ang gown. "Use it for the wedding, okay?"

I sigh and smile inside my head. "Of course, you made this for me, Khei."

"I'll see you around, Khana!" Tumalikod na siya at daling umalis.

"Get some rest! You hear me?! Don't burnout your body so much, Kheilanie!" Habol kong wika rito. Baka kasi hindi na naman siya magpahinga tulad noong nakaraang mga araw. She was asleep for two days when I check up on her to ask about my clothes for the wedding.

"Yes, I will! Thank you for your concern, love!" I sigh again in defeat and just smiled.

Bumalik na rin ako sa loob ng kwarto ko dala ang ballgown. Hinagis ko iyon sa kama at tinitigan. "Why does it have to be peach? She could have given me a darker shade like Viera's."

Tumigil na ako sa pagreklamo at naisipang magpalit muna ako ng tube at shorts. Susukatin ko itong gawa ni Khei upang ma-adjust niya if may maiiba sa measurements ko. Dinampot ko ang corset at petticoat na kasama ng ballgown. I wore the petticoat first, followed by the corset. Habang hinihigpitan ko ang corset bumukas bigla ang bintana sa kwarto ko. Pumasok si Codhille mula roon.

"Excuse me? There's a door!"

"I-I'm sorry!"

"Stop using the window as a goddamn door!"

"Sorry. But can I hide here for a few minutes? I'm running away from someone and..." There was a dead air between us and I was annoyed.

"Hey! Care to share your thoughts, Codhille? You're like a statue there." Napailing naman siya nang matauhan na ito.

"Yeah, um, need help with that, General Wainwright?" Tinuro pa niya 'yung ginagawa kong paghihirap sa pag-ipit ng corset sa katawan ko. "You seem to be struggling."

Namula naman ako at napamura sa isipan ko. "I don't need your help!"

"Are you sure?"

"I am sure. Now, leave me alone."

Tsk! Nakakainis! Sa dinaming mga papasok dito at makitang nahihirapan akong iipit ang corset sa katawan ko ay si Codhille pa ang nakakita. What a nuisance.