Taming Alliston

Chapter 36

Alliston

"What's with the sudden wedding plans?" Tanong ni Sammie habang sabay sabay kami nila Leigh at Louella na paakyat ng elevator pauwi ng mga unit namin.

Si Pooper ay tahimik lang na nakatayo sa tabi ko. Nagkibit-balikat lang ito ng sulyapan ni Sammie. Leaving me no option but to answer her question.

"Do you think we'll fit the role perfectly, Sammie?"

"Role of what? A wife?" Umiling pa ito at ngumiti. "No, Alliston. You won't. It surprise me that you were even considering it though."

Blunt and honest. A typical Samantha.

"Hey, Sam. Alli's nice and sweet. She's been looking after us all this time. There's no harm in trying. She'll make a good wife. Kung tayo nga natiis nya e. For sure she'll make sound choices about her personal life too." Tinapik naman ni Leigh yung braso nito at sinenyasan na wag masyadong matalas yung dila.

Considerate and Kind. A typical Kayleigh.

These two had no idea that they are making me doubt my plans too. Maybe the fact na kinakain ko yung sinabi ko noon that wife and kids are not my cup of tea, are making my tower-sized ego bruised. But Kayleigh's kind words are patching up my bruised ego.

Naramdaman ko yung pag abot ni Louella sa kamay ko at marahang pagpisil nito. A silent encouragement and assurance that whatever my decisions will be, she'll fully support it. Just like the way she's always been.

"I just hope it isn't just about Cray's adoption. Alli doesn't even know the kid that much. She might not even worth changing her plans for. Grant can handle that kid. Leave it to her." Sabi pa ni Sammie. Sa mahinang boses ay idinugtong pa nito. "Cray is scary. She had no emotions on her eyes when Grant killed her father infront of her. Aren't you afraid that she might kill you in the future too?"

Grant's justice for herself. She saw how her mother died infront of her. So she made sure that Cray will saw how her own father died infront of her too. A barbaric way of her own justification. She's making Cray responsible for her father's wrong doings. Wala itong awa sa bata.

"Grant is just the same before. Hindi ba at lahat ay takot din sa kanya noon? But I weren't. Look at how I made Grant faced her own fears by trusting her that she can't harm me. Sometimes we just need people to trust us to changed our own perception about things." I argued.

Akala ko ay matatapos na yung issue na iyon nang bumukas yung pinto ng elevator kasabay ng mahinang pagtunog niyon. A clear indication that we've reached our floor.

But to my dismay, Sammie isn't giving up the issue. Instead she added, "Stop being a superwoman, Alli. Caring for the wrong people is one of your best talents. But please grow up. Don't be too naive. Listen to reasons as well. It will save you from a lot of pain later. Do it now while you still can." Tumigil sa pagsasalita si Sammie nang mapansin na may nakatayo sa harap ng mismong unit ni Railey na inookupa namin ngayon ni Louella. "-or was it already too late?"

Pagkasabi niyon ay naiiling na dumiretso na ito sa unit nito nang hindi man lang nagpapaalam samin ni Leigh nang maayos.

Sisitahin ko sana ito nang maging si Leigh ay marinig ko na bumulong na din.

"Throughout these years, you've tried so hard to deliver, Alli. To give others what has been expected from you. You tried so hard it was painful to watch." Umangat yung tingin nito kay Louella at sa taong nakatayo sa mismong unit namin at ngayon ay nakatingin na sa aming lahat. When Leigh continued, I then understand the message she's conveying me.

"Stop giving a piece of yourself to people who don't deserve it. Your purpose isn't just about being the best or crossing off a to-do-list. You're Alliston Parker. Walk away from situation that makes you unhappy, and to people who only brought you pain. It's not quitting, Alli. It's self-preservation. You deserve it. It's about time you choose yourself first. We've got you."