CHANCES OF FATE: Simon Marcos (COMPLETED)

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I still can't believe this is happening. It was like yesterday when his parents asked us to get married for the sake of Sera's legitimacy as a Marcos. Now here I'm standing in front of the Philippine Embassy here in New York. The Marcoses are already inside at kami na lang ang inaatay. Matagal akong nakatitig sa building. I saw Sera and Anna gracing the main entrance while I was left unsure of what is really right. If this really right.

"It's not we're pushing you two to get married. It's just that, magandang tingnan if Sera our granddaughter has complete family. Simon as a father and you as her Mom. On the other hand you can have your accounts, your birthright." Pagkukumbinsi ni Tita Liza.

I can't say anything. They have a point, yes. But isn't this too fast? Simon just knew about Sera's existence and partly fullfiling his role as a father for like weeks? Or a almost a month na ba? And here are his parents asking us to get married as if everything is normal. Walang magagalit at maapakan.

My cousin is Simon's ex for whoever saints sake then here I am, being pressured to get married to my cousin's supposed husband. How ironic is that?

From Jasmine's reaction last time she knew that I'm close to Simon, she's histerical. I can conclude, inlove pa din siya kay Simon. And Simon? I don't know maybe he still loves Jas? Hirap nga siya magmove on doon diba. That's why he came here to find here pero wala siyang nahagilap at nakipag-inoman na lang sa barkada. Natalo sa laro and donated his sperm as a consequence. Then, his sperm was injected to me because it was chosen by my mother. Then, Boom! I had Sera.

Fate is very naughty.

Hindi ko alam kung paano akong nakumbinsi na magpakasl kay Simon. I just woke up this morning knowing that I'm getting married to him.

Wearing the classic white dress I have in my closet. Pumasok ako sa loob ng embahada. I personally made the dress I'm wearing today. This was my first designed dress as school project and had been displayed in the gallery for fashion exhibit in the University. Buti na nga lang at nakuha ko pa ito mula sa unbersidad.

My hands are cold as I push the button for the right floor.pinagtitinginan ako ang mga taong kasabay ko. Hindi ko lang makuha kung dahil ba sa suot ko o baka mukha akong bangkay dahil pakiramdam ko talaga nanlalamig ang buo kong katawan.

Bumukas ang elevator and there, nag aantay silang lahat. Kulang nga lang ang Marcos brothers dahil sa busy daw si Sandro sa distrito at hindi ito maiwan. Katulong niya si Khloe sa mga programa kaya hindi din ito makakapunta.

"You look ravishing!"Puna ni Tita Liza. Ngumiti lang ako sa kanya at nagpasalamat sa papuri.

"Are we complete? Shall we start?" the man in suit asked.

"Just a moment Ambassador Lagdameo. My youngest son is still not here." Si Tito Bong iyon. At nasaan nga ba si Vicente? Kinabag na ba kakatawa dahil sa lahat ng tukso na ginagawa.

"Sorry! I'm late just got the right camera for this very special event of my introvert brother!" Si Vincent mula sa bukana ng pinto dala ang isang malaking DSLR na camera. Napailing na lang kaming lahat. The serious ambassador laughed. Kulit talaga ni Vicente!

I look at Simon, he's in front of me pero ngayon ko lang napansin ang ayos niya.He is wearing a 3 piece suit far from Simon's that only wear polos and t-shirt. He is handsome, hindi ko naman pinagkakaila iyon but today mas lalong naging define yong pagiging gwapo niya dahil sa suot. Nahiya tuloy ako sa suot ko dress lang kasi, hindi bagay sa outfit niya.

"Mabilis lang to." He said, as he notice how I surveyed him.

Naningkit tuloy ang mata ko dahil hindi maganda yong biglang tumakbo sa utak ko. Ano naman ngayon kung mabilis lang yong seremonya.

Kaya nga namin pinili na dito na lang magpakasal para mabilis at hindi na mahirap. Dahil kahit nasa New York kami our marriage will be protected by Philippine Law since embassies are considered as extended territory of a country. Tita Liza suggested na if gusto daw namin talaga ng simple embassy is a right choice. After all minadali lang tong lahat. Our papers? Well I'm marrying a Marcos.

"Do you, Sapphira take, Simon to be your husband for life. Do you promise to walk by his side forever, and love, help and encourage him in all he does? Do you promise to talk with him, to listen to him, and take care of him? Will you share his laughter and his tears as his partner, lover and best friend? Do you take him as you lawfully wedded husband from now and foreveromore."

"I do,"

"Sapphira, this ring as token and pledge, as a sign of my love and devotion." Simon repeated after Ambassador Lagdameo as he slid the gold ring in my fingers.

"You may now kiss the bride." Nabingi ata ako sa narinig. Nagkatinginan kami ni Simon. Ewan, kung gaano katagal iyon but I just felt his warm lips on mine. It was quick kiss as if hindi kami nag kiss before sa wedding nila Sandro and Khloe.

Nagkaroon ng kaunting distansya sa pagitan namin, namumungay pa din ang mata ko, but I tried to convince my self na normal lang magkiss. Duh! After wedding! Couple do more than kisses!

Vincent's camera keeps on flashing. Unlimited ata ang shots! Sera run in front of us. Kinarga siya ni Simon. This is the first pic we have as a family. Nakisali sila Tita Liza at Tito Bong. Vincent asked someone to take another photo dahil wala siya sa halos lahat ng mga pictures.

"I'm sure Sandro will get jelly, kapag nakita niya to." Sabi ni Vincent habang palabas kami ng building at tinitingnan niya ang pictures mula sa camera.

"Let –

"Tsk! Si, Mamaya na. I'll send this first to Sandro. Maiingit yon. You have Sapphie beside you. You don't need pictures!"

Hindi ko tuloy alam kung matatawa ako o maiinis, dahil sa magkapatid na to. Nang tuluyan kaming nakarating sa labas. May nag-aantay na na nasasakayn a van and kotse yong isa. We take the car while Tita Liza, Tito Bong, Vincent and Anna occupied the van.

Ilang sandal pa lang kaming nakakapasok ng kotse ay nakatulog na agad si Sera. Nakaunan siya sa kandungan ni Simon.

"I'm sorry if my family is rushing this wedding." He said.

I rolled my eyes as if kanina hindi niya sinabi na "Mabilis lang ito." parang hindi din nag mamadali ah.

My mind is busy backstabbing Simon nang napansin ko na iba yong dinadaanan namin.

"Where are we going?" I asked quite in panick.

"Home?"

"Hindi ito ang daan pauwi sa bahay ko." I shouted softly.

"Did I told you na sa bahay mo?"

Sarap pagyan ng black eye ng lalaking ito. Tinatanong ng maayos eh!

"Saan nga to papunta." Nang gigil kong tanong ulit.

"Our New home."

"What! We will celebrate in my house"

"Change plan, it's better if we have our celebration in our home."

My jaw just dropped.

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