The Taste of Potion ✔️

Chapter 45

Chapter 45

I put on my earrings while looking at the mirror. My hair is Naturally curly but I use iron to define the curl even more. I put on mascara for bolder lashes and lip gloss on my lips.

I stared at the mirror for a moment before breathing deep. Sasama ako kay Travis para harapin muli ang mga magulang niya makalipas ang ilang taon. I don't know what to expect and I prepared myself for the worst.

Do they hate me for leaving Travis before? For giving up on him? Will they hate me because I'm with him again after all the issues spreading about my name?

Narinig ko ang katok mula sa pinto kaya kinuha ko ang clutch bag ko at lumabas na. Travis is standing in front of the door wearing maroon long sleeves tucked in a black white pants and paired with black leather shoes.

He smirked when he saw me. Humalukipkip siya at sinuri ako. I consciously look at my dress if something is wrong with it.

"Beautiful." He said in eyes full of adoration. Kinikilig akong napangiti. Muntik ko ng hawiin ang hibla ng buhok ko.

He offered his hand to me. "Let's go, my lady." Aniya sa pormal na boses. Nakangiti kong binigay ang palad ko at magkahawak kamay kaming bumaba ng hagdan.

Travis grabbed my hand to intertwine it to his. Tipid na ngiti ang binigay ko sa kanya. I can feel my hands cold as Ice. I'm nervous! I don't want to ruin the Birthday Party but Travis wants me to be there, so I'll be.

Sinalubong kami ni Ate Melissa.. She's wearing a navy blue dress while Kuya Randy is in his black polo and slacks.

"Kanina pa kayo hinihintay ni Sir Ram at Ma'am Vaz." Kabado akong ngumiti kay Ate. Napansin niya ito agad. Kinuha niya ang palad ko para pisilin. "Huwag kang matakot, alam kong hindi ka pababayaan ni Travis." Tumango ako.

"Melissa is Right, I'll be here to protect you." Niyakap niya ang bewang ko. Parang isang leon na nakabantay sa kanyang kapareha.

Hindi nga gano karami ang bisita. Halos ang mga Del-cojuanco lang at malalapit sa kanila. Ginaya ko ni Travis sa loob ng mansion ng kanyang Ama. Nasa salas ang mga mag-asawang Del-cojuanco. Kabilang na doon ang Lola at Lola ni Travis.

"Ava! Hija!" Si Don Frexon, napatayo ng makita kami.

Lahat ng nasa salas, sa amin napatingin. Napalunok ako at mas lalong humigpit ang hawak sa kamay ni Travis. I realized that holding Travis's hand is a bad idea. All their eyes are looking down on our hands holding each other and Travis's other hand hugging my waist.

Everything that's happening is like a deja vu. This scene happens before but that was a smooth introduction. And how will Travis introduce me to his Family? Ano nga bang meron sa aming dalawa kung hindi pa naman kami?

"Ava! I'm glad you're here!" May hawak ng saklay si Don Frexon nang lumapit sa amin. Nakaalalay naman sa kanya ang personal nurse nya.

"Let's go, Hon." Bulong ni Travis sa tenga ko kaya lumakad pa kami palapit sa kanila. Nag mano ako kay Don Frexon at sa asawa nya na nakaupo sa sofa.

"Welcome home, Apo." Si Donya Eudora. Natulala ako sa kanya ng ilang saglit pagkatapos kong magmano. Her words are like a key that unlock different kind of emotion I have. "You're so beautiful. Beautiful as you're in Television and Magazine!" She caressed my face.

"Ava, how are you? It's been so long!" Si Tita Vaz naman ang lumapit sa akin at nakipagbeso. Humawak siya sa magkabila kong balikat ng may ngiti. "We're waiting for your comeback and We are happy that you're here already!"

"Tita." I whispered. I'm overwhelmed by the way they treat me despite all the Issues I'm encountering.

"Excuse me, wife." Lumapit si Tito Ram at nakisiksin. "Pwede ba tayo papicture, Ava? Fan mo nga pala ako!"