Breaking the Rocks (Provincia de Marina Series #1)

Kabanata 33

Kabanata 33

Breaking the Rocks

The coming of the new year is a sign of a new beginning. Ang daming nangyari sa nakaraang taon, some were bad times and some were good times. Iniisip ko kung ano nga ba ang magiging lagay ng buhay ko kung hindi ko pinakasalan si Exodus. I think that I'd stay workaholic, unhealthy and more single than ever.

Although there's nothing wrong with being single, being workaholic and unhealthy amongst other things are the worst. Kapag workaholic ka, wala ka ng aatupagin kung hindi ang trabaho and that makes me unhealthy. I only manage my time well at work, pero sa sarili? I was already okay with buying whatever I need, not really minding if its good for me or not.

Kaya ngayong Bagong Taon, I'll be leaving those habits on the past year. Hindi na pwedeng gan'on at mas lalong-lalo na ngayon dahil may asawa na ako na kailangan ko ring alagaan. It sounds surreal to pronounced the husband word pero masasanay din naman ako.

Exodus and I decided to celebrate the New Year with my family in Manila. Nagulat nga ako at sasama rin ang pamilya niya at Abuelo sa amin. Adina also wanted to come with us however, she'll be with her family and Nile on the New Year. Si Landon naman at si Ayana ay sa amin din nag-celebrate ng Bagong Taon.

It was good to see that our families get along well together. My parents are not intimidated that Exodus' family is involved in politics. Alam kong hindi rin hilig ni Mommy sa gano'n but I think she's fascinated of the fact that her daughter already belongs in a political family too.

"Kailan ang balik niyo sa Marina? Bukas agad?"  tanong ni Landon sa amin habang kami naman ang nagtipon-tipon sa labas ng bahay. Sina Mommy ay nandoon sa loob at nagkukuwentuhan.

"Ilang araw pa kami rito. Bakit?" Exodus loosened his embrace on my waist. Kumuha siya  ng whiskey at nagsalin sa baso.

"The guys were asking if we could gather together. Okay lang na may kasamang asawa."

"Sasama ka Ayana?" sumabat ako. Sa gilid ng aking mata ay nakita ko ang paglingon ni Exodus sa akin.

"Of course, wouldn't miss seeing our husbands getting drunk with his friends. Wala kang plano?"

Magsasalita na sana ako ngunit inunahan na ni Exodus. "She'll come with me, para may kasama ka naman doon. And also, to formally introduced her as my wife."

"Are you sure?" Ipinatong ko ang kamay sa kaniyang hita. Tumagal ang tingin niya sa akin, naninimbang.

"Yeah, baka ako lang ang walang asawa roon. Mainggit pa ako. Plus, they should know by now that I wasn't joking when I told them that I married you." He chuckled. Pasimple kong kinurot ang kaniyang hita dahil doon.

"Yes! Sumama ka na Muriel, so that you'll know the other girls too. They're nice naman and I'm sure you'll get along with them."

Tinanguan ko ang sinabi ni Ayana. Gusto ko rin naman kasing sumama eh. I wonder what it feels like to belong in their circle. Matanda sila ng dalawang taon sa akin. Although, I've been with my cousin's friends during their parties, I never got along with them. Ang pakay ko lang naman kasi palagi ay si Marcus. I bet some of them dislike me for the chaos I made, especially kapag napuputol ang party dahil lang may ginawa ako. Uuwi pa nang maaga si Landon nang dahil doon para maihatid ako sa bahay.

Looking back, I realized how childish I was and desperate just for a guy. Hindi ako agad-agad natatauhan sa simpleng pag-iwas or even rejection. Ang akala ko kasi may nakikita akong pag-asa roon kaya ko tinuloy-tuloy. I was a dumbass to think that it was alright to become desperate. Hindi naman kasi lahat ng kadesperadahan ay may magandang dulot.