Under the fireworks, in the center of the heart-shape candle formation while holding Magnus' pretty bouquet, she slowly nodded to Magnus' stupid proposal.
Stupid but she was impressed. He can just directly prepare for their wedding, and he can even just prepare for simple wedding but he want it grand. And now, hindi ito papayag sa proposal lang na pinag-usapan nila sa Nest café at nag-shakehands lang sila bilang pagsang-ayon sa isa't-isa, he really made an effort doing this stupid stunt. This is not so Magnus, but for him, this is what he thinks that she deserves.
Everyone clapped when she handed her hand to Magnus. Hinawakan naman ng binata ang kamay niya at isinuot ang singsing sa daliri niya.
"You're so stupid." Malamig na anas niya ng tumayo na ito.
"You're welcome."
Inabot niya ang labi ng binata na mas lalong nagpalakas ng palakpakan. And she's not being romantic! Again, this is not a romantic stunt but it feels like Magnus deserve a kiss, too? Para fair.
Magnus held her waist pulling her closer. Naiipit na ang bouquet sa pagitan nila but they ignore it and kissing. And it's not a romantic kiss, okay?
Siya na ang humiwalay sa binata. Nanatili silang malamig na nagtitigan saka sabay na napabuntong hininga.
"This is cringe." Sabay nilang bigkas.
It's really not their forte.
Sabay na kumurba ang multo na ngisi saka napailing sa isa't-isa. Tinalikuran na niya ang binata at kinawayan.
"Clean your mess, Sebastian. The show is over." Paalam niya saka nilagpasan ang mga pinsan at dumiretso papasok sa palasyo.
Sumunod na rin ang mga pinsan niya. Nangunguna si Chanel Hope na may mala-asong ngisi sa labi.
"Oh, to the em to the g." Mahinang tili nito habang pinapanatili ang tindig para hindi maparusahan sa pagiging magaslaw nito.
Proper posture and behavior like a princess is strictly implemented in the palace, kaya bawal na magtitili at tatalon kahit 'yon ang gustong gawin ni Chanel Hope.
"Hmm, I really feel like I'm a princess. Because my words are powerful. Tumalab ang aking sumpa sa pinakamamahal namin reyna." Malambing na sabi ni Chanel Hope, nang-aasar.
"Don't remind me of his stupid stunt. It's cringe." Malamig na saad niya at umupo sa may sofa.
"Cringe...but you kiss him. Hmm...babush!" Pang-aasar pa nito saka umalis na dahil sa pagkasa niya ng baril.
"Is that what you wanted to tell us earlier?" Infantes asked her.
She nodded.
"Gusto kong ako muna ang magsabi sa inyo bago ang pormal na tradition na pamamanhikan."
The Infantes nodded. The elders look at her skeptically but didn't say anything. Mukhang pinoproseso pa ng mga ito ang nasaksihan kani-kanina lang.
"You're wise enough to know what is right and wrong so we won't interfere on your reason for marrying that Sebastian. But we'll just hope, Magnus will not be your downfall." Infantes said.
Tahimik lamang siyang magalang na tumango dito. Ewan, pero ang mga salita mg Infantes ay nanunuot talaga sa sistema niya.
Infantes Clover strict aura slowly vanish and a small teasing smile appear on the Infantes' lips.
"Marunong ka palang humalik, apo?" Tukso pa nito.
She couldn't contain her embarrassment anymore.
"WOW. At first I didn't believe that you're marrying Hera Benjamin but seeing how she tiptoed and kiss you, I almost passed out in shock." Mox said in disbelief, he's the one that plays the violin.
Hindi niya pinansin ang kapatid habang nakatingin sa mga tauhan niya na nililinis ang mga kandila at balloon sa paligid.
"Ibigay mo ang mga balloon kay Max, mabebenta niya 'yan." Mox said.
And that's bright idea.
"Tell them." Utos niya dito.
Sinimangutan siya ni Mox saka lumapit sa tauhan niya. Nakita niya ang isang bulto na papalapit.
"Hey, Kuya Magnus!" Chanel greeted with a wide smile.
"I did your favor, where's mine?" The little brat asked.
Nakipagpalitan siya ng pabor dito. She'll let him in the Palace, because only Hiraeth girls has the authorized to let an outsider get inside. Kung hindi siya nakipagpalitan ng pabor ay hindi siya makakapasok.
"He's a taxi driver as of now. Here's his number. You can book a ride." Sabi niya at binigay dito ang maliit na papel.
Chanel sheepishly grin. Para itong nanalo sa lotto. The things they do for love, huh? Max should really be sure that he's treating Chanel Hope right because if he doesn't, hindi niya sasantuhin kahit kapatid niya ito.
"Thanks, Kuya! Boto talaga ako sa 'yo kay Ate Hera." Chanel giggled then left.
"Hmm, seems like you are slowly trying to win her family's heart, huh?" Tukso ni Mox na muling lumapit sa kanya.
"For formality's sake." He reasoned out.
"Hmm. If you say so."
Natapos na ang paglilinis. The area is clean as if nothing happen minutes ago. Pumasok na siya sa kotse para umalis. He'll have an underground work to do. And he wonders if Hera have some mission, too? Madalas na kasing mag-cross ang landas nila kapag may sari-sariling misyon.
Aside from handling the Sebastian Organization, kasali pa siya sa isang organisasyon. That makes him more secretly powerful than Hera because she's not part of it. He joined the organization where powerful mafia boss are join together to create a group that helps to maintain silence and peace in the chaotic illegal underground life. The organization is called Poderoso.
Poderoso compose of top 10 most powerful mafia boss. And even tho they're all wearing masked with a voice changer, alam niyang kasali ang kapatid ni Hera na si Hover. Tho, Hover is not that active in the group because he's busy in Benjamin org, he still can't be replaced because of his money and power.
His phone vibrated making him go back to reality and it's a message from his father.
Dozen:
You never really fail to make me proud. Tell your mother to come and see para paghandaan namin ang pamamanhikan.
Tell her, I'm sick and I need some care from a gold digger.
Napailing na lang siya at pinatay ang phone. He still have many things to do... like preparing for his wedding with Hera. Sounds so unreal but yes, they'll get married no matter what.
Chapter 15
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