Nothing New

Chapter 7

Chapter 7

Caleb's unexpected revelation left me in a state of shock. The air between us became heavy, and his words echoed in my mind. I struggled to process the sudden turn of events.

"Ako ang pakakasalan mo. Gagawin ko ang lahat, ako ang pakakasalan mo," Caleb repeated, his gaze unwavering. His smile sent shivers down my spine, and the intensity in his eyes made me uneasy.

"P-paano naman po yung kay Sirius?" I stammered, my voice barely audible. The realization that my father hadn't informed Caleb about the change in plans hit me like a ton of bricks.

Caleb sighed, running a hand through his hair. "Si Sirius lang 'yan, magkakausap din kami tungkol diyan. Pero ikaw, Tiffany, ikaw ang pakakasalan ko. Hindi ko hahayaang mapunta ka sa kahit sino pang iba."

The possessiveness in his tone made my anxiety spike. I took a step back, creating some distance between us. "Caleb, hindi ko po alam kung paano nangyari ito. Pero si Daddy at si Sirius ang nag-usap tungkol dito. Hindi ko po alam na hindi niyo alam."

Caleb's eyes flashed with a mix of frustration and anger. "Well, clearly, I wasn't informed. But that doesn't change anything. Tayong dalawa ang magpapakasal."

I felt a surge of panic, and the weight of the situation pressed down on me. "Caleb, please, let's talk to my dad first po. Maybe he forgot to tell you lang po."

But Caleb seemed determined to assert his claim. "Hindi na kailangan pa ng usapan. Ako ang pipili para sa atin. You will be my wife, Tiffany."
I am now at home. Nakatulala sa harap ng salamin ng aking kwarto. Hindi alam ang gagawin.

I was scared of Caleb earlier. His eyes are very scary and I just don’t know how to explain it. I can’t help but feel nervous.

And why did dad not bother telling Caleb that our marriage is called off because of Sirius?

I sighed. I will talk to Dad immediately first tomorrow and maybe I will just talk to Caleb again, calmly.

Umayos na ako ng tayo sabay kuha ng suklay sa lamesa ng vanity table ko. Sinuklayan ko naman ang aking buhok habang tinitignan ang sarili sa salamin, at nang matapos ay binababa ko ito at lakad papuntang kama upang maghanda na sa pagtulog nang tumunog ang cellphone ko.

Kinuha ko ito sa may tabi ng aking kama at nakitang text message ito. Napakunot ang aking noo nang makitang unregistered number ito.

From: 0993++
Hey, It’s Sirius. Save my number.

My lips parted at the message and immediately saved his number on my contacts then replied.

Tiffany:
Hi po! Saved your number already. :)

Maya maya pa ay tumunog agad ang cellphone ko.

Sirius:
Good. Don’t forget tomorrow. I'll pick you up. Napaalam na rin kita kanila Tito Klein, don’t worry.

Oh! It’s his friend's birthday nga pala bukas!

Tiffany:
Okay.

I waited for his reply but that didn’t come. I looked at my last message to him and sighed.

I should've replied long and asked him questions to make our conversations last longer. Maybe he thinks I’m boring? That’s why he didn’t reply.

I looked at the time on my phone and realized it’s already quarter to twelve so I closed my phone, layed on my bed and dozed off to sleep.

I woke up when the sun rays on my face.

Nag inat ako sabay upo sa kama at tulala pa nang ilang minuto bago tuluyang tumayo at lumakad ng antok antok pa patungo sa banyo.