-FORCED MARRIAGE- (Revised)

Chapter 29: (UPDATED)

1 year later

"Congratulations Ms. Wilson, you are now promoted as a Executive director. We hope you will continue work hard for our company through the next future" host said.

I am now at the middle of the stage with the number of audience or employees cheering for my success. The host gave me a bouquet of flowers and I gladly accept it.

Do you know why I became Executive director that fast? Eto kasi yun. Nalaman namin ni dad, months before na ang CEO ng company nito is his grandfather. Yes, ngayon ka lang ba nakakita na ganoon ka tanda kumapit parin sa pagiging CEO dito sa amerika? At isa pa, isa rin ito sa pinakamalaking company dito sa lugar nila.

They created future technologies for the business men and that's why palaging ginagamit ang brand namin.
The CEO or in short my great grandfather made me Executive, he wants me also to control his company. He also see the best in me and for being a passionate employee. Well, my dad will become the next CEO soon.

Akalain mo? mayaman pala kami noon pa. Nagtaka ako kung bakit hindi pa namin ito nalaman noon pa. Naglayas daw si papa noon para makasama niya si mama. And building their own future together. Isn't that romantic?

Sana all di ba? Eh ako? Eto ngumingiti lang sa mga ka co-employees ko.

"You look great my great granddaughter" my lolo said smiling sweetly at me, spreading his arms for me to hug.

"Thank you so much lolo, this meant everything to me." I kiss him at his cheeks.

"Congratulations anak your dad and I are so proud of you" niyakap rin ako ni mama pati na rin si papa.

I don't have anything to say dahil na overwhelm ako ng mixed emotions ngayon. I hope nandito rin sina tita Irish. Ano kaya ang reaksyon ni kurt kapag nakita nya ako ngayon? Gusto ko makita ang malaki niyang ngiti at sasabihin na "you did great shane i love you" tapos hahalikan ako.

Sumikip nanaman ang dibdib ko habang iniisip siya. Nag excuse muna ako kina mama at dumiretso sa restroom. Baka kasi maiyak pa ako lalo.

Hinugasan ko ang mga kamay ko ng paulit-ulit. Medyo habit ko na rin ito kapag na stress ako or nasasaktan. Tumingin ako sa salamin at pinilit na hindi tutulo ang luha ko. Dahil masisira lang yung make-up ko.

Kinain ko na lang ang mabigat na pakiramdam ko at ngumiti ng mapait.
"Move on shane, you can live without him" sabi ko mula sa reflection ko.

My stomach suddenly churn and had the urge to vomit. Tumakbo kagad ako sa toilet at nilabas lahat doon. Nahilo rin ako ng konti pero nagawa ko naman kontrolin ang sarili ko.

Hindi ko alam bakit bigla nalang ako nag ka ganito, baka may nakain akong hindi dapat. Sensitive kasi tyan ko eh. Nag kibit balikat nalang ako at flinush yung dumi ko sa toilet tsaka bumalik sa convention hall para bumati sa mga ka business partners ko.