The Runaway Groom

TRG ~ 35

I didn't tell Apollo about the tricks of the three idiots but it looks like they already constructed a plan to mess up with my boyfriend. They followed my boyfriend on instagram and keeps on tagging him with our pics together.

Some of their captions are taunting too, especially Indigo's.

One time his caption says: Well, it's always cousin time. No more for boyfriends. 😝

I never expected them to act like this but I can't always monitor their acts so it's pretty hopeless. I scold them all the time and then nothing ever happens. Ang titigas talaga ng ulo. Sa case naman ni Kuya Luca ay pina-pabayaan lang niya ang dalawa. He's not reprimanding nor consenting them.

"But Vox, I'm really not prepared." I told him while we're having our rest together.

"Just wear whatever you want. But don't ever think of ditching. We will announce our engagement during the dinner."

"So I can wear bikini?" Natatawa kong pahayag.

I didn't mind every word that he said.

But then, he didn't laugh and so I stared cluelessly at him. What's the matter?

"So, you're agreeing with our engagement?" He's grinning.

"What engagement?"

What? Who said something about engagement?

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"I think I'm gonna pee.."

"Freesh.." There's a warning in his voice.

Napasimangot ako sa tono niya. Kanina pa kasi ako hindi mapakali kahit na nag-aayos pa lang ako. Hindi ko alam ang gagawin ko.. I'm so panicking inside and I'm damn nervous! Daig ko pa ang nanood ng horror movie nito at nakita si Valak in person!

If only I have a choice, I would just sleep and let this whole day pass like a blur. But nah, mahirap nang makipag-break pa sa akin si Apollo nang dahil lang sa chickened out akong makilala ang family members niya.

Naku, mahirap na baka ipagpalit pa niya ako kay Venice na iyon na saulado ang family tree ng pamilya niya..

I bit my lips from nervousness. Daig pa nito ang kaba ko nang makipag-usap ako kay Dad at makipag-ayos.

"Don't be nervous. They won't eat you." He tried calming me. "I wanna strangle my sister for scaring you like this." He shook his head.

Nanlaki ang mata ko sa sinabi niya. "Naku, huwag naman! Siguradong lagot ka sa DSWD."

He smiled at me then held my hand. Malamig iyon dahil sa kaba. Ganito pala ang feeling kapag imi-meet mo ang parents ng boyfriend mo. Kaya siguro ang daming teens na hindi na ipinapakilala ang magulang.. Or they just don't feel like doing it. Marami rin kasi sa kanila ang hindi seryoso sa relationship.

I'm the luckiest girl for having the chance to be introduced by my bf to his family. Ang swerte nga.. nakaka-kaba nga lang.

"Sige ka, kung ayaw mong sumama kay Apollo, ako na lang ang magpapakilala sa pamilya niya na girlfriend niya." Banta sa akin ni Soffia noong nagpatulong akong magpaayos sa kanya.

Sinimangutan ko lang siya. "Neknek mo, doon ka magpakilala sa parents ni Dazzel!"

Para tuloy papatay ang hitsura niya habang nakatitig sa akin at parang nais akong sabunutan kong hindi lang niya iyon naiayos na.

Malaki talaga ang pagnanasa ng pinsan kong iyon sa boyfriend ko. Ba't hindi na lang iyon makipag-ayos kay Dazzel para may kalampungan na at mabawasan ang kamalditahan..

"We're here."

I think nawalan ako ng kulay nang marinig iyon mula kay Apollo. I stopped breathing and held my breath for a second.

"Hey.." Apollo urged me to look at him and I did with much hesitation.

He can see how much I'm in doubt right now. I know it's written all over my face.

He caressed my cheeks softly and tried meeting my eyes. "This dinner doesn't mean anything. No matter what they say, it will mean nothing to me. I just want you to meet them formally and to show them my bride."

"Apollo!" I feel like I woke up from my reverie.

Akala niya siguro hindi ko na naman mapapansin iyong huli niyang sinabi! He's been telling me that I'm his fianceé, ngayon ay bride naman! Siyempre naman nakakakilig iyon pero dahan-dahan lang muna.. Masyado kasing naaakit sa alindog ko.

"Why?" Natatawang tanong niya.

Pinandilatan ko lang siya at natatawang bumaba na siya upang pagbuksan ako ng pinto.

I straightened my beige lace short dress with sleeves na nagusot ng kaonti sa pagkakaupo ko. My hair's in a messy bun that looks so artistic yet simple, some strands falling in the sides of my heart-shaped face. Soffia said I have to look simple but elegant.

Hindi ko na raw kailangan mag-gown pa dahil hindi naman party ang pupuntahan ko. Biro ko lang naman kasi iyon na magsusuot ako ng gown. Parehas talaga sila ni Apollo na parang timang, seryosohin ba naman ang biro ko! But I'm glad she's there to help me dress up. Kahit na ba mas marami pa siyang hinaing kaysa nagawa.

Hello, total package na ako no. Hindi na kailangan pa ng make-over. Gusto ko lang mas pabonggahin pa ang image ko. I need to look the best in front of my in-laws. Total ay kini-claim na ako ni Apollo as his fianceé, sino ba naman ako para tanggihan ang fabulous offer niya 'di ba?

"Damn, you're so beautiful.." He softly cursed under his breath.

I gave him my most alluring smile even when my cheeks flushed with sudden embarrassment.

"I know right!" Idinaan ko na lang sa biro ang dumadagundong kong dibdib.

His gorgeous face and remarks doesn't help with my uneasiness. It simply added up to the pressure.

Kinakabahan na nga ako sa meet-up namin ng in-laws ko, dumagdag pa iyong heartbeat ko na sobrang lakas sa mga nakakakilig na sinasabi niya!

He grinned and shook his head. He took my hand and escorted me to a wide and trimmed lawn.

It's night time but there's light all over the place. They shone like fairy lights in the dark. It showed me where to step my black heels.

I raised my head to wander my eyes in the surroundings and was greeted with a jaw-dropping view of a widespread and totally huge mansion!

What did I miss? Did we went out of the country while I was fidgeting in anxiousness?!

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