CHANCES OF FATE: Simon Marcos (COMPLETED)

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I have everything. I was born with conviction of what you called comfortable living. I'm an only child and my parents are both known in their fields, my dad was a demand and famous architect while my mom was one of the first to venture export and import of designer jewelries in the Philippines aside from that she came from one of the famous family in Negros.

I'm proud to say that I'm a true blooded Filipina even though I spend almost half of my life abroad, my parents made sure I still have those Filipino culture with me. After I graduated high school I immediately enter the famous Central Saint Martins in London. Hindi naman sa pagmamalaki pero mabilis akong nakapasok dahil kaya ng parents kong itaguyod ang pag-aaral ko doon at kaya rin ng utak ko. I took up Fashion Design with Marketing there because that's my passion. I love to design clothes and I like to give people what truly fits them.

When I finished college, I decided to settle here in New York. Dito ko planong magsimula. I want to have a name on my own, not because I'm the daughter of my parents but I'm qualified and best in this field I had chosen.

Now, little by little it's happening. I opened a shop here in NYC last year and now I'm opening another branch in the Philippines as requested by my parents.

Well, I'm excited to go home but the other half of me doesn't like to do so. Not because I don't love my country but it is because that everytime I'll be home they will always asked me kung kailan ako mag sesettle down. Which is, still very far from what I'm actually thinking.

I want to have a child but I don't want to get married. Hindi ko alam kung paano mangyayari iyon but I don't want to commit myself to someone I'm not sure. I once experience to fall in love, I though it will turn out right but I was wrong. He cheated and from that day, I see all the man around me as a cheater and insensitive except for my dad of course. I don't need the love of any man. I have my loving parents, I have my friends and their love will be enough for me.

"I just saw your new collection and O! my god! it's awesome!" Anna told me as she scan the book of my past sketches. She's my assistant slash best friend since. Anak siya ng mayordoma namin, we grew up together, si Mommy din ang nagpaaral sa kanya. She's with me all throughout my college sa London and until now. We went to London together pero ibang school nga lang siya.

"Do you think it will pull off in the Philippines?" I'm planning to bring that collection in my first shop there.

"Of course! Nagdududa ka pa din ba sa talent mo. Mga bata pa lang tayo ito na ang gusto mo and you're so pro in this. I'm sure Filipinos will love this.

"May iilang kulang pa yan but I'll finish it by this week –

She cut me off "Before I forgot, Arthur send you some flowers. Ano gagawin ko?" she said

Arthur was my consistent suitor kahit na I'm still in relationship pa noon. I made myself clear to him na I don't want any relationship with anyone after my last and greatest break up pero wala ata sa utak niya ang salitang pagsuko.

Yes, I've been once in a relationship with this half Filipino, half British guy named Adrian Williams. I can say we had a good time and I loved him with what I have. Matagal din ang naging relasyon namin until one day I saw him with my college block mate, they're doing something I can't give him yet! He cheated! Hindi ko nga alam kung maaring nagkulang ako kasi hindi ko maibigay ang gusto niya but, if he really love me, he can wait. Dapat respetuhin niya ako.

Kung sa bagay lumaki siya sa London what would I expect! He is so liberated. When I asked him to explain he told me that he has a needs too and what so sad is, in order to feed up your needs you need to cheat and hurt someone. Well, he told me that all boys have that needs. From that moment on if, those boys have the same needs and they can't wait for it to be given by someone they love then, everyone will cheat.

"Give it sa mga interesado. My shop is not for flowers."

I hate flowers! It so corney.

"As you wish!"

Anna left me and the room became silent again, until my phone rang and Mom's name was shown.

"Yes Mommy!" I greeted cheerfully. I miss them so much. I know they feel the same. I'm their only child tapos wala pa ako sa tabi nila.

"I miss you so much Sapphie. Kailan ka uuwi?" she sound so sad.

I sighed heavily as I heard her. Soon Mommy, soon I just want to successful as you are.

"I have a good deal for you by the way." It was her again.

I look at my watch it's 01 p.m here and dahil sa magkaibang time zone I'm sure madaling araw na sa Pinas

"Mom? What is this so important at tinawagan mo pa talaga ako kahit madaling araw na jan?" I said as I rolled my eyes. I don't like my parents staying up late para lang makausap ako sa bakanti or ganitong oras ko.

"Oh! This is really important. Remember your Tita Liza?" she said again.

"Tita Liza?" I repeated

"Yes! Liza Araneta Marcos mother ng kinakapatid mong si Sandro we once visited in there house kaso baby ka pa lang noon." Mom explained.

"Grrr! Of course how can I remember! Baka hindi pa nga dumilidalat mata ko ng dinala nyo ako doon."

She laughed as she heard my annoyance.

"Okay, it doesn't matter. We talk earlier and she asked me if you can make her future daughter-in-law's wedding gown." It was so direct that my mouth turns into O shape. "Your kinakapatid is getting married na." she added na para bang nagpaparinig. I'm happy for him pero please wag mo muna akong ipressure!

Well, I heard so much story about my kinakapatid named Sandro but I never had a chance to meet him. All I know that he's years older than me and he went to London as well pero hindi din kami nagkakilala o nagkita doon.

"I won't take no for your answer Hija. Your Tita Liza is a very good friend of mine at kinakapatid moa ng ikakasal you should take your part in this." She said again.

What else I can do! I Don't want to turn my Mom down and siya na din naman ang nagsabi na kinakapatid ko ang ikakasal. So why not....

"Fine, I'm accepting it. Kailan ba nila planong magpakasal?" I asked para maayos na lang din ang schedule ko.

"Three months from now but you need to meet them earlier."

I know kailangan ko talaga silang makita para makapagmeeting kami. Ibig sabihin nito mas mapapaaga ang uwi ko kesa sa inaasahan.

"Be sure to go home early or else konti lang ang magiging oras mo para pag-isipan yong damit ng bride."

"But wait Mom –

"I'm going to sleep na anak. I'm excited that you're going home already.... And wait, surely I know magkakasundo kayo ng bride ng kinakapatid mo, she's nice. That's all good night. Take care and I love you."

Hindi ko pa man ako nakakasagot ay naputol na ang kabilang linya.

I guess, I don't have any choice.... I was caught off guard......

Hello Philippines! I'm going home! Welcome me back!