It Had to be You (Valdemar Series #2)

Kabanata 10

10 – Why

I looked outside the window and saw the glorious sun starting to rise. My eyes shifted to the wall clock, it's 5:30 in the morning. I closed my eyes once again and tried to sleep more.

Ilang minuto ang lumipas at hindi ako nakatulog. Patuloy ang pagtaas ng sikat ng araw, patuloy ang takbo ng oras. Walang buhay akong bumangon mula sa pagkakahiga. This is going to be my most hated day, for sure.

Hinubad ko ang roba ko saka nagtungo sa cr para gisingin ang sarili ko. I looked at myself in the mirror and I wasn't shocked when I saw how horrible I look. Ilang balde ba ang iniyak ko kagabi?

I shivered when my foot touched the cold tile. Halos mapatalon ako nang bumagsak na ang tubig mula sa shower sa aking katawan. I bit my lower lip to endure the coldness.

This shouldn't be the feeling of a bride on her wedding day, I know. I can't help but to release my agony on this day. Is this really my end? That damn man told me he's going to do something. Guess what? He did nothing! Akala ko pa naman ay maaasahan ko siya rito! All he did was hide and pretend that no engagement was happening!

"Freeda! You're early!"

I rolled my eyes when I heard mommy's voice. Hindi na kami nag-usap mula nang mag-away kami no'ng nakaraang araw. We ignored each other like nothing happened.

"Of course! It's the wedding of my dear Anastasia!"

I shut my eyes. Bumuntong-hininga ako at sumimsim sa tsaa'ng itinimpla para sa akin. I didn't like the taste of it. Taste like stupid.

"Hi, Freeda.." I forced a smile.

He walked towards me and kissed my cheek.

"Asia, congratulations on your wedding!" He happily said. "Is this an Aristizabal? I heard you had a relationship with their eldest!"

Umawang ang labi ko. "Ah! No, actually. Spencer and I are really just good friends.."

"Really?" Umangat ang kilay niya. "So it's a Valdemar, then?"

Pinilit kong ngumiti sa kaniya. Napapalakpak siya sa reaksiyon ko.

"Ito ba 'yong ikalawang Valdemar? Hindi ba't ex mo iyon? Nagkabalikan?"

I shook my head. "No, Freeda. It's the youngest."

I sipped on my tea again. Parang ngayon lang akong naging hindi kumportable sa pang-uusisa sa buhay ko.

"Ah.." he nodded. "It's actually a big news. At bakit ang bilis naman ng kasal? It didn't have enough time for the preparation!"

I rolled my eyes. "Why don't you ask mom?"

Tumawa siya ng pagak. I focused on my tea and looked outside again. Sirang-sira ang araw ko.

"May idea naman na ako na Valdemar iyon.. Pero, nagtataka ako kung iyong bunso nga ba talaga.. I heard rumors.."

Kumunot ang noo ko. Napakabilis na nga ng oras para sa preparasyon, nagawa pang gawan ng chismis?

"What rumor–"

"Freeda!"

Napalingon kami nang sabay nang makita kung sino ang pumasok. Tita Alondra was gracefully walking towards on her flowy dress.

"Alondra! It's nice to see you again!"

I stood up. Lumapit ako kay tita para halikan ang kaniyang pisngi. A smile was plastered on my face. Maybe I look like an idiot for forcing myself to smile but who cares? This is what I should do.