You're boyfriend finally agreed. Why do you still look like that?" Tanong Ni Alisha habang katabi ko sya sa art class namin.
We're painting the subject which is the fruit in front. The professor goes out so we can chat.
" It's just weird."
" What's weird?"
" Him." Di ko mapigilan na tumaas Ang Boses ko Kaya napatingin SA Amin Ang mga kaklase ko pero syempre Ng Makita nila na ako Ang taong nagtaas Ng boses para silang mga takot na kuting na nagiwas Ng Tingin.
" Why? Isn't it great that he agree?" Puno Ng pagtataka na tanong Ni Alisha Kaya Naman tinigil ko Ang pag paint at tumingin SA akin.
" Its weird because he agreed."
" Ha?" Gulat na tanong Ni Alisha. " I think your weider." Ani Ni Alisha matapos makabawi sa gulat.
" You didn't know him. It's impossible for him to agree so easily."
I even signed almost 100 copies of the contract just for him to let me go. Plead a million times for him to let me go back to school and risk my life to gain his trust? So it's really weird that he agrees so easily right?
" Just be Happy that he agreed."suggestion Ni Alisha at bumalik muli sa pagpipinta
I sighed and nod at her. " Maybe your right." Pagsang ayon ko at bumalik na sa pag papaint.
Even if I find it weird. I can't ask nor find the reason for Gavin 's unusual action. Since I can't do anything I should not think about it or it may affect my plans.
Right now I need to focus into Alisha engagement party. I already made arrangements. I just hope the night will go as I planned.
Gavin's Mansion..
" Don't I look Beautiful?" Tanong ko SA mga maid, hairstylists and designer na nasa kwarto ko.
Gavin even invited a famous hairstylist and dresser for me. He's so sweet hehe..
" You're always beautiful miss." Sabay sabay na sagot Ng mga Tao dito sa kwarto even those hairstylist and dresser.
I just rolled my eyes since they all answered like a robot. They are just like Gavin. So cold...
I am wearing a beautiful long sleeve black long gown to match Alisha's engagement party since I know the party will only turn black later.
Since Gavin is a possessive I mean a conservative person my dress is full cover that only my face and neck can be seen but since I like the style I will not complain anymore na.
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A sample picture of Catalina dress but long sleeve style
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" Miss your mask." Inabot Ng isang katulong Ang isang mask sa akin. Ingat na ingat Ito na parang isang mamahaling diyamente Ang hawak.
Dapat lamang kase itong mag ingat because this mask price can even buy an entire city.
Kinuha ko Ang mask at nagpasalamat sa kanya at sinuot Ito.
As I see my reflection in the mirror. I can't help but smile remembering the days where I, the Abestreu Princess Don't hold any problem and just be happy destroying others' lives
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I can't help but to think that among all of the people, why does he give me a Chance when I'm a sinner myself?
Nang maayos ko na Ang sarili ko ay lumabas na ako Ng kwarto. The maids and others follow me even if I entered the elevator.
But since God gave me a second chance I will never waste it.
*****
Here's Catalina Mask
Beautiful but dangerous
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"Miss." Pagbati Ni Leo at pinagbuksan ako Ng pinto.
Tumango ako SA kanya at pumasok na. Maya Maya Lang ay pumasok na din si Leo sa driver seat at nagdrive na.
" Leo." Pagtawag ko sa kanya. " Yes Miss?" Parang robot pa Rin na sagot nito.
" What did Gavin instruct you?"
" Master order na ihatid at sunduin Kayo."
" Yun Lang? Didn't he order that I have a time limit?" Sunod sunod na tanong ko.
" No miss."
" Really? Then Didn't he order you to guard me?"
" No miss."
" That's really strange." Hindi makapaniwalang bulong ko sa sarili ko at napasandal sa upuan Ng kotse.
Gavin's actions make me Anxious...
" Miss." Nabaling Ang Tingin ko sa harapan Ng marinig Ang pagtawag Ni Leo.
" What is it?"
" Master love you." Panimula nito. " I hope that you will never hurt him." Seryosong dugtong Ni Gavin habang matalim Ang Tingin na binibigay nito SA akin Mula sa rear mirror Ng kotse.
Hindi ko mapigilan na lumitaw Ang isang maliit na ngiti sa mga labi ko.
" If I hurt him what will you do?" I asked, trying to provoke him.
" Then don't blame me for killing you." Madiin na sagot Ni Leo na mas tumalim Ang titig sa akin.
Natawa ako sa reaksyon nito dahil minsan Lang ako binigyan Ng ekspresyon Ni Leo at galit pa Ang nakuha ko.
" Is something funny?" Mahihimigan Ang inis sa tono Ni Leo na parang isang salita ko pa ay balak nya Ng ibangga Ang kotse para patayin ako.
" You're funny." Tumatawa pa din na tugon ko at biglang sumeryoso Ang mukha. " But Leo you know I will never hurt Gavin. Not this time nor the future because Gavin is."
I can't help but to think about the past again.
" Why?" tanong ko at tinitigan sya.
Katulad Ng dati Wala pa ding emosyon Ang mga Mata nya at Hindi ko malaman Ang tinatago nito.
" Kailangan na nating umalis." turan nito at hinawakan Ang braso ko.
" I wanted to know why you are here?"
" I'm here to save you."
" Why saved me?" tanong ko muli at hinayaan Ang mga luha ko na tumulo SA mga Mata ko.
" When I was the one who keeps killing you?"
" He is Gavin." Dugtong ko at ngumiti. A smile that was never fake to begin with.
I closed my eyes remembering Gavin's words.
The first time that I saw Gavin smile was in the kidnapping incident and I wanted to see that smile as always.
Gavin smile that i never see to him for all the years it's the first time and answer me with full of sincerity in his eyes.
" Maybe because I am obsessed loving you Catalina." sagot nito na nagpatibok Ng puso ko.
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"Invitation miss?" Magalang na tanong Ng receptionist bago makapasok Ng hotel nila Alisha.
Dito gaganapin Ang engagement sa Seo Imperial Hotel Main Branch. It's a special day after all.
Binigay ko Ang invitation. Chineck nito at Maya Maya pa magalang na ibinalik muli sa akin Ang invitation.
" Welcome to Seo Imperial Hotel Miss." Magalang na pagbati nito at dalawang babae Ang lumapit sa Amin. " Sila Po Ang maghahatid sa inyo sa party. " Magalang na dugtong nito.
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" Miss then I take my leave." Napalingon ako Kay Leo na kanina pa nakasusunod sa akin.
" You're leaving? I thought you followed me because your master commanded you?"
" Master said to only bring you to the hotel. He didn't order for me to follow you." Magalang na paliwanag Ni Leo Kaya Naman tumango na Lang ako dito dahil mukhang Wala Naman talagang balak si Gavin na pa-bantayan ako.
I should be Happy but it's really weird.
Nang Makita Kung umalis na si Leo ay sumunod na ko sa dalawang babae na dadalhin ako sa party.
Sinalubong ako Ng malamyos na tunog Ng violin at ilang instruments at mga tao na may suot na magagarang damit at mga maskara sa mukha.
These people are all powerful. Some of them are politicians, businessmen and celebrities.
Kumuha ako Ng baso Ng wine sa dumaan na waiter at uminom habang pinagmamasdan Ang lugar.
" Is that you Catalina?" Napatingin ako SA pinanggalingan Ng boses at di ko mapigilan na lumitaw Ang isang maliit na ngiti sa labi ko dahil mukhang malapit Ng magsimula Ang totoong party.
Annika isn't wearing her mask na inaasahan ko na.
" Annika." Malambing na tawag ko SA pangalan nya. She wear a beautiful pink dress na nagpapakita Ng curves sa katawan nito. I can say that she is so sexy but there's a bit innocent in her attire.
Typical Annika.
" Good evening." Nabaling Ang Tingin ko sa katabi Nito Ng bumati sa akin.
" Monica it's a pleasure to see you." Malambing na pagbati ko sa babaeng katabi Ni Annika walang iba kundi si Monica.
Because she is the other female lead in today's drama.
" Did he let you go?" Puno Ng pagtataka na tanong Ni Annika. " Or you escape?"
" It doesn't matter if I escape or not but tonight I will make sure that the one who's trying to take my happiness will be devoured by me." Pag iiba ko ng usapan.
" But you should take care Alaena isn't a simple one." Paalala Ni Annika Kaya nginitian ko Lang sya.
"Of course, I will take care."
Because my target tonight isn't Alaena but you Annika.
" Annika you should both wear your mask. It's a masquerade on after all." Paalala ko bago sila magpaalam.
Since those masks will play a role in my perfect plan for them.
Unti unting nawala Ang ngiti sa labi ko Ng mawala na sila sa paningin ko at inisang inuman Ang natirang wine sa baso ko.
" Do you know where Alisha right now?" Tanong ko SA isang waiter Ng dumaan sa harap ko.
" Do you mean Lady Alisha Seo?"
" Yes."
" I think she is in the presidential suite miss." Ani Ng water. Tumango ako dito at nagpasalamat.
I should start my plan now. Let's see how I can make this party lovely.
After a Half an hour....
*Alisha P.O.V*
"Napakaganda nyo Po miss Alisha." Pagbati Ng mga make up artist at stylist sa akin but I can't smile since I know that this engagement is long broken.
" Just finished it already." Walang ganang sagot ko sa kanila.
Tok-Tok-Tok
" Open the door." Utos ko Ng marinig Ang pagkatok sa pinto.
I'm sure it isn't Catalina since kakapunta nya Lang dito. Our conversation earlier made my heart guilty but should I when Catalina was right. It isn't my fault since Andrew was the one who cheated on me.
" Miss, Sir Andrew is here." Pagbibigay Alam Ng isang make up artist sa akin.
" Leave us alone." Utos ko Ng marinig Kung umalis na Ang mga Tao SA kwarto ay humarap na ako Kay Andrew.
Yes, my visitor was my ex-fiancee Andrew Buena Vista.
Catalina is right. He will really visit me or rather blame me.
" Why are you here?"
" I told you I don't love you. Why continue the engagement?!" Galit na tanong nito sa akin Kaya Hindi ko mapigilan na mapait na mapangiti.
Andrew and I grow old together. He protected me like a knight for his princess but now he is just shouting at me? How absurd!
" I also want to dissolve the engagement." Madiin na sagot ko habang Hindi inalis Ang titig SA kanya.
" Then why didn't you do it? What would Monica think of me?!!" Galit na sigaw nito at lumapit sa akin. "And you even invite her?" Hindi na napigilan Ni Andrew na hablutin ako.
Masakit Ang pagkakahawak nya SA braso ko but I didn't show that I am in pain. I don't want to show it to him.
" I didn't invite her!" Pabalik na sigaw ko. " Why do you keep blaming me when in fact it's your fault!" Hindi ko mapigilan na sumagot sa kanya dahil don mas hinigpitan Ni Andrew Ang hawak sa braso ko.
Inis itong tumingin SA akin at ngumiti na may halong insulto ko.
" Stop thinking that you're princess Alisha because you are not."
" Yes." Pagsang ayon ko. " I'm not a princess. I am not your princess." Ani ko. " Because you are not my prince." Madiin na sigaw ko at saka malakas na ginalaw Ang braso ko para mabitawan nya.
Nilampasan ko sya at lumabas Ng pinto. Paglabas ko hinayaan Kung tumulo Ang luha sa mga Mata ko dahil nasasaktan pa Rin ako Kung bakit kami umabot sa ganito.
" Hush don't cry." Tinig Ng Isang pamilyar na boses at Maya Maya pa naramdaman ko Ang yakap nya para sa akin.
" Devon."
Because the man that treats me as her princess isn't you but him. I may not be your princess but I am his princess and he is the prince for me.