CHAPTER THIRTY
IT FEELS like what happened to Kielton was her fault because of Rowen. Kung maayos niya bang kinausap ang lalaki at maayos na sinabing hindi niya na ito babalikan pa? Mangyayari pa kaya ang lahat ng ito? Magagalit pa kaya ng husto si Rowen? Maghihiganti pa kaya?
Napailing si Kianna sa sariling naisip, kahit siguro maayos ang trato niya kay Rowen, pipilitin parin siya nito at mas lalo lang magagalit dahil hinding-hindi niya na talaga ulit ito papapasukin sa buhay niya.
Eventually, she realized that it wasn't her fault, she just did what she thought is right, she turned down Rowen so he would stop hoping, but the culprit is such a bad person, that he can't accept the fact that they will never be together again. Rowen lost his chance to be part of her life when he cheated on her and that's the end of him.
She's not that very stupid to be with a man who only hurt her. Being Rowen's ex girlfriend is a shame. Sana nga ay hindi niya nalang binigyan pa ng tsansa ang lalaki noon, kung alam niya lang na gano'n lang din pala magtatapos ang relasyon nila, naiwan siyang luhaan at may galit sa dibdib.
Nang makarating si Kianna sa silid ni Kielton ay sa telepono kaagad siya dumeretso. Sa ibabaw ng lamesa ay may papel na nakasulat ang numero ng telepono ng bahay nila pati na rin ang cellphone number ng pamilya niya. She dialed the telephone number of their house, it's new.
"Hello?" Sagot ng kasambahay sa kabilang linya.
"It's me, Kianna, where's mommy?"
"Oh, senorita, ikaw na ba 'yan. Teka at tatawagin ko ang mommy mo."
Naghintay siya ng ilang sandali bago muling narinig ang pamilyar na boses.
"Kianna Avarie? Is that really you?"
"Yes, mom." she smile.
Kahit ang boses ng ina ay talagang namiss niyang marinig.
"Where are you? Ayos ka lang ba? We are looking for you. Nasaan ka anak ko?" Puno ng pag-aalala ang tono nito, hindi siya makasingit dahil nagsalita ulit. "Sino ang kasama mo? Mabuti at nakatakas ka sa mga tauhan ni Rowen, ang lolo mo at si Oliver ay hindi! That man is an evil!"
"Mom," aniya, siya pa yata ang magpapakalma sa mommy niya.
"Nag-away kami ng daddy mo, anak. Ang sabi ko sa kanya maghiwalay nalang kami kung hindi niya puputulin ang anomang transaksyon niya sa lalaking 'yon! We have evidence that that culprit was in your granpa's beach house in Romblon, we have the cctv footage! I will make sure that he will pay for all the mess he did with Papa!"
And her mother started to sob. Even if they are away, she could feel her mommy's pain, especially when she mentioned her father, her grandfather.
"Mom, lolo will be alright, I heard what happened. Kung hindi kami nakaalis, baka pati ako ay nakuha niya na."
Siguradong 'yon ang mangyayari at talagang nakakatakot isipin na makakasama niya ang gano'ng kasamang lalaki. Mas gugustuhin niya nalang mag-isa kesa 'yon ang kasama!
"Mabuti at nakaalis ka sa Romblon. Sino ang tumulong sa inyo? Anak, ayos ka lang ba dyan? Nasaan ka ba?"
"Ayos lang po ako dito. Ligtas po ako."
"Sobra akong nag-aalala. Hindi ka namin mahanap."
"Nasa ligtas na lugar po kami."
"Anak, totoo ba? Buhay si Kielton?" May pag-aalangan na sa tono nito. "We check the cctv footage, pero nabura na doon ang mga kuha noong mga nakalipas na araw, ang natira lang ay 'yung pagpasok ng mga tauhan ni Rowen sa bahay ng lolo mo at ang pag-alis mo, may kasamang lalaki, pero madilim, hindi gaanong maaninag kung sino."
Hindi sigurado si Kianna kung tama ba na ipaalam niya sa mommy niya ang tungkol kay Kielton. Mapagkakatiwalaan niya naman ito, kaya ayos lang siguro? Hindi naman siguro nila pag-awayan 'yon ng fiance niya?
"The truth is, he's alive." she whispered, she heard her mother gasp. "But mom, please keep this a secret for now. Hindi pa po kasi ligtas. Hindi pa nahuhuli si Rowen."
Napabuntong hininga ito, halos makita niya sa imahinasyon ang pinaghalong ginhawa at lungkot sa mukha ng ina.
"Masaya akong malaman na maayos na ang lagay ni Kielton. Honestly, Grandes are helping us. They gave additional security here, they insisted."
"Po?" Medyo hindi kaagad pumasok sa isip niya ang sinasabi ng mommy niya. "They are helping you there? Kielton's family?"
"Yes,"
Napangiti siya. Grande is helping her family by providing additional security to protect her family.
"Naninigurado po na maayos din ang lagay niyo dyan. Kapag okay na po ang lahat, uuwi po ako."
"Hindi ka ba namin pwedeng puntahan?" May pag-aasam na tanong nito.
Humugot siya ng hangin sa dibdib at naisip kaagad si Kielton, hindi siya pwedeng mag desisyon ng siya lang lalo at kumplikado pa ang sitwasyon.
"Pag-uusapan po namin ni Kielton. I can't decide right now, mom. Tatawag po ako kaagad kapag nakapag-desisyon na kami."
"I understand." There's sadness on her voice.
She felt guilty for not allowing her parents to see her, but what she can do?
"Mom, sorry."
"No, we are the one should ask for apology, sweetheart. You know, your father regretted his decision for taking you away from Kielton. He realized he took your happiness."
Kinagat niya ang labi, nagbabadya ang luha sa magkabilang sulok ng mga mata. Natanto na ng daddy niya na mali ang desiyon nito, hindi pa naman huli ang lahat para magkapatawaran.
Gumaan ang loob niya sa katotohanan na parang inamin na ng daddy niya na mali nga ang ginawang paglayo nito sa kanya mula kay Kielton.
Kaya lang ay iniisip niya rin na kaya 'yon nagawa ng daddy niya ay ayaw nitong mapunta siya sa lalaking involved sa illegal drugs, hindi nga naman ikagaganda 'yon ng reputasyon ng pamilya niya. But now that the accusation was wrong, Kielton's name is clean now.
"Where's dad?"
"He's at work. Sasabihin ko nalang na tumawag ka para hindi na rin nag-aalala."
"Susubukan ko pong tumawag ulit bukas para makausap siya."
"He would love that." Now, there's smile on her mommy's voice. "So, you and Kielton are living together now?"
"Yes," uminit ang pisngi niya sa sagot. "Uh, I'm... pregnant."
"Oh, Jesus!" Her mother gasped. "Anak ko, hindi ka ba marunong magpalipad hangin muna? Masyado mo naman akong binigla!"
Kianna laughed heartily. "Magiging lola ka na, mom."
"Yes, I'm longing to have a grandchildren. Mabagal ang dalawa mong kapatid, nauhan mo pa."
Paanong hindi mauunahan? Mabilis si Kielton!
"Ayos lang sayo? Na... buntis ako?" Alangan na tanong niya.
"There's nothing wrong with being pregnant, it's a blessing. Don't think too much, we will accept you, your child and Kielton."
Napanguso siya kasabay ng paghulog ng luha sa pisngi. May mainit na humahaplos sa puso siya. She felt so overwhelmed.
She have been thinking about that acceptance and she's surprise to know that her parents finally accepting her relationship with Kielton and the fruit of their love, their baby angel.
"Thanks mom," her voice cracked, making her chuckled.
"Are you crying? You're being emotional, that's normal, anak." Natatawa ito. "I hope to see you soon."
"We will see each other soon, mom. I miss you."
"I miss you and we miss you a lot. We miss your brattiness." then she laughed.
"Mom," saway niya pero natawa na rin.
Ilan pang sandali ay natapos na ang mahabang usapan nila ng ina. Wala parin si Kielton kaya nagpasya siyang mag shower na at magpahinga.
IT'S GETTING late and his conversation with his friends won't stop. Ikinuwento sa kanya ang mga ginawang paghahanap ng mga ito sa kanya pati na rin ang mga haka-haka na buhay siya. They even told him how Carter jumped in the water like as if he was hallucinating.
Napatingin siya kay Carter na nagkibit lang ng balikat. If he did that, he knew his reason, Carter might blaming himself because he didn't find him in the water.
"Sinabi ko na huwag niyang sisihin ang sarili niya. Ayaw paawat ni gago, kulang nalang ay sa dagat tumira." Si Zyron na walang tigil, palaging bida sa kwentuhan. "Hindi ko na tuloy alam noon kung sino ba talaga ang gusto nitong si Carter, si Kielton ba o si Alandra."
Nagtawanan ang mga kaibigan niya na pati siya ay natawa na rin. Ang galing talaga mang-asar ng tarantadong 'to.
"Gago ka talaga, Fuentes, kapag napikon 'yan si Carter, susuntukin ka nalang niyan bigla." Ani Dwaye na tatawa-tawa.
"Kaya nga lumayo ako, di ba?" Si Zyron na hindi nga malapit kay Carter.
"I appreciate your effort, brute." Kielton sincerely said to Carter who's sitting comfortably beside Mazda.
"Paano naman ang effort namin Grande?"
"Well, thank you to all your effort. I don't want this conversation to be dramatic, but, I am really, really grateful because I have all of you, not only as my friend, but a brother to me. Cheers!"
Itinaas nila ang kanya-kanyang baso.
"Cheers para sa hanggang ngayon ay nawawala parin sa mga mata ng publiko! Kielton Grande!"
"Cheers para sa babaeng nasaktan ng gagong 'to! Makakahanap din kayo ng lalaking para sa inyo!"
"Cheers para sa mga babaeng masasaktan na naman dahil lalagay na sa tahimik si Kielton! Sorry, girls, our friend here already found his perfect match."
"Cheers para sa babaerong nagbago na!"
"Cheers para sa dating fuck boy na stick to one na ngayon!"
"Cheers para sa tahimik na buhay may asawa!"
"Cheers from single to married status soon!"
"Welcome to Territorial Husband Club, Kielton Grande!"
They all laugh and drink their glass of liquor.
It was a double celebration, his come back and his bachelor party before he get married.
When Kielton came back to their bedroom, Kianna is already sleeping. He took a quick shower and lay beside his soon to be wife.
He fell asleep and when he woke up, Kianna wasn't beside him, instead, Zyron's annoying face welcome him.
"Morning babe," bati nito, ang aga-aga nang-aasar.
Kielton groaned and push his friend's face away from his.
"Where's Kianna?" He sleepily asked.
"Inaayusan na."
Napilitan siyang imulat ang mga mata.
"What?"
Naabutan niya na ang mga kaibigan niya ay nakikialam sa mga bagong damit niya sa walk in closet. Nagkanya-kanya ng sukat at pili.
"Ikaw lang ang groom na tutulug-tulog. Bangon na!" Sabay hila sa kanya ni Carter.
"Are you messing with my plans? Don't you all dare."
"Messing your plans?" It was Brooke. "You're the one who invited us for your wedding and that's today."
"Paliguan niyo na nga 'yan si Grande para mahimasmasan." Utos ni Drake.
Zyron and Carter being obedient, the two carry him to the shower room.
Parang sumasakit ang ulo niya lalo sa mga kagaguhan ng mga kaibigan. Kailangan niya na ngang maligo para mahimasmasan.
"Nilasing niyo kasi kagabi, 'yan tuloy nakalimot."
"Huwag niyong banggitin kay Kianna baka takbuhan 'yan."
Naririnig niyang sabi ng mga gago.
"Maligo ka na!" Si Carter abay bukas ng shower.
"Huwag niyong sabihin na papanoorin niyo pa akong maligo?" Sulyap niya sa dalawa na nakatayo lang doon, hinihintay talaga siya. "Okay," sabay hubad niya ng boxer shorts niya na biglang nagpaalis sa mga ito. Natawa siya at naligo na.
KIANNA is confused. Kielton's mother woke her up and brought her to the master bedroom. Doon na siya naligo at pagkatapos niya ay naabutan si Alandra at Xaria na naghihintay sa kanya sa kama.
"Hi, morning." She greeted, awkward.
"Good morning, Kianna. It's good to see you again." Xaria stood up and gave her a cheek to cheek kiss.
"Should I welcome you now to our family? Or is it too early?" Alandra asked with a ghost cute smile on her lips.
Bumeso rin sa kanya si Alandra bago siya pinasadahan ng tingin mula ulo hanggang paa. Kianna is only wearing a royal blue silk robe and lacy new underwear.
"Shall we start?" Xaria beam at her.
"Uh, what are we going to do?"
Nagkatinginan ang dalawa, sabay napangiwi. Medyo napanguso siya dahil nagagandahan siya sa mga ito. Alandra is like a female version of Kielton and Clinton, but her aura is lighter. She looks radiant even if she's only wearing a short shorts and satin thin strap top that revealed her cleavage.
Xaria on the other hand always looks like a royalty, her moves were smooth and elegant.
"Here," Alandra motioned her to the vanity mirror.
Naupo siya sa harap niyon. Xaria do her hair and Alandra do her light make up.
Hinayaan niya lang ang mga ito, dahil sa totoo lang ay wala naman siyang balak mag-ayos talaga kahit na may mga bisita doon.
After an hour, she's all done. Her hair is curly and her make ups is simple, it enhanced her natural beauty.
"Now, let's choose your dress."
Hinila siya ng dalawa sa walk in closet. Alandra made her choose with those white different kind of long gowns.
"Umm,"
Inisa-isa niyang tignan ang mga 'yon, may mga tag price pa. It was from different high end clothing brand, her taste.
"I like this one,"
Kianna choose the fairy style white long gown.
"Perfetto!" Alandra said dreamily in a thick Italian accent.
"Do you need help?" Xaria asked.
"No, I can manage. Thanks."
"We'll be back later. Stay here, okay?"
"Okay," Ngumiti siya sa mga ito.
Isinuot niya ang magdang dress na 'yon nang lumabas ang dalawa. She's still puzzle what's really happening.
She waited for a minutes before Alandra came back. She's fresh from the shower and only wearing a think silk robe, then she sat in front of the mirror and do her make ups.
"What's happening? May party ba?" Hindi niya napigilang mag-usisa.
"Yes,"
"Can't I go outside?"
"No, stay here." She sounds bossy.
Napairap siya. Okay, she needs to deal with Alandra for awhile. She's Kielton's sister, she needs to behave and hide her brattiness.
After a minutes, Xaria arrived. Her hair and light make up is done.
"Gonna change." She said and walk straight to the walk in closet.
Hindi niya alam kung kailan dumating si Alandra at Xaria, maaga siyang nakatulog kagabi, hindi niya na namalayan kung may dumating bang chopper.
"When did you arrive?"
Alandra glance at her through their reflection in the mirror.
"Last night. You were already sleeping."
Right.
The door opened and Kielton's mother came in. Kasunod nito ay isang kasambahay na may dalang tray ng pagkain. Inilapag sa lamesa doon at umalis rin kaagad.
"Here, kumain ka muna, Kianna."
At dahil nakaramdam na siya ng gutom, tumayo siya at lumapit sa couch kung nasaa ang lamesang may pagkain.
Kianna started eating. The women she's with made themselves busy. Si Alandra ang pinaka matagal mag-ayos.
Xaria and Karrah Grande are now wearing a beige formal dresses and elegant flat shoes.
"Here, choose and wear what you like."
Karrah motioned her the brand new flats sandals and shoes on the other side of walk in closet.
Hindi na siya nag-inarte pa at sinuot kaagad ang kulay puti na doll shoes and it looks like a bridal flat shoes.
"Let's go." Alandra announced excitedly.
She's wearing a tube beige dress that hugs her curve. She paired it with golden gladiator flat sandals.
"But before that, we need to cover your eyes."
Xaria started to cover her eyes with white silk blindfold.
Ang mga ito ang nag-alalay sa kanya palabas ng silid at pababa ng hagdan. Naririnig niya ang malamyos na musiko na nanggagaling kung saang parte ng malaking bahay.
Kianna realized that maybe Kielton have a surprise to her?
"Here, let's remove your blindfold." And Alandra slowly removed it.
Kianna blinked to make her vision clear. Her eyes widened when she saw the organized set of a garden wedding. It's greenery, they also put some flowers everywhere.
The chairs were set of whites, the white carpet are full of petals and the altar is perfectly match with the handsome man standing near it.
Kielton Grande is dashing with his white tux, his hair is in neat bun and he finally shaved.
"Walk now," Alandra urged her, whispery.
Tulala pa siya at nakailang kurap pa bago unti-unting naglakad papunta sa lalaking mahal. it feels like her world stop as she walk towards her soon to be husband.
She's aware that all his friends and family were watching her, them, but her eyes only focused at Kielton.
Katulad niya ay nasa kanya lang din ang buong atensyon ni Kielton, hindi inaalis ang tingin sa kanya na para bang kapag kumurap ay mawawala siya sa paningin nito.
His beautiful eyes are sparkling, it's full of light, devotion and love for her.
Kianna's heart is pounding so loud, she could feel it poking her throat. This is crazy, but the beating of her heart felt like louder than the music that echoed around.
"Beautiful as always," Kielton said and hold her hand.
"What is this?" She asked the obvious.
She can't believe that she's marrying Kielton Grande right now! Yes, right now!
"We are going to get married." He laugh heartily. "Bawal umatras." Sabay humigpit ang kapit sa kamay niya na akala mo ay tatakbuhan niya ito.
"Silly, I won't run away."
"Just making sure." And he wink. "We are ready." He told the priest.
The priest started the wedding ceremony and forgive her because she wasn't very attentive, she's still high and overwhelmed with Kielton surprise wedding.
"You may now kiss the bride." The priest announced.
Kielton felt like that's the only words that he was waiting for. To kiss his bride... his wife. And that's her! She's now his wife! Kielton Grande's wife! She's not dreaming! This is real!
"My wife," Kielton whispered and claim her lips devotedly and lovingly.
Kianna's heart won't stop from beating hastily. Sinagot niya ang mapagmahal na halik ng asawa... at nangiti nang maisip na asawa niya na nga si Kielton.
"My husband," she whispered softly and kissed him again.
Umugong ang palakpakan, hagikhikan at hiyawan ng mga bisita nila.
Everyone is congratulating them but her husband won't stop from kissing her. He can't get enough of her, huh. Her husband is always thirsty to have a taste of her.
"Stop," she chuckled between their kisses, then he cupped his jaw. "We can continue this later."
"I wanna make love with my wife right now." He whispered hoarsely, his lips were reddish and shiny.
"Let's entertain our guests first."
Kielton groaned, then nod, like as if he don't have much choice but to entertain his friends.
"I want to regret inviting my friends, but they are part of me, so, I need to deal with these annoying ass. Papauwiin ko na sila para ma-solo mo na ako."
Natawa siya. Siya pa talaga ang naghahangad na masolo ito? Baliktad yata, ha.
"Gusto kitang ma-solo pero kaya kong maghintay. Hindi ko lang alam sayo." Tudyo niya, may hamon sa ngiti niya sa asawa.
"That's the problem, I am not very patient. I can't wait to make love with my wife." Kielton grabbed her waist. "Let's go to our bedroom. These people can wait, but your husband can't."
Wala na siyang nagawa nang buhatin siya ni Kielton at naglakad palayo sa reception, hindi na inintindi pa ang mga pahapway na pang-aasar ng mga kaibigan nito.
She giggled and let her husband bring her to their bedroom.