Chapter 8: Engagement Party
SASHA REIN SALVATORE
I am looking at my reflection in the mirror. My makeup is done. My hair is done. I am also wearing the dress we bought last Thursday. Today is the day that I know will change our lives.
It's not our wedding yet, I know that. But it will still happen. Next month, yeah.
"Are you ready?" Dad asked. I didn't notice na nasa pinto na pala siya. Tumayo na ako at lumapit sa kanya.
"Yeah." He guided me to the top of the staircase. No one can see me for now because it's a bit dark here upstairs. But I can hear the sound of music playing, the noise of people chattering, and the sound of the car carrying a guest.
"Good evening, everyone!" My Dad greeted that result to get the attention of our guests. "First, I want to thank each and every one of you for taking time out of your busy schedules to join us in this important event for our family." He added. Nasa kanya pa rin ang atensyon ng mga tao. He looked back at me. I'm not sure if he can see me, but he gave me a small smile.
"Tonight, let's witness the heir and heiress of two known companies of this generation. Be with me as we welcome the engagement of my only daughter, Sasha Rein Salvatore with the eldest son of Buenavista Group, Jax Travis Buenavista."
Tumutok sa akin ang spotlight pagkatapos ng introduction ni Dad. Ilang man ay pilit akong ngumiti at bumaba sa hagdan. May silbi rin pala ang pagiging modelo ko dahil na rin sa mga flash na nakikita ko at sapilitang pag-ngiti sa harap ng mga camera nito.
I hate this shit.
Bago pa ako makarating sa baba ay nakita ko na siya.
Nakalahad ang kamay niya sa akin. I tried my best not to roll my eyes and accept his hand.
He guided me to the center stage where our parents were waiting for us.
He placed his hand on my waist and I tried my best not to struggle or kick his ass when he slightly pinched my waist.
With gritted teeth, I looked at him. He just gave me a toothpaste commercial smile where you can see his perfectly crafted white teeth.
Binalik ko na lang ang tingin sa mga tao.
"They're so lovely, right? They're like a match made in heaven." I almost puke at his grandfather's statement. Yuck! Match made in heaven my ass.
I heard this man beside me giggled. Natutuwa ang gago.
Ang dami pang sinabi ng parents ko at parents niya pati na rin ng Lolo niya. Mga bagay na nakakatawang isipin at pakinggan.
Wala ring humpay ang pag flash ng mga camera at ang mga palakpak ng mga tao. Plastic. If I know they're judging our family behind our back. Or simply eyeing an opportunity to attack us. Funny people.
Tired from greeting, smiling, and talking to every guest here. Damn it. Inimbita ba nila ang buong sangkatauhan? I'm not even familiar with most of them though some of them I've already seen on the televisions, in magazines and in the company. But I'm not close to any of them. Tsk.
Nakaupo na ako ngayon rito sa gitna kasama 'tong haliparot na kanina pa nakatingin sa akin. What the hell is his problem?
I tried to ignore his presence, but heck he's making it obvious that he's staring at me. Dahilan para mapansin ng mga tao sa paligid at makarinig na naman ako ng mga nakakatawang bagay.
I'm about to snuggle his neck when the music changed into a mellow one. His grandpa announced to give us some space so we can dance alone.
Damn it. Bakit ba ang dami nilang kaartehan sa katawan? Hindi ba nila alam na kanina ko pa gustong umuwi?
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