Akasia’s Point Of View“Do you snore?” Caleb asked that, which made my head hurt. Hindi kami tatagal sa iisang kwarto! Pakiramdam ko ay masisiraan ako ng bait kapag ito ang kasama ko.“Gusto mo bang hindi na makahinga?” Banta ko rito.We are here in the master’s bedroom, thinking about the rules that we want to add apart from yesterday. Marami akong naiisip, pero pinakaiisip ko talaga kung kailangan. Baka sa sobrang dami ay hindi na niya masunod.“That’s my only rule, I told you about it yesterday.” He casually said.“‘Yun na ‘yon?” I asked. He just nodded and sat on the couch. May pa-set pa siya ng rules, isa lang naman pala ‘yung sa kaniya.Now is my chance to say all my rules that I want.“Okay, rule number one, never call me any sweet endearments even if it’s part of our acting.” Paninimula ko. I don’t really like where this is going because the last thing I’ve remembered is when he tried to do cringe things when he was in front of his parents.Caleb just nodded boredly. “Rule n
Akasia’s Point Of View We went back to the house, and I saw his parents sitting in the living room. “What happened, hija? Are you two okay?” Tito Carlo asked. “Okay lang ho,” I nodded and faked my smile at him. He looks genuinely concerned. “Is Caleb not treating you well?” He asked again. Tinignan ko naman si Caleb, at tinignan niya rin ako, pero una siyang nag-iwas ng tingin. “Of course, I treat my wife well.” I stifled my squirm when I felt his arm encircling my waist. Anong nakain ng taong ‘to?! Bakit biglang umamo at akala mo’y hindi na pumapatay ang tingin. Gago, ano raw? I treat my wife well? Wife, my ass. “We just wanted to make sure that the two of you are getting along now.” Tito Carlo said as he smiled at me. Caleb’s mother doesn’t look pleased with what she’s witnessing right now. I can still feel Caleb’s arms on my waist, so I secretly pinched his side, which made him let go of me. Hindi rin naman nagtagal ‘yung parents ni Caleb at umuwi na kaagad. Hinatid n
Akasia’s Point Of ViewThe next morning wasn’t that good for me. I decided to go to work early as soon as I can because I don’t want to see Caleb’s face early in the morning.But to my surprise, I saw Caleb having breakfast in the dining room. Plano ko pa namang kumain ng breakfast dito pero huwag na lang!“Ma’am, kain ho kayo.” Isa sa mga maid ang nag-aya sa akin nang makita akong papalabas na.Ngumiti lang ako sa kaniya at tinanggihan. Umalis na ako at dadaan na lang ng coffee shop para naman bumili ng breakfast ko.Mahabang araw na puro trabaho lang ang ginawa ko dahil wala naman na akong iba pang gagawin.Lumipas lang ang oras at umuwi na rin ako. Plano kong mag-stay sa condo ko ngayon dahil wala akong gana sa bahay na ‘yon.I was about to pack my small things when Caleb barged into my room.“Ano ba—” I threw my bag in his face.“Ouch! Fu—” He was about to curse, but he stopped himself and let out a heavy sigh.Nagulat ako dahil wala man lang siyang pasabi or pakatakot man lang!
Akasia’s Point Of ViewThe midst feeling of loneliness as I sat in the middle of the table where Caleb and I were sitting. Heaven knows how I wanted to go home and take a deep rest. I wanted to sleep and to wake up from this nightmare. Nakita ko sa gilid ng mga mata ko na hindi rin natutuwa si Caleb. Kanina niya pa pinaglalaruan ‘yung glass of red wine na nasa table namin.After long hours of trying to talk with the other business tycoons. Tito Carlo ordered us to stay in the house that they bought. Caleb did not utter a word and just nodded.We were accompanied by some kind of driver that their family hired so that Caleb and I would be dropped off at the house.When we got to the designated place. A modern-looking house welcomed us with clean and furnished surroundings. There was lots of furniture, but some were missing. There are four normal-sized rooms and one master bedroom on the second floor. The first floor consists of a kitchen, living room, dining room, laundry room, and a
Akasia's Point Of ViewNakatulala lang akong nakatingin sa salamin habang pinagmamasdan ang sarili kong nakasuot na ng wedding gown.Ilang oras na lang at ikakasal na ako sa lalaking ‘yon. Ilang oras na lang ay darating na ang bagay na pagsisihan ko.The door opened, and it was my Dad who was holding a paper bag and heading towards me. I did not utter a word and just let him do his thing.“I am so sorry, hija. But this is the best decision for your life and our company.” He said as he handed me his gift.I did not look at him and just kept staring at myself in the mirror.I don’t want his gift, and I never wanted any of this.As soon as he left, tears came streaming down my eyes as I sobbed quietly.I never thought that I would get married this early and to the ruthless billionaire man. I imagined myself marrying someone I deeply love. Not just marrying for the sake of my family’s business.I wiped my tears when I heard the door open again. It was Lucila, and she saw me wiping my ey
Akasia’s Point Of ViewNakatakip si Lucila sa mga mata ko at dinadala ako sa kung saan. Sabi niya ay girl’s night out daw dahil trip niya lang. Nang alisin niya yung takip sa mga mata ko ay bumungad sa akin ang isang silid na puno ng ilaw at may design pa sa gitna.“Bride-to-Be”I read the design in the walls as I looked at Lucila’s smiling face.“It’s your wedding day tomorrow, deserve more than a bridal shower.” She said.Putang ina?“I don’t—” I tried to calm myself as I looked at the bunch of liquors in front of me.“I invited your friends, so let’s enjoy and have some fun for the last night of your single life.” Lucila cheekily said as she handed me a glass of Black Label.There I saw some of my friends from college and my close friends at my Dad’s work. “So, who’s the lucky guy?” Glydel asked me as she kissed my cheeks. She was one of my closest friends during college, and now she’s a professional doctor.“I bet he’s glad that he got someone like Akasia.” Michelle uttered. One