Sienna Greenwood I don't know which one hurts more. Loving him while he still loves his past or leaving him in the arms of his past. I thought I could cope with it but I realize I only fall into a darker pit the more I try. So I decided to let it go,to end everything because there was nothing worth living for. But he came once again and saved me. But only this time it was the Vice Versa situation. Only time will tell.
View MoreCassandra Dela Vega's POV
"Hindi! Hindi ko ipapakasal ang sarili ko sa isang lalaking hindi ko mahal!" Ang sigaw ko ay dumagundong sa buong dining hall ng aming mansyon, na parang isang kulog na bumalot sa katahimikan ng hapunan. Ang mga magulang ko, sina Don Romano at Doña Esther Dela Vega, ay parehong nakatitig sa akin—ang isa may halong pagkadismaya, ang isa may malamig na determinasyon. Sa kabilang dulo ng mesa, nakaupo ang pamilya Alcantara, at si Daniel mismo, ang lalaking gusto nilang ipakasal sa akin, ay mukhang walang pakialam habang tahimik lang siyang umiinom ng alak. "This is not up for discussion, Cassandra," malamig na sagot ng Daddy ko. "Napagkasunduan na ito. Your marriage to Daniel will strengthen our family's business empire. This is what’s best for everyone." "Best for everyone?" Halos tumawa ako sa frustration. "Paano naging best for me, Dad? Hindi ko siya mahal! I don't even know him that well!" "Cassie—" "No, Mom!" Napatayo ako, hinampas ko ang mesa, dahilan para umalog ang ilang baso ng alak. "I thought we were done treating marriage like some kind of business deal! Akala ko ba, bilang anak n'yo, may choice ako sa buhay ko? Pero hindi pala! Para lang akong pawn sa chessboard ninyo!" "Cassandra, calm down," sabat ni Don Guillermo Alcantara, ang ama ni Daniel at… ng lalaking minsang minahal ko. Lalong lumalim ang galit sa dibdib ko sa mismong pag-iisip lang sa kanya—si Sebastian Alcantara. Ang lalaking unang nagpatibok ng puso ko. Ang lalaking minahal ko noon ng buo. At ang lalaking bigla na lang nawala, iniwan akong durog at maraming tanong. "Please, Cassandra," mahinahong sabi ni Daniel, finally speaking up. "I know this isn't ideal for you, but—" "Ideal?!" Napairap ako. "You’re seriously telling me that marrying someone I barely know and don’t even like is ideal?!" He let out a sigh, tila hindi rin masaya sa sitwasyon, pero mas sanay magpigil. I wasn’t like that. Hindi ko kayang lunukin ang pride ko para sa isang bagay na hindi ko gusto. Ang Mommy ko ay tahimik lang pero halata ang pag-aalala sa mukha niya. Alam kong gusto niya akong kampihan, pero bilang isang Dela Vega, hindi siya maaaring sumuway sa kagustuhan ni Daddy. "It's settled, Cassandra," madiin na sabi ng Daddy ko, ang boses niya ay hindi na nagbibigay ng espasyo para sa pagtatalo. "You will marry Daniel. And you will do it for this family." Parang lumulubog ang buong mundo ko. Hindi. Hindi ako papayag. Kahit kailan, hindi ako magiging sunud-sunuran sa kanila. No. I won't let them decide my future. Habang nakatayo ako sa harap ng mahahabang dining chairs, ramdam ko ang mabilis na paghinga ko. Ang kamay ko ay mahigpit na nakakuyom sa gilid ng damit ko, pilit pinipigilan ang nanginginig kong katawan. Hindi ko alam kung dahil sa galit, sa takot, o sa kawalan ng kontrol sa sarili kong buhay. "Pinipilit ninyo akong pakasalan ang isang taong hindi ko mahal?!" Tumatawa ako, pero walang halong saya. "Dad, Mom, hindi ito negosyo. Hindi ito merger na basta ninyo na lang pipirmahan sa papel. Buhay ko ang pinag-uusapan natin!" "Cassandra, lower your voice." Mahinahon, pero matigas ang tono ni Daddy, parang walang kwenta sa kanya ang pagwawala ko. "Wala kang magagawa. Ang kasunduang ito ay para sa kinabukasan ng pamilya natin. Wala ka nang ibang dapat gawin kung 'di ang sumunod." Napapikit ako, nanginginig ang dibdib ko sa frustration. "Kailan pa naging patas 'to, Dad? Kayo lang ang nagdesisyon, tapos ako ang kailangang magbayad?" Tumayo si Mommy, inilapit ang kamay sa akin, pero umiling lang ako. "Hija, we just want what's best for you. Alam naming magiging mabuting asawa si Daniel." "Best for me?" Tumingin ako kay Daniel na tahimik lang, parang wala lang ang pinag-uusapan. "Ikaw? Gusto mo ba 'to?" Napatingin siya sa akin, saglit na sumilay ang lungkot sa mga mata niya bago siya sumagot. "Cassandra, I respect you. I know this isn’t what you wanted, but maybe... we can make it work." Nagpanting ang tenga ko. "Make it work?! Hindi ito business partnership, Daniel! Hindi lang ito tungkol sa inyo, sa pamilya ninyo, o sa negosyo ninyo! Ako ito! Buhay ko ito!" Tumayo ako, naglakad palayo sa hapag-kainan. Hindi ko kayang makinig pa. Ang bigat ng dibdib ko, parang unti-unting binabaon sa lupa. Kailangang makalayo ako rito bago pa ako may masabing mga bagay na lalo lang magpapagalit sa kanila. Pero bago pa ako makalayo, nagsalita ulit si Daddy. "Hindi mo pwedeng takasan 'to, Cassandra." Napahinto ako sa harap ng malalaking pinto ng dining hall. Humigpit ang hawak ko sa door handle bago ako lumingon. "Watch me." *** Tatakas ako. Hindi ako magpapakasal. Walang ibang laman ang isip ko habang nagmamadali akong nag-impake ng kaunting gamit sa kwarto ko. Ilang piraso lang ng damit, cellphone, at konting cash—sapat na para makaalis ng ilang araw. Habang tinutupi ko ang huling damit sa bag, may marahas na katok sa pinto. "Cassandra, open the door. Now." Si Daddy. Nataranta ako. Mabilis kong kinuha ang bag at tinakbo ang terrace ng kwarto ko. Nasa second floor ako, pero alam kong kaya kong bumaba mula rito. Tumakbo ako papunta sa railings, hinagis ang bag pababa sa garden, at huminga ng malalim bago humawak sa gilid ng terrace. Cassandra, kaya mo 'to. Hindi mo pwedeng hayaang diktahan nila ang buhay mo. At bago pa bumukas ang pinto, agad akong bumaba. Masakit ang landing ko, pero hindi ko na ininda. Mabilis kong kinuha ang bag at tumakbo palabas ng garden. Dumiretso ako sa maliit na gate sa likod ng mansion—ang tanging daanan palabas na walang bantay. Pero bago pa ako makatawid, isang malamig at pamilyar na boses ang nagpahinto sa akin. "Cassandra." Nanigas ako. Hindi. Imposible. Dahan-dahan akong lumingon at halos tumigil ang mundo ko nang makita ko siya—Sebastian Alcantara. Tatlong taon. Tatlong taon mula nang huli ko siyang makita. Ang lalaking nagparamdam sa akin ng tunay na pag-ibig… at ng pinakamatinding sakit. Diyos ko. Bakit siya narito? Bakit siya nakatingin sa akin na parang matagal na niya akong hinintay?Sienna's P.O.VEveryone was in a frantic because we woke late today,we got so drunk yesterday at the bachelorette party that's we over slept.Nina's mom barged in this morning yelling at us to stand up and get dressed. Nina's make up took almost a three hours because she wanted perfection. The wedding start at 2pm, and half of us haven't done our make up.After 4 hours the makeup crew managed to finish our makeup,we are dressed,mine different from the bride maids.Brown back less dress with a long slit at the left and the others wore off shoulder dress,very simple but elegant. We were all in the lobby waiting for Nina for her dress reveal. "Now ladies,you can all turn around" the photographer says,and gasps could be heard all over once we saw her in the dress. Beautiful, explains everything. "You look amazing"we all say and she giggles.....Right now we are at the wedding avenue, people are waiting for us.All the braid maids had entered ,it was remaining Nina and I." Congrats
Sienna's P.O.V5 YEARS LATER.60 months is what it has been since I left the USA to come to London. Things has been nothing but great since I arrived here with my mom and sister.We stayed with Mercedes for while until we moved to one of my dad's house in London after I graduated.I graduated with honors and top of my class that year. I receive alot of gifts and appreciation from the school and my family. it was happiest day of my life and I was glad i got to share it with the rest of my family.Everyone has been great,God has been faithful to us, finally I found happiness with myself.I went to therapy after I came here,I grew my hair back because I didn't want to change to please anyone. I completed my residency a year ago and I'm finally an E.R doctor,I'm thinking of specializing in neurology. I haven't been in a relationship yet but I have been on dates and that has been all. I think it is because I still think about him,deep down I know I still love him and always will. I have b
Sienna's P.O.V"Are you okay"Nina asked worriedly "I don't know, maybe it is the bad shrimp I ate"she groans "Are you sure"I asked suspiciously "Yes. What are you thinking....oh no,no,no,no.It can't be ,no I can't be"she starts shaking her head. "wait, I am coming"Nina says before leaving,she later returns with a pregnancy test in her hands. "here ,take it, you can never be too sure"she says before handling it over to her. She read the instructions and taken took it, we stood there waiting for the results. "can you check it for me,Nina"she says shakily with her voice breaking at the end. Nina took the test kit and looks at it with sad eyes. "Positive. You are pregnant Chel"she says and Chelsea burst into tears. "no,no,no, this can't be happening. I am graduating this year, just three months away. It father doesn't won't want him or her.oh God my family is depending on me"she cries "Oh don't cry,do you want to keep it"I asked "my beliefs are against abortion. I hate abortion
Sienna's P.O.VThe next morning,I woke up to my mom making coffee and breakfast. I went to sit on the high chair and gave me some coffee."I'm sorry mom. I shouldn't have treated you bad all those years. I forgive you, please forgive me too" I tell and she drops her mug into the sink immediately engulfing me into a hug."thank you so much baby. You have nothing to be sorry about. I love you baby" she sobs"I love you too mom"I tell and suddenly I feel lighter, like a heavy load has been lifted off me .After breakfast,I booked Nina and I flight tickets back to New York. it was afternoon flight, I promised my mom I'll call immediately I get home.I spent the rest of my summer couped up in my room.Chelsea also came to visit and we binge watch gossip girls with broken heart. One Saturday we even got drunk in a club that we had to sleep there. The day before summer ended ,I contacted Arson and he made me an interesting offer that I was itching to take. My dad's will is being read toda
Sienna's P.O.VWhen we reach there it was chaos everywhere,Drew,Dean and Lara where already there. Standing inside the room was Daryl only in his pants and Nina only in panty and bra." You bastard!How could do this to me. You have no respect for our marriage and sleeping with your mistress in the same bed we share together"Consuelo yells before throwing the vase at them.They dodge but they got lucky. Lara immediately grabbed her and I rushed to Nina help her with her dress."YOU have no shame slut. sleeping with a married man who has kids. You are a home wrecker"she yells again."Calm down Consuelo"Lara says but she wasn't having it,she lounged at Nina, slapping and hitting her in the face .Lara and I pulled her off,as Daryl helped Nina up. She had bruises now and she crying. "I hate you Daryl, how can you do this to us. At least have some respect for me."she yells at him.The rest of them were in shock, watching two friends destroy their family."Don't touch me. Sienna,you knew
Sienna's P.O.VI immediately let go of Dean. and moved away from him to create some space between us.Suddenly I see years of friendship ending."De..De.. Derrick"I stutter."You couldn't just keep it in your pants for six weeks.Wow!just wow"he says before turning to leave."Derrick wait, please don't leave "I run after grabbing his hand but he flips it almost making me fall."Leave me alone Sienna" he hisses"please let me explain" I plead"Explain what exactly, hooking up with my brother whom I specifically told you to stay away from"he yells"I wasn't a hook up Derrick "I say defensively but deep down I know it was. "Then what was it Sienna. I told you about Zara,I told you everything about him and you decided to take advantage of him like that "he yells."he isn't a weak man Derrick like you treat him"I say "He is broken so am I and we under each other ,I know him like none of you do and I ...." I trailed off because I know what was coming next. My hopeless confess which will th
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