Married To A Brute

"What did you say?" Danley's mother, Aurora Palmer, asked, her eyes wide. She even stood up when Danley told her she was going to marry Isidore Leventis and that his family would be there any minute to ask for her hand in marriage. "Please tell me this is just one of your pranks, Danley." Danley bowed her head and bit her lower lip. She was having lunch with her mother, Aurora, and her two younger sisters when she told them about her engagement to Isidore Leventis, the grandson of the man her mother despises the most. She already knew that her mother would be upset by her decision to marry Isidore Leventis. After all, the Leventis, particularly Irnes Leventis, have done nothing but press them about her father's debt when they had nothing to do with it. Even she didn't want to marry Irnes Leventis' grandson, but there was nothing she could do. She needs to protect her family, and the only and safest way she knows is to do what the old Leventis wants her to do. She also refuses to deny

"What time did you say they will arrive?" Aurora, who was pacing back and forth in the living room, asked Danley. "They'll be here at exactly six, Mama." Ang sagot naman ni Danley sa ina habang nakatanaw sa labas ng kanilang bahay. Aurora Palmer looked down at her wristwatch. "There's still fifteen minutes until they arrive," she said to Danica. "Do I look presentable enough? Is my dress and make-up appropriate? Was it not overdone?" Danica exhaled a sigh. "Mama, you've been asking me the same question for a while now, and as I always say, you look perfectly fine, so could you please take a seat and relax?" "Do you really hate the Leventis'? Because from the way you are acting right now, you don't look like someone who despises that family; rather, you look like someone who is so eager to meet them and be a part of their circle," Danny said. Kaagad naman na nanlaki ang mga mata ni Aurora Palmer matapos marinig ang sinabi ng bunsong anak. "That's not it! Who in their right mind wo

Ayos ka lang ba, Danley?" Ang tanong ng kasamahan at kaibigan ni Danley na si Lia na isang loan processor nang mapansin nito na nakatulala lamang si Danley at halos hindi man lamang nagalaw ang pagkain na inorder nito. It is their lunch break and they are having lunch at a carinderia near the bank they are working. Nanatili pa rin na nakatulala si Danley kung kaya't tinapik na ni Lia ang kaibigan upang makuha ang atensyon nito. Hindi naman nabigo si Lia dahil matapos tapikin ang balikat ang kaibigan ay doon na tila nabalik si Danley sa kasalukuyan mula sa malalim na pag-iisip nito. Nagtatakang nilingon ni Danley si Lia. "Ha?" The only word that came out of her mouth. "Anong ha? Kanina pa kita kinakausap pero hindi mo naman ako pinapansin. Anong bang iniisip mo at kaninang umaga ka pang ganyan? May nangyari ba sa bahay ninyo?" Sunod-sunod na tanong ni Lia. Ibinaling ni Danley ang mga mata sa pagkain na nasa kanyang harapan saka siya nagbuntong-hininga. "Nang...yari? Ang dami. Nap

"What happened to, Just trust me, Danley; my plans will never fail us, ha? Akala ko ba planado mo na ang lahat? Then, what the hell was that? Why is your grandfather here? At paano niya nalaman ang kasal-kasalan natin? Why the fuck is this happening?" Sunod-sunod na tanong ni Danley kay Isidore habang walang tigil siya sa pabalik-balik na paglalakad. Nasa loob na ulit siya ng opisina ni Mayor Cato kasama si Isidore, Mayor Cato, Chaz, Abel, at Aaron. Hindi na natandaan ni Danley kung paano sila nakabalik sa opisina ni Mayor Cato. Basta't nakita na lamang niya ang sarili na nasa loob na ng opisina ng mayor nang sa wakas ay na-proseso na ng utak niya ang mga nangyari. And here she is now, still unable to believe what's happening. Hindi siya makapaniwalang nasa labas lamang si Irnes Leventis, at alam nito ang pinaplano nila ni Isidore. "This isn't good," Chaz says."We're going to be in big trouble." Wika naman ni Aaron."How did that old fart even know we were here?" Tanong ni Abel sa

"A wedding is such a wonderful occasion filled with hopes, dreams and excitement. We are here today to celebrate the love that Isidore and Danley have for each other, and to recognize and witness their decision to journey forward in their lives as marriage partners. May your love create a safe haven for you both on the journey that lies ahead of you. Lead with your hearts and take the time to do the simple things that will nurture your love."Danley couldn't help but cringe when he heard what Mayor Cato said. Nurture their love? Danley finds that amusing. How will they nurture their love when they were never in love with each other in the first place? Danley cast a glance at Isidore. Danley was irritated because his face was emotionless once more. How could he put up that face after whispering those words to me? She then exhaled deeply. If only she could see what was going on in Isidore's mind.What does he want to do now? What does he want us to do now? Does he want us to get along?