"When you told me yesterday to come meet you in this same place, this is not what I had in mind. I thought you will just ask me unending questions then give me an answer. It never even crossed my mind that you'll make a contract just to solidify our deal." Said Isidore while staring at the contract that Danley had given him.Yes. She made a contract. Pagkauwi ni Danley kagabi mula sa kanyang trabaho ay kaagad niyang tinawagan ang kaibigan niyang si Lira na isang public attorney upang tulungan siya nitong gumawa ng kontrata. She has already learned her lesson from what happened with Irnes Leventis. She don't want to end up like her mother, and cause more trouble. She wanted to make everything legal at gusto niya rin na may panghawakan siya. She needs assurance that Isidore will fulfill his promises."I've learned my lesson. Besides, even if you despise your grandfather, you are still a Leventis. Who knows what you'll do if you have a sudden change of heart." Sagot ni Danley. "Anyway, d
"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
Malakas ang kabog ng dibdib ni Danley habang tinatahak nila ang daan patungo sa eksklusibong subdibisyon ng mga Leventis kung saan gaganapin ang kasal nilang dalawa ni Isidore. Hanggang ngayon ay hindi pa rin siya makapaniwala na nangyayari ito sa kanya. Hindi rin maalis sa kanyang isipan ang mga sinabi sa kanya ni Irnes Leventis bago sila lumabas ng opisina ni Mayor Cato. "If you try to back out of the wedding again, I'll make sure your family never sees the sunrise again." Ipinikit ni Danley ang kanyang mga mata, at isinandal ang nahahapo niyang katawan sa upuan ng sasakyan. She is emotionally and physically drained. Mula sa pag-iisip niya sa mga Leventis, sa kasalang magaganap, hanggang sa kaligtasan ng pamilya niya. She doesn't know where her mother and her sister are. Hindi niya alam kung saan ito dinala ng mga tauhan ni Irnes Leventis, at hindi niya rin naman ma-contact ang mga ito ng subukan niyang tawagan ang mga ito gamit ang cellphone ni Chaz na hiniram niya kanina bago u
"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?
Inilibot ni Danley ang tingin sa kabuuan ng sala ng bahay ni Isidore. In comparison to his grandfather's lavish and extravagant mansion, Isidore's single floor house appears to be very plain. The house was not as large as Irnes Leventis' mansion, but it also did not appear to be a home that people from the lower or middle classes could live in. It may not be as large or as grand as his grandfather's mansion, but it is undeniably expensive. "Take a seat." Ani Isidore saka iminuwestra ang pahabang sofa."This is quite surprising; I thought you were living in your family subdivision," Danley commented, her eyes still scanning the entire living room. "Buti pumayag ang lolo mo na obsessed sa'yo."Isidore removed his coat, placed it on the shoulder rest of the couch opposite the one Danley is sitting on, and then sat on the couch. He is now face to face with Danley, whose eyes are still scanning the entire living room. She's behaving like a child who is both curious and amazed by the new
Halos hindi malunok ni Danley ang kinakain niya na adobong manok dahil sa tensiyon na nararamdaman niyang bumabalot sa kanilang paligid. Kasama si Isidore ay tumungo sila sa kanyang apartment upang kunin ang mga damit niya, at iilang gamit. Matapos magtungo sa apartment niya ay dumiretso naman sila sa bahay ng kanyang pamilya, at narito na nga sila ngayon, nagta-tanghalian kasama ang kanyang ina, at mga kapatid, at ramdam na ramdam ni Danley kung gaano kalakas ang tensiyon na bumabalot sa kanila, lalo na sa pagitan ng kanyang ina at ni Isidore. Danica, unable to bear the tension any longer, has finally spoken up, attempting to alleviate the tension and awkwardness. "Where did you go last night, ate? Hinahanap ka namin ni Danny para sana i-congratulate ka pero hindi ka na namin nakita ulit after the wedding." "What are you talking about, Danica? You saw your sister going home with her husband last night while being chased by the reporters." Ani Aurora Palmer sa malamig na tinig na s
"Anong gagawin natin dito?" Ang tanong ni Danley kay Isidore nang makarating na sila sa mansyon ni Irnes Leventis."Just follow me." Iyon lamang ang isinagot ni Isidore sa kanya bago ito lumabas ng sasakyan.Danley rolled her eyes. "Anong klaseng sagot 'yun?" She asked herself at bumaba na rin ng sasakyan.Halos lakad-takbo na ang ginawa ni Danley para lamang makasunod kay Isidore, at nang nasa likuran na siya nito ay siya namang pagtigil nito. Bahagya pa siyang nauntog sa matigas nitong likod.Danley groaned, and in annoyance, said, "Ano ba! Bakit bigla-bigla ka na lang tumitigil—" ngunit hindi niya natapos ang sinasabi nang bigla na lamang may sumigaw ng "Kuya!"Bahagyang sumilip sa unahan ni Isidore si Danley, at ganoon na lamang ang panlalaki ng kanyang mga mata nang makita niya si Irnes Leventis na tila kasama ang buong angkan ng mga Leventis, at lahat sila ay nakatitig kay Isidore na gumagalaw at hindi rin nagsasalita.Bumalik si Danley sa likuran ni Isidore at doon ay nagtago.
I don't want to go. This is what Danley initially thought as she and Isidore prepared for their honeymoon, but that thought vanished in an instant the moment she set foot in one of Spain's most romantic cities, Seville.The reviews that she read about Seville are definitely true. Seville indeed is a beautiful city which has both old, and new charm. Seville is world-renowned for its architecture and flamenco dancing, which Danley truly enjoys."For someone who hates coming here for a honeymoon, you clearly enjoy every minute of it," Isidore commented as they strolled through the streets of Calle Lope de Rueda.Danley, who was busy taking photos of people, and at the scenery, replied, "I just realized that since we're already here, why don't I just enjoy the moment