Chapter 06

I lifted my hand and watched how the diamond stone glistened against the sunlight. The ring perfectly suits my ring finger size. It's as if it was meant to be mine. The glimmering lights as it passess through the diamond stone is telling me it's priceless. 

Hanggang ngayon ay hindi pa rin ako makapaniwala. That I am already married. Na hindi na Azarcona ang pangalan ko. I am now Crizel Allison Azarcona–Farris. Hindi tuluyang mag-sink in sa isip ko ang nangyayari. Everything feels surreal.

Napabaling ako kay Professor Farris nang lumabas ito ng silid kasama ang judge na nagpakasal sa amin. There is no priest at all. Tatlo lamang ang witness na kasama namin at lahat sila ay kasosyo ni Professor Farris sa negosyo. 

“I'll prepare everything as soon as possible, Mr. Farris. You don't have to worry a thing.” Ngumiti ang judge at bumaling sa akin. “Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Farris.” 

Tipid akong ngumiti. Hindi ako sanay tawagin sa kanyang