“W-What? Are you out of your mind?!” asik ng ina ni Catalina nang sabihin naming iuurong na namin ang kasal. “Catalina! Is this your idea?”“Desisyon po namin ’to pareho,” sagot ko, dahilan para mas lalong magkunot ang noo ng dalawang matanda.“N-No. Hindi puwede! Matagal na natin ’tong napagplanuhan! Hindi na puwedeng iurong ang kasal!”“Stop it, Mom,” suway ni Catalina sa ina niya.“You shut your mouth, young lady!” mariing sigaw ng ama niya. “Baka naman pinilit mo itong si Wayde na huwag magpakasal sa ’yo! Alam ko ang takbo ng kukote mo, Catalina! Matagal mo nang ayaw sa kasalang ito, hindi ba?!”“She wasn’t the only one who made this decision,” I said calmly.“No, Wayde,” Mr. Ortega insisted. “I know Catalina pressured you into this. Don’t worry, we’ll talk to her.”“No,” I replied firmly, meeting his gaze. “Our decision is final. There’s not going to be a wedding. I’ll pay for the damages if I have to.”“W-Wayde…” halos pabulong na tawag sa akin ni Mrs. Ortega.“I already have a c
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