Chapter 1

I stared at the pair of white sandals I am currently wearing for a moment before lifting my gaze to the view of my surroundings. Above me is a blue and clear sky. On both of my sides, there are people close to me, sitting and watching me while I stand here. And in front, few meters away from me, is the man of my dream, standing and staring at me in the way of how I wanted to be stared at.I saw his nose moved, maybe he sniffed. After that, his right hand lifted towards his eye. That’s when I realized he’s crying!I chuckled before finally starting to walk in a slow pace. All of my focus was only on my man. I can’t stop myself from feeling various emotions. I kind of feel tickled on the inside while I feel excitement. I want to cry, I want to laugh. I don’t know what to do anymore. But the only thing I can clearly say is… I am happy.I stopped when I am distant from him few meters away. He took me from my uncle who walked me down the aisle. And the moment he smiled on me while his eyes

Chapter 2

“Hmm, stop that, baby,” I heard a familiar voice spoke behind me. “I’m jealous.”I chuckled and faced Chly. “We’re already married. I am tied to you. There’s nothing you should be jealous about,” I said.“No,” he shook his head,” “I’m still jealous.”“Okay, how can I make it up to you so you won’t be jealous anymore?” I asked.He just grinned and smirked. After that, he naughtily winked at me as he grabbed my waist to pull me closer to him.“We still have to entertain our guests. Later, love,” I said and poked his pointy nose.“Can’t wait,” he whispered on my ear.We were having our moment as if we’re alone until someone shouted from my back.“Please have some respect for people who are single like us!” Brei shouted and gulped the whole wine from her glass. We just laughed because of that.As the sun slowly sets, guests started to go home. Family, acquaintances, friends, and some business partners were there. However, Val, Gia, and Brei stayed in the hotel to spend the night. Chly and

Chapter 3

“How does it taste?” Chly asked while I am chewing the grilled bangus. He’s looking intently at me, or maybe on my mouth that’s currently chewing.“Hmm,” I just hummed because I couldn’t say a word. After I finished chewing, I took another slice of bangus and ate it.He really cooks so well. Without hard training in our company, I don’t think I would have this body. For sure, I will gain weight because honestly, I really couldn’t stop myself from eating the foods he cooked by himself.“I will really look ugly with this,” I stated as I take grilled pork from the plate.His brows furrowed. “Why?” he asked, confusion is visible in his tone.“Because I will get fat, and it’s because you cook yummy dishes!”I am not saying that being fat makes people look ugly. I am pertaining only to myself. I feel like being fat doesn’t suit me. I even became envious with those chubby and cute men and women on social media that still looks good with it, well; everyone really looks good with their own siz

Chapter 4

“Papà, please convince Mamà to bring me to Philippines, please,” I begged in front of my father while kneeling in both of my knees. I made my face sympathetic than it can be so I would convince him. “I don’t want to be alone here,” I added. “Princess, you won’t be alone,” he replied, not taking any of my shits. “You Tia and your cousin will be here with you.”I shook my head and pressed my eyes closed. When I opened it, big and round tear from each of my eye has fallen. When Papà saw it, I heard him sighed. From my blurry vision I saw him smiled bitterly as he covered his mouth with his fist.“Go to your room, I will try to talk with your Mamà about it,” he said and that made me jump on the inside.I just nodded and followed what he ordered. I went directly into my room but before I could even reach the door, Val called me. When I turned around, the first thing I saw was her sad face.“You will go with them?” I heard the sadness in her voice.Her words made me feel like I’ve been po

Chapter 5

I feel like I have been poured by a bucket of cold water with plenty of ice in it when I heard the man in a black suit went to us and delivered the news. I already know what will happen, but I can’t fully process it. I can’t accept the fact that it’s their end.“Kalia, you have to rest-”“How can I rest with this situation, Chly?!” I asked, frustrated. Because of too much anger, I even began to show my anger to Chly, which I immediately regret.He nodded slowly and smiled bitterly. I felt guilty for raising my voice at him. It’s not me who just lost my parents. He also lost his parents, but instead of focusing and preparing his parents’ funeral, he is here on my side. And it makes my guilt rose more.“Leave me here, Chly. I can handle myself,” I said as I stood up. Before I could even step to go away, he immediately held my wrist. When I looked at him, I saw him shook his head. “What?”“I won’t leave you,” he said with finality in his voice.I sighed. “You have to take care of your pa

Chapter 6

I couldn’t count how long I have been sitting in front of their tombs and eating my lunch. All I know is that, the ray of the sunlight already passed by the tree I am hiding to protect myself from the scorching heat of the sun.I just laughed when I realized that I am holding my breath as I look up. I don’t even know why I am doing that until I looked down again and noticed a tickle on my face. I groped that part and touched a liquid. That’s when it drowned on me that I’ve been shedding tears.I inhaled an air and pressed my lips together as I bring back my gaze to the tomb in front of me. My right hand spontaneously lifted and touched my father’s tomb. I suddenly remembered how hard he tried to stop himself from letting me go with them, but in the end, he still asked Mamà about it.I don’t have any regrets of going with them here in the Philippines. By it, I was still able to spend time with them. I wonder… if they didn’t bring me with them, how would I be? Will I be able to move on

Todos los capítulos de Exquisitely Altered : Capítulo 1 - Capítulo 6

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6