Hearts Under Contract
Habang patuloy ang pag flash ng mga camera, mas lalong dumidikit si Jiro kay Mirabelle, whispering through clenched teeth, “Smile. You’re supposed to be in love with me.”
Mirabelle gave a stiff smile, angling her face toward the cameras. Sa katunayan, hindi siya sanay sa mga camera. Ayaw niyang kinukuhaan siya ng litrato, but jow, she has no choice. “Oh, believe me. Sobrang in love ako sa'yo ngayon. Ang gwapo ba naman ng fiancé ko..”
Jiro’s jaw ticked, but he said nothing more. They both posed, and waved to their visitors. And at the whole time, Mirabelle’s heart thudded in her chest like a trapped bird that has no freedom.
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