Novel & Cerita Marred

At dahil naka-leave kami sa trabaho ay tinanghali na kami ng gising. Maru cook brunch for us. Honestly, I don't know what to do now. All I know is that I need to agree on whatever he wants to do so that he will stop bugging me, but now I have to guard my heart. It’s crystal clear that this marriage is just for business. Nothing more, nothing less. "Penny for your thoughts wife?" Maru’s question made me back to reality.

umiiyak pa ring bilin ni Liv sa pamangkin. “Yes, Aunt Liv. I will. I am married now, remember?” pagpapaalala ni Kara sa tiyahin sa pagitan ng kanyang mga hikbi. “That’s right! Maybe you are really fated to Marco,” sagot ni Liv habang tila kinukumbinsi ang sarili. “Maybe,” pagsang-ayon ni Kara para kumbinsihin din ang sarili.

Tumambad kay Lennah ang isang simpleng singsing na may mala-kristal na kinang, simbolo ng isang pangakong hindi nagtatapos sa mga salita. “Lennah,” sabi ni Marcuz, halos bulong ngunit puno ng damdamin ang bawat salita, “Mahal na mahal kita. At sa kabila ng lahat ng mga nangyari, sa kabila ng mga alinlangan at pagdududa, ikaw ang tanging nais kong makasama. Will you marry me?”

Nilagay niya ang kamay niya sa bulsa niya at prenteng bumalik sa upuan niya. “Hoy, Lev Nimuel Gray! Ipapaalala ko lang sa ‘yo na hiwalay na tayo! Hindi mo na ako asawa.” Umangat ang kilay niya. “You are. Even in your identification cards and other documents. It says you are married to me, only me,” mariin niyang sagot. Suddenly, an idea crossed my mind. “Eh ‘di, magpa-annul na tayo para matapos na!” medyo malakas na sabi ko.

Now we both just use ourselves for our own interest. How will this marriage work if we are both in pain? Nanginginig ang kamay kong tinanggap ang kamay ng lalaking papakasalan ko. Parehong mabigat ang aming paghinga nang humarap kami sa altar. My tears welled up habang nagsasalita ang nagkakasal sa amin. Marahil ay iniisip nito na tears of joy ang mga luha ko katulad ng iniisip ng iba.

I felt his stiffened with my move pero hindi ko na pinansin. "He's already married, back off," madiin kong wika rito. Tinaasan ako nito ng kilay at tinignan mula ulo hanggang paa. Yung tingin na nanghuhusga at hindi naniniwala. "Married? Kanino? Sa 'yo?" Maarte nitong tanong. "Yes, sa akin. Alangan naman sa 'yo,"

Ilang sandali lang ay bumagsak na ang mga luha nito. “You know what I mean. Matalino kang tao, Bernadeth.” “You shut up, Andres. Wala akong pakialam sa kung anuman ang iniisip mo sa ‘kin. Matutuloy ang kasal sa ayaw at sa gusto mo.” Bernadeth is glaring at him. “You know what marriage is, Bernadeth? Marriage is a union of two people who are madly in love with each other. Hindi kita mahal–”

"Ingatan mo ulit ang anak ko Ken." "I will, Tito." Napangiti naman ako. _ "True marriage is more than joining the bonds of marriage of two persons; it is the union of two hearts. It lives on the love you give each other and never grows old, but thrives on the joy of each new day. Marriage is love. May you always be able to talk things over, to confide in each other, to laugh with each other, to enjoy life together, and to share moments of quiet and peace, when the day is done. May you be blessed with a lifetime of happiness and a home of warmth and understanding."

Tumingin din siya sa akin at ngumiti. “In our society, marriage is a sacred institution. It's a tradition of cooperation, mutual trust, and reliance on one another to get through life's occasionally choppy waves. It's been stated that marriage involves sacrifice, commitment, and hard work—all of which are undoubtedly true. But a strong foundation is always necessary for a healthy marriage, regardless of how it ultimately turns out.”

“I’m always ready to listen. Just drop the bomb, walang arte-arte.” “If you say so,” muling huminga nang malalim si Selene. “MarionandIaregettingmarried—” Tinaasan s’ya ng kilay ni Geo. “What? Pwede bang dahan-dahanin mo naman, Sel? Para kang rapper sa bilis ng bibig mo.” “Marion and I are getting married, Geo. Okay? There! I said it! Okay na ba?” Hindi umimik si Geo.