Forced Marriage

Chapter 13

Kabanata 13

After what I heard, I decided not to think too much about it and continue on with my life. I enjoyed the job, probably cause it's a very positive environment. Most costumers are there for one specific purpose: to surprise their loved ones. And I'm happy to see relationship succeed around me tho minsan hindi ko maiwasan maisip kung magkakaroon ba ako non.

I can't imagine Peter so I tried on Arthur but it seemed like a far away dream. I wished if I could only pick my husband myself in the first place...

I sighed.

" Magandang araw po. " I smiled at another costumer. It's a man on his thirties but he looked handsome still. Tipid lang siyang ngumiti at dala pala neto ang anak niya, lalake na bata.

" I like this please. " He picked the white rose.

I smiled and arranged the order for him.
" Para po sa asawa niyo? " I asked.

His eyes gleamed and became soft with the word and he smiled. " Yes. For my wife. "

I smiled. " Swerte po ng asawa niyo! " I gave him his flower.

" Thank you. Nice arrangement, who designed it? " He asked.

" Ah! Ako po. " Medyo nahihiya kong wika.

Tumango siya. " I see. Very nice, flowers look healthy. Thank you. My wife will love this. " He then paid.

" Come again next time! " I said happily.

He smiled briefly and tugged the arms of his son. " Ronan tara na. Naghihintay na mama mo. "

My smile faded once they got out. I stared at the place and looked at people busy finding flowers for their loved ones that suits. I felt a bit down again, madalas nandito mga kasal na lalake pumupunta. Tho it's not all good, there's married men who buys flowers for their mistress too..and there's a lot of them but these times when I see married, loyal men. I can't help thinking when will someone be like that to me.

When will that someone be like that. Kahit pagkakaibigan man lang..

Just when I thought about that, tinawag ako ng manager.

" Isa! Nandito na ang delivery, see to it that it's complete please. " Wika nito.

" Okay po! " Wika ko at lumabas dala ang notebook.

Hinahakot ng mabuti ng mga delivery guy ang mga box. I was going to check on the flowers when I see a familiar face.

Natigilan ako at napatingin kay Peter.
Tumama din ang tingin niya sakin at natigilan.

" Sabel? " He asked as if he's imagining. He even rubbed his eyes just to make sure and when he's confirmed his view he went to me. " Bakit ka nandito? At nakasuot ka ng apron.." he said.

Ngumiti ako. " Hi! Nagtatrabaho ako dito. " I exclaimed proudly.

Kumurap siya. " N-Nagtatrabaho?  " He asked confused. " Pinayagan ka ng asawa mo? " He asked hesistantly.

After hearing that, I forced a smile. " Uh..Oo e. " Wika ko.

Yumuko siya doon at tumango. Tahimik kami hanggang sa magsalita siya.

" U-Uh..tungkol nung nakaraan... Nung hinalikan kita, pasensiya na. Alam kong mali ang ginawa ko. " He said.

I turned to him and smiled sadly but didn't reply. If I say it's okay, it would seem wrong.

" Sana naman hindi kayo nag-away dahil doon? " He asked.

Tumikhim ako at umiling. " Hindi naman."

Tumango siya.