Two months had past ,... Finally the waiting is over ****
THE GRANDEOUS HOUSE BLESSINGS *
Maraming bisita si Jun ,naroon ang mga kaibigan nila Alyssa, Family friends , classmates nila sa High School ni Architect Belinda Gomez . Business colleagues , Relatives , mga office Staff ni Jun , Branch Managers from Cagayan De Oro ang Zamboanga City sales office .
Hindi nakarating si Engr. Joel Madrigal ,
Bagamat inimbitahan siya ni Jun , kung sinadya man o hindi , ay hindi na mahalaga kay Jun .,Ngunit nagpapa - salamat sya dahil mahabang panahon ang ginugol nya dito ... ang maayos at malinis na pag kakagawa ng Mansion.
Maya - maya ay may paparating na sasakyan , bumaba ang mga sakay ... Bahagyan
napalingon si Jun
Hawak ang isang wine glass , kausap ang ilang business colleagues and some staff , they are in a round table
Tumayo ito , matamang
pinag masdan ang bumababa ng sasakyan ... si Maureen
wearing a tight hugging black jeans and an off-shoulder white crop-top blouse , accessorise with a ruby dangling earrings,, her blonde hair simply laid down ... What a beautiful sight to behold.... Jun cheerfully smiled ----- She is so lovely, that will surely captivate everyone's attention .
Kasama nito ang mag-asawang sila Teddy at Jasmine , Minamasdan . nya ito habang papalapit sa kanya , "Akala ko ay hindi ka na makakarating , Welcome to your new home " Jun said with a very charming smile .
* Yeah, as promised ...right ? and please , don't ever say that word again , nakakahiya , everybody knows this Mansion is yours and wife Alyssa .
Maureen in a soft whispering voice .
" But , that's the truth ..."
Jun insisted.
Magsasalita pa sanang muli si Maureen pero pinutol ni Jun ang sasabihin nya ,,by saying * Look at the grand huge Fountain ⛲ , its gorgeous with a colorful dancing lights , as you wish .." * Maureen smiled gratefully " It looks amazing ! "
Sa pagkakataong yon ay dumating naman sila Olivia at Ysabel , waring sinalubong ang pagdating nila , " Hi , kanina pa kayo dyan Tita ? " sabay nag beso-beso kila Maureen at Jasmine , " Yes , Of course , alam nyo naman , we are all excited na makita itong New Mansion ... really beautiful and modern ! " Sabay na tumingin sila kay Jun " We can not thank you enough Hijo ,
" Ah .. hmm ,You ' re just in time , sabi ni Jun " We
are about to begin the ceremony and blessing..
" Okay , Let's start now ."
At gumitna ito sa malawak na bakuran na napapalamutian ng sparkling LED lights , and the huge Fountain graceously dancing with colorful lights as well. all visitors were sitting at the round table with gliterring gold motiff and Red Roses 🌹🌹🌹 sprawling everywhere ... Guest sighs with great astonishment .
Jun grab the microphone " Good evening everybody , may I have your attention , Please ...Everybody come over here in front (*˘︶˘*).｡*♡ Then , the Family members and their relatives and Friends , gathered together . At muling nagsalita si Jun ...
" As you know , this occasion provides a special opportunity for the gathering of all members of Valderama Family , This mark a joyful event and to thank God from whom , all the Blessings come ..for the Gift of this New Restored Mansion in honor of our Great Grandparents Mr.Romulo and Mrs. Marlyn Valderama . On this occasion we are honored to have , His Reverend Father Paul Ramirez to officiate the celebration and Blessings of this new Home ... He is also a family friend Priest ..
Masigabong palakpakan habang naglalakad si Father Paul patungo sa gitna ng bakuran .. Then He smiled to the crowd ,
" Good evening .. Let's. start the Blessing , As I always saying... There is to be , No Blessing of a new home , unless those who live in it are Present . And so ... May I call the Family of Mr. Ruel Valderama Jr. and Mrs. Alyssa Valderama to join me as we walk into the entrails of the house ... * Waring kinurot ang puso ni Maureen , she was being hurt by hearing the word Family , when supposed to be, she"s the one to be called wife of Jun Valderama .*
At sa pagkakataong yon ay nag paalam saglit si Jun sa mga kausap na bisita at sabay silang pumunta ni Alyssa sa kinatatayuan ni Father Paul , They greeted Father Paul , as the Priest bless their Sons , Ethan and Thirdy .
Pagkatapos ay hiniling na ni Father Paul na sindihan ang mga kandila ng bawat isa upang umpisahan na ang *Opening Prayer * na dagling pinigilan muna ni Jun at may ibinulong kay Father Paul .
Then , Jun announce , as He holds the microphone ....
* " May I call , Maureen Valderama - Miller to join us here .." *
Waring napapitlag si Maureen (◍•ᴗ•◍)❤ She is not ready for that ...considering that she is not the wife of Jun Valderama ... Then , Her Tita Olivia and Tita Ysabel asking her to join them ... " *Hmm... Me? Why Me ? Nalilitong sabi ni Maureen . " This is Our Ancestral Mansion , may karapatan kang pumunta doon , afterall, you are a certified Valderama .
She quite hesitant to go , but she gladly, nervously cooperate.
Habang lumalakad sya papunta sa kinaroroonan nila Father Paul , Alyssa and Her two Sons ... Sinalubong naman sya ni Jun at buong ingat na inalalayan sa paglalakad ., Hinawakan
muli ang microphone , Habang nasa balikat ni Maureen ang kanyang kamay, naka akbay ito.
" Alright , friends and family , I am happy and proudly to Announce that , Ms .Maureen Valderama - Miller and I built this Mansion together , as we shared profits , hardwork , determination to Restore and saved this Ancestral Home .
As we call , *The pride of Valderama clan .*
At muli ay isang malakas napalakpakan !
Napa mulagat ng tingin
si Maureen kay Jun , makahulugan ang tingin nya , tikom ang bibig ....
* Wala syang nai - share kahit isang sentimo sa pag - Restore and Renovate ng mansion na ito' ... Maybe, hardwork and determination , but not a share even a single centavo. Nag - sisinungaling si Jun ! waring sa titig nya ay ipinararating nya kay Jun ang mga mensahe nito ..
Mistulang " Monster " naman ang itsura ni Alyssa sa sobrang galit , inis , at selos kay Maureen ... As if she wanted to pull her hair and slap her face !
As Maureen catching the attention of everyone !
Father Paul now smiles at Maureen .
Then they preceeded the Blessing by lighting of the candles and the * "Sign of the Cross "
As they all walk , utter a simple prayer to bless every room , every area of the house ...
*" May your Holy Spirit , flow through and fill this home up with your spirit . Amen ! Then springkling of the Holy Water .
At muling naupo sa kanya - kanyang table ang mga bisita. And they enjoyed the sumptous meal and wine .🍾🍷
Sinamahan ni Jun sila Jasmine at Maureen sa engrandeng Buffet table
at nasalubong nila si Alyssa sa Hallway kung saan malapit doon ang Buffet table .
Naka- ismid ito kay Maureen .. " Oh , Hon. ..Nandito ka lang pala , " sabay lambing ng boses kay Jun , " " "Hmm. . .. Yeah , sinamahan ko lang sila Jasmine at Maureen , bahagyang ngumiti lang ng kunwari si Alyssa sa dalawa . , bago umakbay at hinapit ang leeg ni Jun at may ibinulong .. bahagyang tumango lang si Jun , " ,Okay , sige susunod na ako , ihahatid ko lang sila sa table nila Tita Olivia at Tita Ysabel " sa masuyong boses nito , sumenyas naman sa kanya si Alyssa na ang ibig sabihin ay dederetso na sya sa loob ng Mansion upang asikasuhin ang iba pang mga bisita , sabay talikod kila Maureen .
Napa - ismid nalang si Jasmine , ganoon talaga si Alyssa hindi gaanong malapit' sa pamilya ng mga Valderama , maraming masamang ugali na hindi nya maintindihan . Magsasalita sana si Jasmine kay Maureen , nang may nagsalita sa kanyang likuran " Hey , okay ka lang Jass ?" sabay lapit at akbay nito ,Si Jun pala , waring napansin ang kawalang kibo nito. " Yup ., I 'm fine , iwanan mo na kami ni Maureen ... hindi naman kami bisita , Ano ka ba ? masayang ngiti nito .
Pero , parang hindi maiwanan ni Jun si Maureen , kanina pa ito walang kibo , sumulyap na waring nag aalala ..
" Don' t worry , I ' m fine .... nandito lang ako ,. besides we are enjoying the company of Tita Ysabel. and Tita Olivia . ". Dagling naman tumunog ang cellphone ni Jun " It's Alyssa , " sumenyas kay Maureen at nag - paalam na pupuntahan lang nya ang mga bisita sa loob ng Mansion ... nag- paalam din kila Olivia at Ysabel , sabay sulyap kay Maureen. " See you around , babalik ako " at nagmamadali na itong umakyat sa loob ng mansion .
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