Marrying The Salguero's Heir (Salguero Siblings Series #1)

Chapter 18- Jealous

Today is the opening of Laura's restaurant. Naghahanda na kami ni Royse papunta roon ngayon. Laura invited Royse's siblings and lolo Fred, but only London and Cosette are available to come.

Pagkatapos naming makapag-handa ni Royse ay sinundo namin ang dalawa sa mansion dahil sasabay na lang daw sila sa amin. Kasama rin namin si ate Digna dahil kabilin-bilinan ni Laura na huwag siyang mawawala.

"You seem so happy, ate Samara," napalingon ako kay Cosette nang mukhang mapansin niya ang mga ngiti ko.

"I am. I'm so excited and happy for Laura. Mga bata pa lang kasi kami pangarap na talaga niyang magkaroon ng sariling restaurant. She worked hard for this," natatandaan ko pa na kahit maubos ang baon niya noon, aayain niya ako at ililibre para kumain sa iba't ibang restaurant upang makapag-observe at makakuha ng inspiration.

"Kung gayon matagal na po pala talaga kayong magkaibigan ni ate Laura?" I nodded.

"We've been best friends since elem. My companion in many things. My sister in crime," napatawa ako nang maalala ang mga kalokohan namin noong high school at college.

"I wonder what silliness my wife did during her school days," napalingon ako kay Royse. Nakita ko ang bahagya niyang pagngisi.

"Marami at iba't iba, but my studies feel complete because of those," no matter how many times we were scolded or embarrassed, that's nothing compared to the joy that it brings. Those taught us lessons that we value until now.

Nakita ko ang pagyuko ni Cosette.

"I won't graduate with flying colors like my siblings," nagkatinginan kami ni Royse.

"That doesn't matter, baby. Ang pinaka-mahalaga ay natuto ka at naging masaya." Pagpapagaan ni Royse sa loob ni Cosette. Napangiti ako.

"I didn't also," lahat sila napalingon sa akin.

"Whether you graduate with flying colors or not doesn't matter, Cosette, as long as you know in your heart that you did your best. What's important is that you were happy and enjoyed your studies. I believe that awards are just a bonus. The most valuable things are the lessons you've learned and the experiences that have prepared you to face the real world. Always be proud of yourself because every step counts," tumaas ang tingin niya sa akin.

"That is not also the sole basis of your abilities, as no external factor can dictate a person's capabilities. Only you know your true potential and the people who truly know you. So don't let yourself be discouraged just because you failed at something. True victory lies within your heart." Naramdaman ko ang paghawak ni Royse sa kamay ko.

"Ate Samara is right, Cosette. You have proven yourself many times, and we're always proud of you.Ang mahalaga naman sa amin ay masaya ka sa ginagawa mo." Yumakap si Cosette kay London.

"But you know what? Hindi ako nawalan ng pag-asa kahit na isang sandali. Even though I didn't graduate with flying colors, I top the board examination. Walang makakapagsabi ng mga mangyayari sa buhay natin, baby. Ang mahalaga gawin natin ang makakaya natin sa bawat hakbang ng walang pagsisisi at panghihinayang. Sa laro kasi ng buhay, dalawa lang ang pagpipilian mo, ang manalo o ang matuto." I didn't expect that it would happen. When I take the board, I was happy and contented no matter what the result would be dahil alam ko sa sarili ko na inilaban ko iyon.

"Thank you, ate Samara. Tama kayo. I will keep that in mind. Masiyado ko lang siguro na dinamdam iyon. Simula po ngayon I will take the courage and be always proud to myself." I smiled at her before I interlocked my fingers to Royse's grip.

Nabanggit nila na achiever si Royse at ang iba pa nilang mga kapatid. They graduated with Laude's kaya marahil binabaan ng loob si Cosette. Nakita ko nga ang mga medals at plaque nila sa mansion.