One and Only

War 9

Hi, I wanted your opinion about the previous chapters. Are the scenes going too fast? Huhuhu! I was just so desperate to end this story before I lose any interest to write this.

Third Person's P.O.V

Nakalabas na ng hospital ang kaniyang ina malipas ang ilan pang mga araw simula nang nagising siya. Napag-usapan na din ng kaniyang ina at asawa nito kung kailan ang kanilang kasal; his husband wanted it to be held as soon as possible. She didn't ask any more question on why they seemed to rush their marriage. Tonight, his mothers husband decided to have a family dinner and that only means that she is going to meet his soon stepbrothers. She wonders if his stepbrothers is nice as their father.

Napalingon siya sa pintuan ng kaniyang kwarto, pumasok ang kaniyang ina kasama ang isang lalaki na mas malambot pa sa kaniyang maglakad. May kasama din itong dalawang babae bitbit ang iba't-ibang klase ng damit. She sighs. She knows where this is coming.

"Zee, this is Frederick, your make-up and hairstylist for tonight." Her mother smiled at her. Lumapit sa kaniya si Frederick na sinenyasan ang kaniyang dalawang kasamahan na ilapag ang kanilang mga bitbit. 

"I'll see you later, Zee."

"Please take care of my daughter." Ngumiti ang kaniyang ina kay Frederick bago ito lumabas. She looked at frederick who was looking at her from head to toe. She slightly felt nervous. 

"Girls!" Muntik na itong magulat nang biglaan siyang pumalakpak pagkatapos ng isang awkward na katahimikan. Parang alam naman kaagad nong dalawang babae ang gagawin at kaagad may hinalungkat sa isang bag. Her eyes widen when she saw the product they were holding! 

"Is that a wax?!" She was about to escape when the two girl hold her tightly. She closed her eyes tightly when the wax was being pulled out from her legs. She could feel her tears streaming down her face. All she could do was pray to end this suffering.

Ilang oras ang kanilang iginulgol sa pag-aayos sa kaniya. Aantukin na sana siya pero maingay at dinadaldal siya ng bakla. She used her skills to enhance her natural beauty, making her look vibrant and fresh. She was also the one who picked a dress suitable for her, nagpapasalamat nalang siya dahil wala talaga siyang alam sa mga ganitong bagay.

She glance at her self on the mirror, not gonna lie, it was amazing. The final result was breathtaking. Muntik niya nang hindi makilala ang sarili.

Napalingon siya sa gumawa nito lahat sa kaniya na proud sa kaniyang sarili. Pumalakpak ito habang may malaking ngisi sa kaniyang labi. 

"Gorgeous!"

Nagpa-alam na sila nang pumasok muli ang kaniyang ina sa silid suot ang isang napaka-elegante na black mid-sleeve dress.

"Oh my!" Her mom excitedly jogged towards her and turning her around, examining her daughter properly.

"Ang ganda mo!" Her mom said, she just sighs in respons. 

"Simpleng family dinner lang naman 'yon, ma. Bakit kailangan pang bonggahan?" Ani nito.

Her mother sighs. "This dinner is important, Zelene. Ito ang unang beses na makompleto tayo kasama ang mga anak ni Henry kaya please, give this night a chance." Wala na siyang nagawa kung hindi ang tumango sa sabi ng ina.

Wala naman siyang magagawa pagdating sa kaniyang ina. Ayaw niya itong malungkot o magtampo sa kaniya. Kung iyon ang ikasasaya ng ina, susundin niya.

"Let's go?" Muling ngumiti ang ina at hinila na siya palabas ng silid.

Habang papalapit muli sila sa engrandeng restaurant kung saan una niyang nakilala si Mr. Walton ay hindi niya maiwasang hindi mapakali. She took a deep breath and tried to stay calm as possible. She could feel her heart racing as they stepped into the room, but she tried not to show it. The family dinner was an important event where she would have to make a good first impression.