CHILD
ISANG linggo na ang nakalipas, simula nang tanggapin niya ang alok ng pagpapakasal kay Xoren.
Hindi pa nila napag-usapan kung kailan gaganapin ang kanilang kasal, masyado pa bisi si Xoren sa preparasyon ng pagbubukas ng Grand Coastal Haven. Madalang niya makausap o makasama ang lalaki.
“Hija, are you sure about it, marrying Xoren Valiente?”
It was only a moment when Mrs. Dela Fuego asked about her decision, it seemed like an old woman looking for the perfect time to talk about it.
“Yes.” Muntik pa siya mautal sa kaniyang tugon.
“Please, stop it already... it's not good.”
Hanggang ngayon iniisip pa rin ni Mrs. Dela Fuego na ginagawa niya ‘to alang-alang sa kaniyang paghihiganti.
“Mom, I’m not doing it for revenge.” Acy tried to convince the old woman with her words, that she was not after revenge anymore. She looks at Mrs. Dela Fuego with a solemnity in her eyes. “I love him that's why I will marry him.”
“Stop fooling us, Acy...” Fea interrupted. “Kilala kita, hindi ka basta madali makalimot at magpatawad. If you want something, you'll do it no matter what... or, whatever risk you might encounter.”
Napakagat siya ng kaniyang labi. She got shot at what her friend said. Ngunit, ayaw niya magpahuli dahil kapag nangyari iyon, mas lalo pa siya pipigilan ng kaibigan.
“Bakit ba ayaw mo maniwala?” She raised her voice.
She sighed heavily. She didn't wait for her friend to utter a phrase, she continued her talking, “O, sige isipin mo na ginagawa ko ‘to para sa paghihiganti. Then, hayaan mo na lang ako. Stay out of my way, Fea. I’m old enough, I know what I’m doing.”
“I cared for you, that's why I'm stopping you for the decision you'll just get hurt in the end...” Fea emphasized her point. “Fine, Go! Do whatever you want. Ayaw mo magpapigil. Sige, bahala ka na. Bahala ka na sa buhay mo...”
Padabog na tumayo mula sa kinauupuan ang kaniyang kaibigan at galit na tinitigan siya nito, bago ito naglakad palabas ng mansion ng mga Dela Fuego.
“Fea...” habol na tawag niya sa kaibigan, pero tuloy lang sa pag-alis si Fea.
Kumawala ang butil ng luha sa kaniyang mga mata. Sa kaniya inaasam na paghihiganti, tila mawawala pa ang tao mahalaga sa kaniya.
“Hija, your friend is right.” Hinawakan ni Mrs. Dela Fuego ang kaniyang mga kamay. “Stop it, before it's too late to regret.”
“You don't understand me...” she cried.
“We understand you, but we will never understand your actions towards your pain. It will just give you another heartbreak.”
“Eh, ano na lang gagawin ko? kung hindi pwede ang gusto ko way na saktan si Xoren,” paghikbi niya. “iyon lang ang tangi paraan upang mawala ang sakit, eh... dinurog niya ang pagkatao ko... I lost my babies because of him...”
“Revenge isn't a cure to your pain, it will never be.” Ikinulong siya ng ginang sa yakap nito. “Acceptance, forgiveness, move forward and let that person see that you can still be the best and can't stop you from being a greater one... Show him that the heartbreak he gives you just leads you to greater things, it won't stop you from being happy in life.”
VOCÊ ESTÁ LENDO
IN THE MIDST OF TEMPEST
DiversosAn accident in the past. An encounter that was only induced by vengeance. This leads to conflict and pain. Amidst sorrow and seeking justice. Is there still love thriving? Can the warmth of love able to soothe wounded hearts? Thus, love will be the...
