Pliant of Blue (Love Material Series #3)

PROLOGUE

PROLOGUE

"Kaya mo 'yan, Erica," pagpapalakas sa loob ko.

Nasa kwarto ako habang mini-make-up na ako ng make-up artist. Hindi ko ramdam ang ligaya. Wala ako maramdaman na saya. Hindi ko mapinta ang nararamdaman ko tila naging manhid na 'ko.

As I stood before the mirror, I was stunned by the sight of my own reflection, but my makeup artist kept working without being bothered. Gradually, I closed my eyes, hoping to find solace in the darkness and quiet my racing thoughts.

Bakit?

Bakit kailangan laging gan'to ang nangyayari sa akin? Ginaganito na ba talaga ako ng mga tao dahil alam nilang mabait ako?

After a few hours, I cautiously opened my eyes and was pleasantly surprised to find my face beautifully made up in the mirror. Shainny and Lyzza had also arrived, both adorned in their elegant gowns.

"Bakla, ang ganda mo!" masayang bati ni Shainny. "Grabe, hindi kita nakilala!"

"Kahit kailan ang O.A mo!" hirap ni Lyzza sa kaniya. "Inggit ka na naman,"

"Hindi. Career muna bago-" Lyzza cutted Shainny's words.

"Bago si Lance?" nakangising dugtong ni Lyzza. "Kulang ka lang sa pasok!"

Napangiti ako ng matipid dahil sa kanilang asaran, wala pa si Kenzo n'yan, ha. What's more kung nand'yan na 'yon. Tawang-tawa naman ako kahit ganito sila. Hindi na mawawala sa amin 'yon. Kahit sa video-call, hindi mawawala ang asaran at pikunan.

"Sigurado ka na ba talaga?" biglang tanong ni Shainny, umupo sa katabing upuan ko.

"Oo naman," ngumiti ako ng pilit.

"Paano na ang mga nalaman mo?" nagaalalang tanong ni Lyzza.

With a heavy heart, I remained silent, feeling utterly lost and uncertain about my next steps. All I could think about was my desire to marry Chester Orion, the person who means everything to me. Our connection goes way back to high school, but recent revelations have shattered my hopes of independence. Each day, I feel myself slipping further into despair, unwilling to surrender to this overwhelming situation.

"What's up!" masayang bati ni Kenzo, kakarating lang. "Ang gaganda ng mga kaibigan ko!"

"Salamat, pero ikaw lang pangit dito!" pagaasar ni Lyzza.

"Agree ako d'yan!" tawang-tawa kong sabi.

"Angas niyo!" inis na tugon ni Kenzo. "Gwapo ko kaya. Look at my tuxedo, it really suits me." pinagpagan ang sa suot niyang tuxedo, nagmamayabang.

Sobrang gwapo niya talaga sa totoo lang. Daming babae nagkakagusto sa kaniya pero dedma lahat sa kaniya

"Libre lang mangarap, Zorence," nakangising asar ni Shainny.

"Ang sasama niyong kaibigan!" he pouted his lips. "Hindi kayo invited sa kasal ko, ha!"

"As if pupunta kami! Duh!" Lyzza rolled her eyes, smirking.

Ilang sandali pa lang ay pinagbihis na nila ako dahil malapit na magsimula ang ceremony ng kasal. As I stepped into the bridal boutique, excitement bubbled within me. I was about to find the perfect gown for the most important day of my life.

As I browsed through the racks of exquisite gowns, one caught my eye immediately. It was a classic ball gown silhouette with delicate lace detailing and a flowing train that seemed to go on for miles. I knew it was the one even before I tried it on. It was a cathedral-length veil adorned with delicate lace appliques that matched the detailing on my gown perfectly. As I placed it on my head and looked at myself in the mirror, I felt like a bride straight out of a fairy tale