Richard's POV
Kung gaano kasaya ang pamilya ko kaninang papunta kaming Bulacan, it is exactly the other way around, now while we are on our way home to Laguna, lahat sila sa akin na nagagalit. Not because I agreed to this arrangement it would mean that I will just swallow whatever it is that they will feed me. I have dated too many girls then and now, all of them have good social background and breeding. Just because of this stupid consensus I’ll get to marry an unwed mother. Marrying someone that I do not know is enough to endure this marriage but not to the point of marrying someone with a child already.
“Magpahinga na tayong lahat, bukas na lang natin ‘to pag-usapan” Lolo instructed us
“Bibitayin nyo rin lang naman ako, why not do it now para kasabay nang matatapos ng araw na ‘to” I said
“Oh eh di bukas na bukas din, go and fly going to LA like Kuya RD” Rizza said
“Bakit ba lumalabas na ako ang may masamang ginawa dito?” I exclaimed
“I did not say that Kuya RJ, but after what happen earlier, I do not know anymore up to what extent is that protection that you promised me when we discuss about this arrange marriage. I should have not gave you my full trust because obviously you can no longer keep your promise.” Rizza said
“Can’t you understand Rizza, my life and reputation is at stake here” I replied
“Not anymore Kuya RJ, after what you did it is now my life and dreams that are at stake now” Rizza said
“So now you are killing me with guilt” I said
“Of course not Kuya, hindi ko lang talaga maintindihan ang ipinaglalaban mo, this is an arranged marriage, we all know that, at tayo bilang natitirang miyembro ng pamilya para sa henerasyon na ito should fulfill that promise. I asked you before Kuya kung bakit ka pumayag sa ganitong arrangement and you told me, wala naman tayong magagawa. Wala naman pala tayong magagawa eh bakit ngayon nagpuputok ang butse mo nung nalaman mong may anak si Ate Maine? You are calling this wedding off just because she already has a child, di ba both of you agreed na walang kayong pakialam sa isa’t-isa after the wedding, why are you making a big fuss about her situation of being an unwed mother now?” Rizza lengthy said
“Because she will be bearing my name, our name. What will the people in our circle would think of me, would think of our family?” I said
“Kung wala kayong pakialam sa isa’t-isa after the wedding why would you think about what other people will say? If that is your line of reasoning kuya, I’m sorry but it is unfair to use Ate Maine and display her to your so called friends in our circle” Rizza said. “There is no point of arguing with you kuya, itutulog ko na lang ‘to because tomorrow is another day, kailangan kong paghandaan ang pagpapakasal ko sa lalaking hindi ko naman mahal. Goodnight po and I’m sorry for the outburst” my sister said then walks to her room without looking back
“Everything has been said, maybe I am really hard on you apo. Just to fulfill this promise to my friend. I was not able to think about how you will feel about it. I’m sorry for pushing you to the limit. Call Chloe tomorrow Ricky, tell her to cancel everything about the wedding and don’t forget to pay her in full. Let’s all call it a night” my Lolo said and Lola Linda pushes his wheelchair to their room
“Ahhhh … why can’t anyone of you understand me now?” I exclaimed
“I did not remember raising you to be that disrespectful RJ” my Dad calmly said
“I’m sorry Dad, nabigla kasi ako, feeling ko pinagkaisahan nyo ko. Obvious naman na alam nyo yung current status ni Maine but you did not bother to tell me. I find it disrespectful too Dad” I said
“I’m sorry son for not letting you know about this side of Maine, your Lolo and I thought that it is no longer necessary, we did not consider that it is important to you. Maybe your Lolo is right, forgive us for pushing you to the limit. Matulog ka na and forget that this happens. Goodnight” my Daddy said
I don’t know what to feel anymore, I know my whole family tries so hard to understand my situation, where am I coming from. But how can I tell them that I myself too was very confused as to why have I reacted that way. Rizza is right, wala lang naman dapat yun eh because this marriage will be put to an end immediately, so why am I too bothered that Maine has a child from another man? Kung tutuusin wala naman talagang kasalanan si Maine at wala naman talaga dapat issue. But why do I feel betrayed, why do I feel that she cheated on me when she actually did not?
I could not understand the emotions I had when I saw Celestine earlier, kitang-kita that the Mendozas have raised her well. She will grow up to be a fine young lady, when she held my hand, I wanted to see her grow, until I learn about who her mother is.
Eversince, I never judge anyone who has a love child, most probably they fell in love, ganun talaga eh lahat ibibigay mo para sa taong mahal mo. But why can’t I not feel the same way to Maine? Why does it pains me just on a thought that she fell in love with another man and has the possibility that still loves Celestine's father that's why she prefers to be single.
My mind hesitates to push through with the wedding, pero bakit ako nasasaktan habang iniisip kong wag nang ituloy ang kasal namin ni Maine. Maybe because I would like to know her more, I would like to know why do I find her as an amazing woman. I admire her for she was able to carry herself alone. I never thought that she has this kind of flaws. Flaws that makes her even more amazing. Flaws that my heart says it’s alright while my mind says it is not.
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Now it is a toast between your mind and your heart RJ. Di ba wala lang naman talaga dapat, kasi arranged marriage lang di ba nga. Bakit ka nahihirapan ngayon? 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
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Just The Two Of Us (Completed)
FanfictionNicomaine Dei never dreamt of getting married. She prefers to remain single for the rest of her life. But her father arrange her to marry RJ Faulkerson, Jr. who dreamt of marrying his one true love. Date Published: January 17, 2018 Date Completed:...
