Never in Kelsey Alena Sanchez's dream did she ever imagine herself being forced into an arranged marriage. Who would've thought that Benjamin Antonio Donovan―a man she has a cat and dog relationship with―will now be her soon-to-be husband?
And beca...
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Song: Put You Back Together- Gavin James
Sleep
The next days were more vibrant now. I was able to make myself come out of my room often. I used my free time to finish the portrait of my parents. Tuwing nakakauwi naman si Benjamin ng maaga ay tinutulungan niya ako.
I thought him how to paint and it's surprising how fast he learns. Parang kailan lang noong tinuturuan ko siya kung paano ba ang tamang paggamit ng brush. Tapos ngayon hindi ko na siya kailangang turuan pa dahil alam na niya kung paano.
I was walking around the living room while holding a mug of hot chocolate when I saw a notebook lying on the center table. Kumunot ang noo ko.
Ipinatong ko ang tasa sa lamesa at kinuha iyong notebook. To whom is this? I don't remember owning this kind of notebook.
Binuksan ko iyon at binasa ang mga nakasulat. What surprised me is that they're full of cooking recipes. The handwritings were obviously written by a woman. Does my mom used to own a notebook like this?
Nagpatuloy ako sa pagbabasa hanggang sa may nakita akong note na nakadikit sa isang pahina.
Benj,
Here's everything that you need. Make sure that you'll cook everything deliciously. Ayaw kong mapahiya sa asawa mo.
Remember what I told you: wag mong papatayin ang apoy hangga't hindi pa malambot ang karne.
Si Kelsey lang pala ang kailangan para magkainterest ka sa pagluluto.
Anyways, take care always.
I love you.
-Mom
Napangiti ako nang mabasa ko iyon. There are a lot of recipes inside the notebook and I can't believe he even asked for Tita Barbara's help just so he can have something served for the two of us.
Naglipat pa ako ng pahina hanggang sa nag-iba na ang sulat. This time it was Benj's. I bit my lip when I saw that he wrote everything I love and hate in food.
