Deceive me, Love (Buenavista Series #1)

Epilogue

Range and Saint was a dream to write. It's truly blissful to finally see things come to an end. This was once only an idea. Thank you for being here with me.

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Epilogue

"Relax," Ride butted in and slightly elbowed me out of my own deep thoughts.

I grunted. "So easy for you to say that because you aren't in my position. How can I relax?"

Tinignan ko ang pinsan na nagkibitbalikat lang sa akin.

Bahagya siyang natawa. "Bakit? Natatakot ka bang hindi siya sisipot mamaya?"

Maybe? What if Saint, while walking down the aisle, suddenly snaps from this fantasy and decides to no longer marry me? How would I feel if she stood me after realizing all the mistakes I did to her in the past were unforgivable? Pinatawad niya na ako pero hindi pa maalis sa isipan ko ang matakot. Alam ko na hindi basta-basta ang desisyon niyang magpakasal sa akin. Yes, it was an ambush engagement, but if Saint wasn't willing in the first, she would've turned me down. But still...

Hindi ko na alam ang pinag-uugatan ng kaba kong 'to.

Ang lahat ng bisitang nakaupo sa harapan ko'y bilang napabaling sa mga likod nila. Some stood with phones ready on their hands, some have their eyes glistening in tears.

Namamanhin ako. Wala akong ibang nararamdaman sa segundong 'to kundi kaginhawaan sa malapad na ngiti ni Saint sa likod ng belo niya. I cannot exactly tell how she feels, but I hope it's one where her heart is at peace knowing it is coming home. Right when I saw her joy, all the inhibition, guilt and regret that weighed me down earlier melted in a glimpse. I have nothing to worry about.

Hindi ko malilimutan ang araw na una ko siyang masilayan. It was instant attraction on my part, but sure, it wasn't for her. And I don't think she realizes that until now. That day was memorable because it brought us here now, choosing, and marrying each other.

A deep and prolonged moan woke me up from a deep slumber.

Who was she again? Sydney? Or was it Summer? I honestly couldn't remember her name, and it also doesn't help if your head is being internally drilled from a massive hangover.

This is how I live, partying, sex and work. The very reason it is impossible to tame me into a committed relationship... it is restrictive. Kaya ni minsa'y hindi sumagi sa isipan ko ang pagpapakasal o makasal man lang kahit namimilit na si Mama lalo't malapit na akong matapos sa eskwela. I'd rather explore in non-committal relationships such as one-night-stands like this, than risk my accustomed lifestyle in search for a love. That, for me, isn't a feasible move.

Sobrang sakit ng ulo ko mula sa kalasingan ko kagabi. Marcus smirked as soon as he saw me hammered still from last night. Walang pag-aalinlangan kong binato sa kanya ang susi ng sasakyan ko. Dismayado siyang umiling at may makahulugang ngiti pa sa labi.

"Saan mo na naman napulot? Sa San Lorenzo?" panimula niya.

I shrugged. I don't know if that girl I brought home last night was from the island, but better if not. Kung ganito kasing mga one-night stand, minsa'y naghahabol pa kaya mas mahirap kung taga-rito pa sa amin. Mahihirapan akong umiwas.

In disbelief, Marcus shook his head in after I shrugged off his initial question. Lahat sila na nasa hapag ay iyon ang itsura, nanunutya na animo'y hindi nila gawain ang ginagawa ko.

I was taking a sip of my precious coffee when Ryder, my cousin, graced the dining hall to join in the morning fun. Nakapintura na ang nakakarinding ngisi sa mukha niya.