Novels by Precious Gem

Maaga akong umalis ng bahay para pumasok. Hindi ko alam kung tulog pa ba si Ivan o umalis siya. As far as I know, he’s working already sa family company nila. His dad trains him how to manage the company, and soon to manage our company as well. Walang may alam na married na ako, except kay Corrine na best friend ko. Kinakabahan nga akong harapin siya ngayon kasi for sure she’ll ask me so many questions about what happened after the wedding ceremony. Mabilis kong natapos ang Final Exam at heto na nga ang pagkikita namin ni Corrine. Nakikita ko na ang expensive bag and shoes niya sa malayo na agaw atensyon lagi. She’s a freaking fashionista.“Hey,” I called her.“There you go! Sasama raw sa’tin ‘yung dalawang monkey. And while we wait for them…” she paused. Umupo kami sa bench dito sa SEC. Nagsimula na nga akong kabahan dahil magsisimula na ang pagiging chismosa niya. “How’s the honeymoon?”AS expected.“Umasa kang may honeymoon?” sarcastic kong tugon.She rolled her eyes. “Don’t tell

“You may now kiss the bride.”Everyone cheered and clapped their hands as he is slowly removing the veil. I look at my parents and they were smiling at me. But those smiles aren’t the meaning of joy. Hindi iyon ngiti na natutuwa sa anak nilang kinasal. They’re smiling because I married this man for the sake of our business.Tumingin naman ako nang deretso sa lalaking pinakasalan ko ngayon. Hindi ko mabasa ang expression niya kung gusto niya rin ba ‘to or napilitan lang siya.Yes, I have a crush on him. But I respect someone’s decision. Kahit pa na gustong-gusto ko siya ay hindi ko ipagpipilitan ang sarili ko na maikasal sa kanya.“Kiss!” sigaw ng mga kaibigan namin na um-attend ng kasal.Napayuko tuloy ako dahil nakakahiya ang request nila. Pero gulat akong napatitig kay Ivan nang iangat niya ang baba ko at unti-unting nilalapit ang mukha niya sa akin.My heart is pounding, and I’m sure na namumula na ako ngayon. I don’t know how to react. Bigla tuloy akong napaatras nang magkadikit

A beautiful and venerable modernized stadium welcomed me while the crowd keeps banging and clapping ceaselessly.This is the day I've been waiting for. I'm so excited and a bit disappointed, pero inalis ko na lang 'yun sa isip ko dahil ayokong masira ang mood ko sa araw na 'to.Everyone is happy and cheerful today. The people are greeting us a congratulation endlessly. Pero hindi ko na 'yon napansin nang malapit na ako sa stage para tawagin ang pangalan ko."Belshaw, Aloha Anastacia, Cum Laude." The stadium gave me a round of applause as I walk to the stage to get my medal and diploma. I am so happy right now because all the hardships, tears, money, and sweat have been paid off.After the ceremony, kaniya-kaniyang picture taking ang batch namin at ang iba naman ay umalis agad for their graduation party. I have so many so-called friends because of my family's name. And they were asking me why my parents didn't attend my graduation. Ang tanging nasagot ko na lang ay may very important b