Chapter 19: Decision

Decision

(Thala's Point of View)

“Myrthala, this is not a good joke. Stop it!” madiing wika ni daddy. Ikinumpas niya ang kanyang kamay sa mga bodyguards na nasa gilid.

“I’m sorry for interrupting my cousin’s wedding. Nagtatampo lang ako ng slight lang naman,” panimula ko na umaktong nasasaktan. “I am the legitimate child but how come I’m not invited? Nakuha niyo ang point ko, right?” I said sarcastically.

Patago akong napangiti dahil sa nakakamatay na titig na ibinibigay ni Penelope sa akin. “Fvck you,” she mouthed. Trying to be calm and remain her main character impression.

Naglakad ako palapit sa kinatatayuan nila. My mom tried to stop me but I didn't bother. Kahit itakwil nila ako, wala na akong kinatatakutan. I’ve experienced the worst scenarios and encountered painful words thrown at me in the past. Despite my dad throwing daggers at me, I won't flinch. Kahit chainsaw na tinginan pa, ibabalik ko rin sa kanila.

I hate the fact that I still believe that my dad will realize