Silence. I kept my eyes closed, too embarrassed to do anything. I just waited there, sitting like a child that was like waiting for his mom. The silence broke when the crowd started gossiping. Instantly, I felt someone taking my hand.
My breath hitched. Gosh, please let it not be some weird stranger.
Too scared, I stayed in my position and didn't even peek at who the person was. "Geez, why are you so clumsy?"
I almost jumped in joy at the voice, it was the first time I was happy to hear it. Eion took my hand. I took it hesitantly.
I just stayed silent. My once green dress that shone so bright was now dirty, so dirty that the only thing left clean was the top part, the whole down was drenched in the dirt that it turned black.
I almost fainted when he finished narrating everything. My body just froze."What? So yummy right?"I feel like throwing up. I felt like I wanted to throw it all up so my divine stomach can't process it. But I stopped. I don't want to satisfy him. Instead, I just drank some more water to wash down all of it, hoping it would just go out."Was it...clean? And...safe?" I asked."I think." He said. "There were some reported cases about some contaminated food, some getting sent to a hospital and getting typhoid fever, some don't even feel something, not even knowing the cause after days, and just..." He trailed off dramatically for effect, "dies."I shivered. He chuckled at this. Wow, so much for fooling me.
I cleared my throat, "Leave now." I spoke out loud.There was a pause from the outside, "Psh, I apologized already.""Just...leave," I said again.I heard him having a deep sigh and asked, "What are you really doing there?" The door was left unlocked so that it was easy for him to open the door, came in without my permission, and without even energy left, I was not able to prevent him from opening the covers, and he saw my state.His reaction stays neutral, but his apple bobbed up and down, " I gotta go."See? He was so scared he ended up leaving me.I sighed, I feel like I'm Fiona from Shrek.****
We were chilling by the beach. The waves were perfect. And it was not that hot. I sipped my buko juice and laid on the chair."Here's your buko juice again maam.""Thanks, Mario, is it?""Yes ma'am.""I have a question. Take a seat.""But ma'am, I'm on duty.""Nevermind that. I'll talk to Eion about it if he fires you.""But-" He sighed, "Fine po." Bahala na si Batman."That morning, I was busy chatting with Mario. I somehow...forced him to spill the beans and Eion's secret, one of my plans and checklists to do."I remember that time when my dad
I gasped in surprise at that. Wow, I like this kid. He pointed at Mario. "Narinig ko po ksi yan kay Kuya Mario dati sa mga babae." (I heard that from Kuya Mario in the past to the girls.) Mario's face flushed in embarrassment and the kids laughed. "Alright, stop na yan! It's embarrassing! Mam Snow that's not true po!" I wiggled my eyebrows at him playfully. "Oh, I see." As the children continued laughing at Mario's face, I noticed one girl behind Mario's legs, hiding shyly at me. She didn't introduce herself yet. "Mario? What about that kid?" Mario looked down and saw the girl. He smiled gently at her and said, "It's Jenny maam Snow. She's really shy to people." "Oh..okay."
Swimming for the last time on a very beautiful island that's like a paradise left me mourning for the past few days I just wasted.I got allergic, I got to have some fun time in the market, stressing about Eion and all those useless things.I just missed the important thing. To enjoy myself here. And of course, to have a really, really peaceful mind. Especially now that once we're back to school, everything would be stressful.With the upcoming prom, college choices and entrance exams, and of course, our graduation.Unfortunately, as Luke 'forgot' to mention about extending our vacation here, I have wasted all of my clothes. Even the two extra shirts I bought.But 'thankfully', the idiot had the nerve to len
"Yes please," Luke begged. "No." He started walking away as nothing happened. Without thinking, my feet moved to chase him and my hands went to his shoulders to stop him from going. "You're not going anywhere Eion. The fun is in this way," I pointed towards the direction where the rest of the squad is. Eion looked at me from his shoulders and glanced at Luke. He nodded tiredly and Luke grinned. "Let's go." With Eion dragging my hand, I raised my hand to my forehead to salute Luke. "Save more beer for me, Luke!" He broke out laughing. Eion faced Luke and said, "No. Take care of your girlfriend next time Luke. This will be the only and last time I will do you a favor with this idiot."
"Stop! Fine, fine! Get out, I'll change."He smirked but I obeyed and quickly changed and shouted, "Done!"He appeared again at the door and checked if I really did."Where were you again these last few days?" I asked him."Just somewhere, having business meetings in my dad's place."I can't help but smile, "You know, you're so lucky you still have your dad...." I trailed off."and you're lucky you have your mom."I glanced at him. I nodded my head lightly, "Yes, yes I am. I treasure my mom the most..." I paused. "But in your case, he's in the hospital, and you're not taking care of him there. It's like a simple visit
"Guys? Have you seen Eion?"Leroy boomed early in the morning, opening the door of our room with a loud bang. I didn't even bother to wake up, just moaned half-asleep, and dug my head deeper in the covers.Emma grunted, but I heard steps that I assumed were her getting up. "You're not with him last night?""I remember him last night with Snow then after that, I think he didn't return, not sure," I heard Hannah's voice piping in. I grunted sleepily, grabbing a pillow to hug."I've been calling him, that's weirdo's not answering," Leroy said."Maybe he went to some business or some sort, whatever, just leave Leroy you destroyed my beauty sleep." I heard steps dragging out with Leroy and Hannah arguing about her beauty or such.
Thank goodness I managed to convince Eion to stop by the reception after making out with him in the car.The reception was at Hudson’s villa, where Eion’s childhood friend, Mario was serving. I spotted him and smiled at him. “Glad you’re still working here, Mario.”He bowed a bit, “Even I’m amazed why Eion didn’t fire me. Anyways, I’m wishing you a happy marriage, Ms. Snow.” He then whispered, “I knew you two would end up with each other.” He said with a wink, and before I could even reply, he walked away.“What was that?” Asked Eion when he caught up to me as he was parking the car earlier.“Oh, nothing. It’s Mario being Mario.” I replied.
Eion started his vow. “Do you remember the very first day that we met?”It was not the usual love at first sight moment. I’ve hated you, not knowing that it was love that I was feeling. We started out as enemies and now, look at us. You have become my lover, my companion, and my best friend. There's no one else I'd want to build a life with. I get to have you by my side, my love, and my wife, for eternity.” Saying that he paused. He was looking at my eyes as he said that. He didn’t have any copy, he then continued,“You have made me the happiest man in the world today by agreeing to share your life with me. I promise to cherish and respect you. I promise to care for you and protect you. I promise to comfort you and encourage you. I promise to be with you for all of eternity.
Reaching the venue, I stayed in the car as the organizers of our wedding checked everything first before we started.I looked at the busy crowd sitting on the chairs. We only have a hundred guests for today as I don’t want to invite a lot.Besides, I don’t have a lot of friends. I lost touch with my high school friends the moment we migrated here. Also, mom is also not that close with dad’s relatives as they both ran away from their home when they had me.And I can’t blame her for that.So I only have mom, Nathan, and some of my classmates from Anastolgia High like Ember. So it’s mostly Eion’s family and relatives as his guests. I saw Luke and Hannah greeting the guests and making sure everyone was comfortable.
“I really didn’t expect you, out of the three of us, to be the first one to get married, Snow.” Said Emma as she applied some powder on her face with her makeup brush. “Oh, are you jealous that she is the first one to be married out of us, or are you jealous because you want to get married next, Emma?” Hannah suggested as she applied lipstick on her lips. Emma just rolled her eyes, “Well, I didn't expect that you, out of all of us, to be the first one to get pregnant, Hannah.” She fired back, pointing at Hannah’s big tummy. Hannah is now seven months pregnant with Leroy’s child. Even I was surprised at the sudden news. I hadn’t expected it. Hannah chuckled at that and winked at me, “This is your time gi
Just then, Eion stopped and stood up. A waiter gave him a guitar and he cleared his throat.“I never sing, Snow, but for tonight, it’s only you and me. I’ll sing for you.”I gasped at that. “Wait, you’re really going to sing?”“Yes. I had been practicing for the past months. In the Philippines, did you know that it was their practice to sing your heart out with a guitar and go to the house of the person you are going to woo. It’s called harana.” He informed me. His hands were tuning the guitar and he was trembling a bit. I flashed him a smile and gave him a thumbs up to encourage him.He nodded, “It may not be your house and we're on a ship right now but... I’m doing it. I hope you’
SNOW’S POV“Snow, a delivery was sent to you,” Mom said as soon as I woke up. Grabbing it and opening it, it was flowers and chocolates, with a handwritten note that I know all too well.It was Eion’s.Reading it, I smile at what he just said inside the note.“To my beautiful snow in my winter heart, this is for you. I haven’t forgotten our anniversary.”this has been his tactic for the past 4 years every time it's our anniversary. Then, my phone beeped and Eion texted me.Did you like the flowers and chocolates? That’s just the teaser. We’ll have dinner later at 7pm. Don’t be late. - your strawberry addict robot
4 YEARS LATERAUNT MAGGIE’S POV“Justin!” I called out, huffing and climbing up the stairs. I turned to his nanny and asked, “He still hasn't eaten his breakfast?”“Yes ma'am. He’s been running around for the whole morning. I apologize.” His nanny replied.I breathed in and out, “Let’s stop chasing him for now. I’m sure you'll get tired soon and eat.” I said, dismissing his tired nanny. II walked towards the dining table where my husband was sitting and having his breakfast. “Honey, can you please call for Justin? His nanny has been tired of taking care of him these days. He has to eat his breakfast.”“Yes, honey.&rd
Emma’s POVWell, I trust Eion,” Snow replied to my question as she checked the time with her wristwatch. Sighing, she stood up and grabbed her bag. “I gotta go now.”I just rolled my eyes at her, “Yeah yeah, go to your strawberry addict robot now and leave your bitter and lonely friends.”She just chuckled at me and bid her goodbyes, with Hannah encouraging her also. “Go get your man, Snow.” She winked and left the ice cream shop.With Snow leaving, Hannah and I were left alone now. I turned to her, “What should we do now? Our friend just left and I’m bored.” I complained to her.It looks like Hannah was not hearing a wo
He turned off the lights. His lips continued on doing wonders on mine. This kiss was different from any of our last time. He trailed down kisses on my neck, down to my collarbone.It’s almost like he wanted to take a taste at everything, every inch of me. I couldn’t help but moan out his name, “Ugh. Eion.”And I covered my mouth from saying that, feeling my cheeks getting hotter in embarrassment.Geez, did I really…just moaned?I bit my lip, looking up at him as he stared into my soul, piercing me with his emerald eyes. He gulped, almost like in an agony, “Say that again. Call my name again, Snow.”I did as he told me, “Eion.”