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Chapter 5: The Fine Print (Part 1)
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2025-02-07 21:53:07"Ano'ng ginawa mo?!"
Napapikit ako sa lakas ng boses ni Tita Baby. We were sitting in her small apartment, kung saan ako tumutuloy minsan kapag late na ang shift ko. It was almost midnight, pero kailangan ko talagang makausap siya. "Tita, please..." I gestured to her neighbors. "Baka magising sila." "Magising?!" She threw her hands up. "Dapat nga sigawan kita ng mas malakas para magising ka sa katangahan mo!" "Hindi po 'to katangahan." I clutched my coffee mug tighter. "It's... a business decision." "Business?" Tinignan ako ni Tita na parang gusto niya na akong sakalin.. "Isa, anak, marriage contract 'yan. Hindi purchase order!" Wala na akong nagawa kundi ang ikwento sa kanya ang lahat – from the coffee incident hanggang sa dinner kanina. Every detail, including 'yung three million advance payment for Jenny's treatment. "Sampung milyon..." Tita Baby whispered, finally sitting down. "Diyos ko, Isa. Alam mo bang delikado 'to?" "Alam ko po." tinignan ko ang kape ko. "Pero si Jenny..." "Si Jenny ang dahilan kung bakit dapat mong pag-isipan 'to ng mabuti!" She grabbed my hands. "Paano kung masaktan ka? Paano kung ma-in love ka? Paano kung-" "Hindi po ako mai-in-love," I said firmly. "Never po." "Hay nako, Isa." She shook her head. "That's what they all say." Bago pa ako makasagit ay tumunog ang phone ko. Si Alexander. "9AM tomorrow. Don't forget." And followed by another text with an address – some high-end business district building. "Siya ba 'yan?" tanong ni Tita, noting my expression. "Opo. May meeting daw bukas." "Hmph." She crossed her arms. "Gusto ko siyang makita." "Tita naman..." "Kung pakakasalan mo 'yan, dapat ko siyang ma-meet!" Tiya ka siya tumayo. "Sabihin mo sa kanya, invited siya for dinner this weekend." "Ha?!" Mahinang sigaw ko? Muntik ko na ring mahulog ang cell phone ko. "Tita, hindi po pwede-" "Bakit hindi? Takot ba siyang kumain sa simpleng bahay?" Her eyes narrowed. "O baka naman hindi ka niya kayang ipakilala sa mga ordinary tao?" "Hindi po ganun!" Though honestly, I had no idea how Alexander would react. "Sige po, tatanungin ko." "Good." She patted my cheek. "At least let me see kung worthy ba 'tong pinasok mong kaisipan." Nang gabing iyon ay hindi ako makatulog habang nakahiga sa guest room nila Tita Baby. The contract terms kept running through my mind: Public appearances together at least twice a week... Must live in the Del Rosario penthouse... No unauthorized media interviews... Must attend all family functions... No disclosure of contract details EVER... Tumunog uli ang phone ko. Ngaon naman ay tumatawag na siya. "Wear something corporate tomorrow. No coffee shop uniform." Unang bati niya. Napabuntong-hininga ako. "Yes po, Sir Alexander." "And Miss Santos?" Meron pa ba? "Po?" "Don't call me Sir Alexander. Just Xander will do." Ha? "Pero sir-" "If you're going to be my wife, kahit pa sa papel lang, we need to be less formal. Xander. And that's an order." Natawa ako. "Ordering me to be less formal? Ironic po yata, SIR." Three dots appeared, tapos nawala, then: "Just go to sleep, Isabella." "Isa na lang po. If we're being less formal." This time, his reply made me smile: "Goodnight, Isa. Try not to spill coffee on anyone tomorrow." The next morning, I arrived at a sleek office building exactly at 8:45 AM. Suot ang hiram na corporate outfit galing kay Tita Baby, thank god we're the same size. I tried to look confident as I approached the reception. "Good morning, I'm-" "Isabella Santos," the receptionist smiled. "Yes, you're expected. 42nd floor." The elevator ride felt endless. When the doors opened, I found myself in what looked like a law firm – all glass walls and expensive art. "Miss Santos?" A sharp-looking woman approached me. "I'm Attorney Claire Martinez. Please, follow me." Pumunta kami sa isang conference room kung nasaan si Alexander – I mean, Xander – was already waiting with two other lawyers. "You're early," he noted, sounding almost approving. "Better than being late po." Umupo ako sa upuan kung saan itinuro ni Attorney Claire. "Let's begin." One of the lawyers opened a thick folder. "Miss Santos, this is the final version of your marriage contract with Mr. Del Rosario. We'll go through each section in detail."
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Ang sumunod na tatlong oras ay mga napaka-intense na legal discussion na ngayon ko pa lang naranasan. Every clause, every condition, every possible scenario was covered. "In the event of pregnancy..." began one lawyer. "Not happening," Xander and I said simultaneously, kaya nagkatinginan kami ng panandalian. "Nevertheless," the lawyer continued, "we need this clause. Any child conceived during the contract period will be..." "Skip this part," Xander ordered. "Next section." "Social media guidelines," Attorney Claire read. "Miss Santos must maintain appropriate online presence. No controversial posts, no personal revelations, no-" "Wait," I interrupted. "Does this mean na kailangan kong burahin ang lahat ng social media accounts ko?" "We'll create new ones," pagpapaliwanag ni Xander "Managed by our PR team." "But my students follow me," I protested. "My online teaching-" "Will end after the wedding," he said firmly. "Pero-" "Non-negotiable." sa tono ng boses niya a
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"Miss Santos, paki-ulit nga po...""Isabella.""Sorry po. Isabella, dapat po kasi mas mahinahon ang paglalakad. Isa-dalawa, isa-dalawa... ay naku!"Napaupo ako nang matisod sa sarili kong paa. One hour na akong nagpa-practice maglakad with this "social coach" na si Mrs. Dela Cruz, pero wala pa ring improvement."Miss Isabella," buntong-hininga niya. "Paano kayo magiging Mrs. Del Rosario kung hindi man lang kayo marunong maglakad nang maayos?""Pasensya na po," I muttered. "Hindi po kasi ako sanay sa ganitong sapatos."Tinuro niya ang four-inch heels na suot ko. "Ito po ang pinakamababa sa collection ni Sir Alexander para sa inyo. May six inches pa po.""Six?!" Namutla ako. "Ate, baka mamatay po ako!""Hay naku," Mrs. Dela Cruz checked her notebook. "Sige, break muna tayo. Maya-maya pa ang table manners training."Thank God. Umupo ako sa malambot na sofa sa gitna ng malaking training room. One week na akong nagti-training dito sa "preparation center" ng Del Rosario family. Walking less
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"And three, two, one... Ms. Santos, paki-ngiti naman po!" Pilit kong pinigilan ang pag-twitch ng labi ko habang nakatitig sa camera. Two hours na akong naka-upo sa harap ng PR team ni Xander, practicing my "media smile" or "sociak smile" daw. "Ms. Grace," sabi ko sa PR head niya. "Hindi po ba pwedeng natural lang?" Umiling siya. "No, no, no. Your smile needs to be perfect and consistent. Hindi 'yung minsan malaki, minsan maliit. The media will analyze everything." Lord, ayoko na. "Let's take five," announced Ms. Grace. "Isabella, review mo 'yung script about your love story ha?" Tumango ako habang binubuklat ang blue folder na binigay sa akin. Inside were pages of our "official story" - kung paano kami nagkakilala, first date, proposal... lahat scripted. "Having fun?" Nagulat ako nang biglang dumating si Xander, naka-three piece suit as usual. "Ikaw ba, nag-enjoy ka din dati sa ganito?" "I grew up with this." Umupo siya sa tabi ko. "Sanay na." "Swerte mo naman," I m
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