CHAPTER 5

We flew and landed on our island resort in Batanes.

Nandito na akong ngayon, pa-ikot-ikot sa loob ng kwarto at nag-iisip ng  paraan kung paano matigil ang lahat ng ito. Our private wedding will be held in this morning. 

Remembering the conversation between me and my Dad yesterday, I left no choice.

"Don't you dare mess things up again," he warned me. 

"I didn't signed the contract!" I argued. "I was drunk that time and--"

"Whether you signed it or not, you soon will get married! We already settled this marriage since you were on your diapers, Molly. No one can change that, even you!" He pointed his finger on me.

I shook my head and gritted my teeth. 

"Marry Desmond or I'll send you to Italia again! Mark my words!"

Italia, is the place where my conservative grandparents live. I tried to joined one on one street fight before and got caught by the police. Then, he quickly sent me there. That place invades my freedom. Hindi man ako nakulong sa prisinto ay nakulong naman ako sa mansion ng Lolo at Lola ko. Wala oras na walang bantay na nakasunod sayo maging nasa loob ka man ng bahay o nasa labas. 

Ayoko sa damit, sa pamamalakad at pagdidisiplina nila sa 'kin. Staying here is far way better. 

A bright idea suddenly pop out of my head. I quickly get my phone and dialed Jairus.

"Molly?"

"Jairus!" I called and I almost shout. 

"Hey, what's wrong?"

"I need your help."

"W-What's is it? Where are you?"

"I'm here in the Isla De Palacio in Batanes, and listen, I want you to do everything just to stop the wedding. Ruin the ceremony, kidnap the priest, or whatever. Please, Jai, the wedding will be starting soon."

"Wedd--what?!"

"I'll explain everything as you reach here."

"Wait, I'm here in Cebu for pete's sake! But okay, okay, I'll do everything just to be there very soon."

"Thank you!"

I ended the call as I heard three consecutive knocks. I opened it and the three maidens introduced themselves as my make-up artist and also as my assistant. A sigh in frustration escaped my mouth and let them get inside. This is hell!

They helped me wear the white gown and put make-up on my face. They finally left after. I was tapping my foot in impatient. Where is Jairus? I hope he already landed here and made his move.

Hours goes fast and I didn't seen any errors in the wedding. Hindi gaano karami ang mga tao sa seremonya at hindi ko man lang sila magawang tignan. Dad accompanied me in front, where the priest and Desmond was. 

"You may now kiss the bride."

My world seems to collapse after the announcement. I can see the crowd cheering us. I glance at Desmond in front of me and gave him a death glare. He just smirked and removed the veil covered my face.

One wrong move and I will smack that smirk again. 

Hinawakan n'ya ang baba ko. Inangat n'ya nang konti ito at inilapit ang mukha sa 'kin.

"I swear, if you do something nasty I'm out of here," I murmured. Magwala ako rito kapag ang taong to ang magnanakaw ng unang halik ko. Mas lalo n'yang nilapit ang mukha n'ya sa 'kin at napapikit ako. 

I sensed his gentle lips against my forehead.

"So now, I announced you as husband and wife. Congratulations."

Mas lalong lumakas ang palakpakan at sigawan. Halos mawalan ako ng balanse. 

Hindi ko matanggap. 

Dadalhin ko na ang apelyido ng lalaking kinamumuhian ko.

I slam myself into the queen size bed after taking off the gown I was wearing. This room is another room. Dito na lang muna ako sabi ni Tita Teressa. I just shrugged that thought off. I don't mind that. Importante tapos na ang selebrasyon. Nakakapagod magtimpi ng inis at galit. 

It is already eleven on the evening, and I am literally drained and exhausted. My eyes quickly went heavy and I immediately fall asleep. 

Nagising ang aking diwa nang maramdaman ang isang mabigat na bagay na nakapatong sa binti ko. My eyes are still heavy. I groaned and severely took it away. Pero maya-maya ay bigla itong bumalik at dating kinalalagyan. Mas lalo pa itong pumulupot. I opened my one eye.

"Holy!" I exclaimed as I saw Desmond's face, peacefully sleeping very close to me.

Agad s'yang napa-upo at palinga-linga sa paligid hanggang sa napunta ang tingin n'ya sa 'kin. Magulo ang kan'yang buhok at pumupungay pa ang mga mata.

"What are you doing here?!" he asked. 

"What are you doing here?" I asked him back. 

"This is my room!"

"No! This is my room!"

Parehong nanlaki ang mata namin ang sabay napapasigaw. 

"Mommy!"

"Tita Teressa!"

Napahilamos s'ya sa mukha at umalis ang kinahihigaan. I realized he wears nothing but a gray boxer. Napatitig ako sa umbok sa gitna ng mga hita n'ya at agad tumalikod. 

"You're such a nasty bastard! Wear some clothes!" 

He hissed. I can hear he rushed. I heard a sound of a zipper and I finally face him. He's fully clothed.

I need to get out of here. Pumunta ako sa pintuan upang makalabas.

"Bullshits! Baliktad ang doorknob. Dito sa loob nakaharap ang saksakan ng susi." Buong pwersa kong tinulak ang pinto kahit alam kong hindi ko kayang mabuksan 'yon. Halatang planado ang lahat ng ito.

"You gotta be kidding!" Lumapit s'ya sa 'kin at inagaw ang doorknob. Inulit n'ya ang ginawa ko kanina. 

"Fvck off, let me do this," I command. 

"No, let me." 

"No!"

"I can handle this. Ako ang lalaki dito."

"I can do whatever mens can do, Desmond."

"Ako na kasi--"

"Shut up!"

He stopped and took a step backward. "Hindi natin mabubuksan 'yan."

"Let's ask for help," I suggested. 

He shook his head. "Let's just wait until someone open it."

"What?! No!" Muli kong tinulak ang pinto.

"They're expecting for a baby right away." 

Napatigil ako at napa-awang ang bibig. "That is bullshit," I murmur.

"What if... gawin nalang kaya natin?"

Ramdam na ramdam ko ang paglapit n'ya. I faced him to give him a death glare, but I regretted facing him. He cornered me with his both hands. Nilapit n'ya ang mukha n'ya sa 'kin at napasiksik ako sa pinto. He gave me a mischievous grin. 

"I tried my best to be nice, but if you move that face millimeter closer to me, I'll tear you apart."

He chuckled and come his face closer. Our eyes met, his eyes slowly landed on my lips. I severely kicked his eggs and he groaned in pain.

"Damn you, Palacio!" 

Sinipa ko ang paa n'ya at agad s'ya napahiga. Hinawakan ko ang kwelyo n'ya at pumatong sa kan'ya para 'di s'ya agad makatayo.

"What the--"

My fist are shaking and I gritted my teeth. "I already warned you, Aldeguer..."

Naputol ang sasabihin ko nang biglang bumukas ang pinto at niluwa ang mukha ng Ina ni Desmond. My eyes widen as I saw Jairus behind her, staring at us.

"O-Oh." Tita Teressa giggled as after widened her eyes. "I thought you're already done with your session. I'm so sorry. Please continue," Tita Teressa utter and blink at me before she closed the door.

I suddenly realized our posture. I was sitting on his hard abdomen for fvck's sake. This is not the posture I wanted!