Marriage is something I never used to think even for this age. Noon, nang naghihintay pa akong sumapit ang debut ko, ang alam ko lang ay nasasabik ako sa buhay kung saan masasabing legal na ako sa lipunan. But this? Being married to a pirate captain will never be a dream I’ve wanted to fulfill. This would rather be the worst nightmare anyone could have— not with a captain who steals and murders.
“Meet my fiancee, everyone!” sigaw ni Rael nang marating ulit namin ang tuktok ng quarterdeck. Nagsitinginan ang mga piratang crew sa amin habang magkahawak-kamay kami ng kapitan.
I forced my smile when everyone’s attention caught us. Nagsipalakpakan sila at ngumiti.
Rael whispered, isang bagay na `di ko inaasahan. “You might want to celebrate this, love? Tonight will be special, I promise…”
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