The Wedding Preparations
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THE COLD CEO SPOILED ME
Maagang dumating sina Hanna at Michael sa isang eleganteng bridal boutique.
Pagpasok nila, agad silang sinalubong ng staff.
"Good morning, Mr. Grey. The dresses you requested are ready."
Napatingin si Hanna kay Michael.
"You already chose dresses?"
"I asked them to prepare some options."
"Without asking me?"
Michael calmly answered, "I knew you'd complain."
Hanna crossed her arms.
"Of course I would complain. I'm the one wearing it."
Napangiti nang bahagya si Michael.
"That's why you're here now."
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THE FIRST DRESS
Lumabas si Hanna mula sa fitting room.
Simple lang ang white dress, pero bagay na bagay sa kanya.
Michael suddenly became silent.
Hanna looked at herself.
"Is it okay?"
Michael stared at her for a moment.
"Yes."
"Just yes?"
"You look beautiful."
Napatigil si Hanna.
Hindi niya inaasahang maririnig iyon mula kay Michael.
"Thank you."
Mabilis na umiwas ng tingin si Michael.
"Try the next one."
Hanna smiled.
"Why are you suddenly shy?"
"I'm not."
"You are."
"I'm not."
"Okay, Mr. CEO."
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AFTER SHOPPING
Paglabas nila ng boutique, napansin ni Hanna na may ilang shopping bags.
"Michael, you bought too many things."
"They're necessary."
"Three pairs of shoes?"
"You need them."
"Five dresses?"
"For events."
"Two handbags?"
"For work."
Hanna stared at him.
"You're spoiling me."
Michael paused.
"I haven't even started."
Hanna laughed.
"You really are crazy."
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THAT EVENING
Pag-uwi ni Hanna, nadatnan niyang masaya ang kanyang lola.
"Anak, nakita ko na ang wedding dress?"
"Hindi pa, Lola."
"Excited ka ba?"
Hanna sat beside her.
"I don't know."
"Do you like him?"
Hanna became quiet.
"He's... complicated."
Her grandmother smiled.
"That's not an answer."
Hanna looked down.
"I don't know what I feel yet."
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THE NEXT DAY — MICHAEL'S OFFICE
Nasa desk si Michael nang pumasok ang kanyang mother.
"Michael."
"Mom."
"I heard you're getting married."
"Yes."
"Who is she?"
"Hanna Mendoza."
His mother frowned.
"Mendoza?"
"Yes."
"Is she from a wealthy family?"
"No."
"Then why her?"
Michael became serious.
"Because I chose her."
His mother stared at him.
"You've never cared about marriage before."
"I do now."
"Michael..."
He looked at her.
"Don't judge her because of where she came from."
His mother remained silent.
"I've already made my decision."
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THAT NIGHT
Nag-text si Michael kay Hanna.
Michael: Are you free tomorrow?
Hanna: Why?
Michael: I need to introduce you to my family officially.
Hanna stared at the message.
Hanna: Tomorrow?!
Michael: Yes.
Hanna: Michael, you could have told me earlier!
Michael: I'm telling you now.
Hanna: You're impossible.
A few seconds later, Michael replied.
Michael: Get some sleep.
Hanna smiled.
Hanna: Good night, Mr. CEO.
Michael: Good night, Hanna.
Pareho silang napangiti habang hawak ang cellphone.
Hindi nila alam...
malapit na ang araw na kailangan nilang harapin ang buong pamilya Grey.
At hindi lahat sa pamilya ni Michael ay tatanggap kay Hanna.
TO BE CONTINUED...
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