Chapter 6
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Venezio just looked at me, shrugged, and glanced at Austin.
"I'll just have some lambanog; I'd rather drink than kiss that ugly one," Venezio remarked, looking back at me. I raised an eyebrow. He drank the lambanog.
"Hey, you're ugly too, che," I retorted, standing up. "Come on, Sinang, let's go home; my father might be looking for us," I said, standing up. Sinang, who had been quite drunk from continuous drinking, followed suit.
"Hahaha, Maria, you're ugly," slurred Sinang, who was on the verge of stumbling. I took her hand to prevent her from falling.
"Come here, Sinang, you're already drunk," I said, quickening my pace.
"Sinang might also have a drink!" Lola shouted to Sinang, who had been half-awake. Sinang's soul came to life with Lola's shout.
"No, and Maria doesn't want to either," Sinang said, seated on a wooden bench.
"Tsk, you still have the nerve. Change your Baro't saya; the Governor and his children are coming here," Lola said and left.
I stayed on the upper floor of our house; I didn't want to go down for fear of encountering a demon below. Sinang was downstairs; Mama called her. The wind was strong, carrying my long hair with it, creating a beautiful scene.
"It's beautiful," a male voice said. I turned towards the voice. It was Antonio Del Gaudencio, the second son of the Governor.
"Yes, the view is stunning," I replied casually. I looked back at the scenery.
"Why are you here, Mr. Antonio?" I asked him.
"I don't know, Miss, we've been waiting for you for a while now," he said and walked away. I started to descend from our house.
Both Mama and I just watched. They hadn't said why the Governor and his children were here.
"You'll marry my son, Maria; choose wisely. They're kind and handsome; you won't lose," the Governor said, proud of his children. I glanced at Venezio, who had been avoiding my gaze. I looked at Antonio; he smiled at me, and I smiled back. His expression changed, and he averted his gaze. Was there something dirty on my face?
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