Body (Tagalog)

Flowers. Gowns. Smiles. Cake. Lahat sila masaya para sa dalawang nasa unahan. They even click they glasses intending for a kiss. The whole room burst of colors violet and white. The guests wore violet as the theme. Everything seems perfect. Everything, except for one thing. Her smiles. Her sweet smiles that even the audiences are fooled by her sweet smile, what a shame. My lips twitched into a frown when I saw how the bride kiss her groom, but then it turns into a smirk when I saw how he stare at me. His eyes are pleading. His lips are shut in a thin line. I bet his knuckles are closed right now. His stance is even stiff. Eventually, my smirk turns into small chuckles. Is it really his wedding? Halatang hindi siya masaya. "Let us all welcome Mr. Ralph Lauren Deciant and Mrs. Aicelle Grace Saulle-Deciant, our newly-wed couple!" Claps echoed the whole room. I slowly clapped while smirking. What a beautiful couple they could make. My knuckles almost turned into white as I watch them. That should be, Mr. Ralph Lauren Deciant and Mrs. Dolce Marithe Murgel-Deciant. "So, any message for the newly wed?" My lips twitched. Does she really need to emphasize the newly-wed? Excuse me, kitang-kita naman namin na bagong kasal sila. Mabilis ko namang tinaas ang kamay ko. Gulat namang napatingin si Ralph sa akin. Samantalang naguguluhang tumingin si Grace sa akin. I can see the horror in her eyes. That's right, sis. You should really be. "Yes, miss?" She asked then, walked to my side. The spotlight gazed at me that makes my eyes quirk. I adjusted my vision first before speaking. "Dolce. Dolce Marithe Mugler." "Okay, Miss Dolce. Here." Inabot niya sa akin ang microphone. Dahan dahan naman akong tumayo. I stood up wearing a simple white dress that ends of on the middle of my thighs. I took some steps forward before I faked a smile then, started my message. "First of all, I want to congratulate the two of you. I know Grace probably don't know me, but I'm a good friend of Ralph. A very good one." Nag-aalangang tumango si Grace sa akin. Even her chuckles are shaky. May binulong pa siya kay Ralph pero hindi siya nito pinansin. Nakatingin lang siya sa akin. Sa suot ko at nag-aantay ng susunod kong gagawin. "It's been so long since I saw the two of you. Galing kasi akong France, umuwi lang ako dito dahil narinig kong ikakasal na daw kayo. I really thought hindi magiging successful ang arrange marriage niyo. But look, kasal na kayo." I faked a laugh, bringing my palm to my lips to cover them. Nagtawanan naman silang lahat. Alam nilang lahat na arrange marriage sila nagsimula. Of course, they come from two powerful families. Imposible namang hindi nila malaman 'yon. "I was really so shock. I never thought na pumapatol sa ganitong kalokohan si Ralph. But I guess something happened. Maybe because he fell in love with her? Right, guys?" Tumango naman silang lahat at tumawa. Mas lalong tumalim ang tingin niya sa akin. Ngumisi naman ako. Oh dear, that glare can't stop me. "And oh, Ralph doesn't like the color of his tie. I just want to inform you, pero ayaw niya sa light color. And that is too flashy, he likes simple things. Advice ko lang, girl. Dapat alam mo lahat ng 'yan. Mas marami pa ata akong alam sa asawa mo kahit nasa France ako, tsk." Lumukot naman ang mukha niya sa sinabi ko. Oh girl, wala kang alam. Muntik ng tumayo si Ralph dahil sa mga sinasabi ko. Lumapit naman ako sa kanilang dalawa at hinawakan ang pisngi ni Ralph. I gently tapped it before kissing it "Do you really love her that made you wear this shameful color? How about me?" His body tensed up as I trace the tie with my fingertips. My lips curved into a smirk. Lumapit naman ako sa pwesto ni Grace at hinalikan din siya sa pisngi. Poor Grace, can't she see how her husband reacts to my touch. "Hope you'll like my gift for you. And please, stop being shaky. Mahahalata nila. Ikaw din." I gently whispered at her. I felt her shivered, but still managed to fake a smile. "Anyway, congratulations to the of you. Why don't you give us a kiss? Yung mas passionate kaysa kanina. You're a couple dapat hindi na kayo nahihiya!" Nag-sigawan naman ang mga nanonood sa sinabi ko. How easy it is to fool them. The spotlight's color changed into red as it stares at them. Cringe creep up my whole system because of what I witness. "Right, guys? Why don't you try french kiss? Magaling si Ralph do'n." Napakunot naman ang noo nila sa sinabi ko, sunod-sunod na mga bulungan ang narinig ko. I faked my shock because of what I said. I gently covered my lips with my palm for more dramatic effect. Oops, I think I spilled some tea. "Oh, please. Of course! He's my friend." I faked a laugh na sinundan ng tawa nilang lahat. Tumango naman sila sa excuse ko. They're too gullible. "Right, Ralph?" I saw sadness passed his eyes. Napangiti naman ako ng mapait. Do you remember it all? If not, I'll make you remember every bit of it. You're mine, you'll always be. "Honey, she's asking you." Muntik na akong mapairap nang marinig ang boses niya. Oh god, what a nuisance. Pampagulo siya ng plano ko e. Lumingon naman sa kaniya si Ralph at ngumiti. "Right, Dolce." Dolce? Tsk! It's been so long since I heard him utter my name, how sweet, but still felt bitter because of our situation. Hinawakan niya pa ang kamay ni Grace sa harap ko bago siya masuyong hinalikan. Nagsigawan lahat ng bisita, but as I roam my eyes nakita kong seryosong nakatingin sa akin ang barkada ni Ralph. They know me of course. Matagal-tagal din no'ng last kaming nagkita. Didn't know this is how we'll see each other. Ngumiti naman ako sa kanila. But they just eyed me, sadly frustrated. I gently shake my head as a sign of disapproval. "Dolce." I saw them mouthed. Napatawa naman ako dahil sabay sabay silang lahat. Inabot ko naman sa MC 'yong mic na hawak ko at lumapit sa kanilang lahat. Mabilis namang tumayo si Zero para bigyan ako ng upuan. Kumuha pa silang vacant sa kabilang table para may upuan ako. "Namiss ka namin, Dolce." Ngumiti naman ako. How I miss these guys. "I miss you too. Ang tagal na noong last na nagkita tayo." "Bakit ka kasi umalis?" Napangiti naman ako ng mapait. Bakit ako umalis? Of course, it's because of him. Lagi namang siya. "Huwag na nating pag-usapan 'yan. How about we'll just enjoy this day?" Tumango na lang ako sa sinabi ni Zero. Ngumiti naman ako sa kaniya. Of course, he knows my reason. Siya lang ang nakakaalam sa buong barkada kung bakit ako umalis. "Cheers?" "Cheers!" Masaya kaming nagtawanan, not minding kung gaano kami kaingay sa reception ng kasal ni Ralph. "Mukhang nagkakasayahan kayo dito? Can I join?" Napalingon naman ako sa likod dahil doon. Nakatayo sa likod ko si Ralph. Mabilis naman silang tumayo at binigyan ng upuan si Ralph. Since, kakaiba din ang takbo ng utak nila, sa tabi ko ang upuang ginawa nilang bakante. My eyes rolled, but I didn't say anything. Kahit kailan talaga. "Where's your bride?" My forehead creased then, I eyed at him holding my wine glass. Oo nga, bakit hindi niya kasama ang bride niya. "Nasa tabi ko." He mumbled. My grip tightened at the glass; it feels like it's about to break. Napaiwas naman ako ng tingin dahil sa sinabi niya. He's spouting nonsense, again. I think they heard what he said. Tumahimik kasi silang lahat pagkasabi niya noon. "Busy." Pag-baliwala niya sa sinabi kanina. He straightly drank his shot. His forehead creased and his eyebrows are almost going to meet at the center. Is he frustrated? "Sayang talaga kayo." "Kaya nga. Bakit kasi kailangang magpakasal sa iba. Mas maganda naman si Dolce doon. Mas sexy pa. Look at her curves!" Napatawa naman ako sa sinabi ni Cyrus. Puro kalokohan talaga siya. "Right. Ang sexy naman talaga ni Dolce e, but what are you wearing, Dolce? Dapat 'yong revealing ang sinuot mo, you should've seduced Ralph. Ang simple masyado ng suot mo." Series of hands reach for Cyrus head. Napangiwi naman siya at madramang umaray. Paano ba naman, kung ano-ano na naman ang sinasabi niya. "Guys. Why do you keep talking about my body? Pati ako pinag-nanasaan niyo na, tsk! Saka pwede ba, Cyrus. I'll wear what I want. It's not like I'm here to seduce Ralph in his own wedding or maybe I am. Who knows?" Tumawa naman silang lahat. But I felt someone staring at me kaya napalingon ako doon. Matalim na nakatingin si Ralph sa akin. He's eyeing my dress. Mukhang napansin niya din 'yong suot ko. I wear this for them. I have to wear my best dress for their wedding. I can't miss this one. "Your dress." "What about it?" "That dress." "What?" Natatawa kong tanong sa kaniya. "That's your wedding dress." --------