“M–m–married?” hindi mailabas labas ang salitang iyon sa bibig ni Rome at tinitigan ko kaagad si dad.
"D–dad?" paos na tanong ko sa aking ama na may tonong nanghihingi kaagad ng paliwanag.
“Yes. We have decided that you and Rome will get married next year.” sagot niya sa akin na walang pagkurap.
Is this actually happening right now? Are they serious about this? How can I marry someone so soon? How can I marry my best friend?
I know this will happen; I know my dad will eventually arrange for me to marry someone I don't even love or know. But now, Rome... yes, I know him and adore him as my best friend, but... I can't marry him.
“What is this dad?” nilingon ni Rome ang dad niya at tinanong itong muli.
“You have heard Ronan, it’s final. You’ll marry Rosheen next summer.” He strongly st
