Ruled by the Blaze (The Unwanted Marriage)

Patricia's POV (Prepairing)

"Happy birhday, baby!"

Shocked appear on Jordan's face as well as my parents. They didn't expect that I will visit them this early.

They are just eating breakfast here in the dining area.

Obviously, after my talk with Callum yesterday, I didn't mind him anymore. Iniwasan ko siya makita at ngayon ay maaga akong umalis para hindi niya ako maabutan.

"For you," I kissed my brother on the cheek before giving my gift.

"T-Thank you.."

I laughed when they're still looking at me unbelievable.

"You're too early, Patricia" sabi ni mommy.

"Of course, mom. It's Jordan's birthday so I need to be here"

"But we planned to celebrate it the other day. I'm sorry we didn't informed you" saad naman ni daddy.

"What?" my brows furrowed.

"Jordan didn't want to make it grand though so we decided to just have a dinner, just us. We were both busy and so are you-"

"I'm not busy today" bigla kong sabi.

Mommy smiled. "We know that Callum was invited for the golden anniversary of Torreliza Corporation and you also need to be there"

Kusa akong napailing. Malamang ay alam din 'yon ni mommy at sigurado akong pipilitin niya rin ako.

"Callum will go there alone" labas sa ilong kong sabi.

Mabilis na kumunot ang noo ni mommy. "What? You should be there and assisting your husband. It's not just about the party, anak. There's also negotiation since everyone in attendance is from business industries" I rolled my eyes. "What I know about business, mom? He can clearly handle his self, no need my presence there"

I saw my brother shaking his head. I know he also doesn't like a topic like this.

"You're his wife so at least support him? I and your dad also invited to that celebration but we won't come because we had so much errands. We were working on our another structural building, that was already on going" "Your mom is right" segunda ni daddy.

"Cooperate with your husband-"

"I'm not coming with him" I interrupted. "That's final, okay?"

Nag paalam ako na aakyat muna sa kwarto ko dahil alam kong hindi ako mananalo sa kanila. Humiga ako sa malambot kong kama at bahagyang nakaramdam ng antok, mabigat pa ang talukap ng mata ko dahil maaga akong nagising. So I decided to take a nap.

Nagising na lang ako sa sunod-sunod na katok sa pinto. Ramdam ko pa ang antok ngunit kumakalam na rin ang sikmura ko. Tumatakas na rin ang sikat ng araw sa bintana.

"Ate? Get up! You already skip your lunch!"

I heard Jordan's annoying voice so I get up.

Inaayos ko ang sarili bago bumaba at dumiretso sa dining area. Naroon si Jordan at hinihintay ako.

"Busy sila mommy at mamaya pupunta raw sila sa company for some appointments"

"Okay," I uttered and started eating.

"By the way, thank you for the gift"

Malawak akong ngumiti bago nag flying kiss. "Welcome, baby!"

He frowned. "Stop calling me that"

I laughed because he looks annoyed. I just missed him and everything in this house.

"You won't be with your husband later?" iniba niya ang topic. "Mom said it was important"

"No" mabilis kong sagot.

I finished eating so I stood up to bring the plate to the sink and wash it.

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"It must be hard for you. To deal with the pressures.."

I looked at my brother who's still eating. I smiled secretly. He still so sincere.

"I can deal with it, Jordan"

We shared more stories and I even came to his room and accompanied him to play video games. I also watch him play basketball in our backyard. I even asked him to go out as my birthday treat for him but he refused because he was planning to go out with his friend so I said maybe some other day.

Jordan went straight to his room to prepare and I thought of cleaning my room. I haven't used it for a few months and I didn't asked the maids to clean it up because I want to do it. I was in the middle of cleaning my book shelf when my phone rang.

My cousin Janine was calling. Nagtaka agad ako.

"Hello?"

"Pat! Where are you? Come here, I have something to tell you!" her voice was in a hurry.

I got confused. "Why? Narito ako kila mommy ngayon❞

"Right! Come here at my shop, faster!"

I was about to asked her but she ended the call. She even texted and insisting me to come.

I just finished arranging my book shelf before I took a shower. I wore comfortable clothes and informed my parents where I was going.

Mabilis akong nag drive papunta sa pinsan ko. Good thing na umuwi ako kila mommy dahil mas malapit lang dito ang boutique shop niya. Janine was one of my closest cousins but she has been busy when she started to build a boutique shop since she loves clothes and fashion. And thankfully, her business suddenly bloomed.

It's famous now and her customers are mostly models and celebrities.

What would she tell me? She's a busy person so...

"Patriciaaa!"

Janine welcomed me with a very tight hug. Some staff was looking at us. She's too loud.

"Anong sasabihin mo-"

"Let's go to my office" she pulled me into her office and I saw beautiful dresses inside.

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"You choose"

"What?"

"I said choose! There's party that will happen later. Torreliza's golden anniversary. All my clients today provided beautiful clothes for that and you should be the center of attraction later! That's why I reserved for you"

She took a black long gown. I was frowning because of confusion.

"I won't attend" I said and she stopped.

She lookes unbelievable. "What? Are you joking?"

I looked at her seriously so she will know.

"But...why? This dress suit for you," she insisted.

"That kind of thing is out of my league. Is this why you asked me here? Well, I'm going"

"Wait!" pigil niya. "What about your husband? No partner?"

Umirap ako. "It's not a concern-"

"The model Zara Banner was here earlier and she picked a very good dress" matabang niya'ng sabi kaya natigilan ako. "I heard what they were talking about with her friend. She'll seduce your husband and she's mad at you because of the issues about her last week. She was bashed"

Gosh! Hindi talaga titigil si Zara.

"I couldn't stand her insults towards you so I didn't give her a dress with a good quality. Nainis ako" she sighed. "As long as you don't make her know her limitations, she won't really stop"

I think it's already up to Callum if he'll let his self caughted by that woman. But there's some part of me that was suddenly confused. Tila nababagabag ako sa hindi malaman na dahilan.

I don't want to see nor talk to Callum because of what happened. Pero ano ito? Tila may nag uudyok sa'kin.

"You realized, right? So let's start finding you a very beautiful dress!"

I was pre occupied while Janine pulled me into a row of different dresses and started measuring my waist.