Chapter 3
Decision"Auva! What was that?!"My dad furiously ask me the moment we got inside our house. I didn't even get a chance to change my clothes."I don't know!" I shouted back, pissed at him for blaming me without analyzing what happened."You did that, right? You sabotaged your engagement!"My eyebrows arched. "Why would I do that?""Why not? Just weeks ago you want to do everything just to stop it!"I look at him in shock. How?My father smirked. "Do you think you can hide it from me? Why don't you just admit it?!"How does he know? I only told my friends but I give up that plan because I know I won't win.I calmed myself before I respond to him. Being angry in this state, won't do any good for me."I said I don't know anything," I said in an affirmative voice."Liar! You just want to disobey me!"I look at him in disbelief. He has the guts to accuse me that I ruined my engagement when I can't even do that!I don't even meet my fiance even once and it was supposed on the engagement party but he ran away. "Disobey you?" I scoffed at him. "You don't know me, do you?"I look at my father, disappointment and anger are evident on his face. Tsk, it's not new to me. I always saw that face whenever he was talking to me. For him, I'm just a failure. For him, I am just his misfortune."And now you dare to talk back at me. From now on, you're grounded! You can't go anywhere and you can't do anything!""Dad!" I exclaimed."You will not do anything unless I said so! All of your activities will be monitored. You will meet your fiance again next week, I will talk to his family to fix this mess. I'll make sure that the wedding will happen as soon as possible."My eyes widened in shock."No! You can't do that!""Yes, I can!""Daddy! Please don't do this. I swear I didn't plan this out. I'm also surprised why my fiance declines. It's his decision. Please, daddy!" I plead to him.I hate doing this but I need to. Can't he let me live my life happily?My father remains in his cold posture.He just look at me with disappointment in his eyes. I can't let him limit my activities. Wwill happen to my paintings? It's the only thing that keeps me insane while living here with dad. I know that as soon as he finds out that I'm showing interest in other things instead of the things he wants me to do he will be mad. He will do everything to stop me from doing it. No! I will not let it happen."Please, dad..."Still, there was no response so I turned my gaze to my mother. The person who always watches me suffer.She always takes my father's side and she never stands up for me. But I hope at this time she will show some care for me. Not because of my accomplishments but because she loves me as if I were her daughter."Mommy, please... Help me to convince daddy to lift his punishments. Please, I promise I'll be more obedient just please don't do this."She smiled at me before pulling me closer for a hug. At last, she will take my side now. I hugged her back."I love you, mom!" I happily said and tighten the hug."I love you too sweetie. But, your father is right.""What?!" I immediately pulled up from the hug. I look at her with a disappointed look. All my hope vanished.Yeah right. I should not be surprised anymore. For her, dad is always right. For her, I'm just a failure and a burden."You need to learn your lessons. I've noticed that lately you have been disobeying us and I know this is the best for you. Sweetie all we do will benefit you so be a good girl okay?" She added not minding my feelings.My tears started to fall. I can't believe that until now, she didn't change. She still let her daughter suffer because of their oh-so-perfect plans. I turned my bacon on them and then hurriedly go upstairs without looking at them. I locked my door as soon as I entered then faintly leaned against the door while letting my tears fall. I hate her! I hate them!From all people, Mommy should know what I feel every time they reject my decisions. When I was a kid, I thought everything they do for me is the best. Especially since it is my mom's decision little did I know that it will cost my happiness.I grew up being controlled by them. But now that I understand what is right for me this should stop now. I will not let them control my life anymore. I will do what I want. I will live my life based on my decisions. And I promise that from now on."Oh! So that's explained why you always have guards wherever you go. Because you are being monitored. Gosh! That's so suffocating. Luckily, my parents are not like that," Pearl complained.Yeah. It is better if my parents are just like Pearl's parents. I let out a sigh for a response.I sipped in my coffee and then taste the red velvet cake. Well, the taste is impressive. I look at the name of the coffee shop we are in. It says Vine Coffee Shop. I'll make sure I'll come back here.There are only forty-five minutes that are given to me to bond with my friends because my father limits me. I'm glad that he still let me bond with them.If he didn't agree, I don't think I can still manage to live without having a mental breakdown."But why are they so eager to marry you to your fiance? Did they not think that you're still young for that?" Maia commented.I analyze her face, she seems so worried about me. I think it's because she's the oldest of us so she has an urge to protect us. I'm really happy that I have them. "Well, it's obvious. It's for the money. The engagement is done in a business manner by our parents. And both of the families will receive a good effect on each other's businesses. They know that I'm young to be married but money is more important for them than their daughter."A moment of silence happened. I know they feel pity for me."Speaking of engagement, you didn't see your fiance's face?" Pearl curiously asked.I shook my head. I look at my phone and noticed that thirty-four minutes have passed. "You also don't know his name or his surname."I nodded."Maia, how will I know if my father hid it from me. He's too afraid that I may do things to stop the engagement if I know their names.""Do you think the engagement will continue again?"I nervously look at Pearl. I hope it's not."I don't know Pearl but based on what happens at the engagement party, my fiance is against it so... he chose to run away."It is still a mystery to me why my fiance decides to run away instead of talking to his parents.Maia looks at me. "So what's your plan?" "I don't know... I guess I need to meet my fiance first."We're in the middle of walking to our next class when my phone beeps. I check it only to find out that I have received a message.My heart started to beat fast the moment I read it. I stopped walking due to shock. Maia and Pearl immediately notice it. They look at me with confused expressions. I only respond with a smile and they already understand what I mean.My fiance texted me...Chapter 4"I am now chasing my happiness and I hope you'll chase yours too. Sorry for all the troubles that I made but I hope we can meet in the future when we finally achieved our dreams."I smiled again as I remembered the message that my fiance send me. Oh! It's now ex-fiance since the engagement was off. I didn't expect that he's this nice. How unfortunate I didn't see his face and know his name. I wonder if he sees my face or knows my name.Ahh. I should stop thinking about him. I need to finish this setup before my parents go home. But I can't stop thinking about him. He made me realize something and that is to be brave so that I can show them things that will make me happy. That's why I decided to tell my family how I love painting and I am thinking of taking a course which is related to it.Sadly, my brother can't see it along with my parents because he is still busy with our business. Oh, I remember! I haven't talked to him for almost a month now. I hope he is fine. I am kind
Prologue"I'll be back tomorrow, just call me when you need anything."I nodded without looking at him. He was about to kiss my cheek but I averted my face immediately.He sighed. I remained in my position until he reached the door. He faced me then he uttered his "I love you..." He stops, anticipating my response.I didn't say anything in return and just turn my gaze towards the window until he finally leave. Minutes later, I decided to get up from my bed. Then, carefully walk towards the doorlocked it. When I finally secured that no one would enter the room, I walk quickly to the bed and then get the phone that was hidden underneath the pillow.Moving at a fast pace, I dialed the number of the person who will help me leave this place. It only takes a few rings before the person answered the call."I'm ready where are you?" "I'm on my way. Are you sure he finally leave?""Yeah, he told me that he will come back tomorrow," I respond as I change my clothes. Then proceed to pack my t
Chapter 1Be ObedientColors make things beautiful. Everything that has colors gives meaning to the one who sees it. They said that colors represent the emotion of a person.The three primary colors have the most generalized meaning.Blue is for sadness. They said if you want to tell or show that you're hurting or sad just wear blue color and it will define what you feel.Yellow for happiness. Using the yellow color brings joy to the people because they said that it has a cheerful aura.And Red is for anger or maybe love. You'll be confused if you don't understand the meaning of the color.The red color is can be used if you want to show other people that you are angry. But also you can use this to show the love you have. Even though the other colors don't have a specific meaning for emotion.Using these colors can make your thoughts be able to deliver well. I look at my almost done painting. Few more touches and it will be finished soon. I smiled while looking at my artwork. "It's
Chapter 2Change"Oh! He's coming?" Pearl asked as she munched her food.I wiped the side of her lips using the tissue. She's a messy eater. I can't believe we're at the same age whenever she acts this way. People can't believe that she's being a baby whenever she's with us because she is known as an athletic girl. A baseball player to be exact.I'm not surprised every time her suitors get startled when they found out her true personality.I nodded to her and then proceed to review the lessons for the test later. "So?" She asked again, waiting for something.I frowned. "What?!" She smiled at me suspiciously. I shake my head.I give up! Seems like I can't review right now. I faced her and then showed her my bored face."Look, I know he's coming but what do you expect me to do? Throw some party to welcome him? I don't even know him and also, this is just only for the sake of our business. I swear I'll never like him the way you are implying, hearing words from others about him makes me