Guilt
Present Day Year 2014
I can't believe that my parents lied to me, after hearing what Dr. Alexander Asuncion's revelation. I feel like my world just collapsed.
It's a mixed emotion. I don't know if I should pity myself or the doctor. I totally understand what he's going through, but I don't know what I should do. Thinking about my parent's betrayal and my responsibility to my sister. I wish all of this is not true but I need to accept what happened and I need to decide for myself also my sister.
Thinking back about what the doctor said.
"So do you believe me now?" Xander said.
It's not fully sinking yet that's why I didn't answer back.
"Don't worry I will let you think it over." He said
" You can also have that document. Review it or if you like you can consult a lawyer too if you think I am just making this up." Xander added.
My whole body is shaking. I tried to compose myself and clasp both my hands to stop my hands from shaking.
"I- I don't know," I said with a shaking voice.
" I don't know, how my parents could do this to me but" I stopped and took a deep breath.
"What is your plan with me, doctor? With us actually. " I bravely said.
"Well, I can be your guardian until you turn 18. " Xander said.
"I will support you until you become legal so we could marry afterward." He added.
My eyes widen.
"What do you mean? " I said really shock to hear this.
"I guess you better read the documents." He said sarcastically.
"It's stated there under your parent's consent that I am allowed to marry you at age 16," Xander added.
"I am not a heartless person if that's what you are thinking." He continued.
" I just want to claim my end of the bargain. Don't worry, I will let you finish your studies first and allow you to enter the college of your chosen major then we can process our wedding." He ended.
"Can you give me time to take all that in? I am not really feeling well as of the moment." I just said trying to control my emotions.
"Sure, no problem. The earlier, the better." He said and smiled.
Suddenly I was dumbfounded upon seeing his genuine smile. Gone is the cold man in front of me. My heart was beating fast.
I smiled too. Then tried to dismiss it.
"If you don't mind. We need to rest now because I have to wake up early. Thank you, doctor, and goodnight! " I said energetically.
He then left without saying a word.
Meanwhile
I checked the time it's already 1 am. I am still thinking, 2 years..after that I will be married to Xander.
I have no other choice. I need to pay the debt of my parents. I know I should be mad at them but I feel that I am to blame for all of these.
Guilt crept in my mind, remembering how my parents were caught in an accident without me knowing it but according to the doctor they were in a hurry to go home from the hospital going back home because of me because I was weak that time that's why they had the accident, that's why Xander's parents and younger sister died.
The next day came.
"I already made up my mind," I said. Standing in front of the house of the doctor. I went here early to tell him my decision.
"That was a fast decision, alright then. In 3 months after you graduate you'll move in with me to the United States." He said.
I just nodded still hesitating. I don't own myself anymore. I feel chained.
"In the meantime, you can stay here. I own this house and I own this village as well. " . Really? I thought to myself.
"Thank you, doctor. I think I have no other choice but to accept all of these for the sake of my sister." I said.
"Since we are going to stay under one roof and in 2 years we will be married, why don't you start calling me Xander sweety?" He said.
"Alright, then doc...I mean X-Xander." I said with a shaking voice.
"That's better sweetie much better." He nodded with approval.
"I have to go, Xander, I need to bring my sister to the preschool because It's my midterms exams," I said turning my back.
"Wait! Why don't you leave Glay with me? I have a caretaker here she used to be my nanny so no need to bring her to the preschool." He suggested.
"A-are you sure? I mean is it okay? " I asked nervously.
"Yes, you need to get used to it since we need to get acquainted you know it will really help you adjust too. Then I will drop you off in your school." He said sincerely.
"O-okay," I said.
I guess from this day forward. I don't own myself anymore. I need to accept my destiny. I sighed as I get back to the house to pick up my sister.
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