Drop Dead Gorgeous

Chapter 1: The Party Diana POV "Tch, damn party." Inis na sabi ko sa sarili ko, the dress is too restricting and I feel my tortured toes, I really don't understand why girls are so happy over such things like these, the makeup is itchy, my hair feels like its roots will come off anytime... and the dress! Ugh. I feel like hell with this getup. When will we ever go home?! I'm not really into parties but I need to attend this one, hindi ko alam kung bakit kailangan, it's not like my presence is such a big deal here, right?! I don't get the logic of my parents but I don't have much of a choice but to comply with their decisions, sa mga magulang ko, their words are like law that I need to follow. Tinignan ko ang mga magulang ko, they are happily having a chit-chat with some random businessman, both my parents are socialite unlike me... I took a sip with the sweet wine that I took in the buffet table and let the cold drink quench my thirst. Ah! Nothing feels more heavenly than a drink with this sweet drink. Humugot ako ng malalim na hininga at naglakad, while putting the empty wineglass in the table, my eyes scanned the Hollywood themed reception room. The place was too grand for my comfort, too much people, too much noise, everything is just too much for me to handle! All I want is a piece of silence and a sleep but my parents won't let me. Hindi ko namalayan na nasa harap ko na pala ang mga magulang ko, a smile was plastered on their faces as they look at me, "oh Diana, andito ka lang pala, hija. Bakit ka nagtatago dito sa sulok when you can go around and enjoy the night?" Mom's voice was soft as she cling into my arms, "I would like to introduce you to the Montejarre." Saad niya, hinila niya ang kamay ko kaya naman nasama ako. I secretly huffed in annoyance as I comply with my Mom's wish, nakasunod lang si Dad sa likod namin. Tumigil kami sa harap ng mag-asawa, they just give off this aura that says they are powerful and must be respected. I gulped. Tumingin ang mag-asawa sa akin, they look like they are in their mid 50s but the way they act makes them look like they're on their late 40s. "Oh, who is this lovely young lady?" Tanong ng babae. My Mom nodded at me, "Diana El Derostova." Pagpapakilala ko sa sarili ko. I don't know but I feel intimidated with the couple in front of me that's why I was looking down while playing with my fingers, I feel like I am shrinking in front of them. "Oh, pasensya na kayo sa unica hija ko. Masyado siyang mahiyain." My Mom laughed, "right, Danilo?" She asked Dad who just smiled and nodded. "Dear, huwag kang mahiya sa amin." The lady said, "ako nga pala si Thania Montejarre, this is my husband Theo Lucas Montejarre. Now where is our son?" Tinignan niya ang paligid, probably looking for her son who's not around. "I'm here." A guy suddenly popped out of nowhere, suminghap ako noong nakita ko ang lalake na biglang nagpakita sa harapan ko. He looks like a god with heavenly green eyes! I closed my mouth, making it sure I don't gape at him and humiliate myself more in front of these Montejarre, ghad! This noble family spoke flawlessness! "Oh, this is our son..." hinila ni Tita Thania ang anak niya, "he is-" "Trevor Mariuz Montejarre." Pagtuloy ng lalake, "just Trevor sounds fine." "D-Diana..." Sagot ko naman at binigyan ko siya ng ngiti. Narinig ko ang pagbungisngis ni Mama but I ignored her, my eyes trailed off to Trevor's adam's apple and gulped, I looked away before I end up staring at his godly figure... The guy-Trevor-eyed me, he was clearly examining me and judging me based on my looks, nagulat ako nang bigla siyang ngumisi saka niya hinawakan ang kamay ko, "I want to marry her." ~*~ "Ugh! That guy is crazy!" Hirit ko noong nakauwi na kami galing sa party, that Trevor Mariuz Montejarre is so full of himself! Kumukulo ang dugo ko just by remembering what happened a while ago. No words could ever explain how deeply mad I am right now. My Mom laughed and playfully slapped my back, "I think you just captured the heart of the Montejarre's son, hija." Dad faked a cough. "What do we expect to our unica hija?" He smiled proudly, "alas! I hear wedding bells!" My parents are going crazy about what just happened at the party, "look Dad, Mom, wala akong balak pakasalan ang Trevor na 'yon saka isa pa, maybe he's just kidding about himself wanting to marry me." I assured. "You can't marry someone you just met especially when you know nothing about that person." Mom rolled her eyes, "that's not the case, hija..." "Then what is?" Nagkatinginan ang mga magulang ko, something tells me what they are about to tell me is something bad. "As you can see, nag-usap kami kanina ng mga magulang ni Trevor." "You do know our family is greatly in debt with the Montejarre, right?" Dad said, "the Montejarre had helped us a lot and maybe without their help, we wouldn't be right here..." Tumigil siya at saka tumingin kay Mama. "As to show our sincere gratitude with the Montejarre family, you will marry Trevor." Mom announced with a sigh. "Don't you think it's time for you to settle down? You're already old enough to have your own family, Diana." Kumuyom ang kamao ko. "You sold me to that Trevor!" I couldn't believe it. Ugh! They sold me off to a stranger that I just met! "Hija, this is for your own good." Saad ni Dad. Tinignan ko siya ng masama, "for my own good? You mean making me marry a stranger is for my own good?!" Mabilis akong tumakbo papuntang kwarto ko, I hate them! "Hija!" Pagtawag nila sa akin pero bago pa man nila ako mapigilan, I was already in my room and I had already locked the door. "Leave me alone!" Sigaw ko, tears escaped my eyes and they fell helplessly on my cheeks. "There's no way in hell that I'm going to marry Trevor Mariuz Montejarre!" *** Trevor POV "Are you sure you want to marry Diana, my son?" Tanong ni Papa sa akin. "I've never been so sure, Papa." Sagot ko naman sa kanya habang nagtitimpla ako ng kape, I made it darker and less sugar, I inhaled the aroma of coffee and felt my nostrils relaxed, I took a sip and let the hot coffee take over me. "Mukhang natamaan ka sa unica hija ng mga Derostova." My Mom smiled, "and you have a good taste in ladies in which I give you credit for that, I like that woman for you, I can see she will do become a good wife!" "There's something about her that I like." Saad ko, "I really don't know what it is..." "Oh, it must be love at first sight." My Mom chuckled. "I can't believe it! I lived my life for this day, my son is in love!" ***