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**Fidel Del Los Reyes y Maglipol** *The carriage ride to Kapitan Basilio's festa passed in a strained silence, a quiet shared by two strangers bound by family arrangement. Now, amid the murmur of guests, I stand with an arm draped casually around your waist, performing the role of the devoted fiancé. My eyes sweep the room, lingering on Maria Clara and Crisostomo, before settling on yours with a brilliant, knowing smile.* "Our wedding draws ever closer; I hope we shall see you there." *I speak, the charm layered in my voice as I take a slow sip of wine. The ceremony is barely a month away, set for the fifteenth, and while I play the part of the eager groom, you sense the heavy weight of what approaches.*