It Had to be You (Valdemar Series #2)

Kabanata 48

48 – Timeless

I never thought Faye was serious when she told us she's getting married. Ngayon ko lang talagang pinaniwalaan na totoo ang sinasabi niya dahil dumating na ang araw ng kasal niya. I was really against it, to be honest. Pero nang kausapin ko si Faye, naramdaman kong mahal niya si Ashton at masaya siya sa naging desisyon niya. They decided to get wed here in the Philippines. Kahit sa Italy sila nagkakilala, dito pa rin gaganapin ang kasal.

Marahan kong pinadulas ang kamay ko sa kuwelyo ni Ayden saka pinagpagan iyon. I smiled at him when he rolled his eyes.

"I'm just gonna hold his arms, Ayden. Saglit lang iyon." Natatawa kong sabi.

He sighed and touched my hair. Nakasimangot pa rin siya. I am Faye's maid of honor. Sa entourage ay kasama ko ang best man kaya naman naghihimutok ang asawa ko.

"This is their day. Huwag mong pairalin ang pagiging seloso mo."

He rolled his eyes again. "He's still looking this way. Does he think you're single?"

"Kaya nga narito ako ngayon, 'di ba? He should know I'm married."

Ayden, Daniel and Joaquin sat on the same lane. Hindi ko alam kung ayos na sila ngunit mukha namang wala na ang tensiyon sa pagitan nilang tatlo. I smiled and looked around. Bumagay ang old rose na dress namin sa napili nilang lugar. I love garden weddings so much! Kung ikakasal ako ay gusto ko ring sa isang hardin ganapin. Our wedding took place in a pavillion so for the second one, I want a garden wedding.

Nagsimula ang pagpasok ng entourage. We took pictures with the bride earlier. It was actually the first time that I saw Amethyst emotional. She cried when we saw Faye in her wedding dress. Kahit ako ay naluha ngunit hindi gaya ng kay Amethyst. I even thought she's drunk because of her emotions but she told me she didn't drink. Masama raw para sa kaniya.

I smiled as I walked on the grass with another man by my side. Nakangiwi si Daniel sa akin na para bang mayroon siyang nakitang hindi kaaya-aya. Ayden's face was blank. Ni hindi niya kami tinignan.

I got really emotional as we watched Faye walk down the aisle. Joaquin was smiling wide as he lead Faye to the altar. Nasasaktan ako sa katotohanang halos masira ang pagkakaibigan nila dahil sa akin ngunit masaya akong nahanap na ni Faye ang para sa kaniya. Si Joaquin pa na minahal niya ang maghahatid sa kaniya.

Kumunot ang noo ko nang makitang walang reaksiyon si Amethyst. Kanina lamang ay humahagulgol ngunit ngayon ay wala nang pakialam.

"Don't look at me. " irap niya. "Magulo ang hormones ko!"

I rolled my eyes at her and continued wiping my tears. I can see Faye's smile from here and I am truly happy for her. Siguro nga ay hindi nasusukat sa tagal ang pagmamahal. Mayroong kailangan pa ng panahon upang maging sigurado, pero mayroon ding umpisa pa lang ay sigurado na. And I am glad that she found the love of her life.

Bumaling ako kay Ayden na ngayon ay diretsong nakatingin sa pastor. I sniffed and smiled as I thank God for giving him to me. The Heavens really knew who I love and need. The Lord knew that it has to be him.

He looked my way and raised his brow. Marahan akong umiling saka nakangiting bumaling sa dalawang na sa altar. Tumigil ako sa pagluha nang magsalita ang pastor.

I can't help but to remember how I was saying mean things to him when we were at the altar. Sinabi kong hindi ko siya gustong pakasalan dahil sa takot at galit na lumamon sa puso ko. But the truth is, I am still in love with him. He still own me and that didn't change in the times that we were not together.

Bumaling ako sa gawi nila nang maramdaman ko ang tingin niya. I frowned at him.

"I love you.." he mouthed.