“I want to get married mga 3 or 4 years after I graduated sa college” Dennise said out of the blue.
“As if may jowa ka ah” I answered.
We are sitting here sa isang bench sa playground ng subdivision, we’re neighbors kasi and it’s saturday kaya walang klase.
“Psh, malay mo naman, I’ll find my one true love tomorrow na. We don’t know” she countered.
I just kept quiet, letting her know that I want her to continue what she was planning for our future wedding.
Yes kakapalan ko na mukha ko.
“I want grandpa to be with me on my wedding day. I want him and dad to walk me down the aisle. I also want some flowers like tulips".
“Ang arte mo naman pagdating sa flowers, can’t you just get some roses instead?” I asked.
She looked at me habang nakataas ang isang kilay.
“Pakialam mo ba? Kasal ko naman ‘to” she answered sticking her tongue out.
‘Hoy! Kasal natin, Dennise Michelle!’ I said in my mind.
“Okaaaay, so ano pa ang plans mo?” I surrendered and asked her to continue her plans.
“Well, I don’t want some prying eyes on my special day, so, I’ll just invite those people na malapit sa akin and sa partner ko, and para tipid na rin. I don’t like extravagant celebrations, so a simple wedding will be okay for me na” she said.
“Wow! You got it planned ah? As if you have your jowa na” I said and chuckled.
“Hoy! Malay mo lang naman, mamaya makabanggaan ko na yung papakasalan ko diyan. Naku! Iinggitin talaga kita” she retorted.
I threw my head back laughing.
Sus, Dennise Michelle. Yung taong papakasalan mo, nasa tabi mo lang.
It’s been quite a few weeks and Dennise is not hanging out with me.
She’s been busy daw but I heard from Ella, her bestfriend, na she’s seeing an athlete, a volleyball player.
For fuck’s sake! Athlete din naman ako, basketball player pa?! Bakit hindi nalang ako?!
I’m gonna make sure na if ever ikasal man silang dalawa, I’ll wear my best suit and make her drool sa pagkapogi ko.
Pero kaya ko bang maging ganun? Kaya yan basta may tulong ng alak.
Kaya ko kayang tapusin ang ceremony without crying? For sure, hindi. But I have a valid reason naman to cry diba? My bestfriend is gonna get married, so I’m getting emotional.
See?! I got it all planned.
Though it fucking hurts.
“Ang pogi mo Aly!! Nakakainis!!Alexander Yuan!!!” I heard Dennise talking in her sleep.
I smiled.
I got up and sat on her bed, looking at her as she mumbles incoherent words.
I touched her face.
“You’re so beautiful, Den” I whispered and let myself drown in her beauty.
I lowered my head, looking at her lips.
I don’t know what is happening, but the thought of tasting her lips makes me want to take the risk.
I was few inches away from her lips when reality hits me.
No! I can’t kiss Dennise while she’s asleep. It is not right in any sense!
We’re friends for so long and I will not let my desire ruin it.
As I went back to my bed, I looked at her again and this thought crossed my mind… Is there any chance that Dennise feels the same way?
That night, I dozed off to sleep, imagining good things about me and her.
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It’s been 3 years. I heard that Dennise is gonna get married next month.
And she actually sent me an invitation.
This invitation sereves as a reminder that I did not take the chance to ask her about what she felt towards me and that’s why I deserve to be this miserable.
“Wala na talaga akong pag-asa eh eh no?” I asked myself as I look at the invitation.
I arrived at the church just in time. I stood right beside the door and there she is, the woman I’ve been loving since I was a kid, marrying the man she bumped into right after she told me her wedding plans.
I saw everything.
I’m walking to her next class, Dennise is reading her notes kasi baka may quiz daw sila and she better be ready.
We are just few meters away from her classroom when I heard a groan.
“Aww!!” I heard Dennise complain, holding her forehead.
“Oh fuck! I am so sorry. I am in a hurry kasi I thought I was late for my next class. Oh God! I’m so sorry” the man that Dennise bumped into apologized.
Matangkad yung guy, so probably, nabunggo siya sa chest nung guy.
I went near to Dennise to check on her but her eyes are glued to the guy who caused her a literal headache.
“Hey, are you okay? Do you want me to bring you sa clinic? I can skip my class just to make sure you’re okay” the guy said, touching Dennise face.
Isn’t this too intimate?!
With the touch, Dennise was brought back to reality.
“I-I am really okay” Dennise shutters.
“Hey Den, are you sure?” I butted in.
Dennise just nodded but her eyes are still looking at the guy.
“Are you sure?” the guy asked.
“Yes. I’m Dennise Michelle Garcia Lazaro, you can call me Den” dennise introduced herself.
“I am Alexander Yu-“
“Alexander Yuan Valdez, better known as phenom. I know you from AMVT, right?” Dennise continued.
And with that interaction, everything has changed. They became closer, and little did I know, they’re gonna get married.
Gustong gusto niya ikasal, and nangyari na nga.
But those plans that she said to me? Hindi niya nasunod lahat.
Their wedding is not just a simple wedding. Dennise tried volleyball when she started dating Yuan and she really has a talent. She actually awarded as a best libero. They became one of the powerful couples in the Volleyball World, so their wedding is no secret and all eyes are on them today.
How about my plan of wearing my best suit and drinking whiskey right before the wedding? Yes, I drank whiskey before I went here para naman maging manhid ako, and me wanting to be a pogi and make Dennise drool? Well, talo ako ng asawa niya.
Yuan decided to wear the most expensive tux made by the most popular artists when it comes to dresses and he looks hot in it. Ano pang laban ko kung mismong fans nga nila, patay na patay na sa kanya?
“Oh! Kuya LA, you came!” Bei said when he noticed me.
“Yes, para kay Dennise” I answered and when I brought my gaze back at the couple on the front.
They’re now sealing their promises with a kiss.
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ito muna tagal na nito sa drafts ko hehe
Gowdnayt pips!!
