Moonage Daydream (Ciudad de Escalante #4)

Phase 46

Every citizen in the city of Sebastian were looking forward in Euclid Sebastian's second marriage. Punung-puno ng mga taong nagbibigay ng suporta at pagmamahal sa kanya ang labas ng simbahan. After losing his first wife — which is Fuchsia's mom eight years ago, he finally found someone again.

Wearing her elegant and shimmering white wedding gown, everyone was moved in amusement when Klevon Carjaval made an astounding walk on the red carpet. This is the most precious walk she made as a model. Light makeup and wavy hair are effortlessly flowing upon her shoulders; she's so gorgeous. She looked very young at her age.

Sa kanya lahat nakuha ni Rei ang mata, kutis at mapang-akit nitong ngiti. She's teary-eyed while looking at Euclid from afar. Hindi naman mabagal ang kanyang lakad pero parang humihinto ang oras habang pinapanood namin siyang papalapit na sa altar.

Everything is extravagant and indeed perfect. Each row of pews elegantly decorated with streams of flowers. Isa ito sa mga engrandeng kasal na nadaluhan ko. Halos malula ako sa pagkakaayos ng lahat. This type of wedding cost a fortune.

Hindi ko maiwasang maisip ang aking sarili habang nakatingin sa pulang karpet. I wonder how age am I going to marry. I'm already twenty-three, and my parents got married at twenty-two! Hindi ko lubusang maisip kung paano sila naging handa agad sa ganitong bagay. I didn't even had a boyfriend.

I smiled when Ms. Klevon's father tapped Euclid Sebastian's shoulder when they reached the altar. Si Rei at Fuschia ay nasa may bandang harapan din at kapwa parehas ang kulay ng gown. Rose gold at silver ang motif. Bumabagay ito sa lahat.

Umupo na rin kami nang inanunsyo ng pari na pwede nang maupo para simulan na ang seremonya.

"Mommy, how did you know that Daddy is really the one? You marry him in an early age..." pabulong kong tanong sa kuryosidad kay Mommy na katabi kong dumalo sa kasal.

Nasa kaliwa ko naman si Kuya Zeren at Kuya Zelan. While Daddy is on my Mom's right side, Euclid is Dad's second cousin. Our family is the Prado la Silvestre's representative to attend the wedding today.

"Your Daddy made me feel I am the only one too, honey..." malambing na sagot ni Mommy sa aking tanong at nginitian ako.

I smiled back. Well, I guess they've been sure with each other ever since. They were together for a very long time before they got married. Tumango na lamang ako at tumingin sa harapan para makinig.

After the soulful and romantic wedding of Euclid Sebastian and Klevon Carjaval, long minutes of picture-taking and greetings happened among the families. Sa reception area naman kami dumiretso pagkatapos. It was held in La Parisienné, the most luxurious five-star hotel in Ciudad De Sebastian.

"We'll spend the night here?" sabik kong tanong nang pasadahan ko ang loob ng aming kwarto.

Binagsak ko ang aking katawan sa malambot at mabango na king-size bed. There's a room for our family. Nasa main hall pa sina Mommy at Daddy kung saan ang mismong reception area kanina. Probably, they were still talking with their highschool friends and acquaintances.

"Yes, baby. I'm too tired to drive..." namamaos na saad ni Kuya Zelan at dahan-dahang tinanggal ang pagkakabutones ng tuxedo.

Is he going to take a shower already? May after party pa at fireworks display. Young guests are already gathering in the pool area. Umakyat lang kami rito sa kwarto para makapagpalit ng damit. Siguro, kami nalang ni Kuya Zeren ang bababa ulit.

I'm excited! Drinks and swimming pools in La Parisienné are some of the best combinations.

Humiga si Kuya Zelan sa kama at ako ang pinauna ni Kuya Zeren na gumamit ng banyo. I took a quick shower and changed into a semi-formal one which is a simple black dress. Nagsuot na rin ako ng string bikini sa loob. Wala akong planong mag-swimming. But knowing Fuchsia and Night, they'll invite me to join them.