P.R.N

40

"Aer Xavienne!"

My three-year-old son turned to me when he heard me call his name. He's the most beautiful ring bearer that I have ever seen.

"Mama~" He muttered while slowly walking towards me.

I was having a hard time moving a lot because of my very pregnant state.

After five years of being engaged to the love of my life, we finally reached our day. We are finally getting married! Kasama ang mga mahal namin sa buhay.

"Are you excited to see Mama and Papa get married, my love?"

He enthusiastically nodded. Fortunately, he got my husband personality— I prayed so hard for that.

My husband, finally. Just thinking about what's about to happen, a few minutes from now, makes me tear up. I'm finally getting married to the love of my life.

The man who never pressured me.

The man who patiently waited until I was ready to move forward.

The man who remained by my side and made me stronger.

"Ate Vienne! Let's go! Everybody's ready na!"

Mas lalong lumawak ang ngiti ko nang makitang papalapit si Tory. My Erica Victoria who prefers her hair down now. I can't believe she's a teenager. She grew up so fine and lovely. I'm happy she still loves me dearly. I will always be thankful that her heart remained pure.

I nodded my head before reaching for my son's hand. "Let's go, Xav."

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I knew I wouldn't experience, what people called, cold feet. I have never been more sure my whole life. Maybe some things did not go according to plan, but I knew I was going to end up here— Marrying the love of my life.

Noong unti-unting pumasok ang anak ko papalapit sa ama niya ay agad nang nag-unahan sa pagpatak ang mga luha ko.

I couldn't be more thankful for this life. I have a good and loving family, a good and loving son, and now, I'm marrying my childhood crush and greatest love.

As I walk towards him, memories of us flashed on my mind. It kept my tears flowing. I have never thought that I could love a man this much.

Habang mabagal na naglalakad ay nailibot ko ang paningin ko.

There, I saw Brent— I hope he knows how thankful I am for having him in my life. He's my ride or die friend. He was with Lourde and his very pregnant wife— I heard that they're expecting for two babies. I knew they'd end up together.

Nang ilibot ko pa ang paningin ko ay dumako iyon sa mga magulang ko. Ang mga taong humubog sa kung ano man ako ngayon. I looked at my first love.

"I love you, Pa." I mouthed as I sob.

"Don't cry, my koala." He mouthed back that made me cry more. "We love you."

Tita Karen and Mama were hugging each other while crying. Tory, my maid of honor, was also crying with them.

I will always thank Heavens for giving them to me.

My eyes went to the best man standing beside my future husband. The sight of him made my heart hurt so badly. I guess there are memories that will never not hurt.

Noong makalapit ako sa kanila ay kinuha na ni Cole ang kamay ko ngunit nanatili ang tingin ko sa katabi niyang si Tyrone habang umiiyak.

"I'm sure she's happy for you and she'd want you to stop crying so much because this is your big day, Vienne. You know her." Tyrone said with a smile on his face.

Naramdaman ko ang marahang pagpisil ni Cole sa kamay ko. Pagkatapos ay itinaas niya iyon para mahalikan ng tatlong beses.

"Ready to marry me?" He whispered.

"I'm sorry it took me so long." I said.

"I wasn't counting, my love." He carefully wiped my tears. "I'm fine as long as I end up having a life with you in it."

I bit my lips and nodded at him. "Now, let me have that surname of yours."

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