The Ex-Wife Diary [COMPLETED]

CHAPTER 19

AFTER three months of Caleb's proposal, Hazel is now standing in front of the church's door with her wedding gown and veil. Caleb wanted to give her the best wedding of all and he told her that he wanted them to get married in the church which she agreed. They invited their colleagues, friends and family. Of course, ang ring bearer nila ay si Clarence. Nang bumukas ang pinto ng simbahan, Hazel started to walk down the aisle. Sobrang lakas ng kabog ng dibdib niya at kinakabahan siya. Pero mas nangingibabaw ang sayang nararamdaman niya.

As Hazel walked down in the aisle, she felt that everyone is looking at her. Their visitors have smiles in their faces like they were happy for her and Caleb. Kahit wala na ang mga magulang ni Hazel at hindi na masasaksihan ng mga ito ang kasal niya pero ayos lang dahil alam niyang binabantayan siya ng mga ito. She looked at the altar and saw Caleb looking at her with tears in his eyes. Natawa na lang siya ng mahina at napailing.

Caleb really can't stop being emotional sometimes. Patunay na lang ngayon.

Hazel looked at Maze and her friend is smiling at her. Talagang umuwi ito para masaksihan ang kasal niya. Of course, ito ang maid of honor niya. Ang best man naman ni Caleb ay si Denver. Ang pinsan nito na nag-aasikaso ng restaurant nito sa probinsiya. Maayos naman ang pakikitungo nito sa kaniya kaya naman panatag ang loob niya ngayon sa araw ng kasal nila ni Caleb. Hindi nga daw inaasahan ni Denver na muling magpapakasal si Caleb.

Nang makarating siya sa harapan ni Caleb, nginitian nila ang isa't-isa. Hinawakan nito ang kamay niya at iginiya siya nito patungo sa kanilang upuan, sa harapan ng altar. Napangiti na lang siya nang mismong si Caleb ang nag-ayos ng wedding gown niya sa likuran saka ito umupo sa tabi niya.

Nagsimula na ang seremonya ng kasal nila.

"My dear brothers and sisters, we are gathered here today to witnessed the holy matrimony of Russell Alexander Henderson and Bree Garcia. If anyone here who is unfavor that this two will not be wed, you may speak now or forever hold your peace?" The priest said.

Nagkatinginan si Caleb at Hazel saka sila tumingin sa mga bisita nila. Wala namang tumutol kaya muli silang humarap sa pari. Pero naramdaman ni Hazel na may nakatingin sa kaniya kaya tumingin siya sa gilid. Natigilan siya nang makitang nakatayo doon si Sophia. Ngumiti ito at naglaho. Kusang napangiti si Hazel at muling humarap sa pari. She felt at peace.

"If no one who oppose this wedding then let's begin the wedding ceremony." Sabi ng pari.

Napangiti si Caleb. No one would dare to stop his wedding. While the wedding ceremony is going on, Caleb was just smiling. Hindi mawala ang ngiti sa labi niya at hindi niya rin binibitawan ang kamay ni Hazel.

Then finally, it's time for their wedding vows. Of course, Caleb will go first. Humarap sila sa isa't-isa. Caleb smiled to Hazel before speaking.

"I, Caleb Asuncion, take you, Hazel Garcia, to be my lawful wife, my partner, to have and to hold you from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish you, till death do us part. Today is the new beginning of the rest of our lives. Hazel, alam kong walang perpektong tao sa mundo. Wala naman talaga hindi ba? Hindi ko man mapapasiguro na araw-araw kang maging masaya pero sisiguruhin ko na hindi ka iiyak sa tabi ko. Mahal na mahal kita, I chooses to spend the rest of my life with you, Hazel..." Tumulo ang luha mula sa mata ni Caleb, "I know you are different from everyone but I know it's you. I love everything about you. I love you, Hazel." And he slipped the ring on Hazel's finger and kissed her hand.

Hazel smiled. "Why are you crying?" Tanong niya. Ito ang unang beses niyang nakita na umiyak si Caleb. But it's a tears of joy.

Umiling si Caleb saka pinunasan ang sariling luha. "I'm just happy."