Closer

VII

It was a fine morning when Jema woke up. The curtains were swaying from the morning breeze and the sunlight peeps into the hotel room assigned to her and Ponggay.

She looked around and found it empty. Maybe Ponggay already left because for sure, she needs to take care of everyone's look for the wedding.

She got up and saw a covered cup on the side table with a note.

Enjoy the coffee dear. Got some work to do, see you later! - Pongs

She took the cup and sip in some coffee and it made her feel a lot better.

She took the cup and walked toward the balcony. She closed her eyes as she smelled the fresh air. Took another sip and wander her eyes around the green and colorful scenery.

To her eyes' delight, she saw Deanna standing in a distance as if waiting for someone. Jema can't help but stare at her. She was mesmerized by her smile.

Then all of a sudden she remembered the moment when she picked up the ring Deanna had that night at MB Ice Cream House.

Flashback

"She planned to propose sayo the day na naggroundbreaking pero dahil sa nangyari hindi nya na nagawa. And I guess, she never had the chance after that." Maddie explained.

Jema cried and went over to Deanna and kissed her on the forehead, then the tip of her nose, and another one on her lips. Just like how Deanna used to do it to her.

Jema came back to reality when she saw Jaycel approach Deanna and passed her camera.

Napabuntong hininga na lang si Jema.

"Can we try again?" Jema whispered to herself while holding the ring.

Jaycel and Deanna took pictures pre-wedding. Deanna was doing her art on the wedding attires and accessories while Jaycel took some shots on the preparation in general.

Natigilan naman si Deanna while she was focusing on the rings. Bigla kasing nagflashback.

Flashback

Nasa taas ng MB Ice Cream si Deanna, yung time na nageemote siya sa mga kaibigan niya. Yung time na sumabog na talaga siya from trying to manage her relationship with Jema.

Kinapa ni Deanna ang kanyang bulsa, at nilabas yung ring na hindi pa din niya nabibigay kay Jema. Mag aanniversary na sila in a month's time and she felt unsure if aabot pa ba sila dito. Tinititigan niya lang yung singsing, thinking about ano bang nangyari sa kanila ni Jema...