Yes, I Promise

PROLOGUE

DISCLAIMER: Names, places, and events that are/will be mentioned in this story are purely fictional and all products of the author's imagination.

This story contains grammatical and typographical errors. I'm still learning.

*Characters are flawed!*

“I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride!”

All i can here was the loud clapping and happy screams of everyone inside the church. I looked at him, his eyes were glistening, all I could see was joy, he's smiling like he's the happiest man alive.

He looks so good in that tuxedo, I personally made that for him, I knew it would look good, everything looks good on him.

I can see that he's very happy, what I'd give to always see his smile, to hear him laugh especially when it's because of me, how every night he'll ask me how my day went.

Before, we were just curious teenagers who liked to explore. Have late night talks about what will happen to us in the future. We enjoy talking about it too much that we thought adulthood is easy, that nothing will change.

We had so much promises for each other  It's all standing still.

But he always says don't make promises when you're happy or sad because he said what will happen after all the joy? will the promises stay? But I always find it silly. Because,

All the promises we're standing strong.

Except one. That night, you promised me we'll spend this lifetime together, that you'll never forget me. Us.

“You never know what will happen, Rius”

“Of course, but I promised you, right? No matter what happens we'll never forget each other”

“We're together in this lifetime, In the next, and in every lifetime. Promise me too, Ori”

“Yes, I promise”

Those were the exact words you said. I laughed sarcastically. Rius, I'm happy for you. Your happiness is all I've ever want. I said I'll just chase mine, because you already have everything, I don't want to be left, I want to prove something, I want them to see me, but I guess in your process of waiting for me, I didn't know that also includes that you'll forget me, forget us. You promised.

The tears i had been holding for so long won't stop falling as I turned my back away from them, away from the church, and away from... my love.

I'm really weak when it comes to you, I really love hurting myself, 'no? But It's you so it's fine. Always.

“Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Flores!” I greeted them when they went to our table.

“Thank you, Polaris” I just smiled at the both of them. Lord, bakit walang warning teka ang sakit. Polaris... hindi na Ori. Rius, it's Ori...your Ori.

“Uhm, excuse me I need to leave na, may kailangan pa gawin eh, I'm sorry” I want to leave, I need to leave. The pain is too much, But who am I to complain when I asked for this. Not the pain tho. But if I have to experience all this pain just to see him, I'll choose this over and over again, no matter how painful it is, as long as I'd see him happy I'm willing to risk.

“Sige, Thank you so much, Polaris! I love my gown so much!” masayang pasasalamat ni Mrs. Flores sakin. Mrs. Flores. I used to write my name with Flores as my surname, silly, right? but it was the dream... At least someone fulfilled it for me, right?

And for the last time, I looked at him, I stared at him for God knows how long, it's like I'm memorizing him and for the last time I smiled.

I will you all the best, love. Thank you for all the smiles, laughs, and tears, we may not be together anymore, Thank you for every memorable moment we've shared, but there's a gift I'll forever treasure, thank you so much, My love.

I'll never forget you. I promise.

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