Love in North

Soul of North

Special Chapter

"What can you say to your Baba and Dada for their wedding, Baby?" Ninong Kleo asked as a part of the dedication film that would be presented to my parents later at the reception. He's waiting beside the director who's filming me at this moment at the pool side of the resort that Uncle Jiro owned.

Nag-isip ako ng maayos. Hindi dahil sa wala akong maisip o masabi pero dahil sa madami akong naiisip at gustong sabihin isa-isa na hindi ko alam kung anong sasabihin ko.

Saan nga ba ako dapat magsimula? I'm so overwhelmed by the fact that I have an amazing parents like them. Who would imagine to be the first born of Ace Denver Tuazon and Ishiro Bernando and soon to be a Tuazon too? Growing up to their guide and love. It's already too much and I couldn't ask for more.

I smiled.

"I love you, Baba and Dada. You're my life.." I said. I took a deep breath before smiling more wider but suddenly, I got emotional. Humapdi agad ang mata ko sa nagbabadyang luha na 'kay bilis mamuo.

"I'm so happy to witness how magical their love story turned out. Life was never easy and I know that but, they made me feel and understand that life and love both have it high and lows.. uniquely have different situation and lessons. They became their own both highs and lows up until now.." i explained. Looking into the camera before smiling more as I remember what I just realize few days ago. "My parents had finally stopped to their final destination as an individual, they'll be locked with each other with me.. and our new miracle who would tighten our bond in our own home now. I'm also the happiest today along with everyone. My loving parents, I love you so much and thank you for being My parents. It's all too much to even ask."

Underestimated. That's my description of how I would explain it all. Them who's willing to give everything I ask to have and support me to what track and path I would take.

"Applause to the Tuazon familia!" Hiyaw nina Tito Den as they all clap to end the film. Hindi naman nawala ang ngiti sa labi ko habang nanonood sa kanilang lahat.

I feel so happy to watch My Uncles and Aunties enjoying their remaining time before getting serious later at the wedding ceremony. I know the love to reminisce now. Life made them busy now than before when they're young and used to have their time of all.

"Did you see Tracy ba?" I heard Ninong Kit ask Tito Vonn kaya napatayo ito. Panicking already.

"You lost Tracy? Kit naman!" Tito Vonn frustratedly complained before running around to look for the bubbly girl.

"What happened, Kit? Bakit nagpapanic si Vonn?" Tanong ni Tito Den while dragging Haris to our direction.

"I lost Tracy. She's too hyper, Den."

"Hindi mo binabantayan ng ayos si Tracy. She's with my husband at the Garden side at nagpapahele." Iling ni Tito Den as he drag Haris more closer to him to put a towel on the back of the 10 year old boy. Tito's only son.

"Sorry.. nagchat kasi sakin si Xia, otw na sila ni Celine." Pagbibigay alam ni Tito Kit.

I secretly gulped as I heard the two not so unfamiliar names of the two ladies. Who wouldn't even know them in our own big family? My Tita Xia and Celine Juarez, their daughter.

"Hindi na nilalagnat si Celine? Omg thank god! Masyadong sakitin ngayon ang unica ija mo." Komento ni Tito Den after he put the towel to Haris. "There's Daddy na, go na baby. Don't run too much lang okay?" Bilin nito kaya nagiwan muna ng halik si Haris sa Mom niya bago itong naglakad ng mabilis sa Daddy niya.