Excruciating Love

FIRST PART

First Part

"Don't you think a combination of roses and tulips would be fine for my bouquet?"

I glanced at where my fiancé is right after asking the receptionist about the bouquet, I really love the combination of roses and tulips because it really symbolizes love and romance.

"Everything would be fine for me," He answered, kissing my forehead. Natawa ako saka nilingon ang receptionist na nakatingin lang saming dalawa, matamis ang ngiti sa labi. "Do you want to choose colors? Or we'll let them?"

"Can I at least choose what I want?" I asked.

"Of course, Ma'am." Nakangiting wika ng receptionist saka inilahad sa akin ang notebook at ang ballpen. "You can write everything you want... If you want it to make it details, there's no problem with that as long as the bride is contented."

Kinuha ko kaagad iyon saka isinulat ang nais ko doon, I just want everything to be settled, ayaw ko naman na may pumalya sa araw ng kasal namin ni Zion. It's just that, we've been preparing it for so long that's why we wanted it to be done successfully.

"Wala ka ng ibang gusto?" He asked as soon as I gave the notebook back, nilingon ko siya bago ngumiti nang malapad. "If you still want to add something, don't be shy to approach them, hm?" Hinaplos niya ang pisngi ko.

"Are you excited?" I asked out of nowhere.

Umusli ang sulok ng labi niya sa pagkakangisi bago niya pinatakan ng halik ang labi ko. "Sobra pa sa sobra,"

"Of course, the long wait is over."

I sighed dreamily, now imaging myself walking on the aisle while he wait for me at the end. Gripping the bouquet tightly as my heart got overwhelmed by my own emotions as he watched me closed our distance with unshed tears on his eyes.

I badly want that to happen. I badly want us to marry.

I can't imagine myself being with someone else but him, I love him so much that I am willing to do anything for him. Siya lang, siya lang din halos ang nagturo sa akin kung papaanong magmahal. Without Zion, I am nothing.

"Let's add one more ring in your finger," He caught my hand with his, grazing his fingers in between the gaps of my fingers. When I looked at his eyes, I saw him staring at the two rings located on my ring finger.

"Ang tagal-tagal kong hinintay na pakasalan ka," Namaos ang kaniyang boses, lumamlam ang kaniyang mga mata sa pagkakatitig sa akin. "I wanted to give you everything, I want you to be the happiest girl in this world."

"Zion.." I could feel the pounding of my heart.

"Once we got married, you'll be treated as a queen." Marahan niyang dinala sa labi niya ang kamay ko saka hinalikan ang daliri ko kung nasaan ang mga singsing. "What would you gonna do now, huh? I'm head over heels, flocking from above."

I laughed with his term as the side of his lips rose.

"I love you," He whispered heartily, kissing my hand.

I reached for his chin as he leaned down for a soft kiss. Just like him, I flocked so hard too that I don't think I'll ever survive from this feeling. Ang hirap-hirap umahon kapag nasa ilalim ka na. And in my case, I don't think I would ever find someone else just to replace him.

That specific part of my heart was reserved for his space.

"Kukuhanin mo akong bride's maid mo?" Gulat na ani ni Hestia, napangiti ako habang tinitingnan siyang mahigpit ang hawak sa invitation card, animong nagulat sa biglaan kong pagkuha sa kaniya. "B-Bakit ako?"