Under the Stars (Tonjuarez Series I)

UTS 49

Chapter 49

"Yes, I'm about to go inside, calm yourself..." I stated to assure him, I am also about to get annoyed. I just went out of the church to go to the comfort room, but he's been calling me since I stepped out!

"Okay, the ceremony's starting," he answered.

I know that! I can hear from the speakers! Nasa labas na nga ako at papasok na habang naglalakad at hawak ang cellphone sa tenga. Sandali lang ako nawala sa paningin niya! Hindi na mapakali. Hindi ko alam kung sino sa amin ang naglilihi, ako ba o siya.

Nagmamadali na ako sa pagpasok kaya hindi ko agad napansin ang lalaking nagmamadali rin palabas, nagtama ang braso namin at dahil malaki siya ay medyo nawala ako sa balanse ngunit naka bawi rin naman.

I turned to look at him, he's tall and wearing a suit. Must be a guest for Hannah and Kalel's wedding. But what's weird is he's wearing a cap. He quickly bowed his head a little to say sorry, so I just copied him. He continued walking outside the church.

"Hey... what happened?" pukaw ni Caden sa kabilang linya.

I cleared my throat and also continued walking. "Nothing, I just bumped into someone." sagot ko. Ipinatay ko na rin ang tawag dahil nasa loob naman na ako, tumabi na ako kay Caden nang makarating sa pwesto namin.

"Ang impatient mo, nagbathroom lang naman." saad ko sa kanya, tumingin ito sa akin.

"I was just worried." he tilted his head so I could hear him clearly.

"Matanda na ako, I can handle myself." paalala ko sa kanya, lagi niya na lang akong tinuturing na bata. Nakalimutan niya ata, na noong wala siya kinaya ko naman.

Hindi niya na ako sinagot ang hinalikan lang ang pisngi ko, nagsimula na rin kaming manood. Hannah entered and started walking down the aisle, I can't help but smile and be emotional as I watch her. I even took my videos. Parang kailan lang, taga nood lang kami ng laban sa basketball ng mga pinsan niya. Pero ngayon, ikakasal na siya. I never thought she would take life this seriously.

Kalel was crying when Hannah reached the altar, and the ceremony continued. Sila Pio ay inaasar pa si Kalel sa gilid, hindi talaga nila siya tatantanan hanggang sa simbahan. Wala pa bang planong magpakasal 'tong mga 'to? Hanggang ngayon trio pa rin sila.

Pumunta na ang maid of honor sa harap, nakapagtataka nga na hindi ako. Pero kapatid raw ni Kalel kaya hindi na ako nagprotesta, ni hindi ko nga alam na may kapatid pala si Kalel.

"That's Kalel's sister?" bulong ko kay Caden, habang nakatingin sa balingkinitang babae sa harap.

"Twin sister." pagtatama niya, nanlaki ang mata ko. May kambal si Kalel?!

"Really?! Ba't ngayon ko lang nabalitaan? Bakit hindi ko siya nakita sa Monroane?" gulat kong tanong, they don't even resemble each other. Hindi ko talaga iisiping kambal sila.

Nilingon ako nito. "She's home schooled. Ever since, she had a heart disease and their parents didn't want to risk her attending an actual school." napa tango-tango ako sa kanya.

"Pero magaling na siya?"

"I heard she had an operation last year."

"What's her name?" I curiously asked.

"Maeve."

After the wedding ceremony, we transferred to the reception. It was located in a hotel, the same hotel we used for our girl's night out for Hannah. They even reserved rooms for us, in case we want to stay here for the night.

I also find it convenient, dahil baka bigla na lang ako mapagod o antukin dito. We are now eating as we watched some videos they flashed on the screen.

"Do you rice, Yara?" bulong sa akin ni Caden, nakatuon ang atensyon ko sa pinapanood kaya hindi ko na siya nilingon.