In His Kiss

Chapter 33

Chapter 33

Laure Ri Daza's Point of View

I stared at the woman in the mirror wearing a white wedding gown that fit perfectly in every curve.

"Bagay na bagay ang design ng gown sainyo Miss Laure. Parang ginawa para sainyo ang gown na ito." I gulped at the employee's remark while helping me with the gown. I think she told her name is Janie and the one who will assist me today. Tinotoo talaga ang sinabi ni Tita Ayame at dinala kami ni Hiro dito sa bridal boutique. Kaya naman pala kami dinala dito ay dahil mayroon na siyang reservation ngayong araw para sa amin ni Hiro. Pagpasok namin sa loob ng boutique ay iginaya agad kami sa loob ng VIP room. Pinasok na rin agad ng mga employees ang gown sa loob at pinapili ako. I chose the first gown in the rack without much though. At ngayong suot ko na ang gown ay halos mapanganga ako sa aking nakita. I didn't know that it will fit perfectly to me and let alone wear a gown in the middle of the day!

"Ipakita na natin sa kanila Miss Laure?" Dahil sa sinabi ni Janie ay binundol na ako ng kaba. Tita Ayame is waiting in the sofa. Tanging kurtina lang ang tabon dito sa room para makapag palit ako ng gown.

"Hawakan niyo na rin po itong hand bouquet para kumpleto na rin po ang set up niyo." Inabot sa akin ni Janie ang white roses bouquet at wala na akong nagawa kundi hawakan ang binigay niya. When Janie told me that she was going to open the curtains, I inhaled deeply and gripped the bouquet tighter on my hands. This is just for a show, Laure. I've been telling that to myself. With a heavy sigh, the curtain opened and I saw Tita Ayame sitting down comfortably on the sofa. I saw how she gasped when she saw me standing on the slightly elevated stage.

"Oh my, Laure! Is that even you? You looked enchanting in that wedding dress. I can't wait to see Hiro's reaction if he sees you wearing that gown." Tita Ayame exclaimed. Mentioning Hiro's name only highlighted my nervousness. Ang alam ko kasi ay nasa kabilang room si Hiro at doon siya nagsusukat ng tuxedo. I don't think Hiro will come inside this room. I don't want him to see me wearing this gown. The feeling is just so weird.

Pero lalo lang akong nakaramdam ng kaba ng may biglang may kumatok sa pinto. Tita Ayame's face brightened.

"That must be Hiro!" She exclaimed. Now I wonder why she kept on exclaiming as if she was excited about something. What if she's really happy about this marriage thing?

Malaki ang ngiti ni Tita Ayame na buksan ito at hindi nga kami nagkakamali dahil si Hiro ang iniluwa ng pinto. My mouth hanged open when I saw Hiro wearing an ivory cream colored three piece tuxedo. The color just matched the gown I am wearing. And for the record, I think both of us will make a good pair if we pose for a wedding photo advertisement. How could he wear everything with style and sophistication? He rather looked conservative and reserved in his suit. Lalo lang nadadagdagan ang pagiging mahistura ni Hiro sa suot niya.

When I met Hiro's gaze, both of us looked stunned. Hindi rin siguro niya ako akalain na makikitang nakasuot ng wedding gown.

"Look at the two of you! You looked badly smitten with each other. Eyes do not lie." Tita Ayame patted my hand and I didn't know how to react. Kahit si Janie ay mukhang kinikilig sa kanyang nakikita.

"Ang swerte niyo Miss Laure! Napakagwapo naman ng mapapangasawa mo." She beamed at me and she couldn't keep her lips from grinning. Janie's voice is a little loud as if she was trying to be heard by everyone on purpose. I saw how Hiro's jaw twitched and his eyes turned darker before both of us looked away from each other.

Goodness, my heart couldn't keep still. I can even feel my cheeks from heating.

"Hiro, tatayo ka na lang ba dyan? Go and stand beside Laure, I'll take a picture of the two of you and I will send it to your father." Hiro looked distracted. Wait, is he hesitating? With heavy footsteps, Hiro walked towards me without breaking eye contact. I remained frozen in my place.