The Arrange Marriage

Chapter 14 - the wedding day

Third person point of view

With the wedding just twenty minutes away, Ayara was already at the venue being prepped. She zoned out while everyone fussed around her.

This was the first time Ayara had set foot outside the mansion in a week, after shutting herself to her room. Shet still couldn't face Mikhael, nor could she accept that she was getting married at her age. Yet, she couldn't forget what Lola Marcy had told her.

"Ayara, are you okay? You're zoning out" Ria asked, standing behind Ayara's makeup artist.

"Yeah of course, bakit naman hindi ako magiging okay?" Ayara responded with a smile–a bitter one.

Once the makeup artist finished and stepped out, Ayara's friend came over. She remained in her chair, staring blankly ahead.

"Ayara, pinipilit mo lang maging okay" Shana said and held Ayara's hand.

"I'm sure naman na hindi ka ic-control ni Mikhael sa mga gusto mo" Sophia said while she's rubbing Ayara's back.

"it's not like that, it's just that...ayoko pang ikasal" Ayara responded and they hugged me tightly.

"We know, we are always here for you" Ria said so Ayara hugged them tighter.

Mr. Arcallana personal assistant came over to where Ayara and her friends were, announcing that the wedding was about to begin.

"Kaya mo yan Ayara" Ria said while they were walking.

The ceremo began as Mikhael walked down the red carpet with her parents, followed by the maid of honor, best man, bridesmaid, flower girls, and ring bearers.

(Play the song above while reading)
Music began to play, and seconds later, the grand door swung open. All eyes turned towards the entrance–including Mikhael.

As Ayara walked down the aisle with her father by her side, she glanced over at her friends snapping photos. Sophia was dramatically fake-crying while Shana and Ria laughed, but behind all their teasing, they were genuinely overjoyed to see her in her white gown.

As for Mikhael, a tear slipped down her cheek. Before she could wipe it away, her kuya Kenzo caught it and offered her a soft smile.

"What was that for..why did I tear up?" Mikhael whispered to herself.

As soon as Ayara reached the altar, her father offered her hand to Mikhael before taking his seat next to her mother in the front row on the left. The priest guided them hold hands and look deeply into each other's eyes.

"Before we shall begin, I bless both of you a successful life ahead of your journey. May the Lord bless you, and keep you; May the Lord make his face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; may the Lord lift up his face to you, and give you peace" The priest said.

"Ayara Arcallana, do you take Mikhael Jay Lim as your lawful wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish until death do you part?" The priest said and looked at Ayara.

A heavy silence fell before Ayara spoke, her expression full of hesitation.

"Yes father, I do" Ayara simply responded while looking at Mikhael.

"Mikhael Jay Lim, do you take Ayara Arcallana as your lawful wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish until death do you part?" The priest said and looked at Mikhael.

Mikhael cleared her throat and suddenly spoke.

"In the name of God, I, Mikhael Jay Lim take you, Ayara Arcallana, to be my wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, until parted by death. This is my solemn vow" Mikhael said.

"And now, I pronounce this couple to be united in marriage, Mikhael Jay Lim and Ayara Arcallana-Lim. May your love story be one for the ages, and may the memories you create together be ones you'll cherish forever" The priest said and asked Mikhael for an ending vow.

"Ayara Arcallana-Lim, I promise to be your honest, faithful, and loving wife for the rest of my days. As long as I live I'll love, will have and hold you; from now til my very last breath, this day I'll cherish. What we have before is timeless, I will take your hand and stand by your side in the good and the bad times. May we create many memories and treasure them forever" Mikhael said while staring into Ayara's eyes as if she's also staring at Ayara's soul.

Ayara widened her eyes and was very surprised of Mikhael's vow. She looked at her friends and they were also shocked as if Mikhael was prepared for this wedding.

"You may now kiss the bride" as soon as the priest said that, Ayara closed her eyes and was slightly nervous.

And to her surprise, she felt soft lips pressed into her forehead so she quickly opened her eyes and stared at Mikhael.

"Mikhael.." Ayara whispered but loud enough to Mikhael hear it.

"I know, Ayara, I know" Mikhael said and smiled at her.

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Haalaa congrats to the newlywedsss!! ano kaya mangyayari sa mga susunod na chapter, magiging okay kaya sila?? Share your thoughts about my story, feel free to comment! Thankyouu for 1k reads:) - Author