THE PERFECT HUSBAND (LEE BROTHERS #1)

Chapter 90. The Wedding

✧FAITH ZEICAN LEE✧

One month later.

HANGGANG ngayon, para pa rin akong nananaginip. Dumating na ang araw na pinakahihintay ko since the moment I realized how much Poppy meant to me—ang pakasalan siya at makitang nakasuot ng magarbong wedding gown imbes na simpleng white dress lang.

Standing in front of the mirror, I take a moment to soak it all in. The white suit looks better than I'd hoped. The fabric is smooth and cool, feeling like it was tailored just for me. The jacket fits perfectly, hugging my shoulders and chest just right without being too tight. The notched lapels give me a classic look, while the minimalist buttons keep it sleek and modern.

I adjust the crisp white shirt underneath, noticing how it contrasts subtly with the suit. The silk tie adds a touch of elegance, its soft ivory hue blending seamlessly. The pocket square tucked into my jacket pocket finishes off the look, and I can't help but smile.

Habang ina-adjust ko ang tie ko para kalmahin ang sarili ko sa nalalapit na pag-iisang dibdib namin ni Poppy, biglang bumukas ang pinto sa dressing room na kinaroroonan ko. Lumingon ako para tingnan kung sino ang pumasok.

Hope Ryker and Love Andrei, striding in with matching grins. Pareho na rin silang nakabihis—navy blue suit. But there was something mischievous in their expressions, and I braced myself for whatever news they were bringing.

"Alam mo na ba?" Hope started, a hint of excitement in his voice. 'Yong tono niya, para na namang tsismosong may ihahatid na nagbabagang balita.

I raised an eyebrow, waiting for the punchline. "Ang alin?"

Love Andrei stepped forward, crossing his arms as if he were about to deliver the most shocking news. "Chloe's back in the slammer. Nahuli na ng batas."

For a moment, I just stared at them, processing the information. "Talaga?" medyo hindi makapaniwala kong tanong. Last month kasi, nang lumabas ang warrant of arrest niya at pinuntahan siya sa hotel na kinaroroonan niya, hindi na siya inabutan ng mga pulis do'n. Mukhang may nag-tip daw rito kaya agad nakatakas. At itong buong buwan na paghahanda namin sa kasal namin ni Poppy ay isinabay ang paghahanap kay Chloe, pero laging bigo ang mga pulisya.

Kabado pa nga ako dahil sa pag-o-overthink na baka manggulo ito sa kasal namin ngayon. Pero dahil sa hatid na balita ni Hope at Love, ituturing ko 'tong pinakamagandang regalo, para sa ikatatahimik namin.

Love nodded, a little more seriously this time. "Yeah, it's true. May nadagdag pang kaso sa kaniya. She got herself into trouble with drugs and now she's locked up. Dad and Mr. Herald already handled the situation, so you don't have to worry about it today."

Gusto ko sanang hagurin ng kamay ang buhok ko, pero hindi na puwede dahil magugulo, kaya bumuntonghininga na lang ako. "Mabuti naman. Kailangan n'yang pagbayaran mga kasalanan niya. Hindi kami matatahimik ni Poppy hangga't wala siya sa loob ng rehas."

I turned to Hope as a sudden thought crossed my mind. "Wait? Didn't Mommyla mention that your fiancée is attending my wedding? Have you met her already?" 'Yon kasi ang pagkakatanda ko na sinabi ni Mommyla just two weeks ago. Sa mismong araw ng kasal ko raw mag-me-meet ang dalawa—si Hope at ang fiancée nito na hanggang ngayon ay hindi sinasabi sa amin kung ano'ng pangalan.

Hope scratched the back of his head, clearly embarrassed. Minsan lang namin makita na ganito si Hope dahil most of the time ay over-confident siya at masiyahin. Pero ngayon, napapakamot na lang sa batok, hiyang-hiya.

And Love Andrei couldn't hold back a laugh at his reaction. "Yeah, about that," Love started, still chuckling. "Mommyla gave Hope her contact number, but when he tried to call her earlier, she hung up on him and blocked his number."