ALASTAIR ARMENDAREZ

CHAPTER 35

Today is my friend's wedding and excitement filled us. As her friend, I can't help but to feel happy for her. Because finally, she will not going to be alone anymore. She's such a great friend and she helps me a lot when I started to have a living here in California. She opened her door for me before, and witnessing her special day today—makes me indeed happy. She truly deserved it!

Hapon ng magsimula ang kasal. Kaunti lang ang mga kanilang bisita. I know that she doesn't want to have so many guests and she wants to be intimate. I remember when she opened up her dream wedding for us–second anniversary nila noon. She just wants to be simple but memorable.

"Honey, you are the most beautiful and precious thing happened in my life. God knows how much I'm blessed to have you as my partner for the past five years. Our relationship was not perfect but still we were able to overcome every challenges and now, I am finally be your wife. I love you so much, honey! And I will be always love you until my last breath..."

I just can't help but to get emotional with Kassie's vows to her husband. Hearing those messages from her—it was from the bottom of her heart. We've been there for her as not as her friend but a sister. I know, she already done enough with their relationship–she fought for it and finally. She truly deserves this big day of her.

I prayed that her happiness will never end because she's such a good person.

Everyone yelled as they sealed a sweet kiss after. I'm so happy for her! I'm rooting that their love with each other will never fade.

A photo op conducted after. Her wedding is such a private yet intimate. They just invited their closest family and friends. I remember that's what she wanted before.

"We're so happy for you, babe!" We were on the center–the five girls Jez, Purple, Bianca, Kassandra and me.

"Congratulations lovebirds." syempre we were so happy for our dear friend, Kassie.

We took some shots at ang mga baliw kong kasama ay kung ano ano ang mga naisip gawin. I just shook my head because of their craziness. I just can't go with them as I need to be careful.

Gosh, hindi na ako dalaga katulad ng dati.

Nang matapos iyon ay bumalik kami sa aming pwesto. I excuse myself first and went to the nearest restroom. I think I'm going to vomit because I smell some perfume.

I immediately lock the door. Naduwal ako sa toilet bowl ngunit wala namang lumabas sa bibig ko.

"Pregnancy is really hard ba talaga?"

I get some tissue and wipe my mouth. I look at the mirror and I saw that my face is so pale. Kinuha ko ang make up ko at nag ayos ng sarili. I even put a lipstick on my lip.

"Sweetie, please be gentle to your Mama please.." I caress my tiny tummy.

After I retouch myself, I went out from the restroom. Bumungad pa sa akin ang kaibigan ko na si Jez at pakiramdam ko ay sinundan ako nito.

"Hey are you alright?"

"Uh oo naman! Nag ayos lang ako ng aking sarili." Sorry my dear friend, I lied.

We both go back to our seat and she's still confused but I didn't mind her. Nakangiti lang akong nakatingin sa gitna habang nagpipicture ang mga tao.

Ilang sandali pa ang lumipas ay isa-isa na nagsialisan ang mga bisita patungo sa reception to celebrate more the special day of our dear friend.