Boy Next Door (LeAga)

Reality Check

"Babes, what do we use for flowers? I mean, I have already told our planner about that kaya lang you might --"

"It would be anything you'd want. Sabi ko naman sa'yo di ba? It's all up to you." Aga cut her off mid-sentence. They are currently sitting on one of the church's chair, resting, for they are having the practice for the wedding which is scheduled few days from now.

Lea pouted. "What? Don't give me that cute look Lea or I'll make some sinful scene here inside the church." Aga leaned closer and whispered. She slapped his biceps, hard. He winced and stood. Lea followed him.

"Uyyyyy! Babes! Masakit?" She asked but instead of facing her and answer, Aga continued walking. "Babes, sorry na." Lea tried to reach for his hand but she just can't for they kept swaying as he walks away.

Lea stopped and cried; sobs a bit audible. And Aga, the usual Aga whose five senses become sharper when it comes to Lea panicked and reached for her.

"Lea, heyyyy! Bakit ka umiiyak?" He enveloped her into a hug and kissed the top of her head. "Kasi *huk* ay-ayaw *huk* mo akong *huk* pansinin. Sor-*huk* -ry na nga eh."

"Sorry na. Wag ka ng umiyak Babes." "Kasi naman e. Kung hindi ka lang naman nagpaka-perv kanina hindi naman kita hahampasin e!" Lea scolded and glared at him.

He chuckled and answered softly still not letting go of her. "I told you not to pout, sweetheart. But you did. I just told you what I might do if you didn't stop."

She hugged him back and looked up to face him. "Kasi naman, this is our wedding babes. I must not be the only one making decisions, you know."

"I trust you about the details because you know it's hard to find the almost zero percent creativity within me." She frowned and he laughed at her. "And besides, I know with everything you'll choose to be in our wedding, it would turn out beautiful because everything you do is beautiful, just like you." She giggled and pinched his nose slightly.

"And one more thing --" he looked at her in the eye and let their forehead touched. "Hindi naman ganoon kahalaga kung bongga yung wedding di ba? What's important is the marriage." He gave her a light peck and let go of the hug.

And she can't resist, she smiled, the sweetest one. She hugged him sideways and whispered something that made all his tiredness fade away.

"Ako rin Lea. Babes, I can't wait to spend my lifetime with you, with my future junior and another dozen of babies."

She frowned, he laughed.

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This is it. It's their big day. October 27 to be remembered for all their life.

The day they will join as one in soul and heart. The day she will be his, and he will be hers in the eyes of man and God.

This special day they would have their many firsts and lasts. Their first day as each other's better half, first kiss as husband and wife, and their first day to spending a lifetime together.

This is also the day she would have her last walk as a Salonga, his last stand as a bachelor and their last day living their life alone for the following days, they would be waking up next to each other feeling comfort, safety and love in one another's arms.

As she walked down the aisle with that smile plastered on her lips, she roamed her eyes around. His brother, Gerard, is playing a familiar song and she's right, it is 'The way you look tonight'. Perfect for their memorable wedding held almost at night time.