She And I

Take My Hand

It was an ordinary morning, waking up wrapped around Benny's arms. A morrning when I can feel his warmth and his love. I turned around and looked at my angel who was still peacefully sleeping. I traced his face.

He was able to feel my fingers, so he responded, "Good morning. What are you doing?"

"I'm just wondering how long have we been together. How long has it been since I saw this angelic face?"

"It has been nine years and counting. It has been nine years since a dancer caught my eye that night."

"And you fell for me..."

"Then you came to me..."

"Excuse me? You came to me at that bar!" I hit his arm.

We laughed together. Then we continued tickling each other.

It took our relationship that long. Wow!

"Hey Frida. Why are we not married again?"

"Because we're both afraid to be hurt again...since we had been through disastrous marriages..."

"But I met you, and everything changed. I wanted to make a move, but we became superstars. I just wanted the two of us to be successful in our career, before settling down. I just hate to see us away from each other just because of career."

"Hey... You're becoming serious now. What's going on?'

"Be my queen, Frida. You're my only queen. And I cannot love nobody else, only you."

"You know you're my only king, my teddy bear..." I stroked his hair. I kissed him.

The fire was raising. It was getting so intense. Until he said...

"Frida, let's get married. Let's take that leap together."

I stopped. I stared at him, but at the same time I was thinking of what I've been feeling.

Frida, do you love him?
Of course I do.
How about Anna?
I love her too.
But who do you love more?
Oh goodness!

What should I do? I thought that maybe it's time to let go of her, and be with him. It was not like I had no other choice. I love them both, but I couldn't be with Anna given the situation. Oh well, go Frida... "I do..."

I saw him smiling from ear to ear. He was warm because of overflowing love and happiness. "Frida, I love you." He stood up then opened the closet. He showed me a dress and a complete suit and tie thing.

I froze after seeing the pair. "I love you too, baby..." I paused. "Wait! Are we getting married today?"

"Do you want to? Honestly, I wanna surprise you. Everything's ready. I know how you want this ceremony to be private, so I just invited a few people. Our closest family and friends."

I sat on the bed. I looked down. I was shaking. "Is this even happening? Gosh! The nerves are getting on me. This was worse than my first marriage."

Benny came to me. He sat beside me, and offered his hand. "Take my hand. We can do this together."

I looked at his eyes. Those blue eyes that caught my attention nine years ago. I felt his sincerity. I put my hand above his, and pressed it. "Thank you." I smiled at him. "We'll make a kingdom together. I love you."

What just happened? What on earth did I just tell him? I was not even quite sure if I'm prepared to be in love then get hurt again.

"Hey baby, I'll go ahead. I'll see you later." He gave me a kiss after. "Bye."