Last Shot at Love

CHAPTER TWENTY THREE

A little warning. SPG alert.

MJ ROSS

"Hi, Mrs. Lopez-Ross!" I grinned as I greet my wife. Wife. Damn that feels so good to say. 

After the ceremony, the whole group went to the restaurant that Maki and I booked for us to celebrate. Everyone were happy as they eat and talked. The girls and Greg surprised us a simple wedding cake which made Maki and I very happy because we decided not to get one since the wedding was very last minute but our friends seemed to had tricks under their sleeves and pulled off a cake under it. Everybody decided to give a little speech as we finished our dinner and started with our dessert. 

"The first time I saw an emotion passed Mj's eyes was the moment that we all met Maki. Right there I knew, magkakaroon ng sila. I was one of the most hurt noong naghiwalay kayo. I wouldn't go there because what's done, is done. We all moved on from it. The group is back together and more importantly, Mj and Maki are both genuinely happy again. Congrats, newly weds!" Maki was crying because of Pia's speech as we both hug her. Kean proceeded with her speech.

"Maki, first of all, I want to say sorry for being an ass to you for the past four years. And Mj, just because I was protective of you, it doesn't mean I can't kick your ass kapag sinaktan mo si Maki. Good luck sa married life, I hope binilhan ni Mj si Maki ng matibay na helmet because your patience will be tested when you start to live together." Kean smiled mischievously and earned a couple rounds of laugher from our friends.

"Walang divorce sa Pinas, and I wouldn't lay my hands on your case kung maghihiwalay kayo. Congrats, newly weds." Bea kept hers short and sweet.

"I hope you have plans on having children soon. I cannot wait for you to have kids and make tiny dresses for them. Whatever comes in your way will be easy because you'll have all of us supporting you." Sarah said and I almost choke when I heard the word kids. Hindi pa kasi namin napag-uusapan ang bagay na yun but I smiled at the thought of having a small Maki running around.

"I have kept Maki's secret for a long time and actually saw both of your fall downs. It was not easy for me because I choose to be both on your side. But, everything was worth it. I like seeing you both happy kahit na you stole my thunder. But I really don't care if you got married first, what's important for me is you're together again. Congrats, Mrs. and Mrs. Lopez-Ross. I expect your first child be named after me." Alex winked at me and Maki. My wife giggled and hugged Alex as she whispered thank you to her. 

"Mj, Maki is like a sister to me. She's my baby girl and like any big brother, I would not think twice to ruin you when she cries again. I know you'll give up your life for her but still. I love you both so please take care of each other." Greg ended the round of speeches and proposed a cheer.

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When we thought the night was already perfect, our generous friends surprised us yet again with a honeymoon package at Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills which was more than an hour drive from Los Angeles.

"Everything is set, nandoon na sa sasakyan na susundo sa inyo yung mga maleta niyo. Kami na ang bahala sa apartment ni Mj. Enjoy your honeymoon, lovebirds! Humayo kayo at magpakarami!" Natatawang saad ni Kean.