The Cheater's Story [Completed]

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           Today is our special day. It's our 5th anniversary.

"Happy Anniversary, babe." Henry greeted me as we woke up. Today is Sunday, so we both free today.

"Happy Anniversary too, babe." I answered as he kissed my lips.

"Get up now. Let's date." he hugged me so tight. I hugged him back.

God, I really love this man. Please don't take him away from me.

We both get up and get ready for our date.

Henry brought me to a beautiful restaurant somewhere in Makati.

It is beautiful. The ambiance of this restaurant is so good.

"Table for two please." Henry said.

"This way, sir." the waiter said and led us to our table.

The waiter took our orders.

"Babe. we've been into many ups and downs, but we've managed to get through them. I hope we stay in love with each other. Happy Anniversary, babe! I love you" Henry said.

"Awwe babe, you're too cheesy. Babe I really hope you are the one for me. We've come a long way, but we have a longer way to go, we have many more highs and lows to share. You're my my love, my best friend, my life, you are everything to me. I love you very much."

Our orders came and we started to eat. I ordered Shrimp Alfredo while Henry ordered Spaghetti Bolognese. Henry is a spaghetti lover. We are both pasta lover.

"Ma'am excuse me, our manager wants to see you." the waiter approached.

"Uhh, me?" I was surprised.

"For evaluation purposes, ma'am." the waiter replied. I looked at Henry.

"It's okay, go." Henry said.

"Mmm, 'kay."

"This way ma'am." the waiter led the way to the manager's office. I nodded as a response.

The waiter knocked first. Then the manager itself opened the door for me. I saw a fat man and I think he's in 40's.

"Sorry to disturb you, ma'am." the manager apologized.

"It's okay sir." I replied.

He started to interrogate me regarding to the their restaurant and foods. I mentioned to him too that I own a pastry business and a co-owner of a café. He told me also the history of this restaurant. He still wants to tell more but his phone rang.

"Oh, you can go now, ma'am. Enjoy your meal." He said and he answered his phone.

I bid goodbye and get out of his office.

As I'm walking there is a waiter suddenly gave me a rose. Maybe because I accepted to see their manager for evaluation.

But many waiters gave me roses too. One of them covered my eyes. I tried to resist but I heard a voice.

"Girl, its Lea. Don't worry. Trust me." What the heck is Lea doing here?

I have no choice but to trust her. Then I thought of Henry waiting for me.

"But Henry is waiting for me."

"Just trust me. Shut your mouth for now."

Wise men say

Only fools rush in

But I can't help falling in love with you

Shall I stay?

Would it be a sin

If I can't help falling in love with you?

Lea removed the blindfold, and I saw a silhouette of a man.

It's Henry. He's holding a bouquet of flowers. My eyes roamed around and I can see our friends and families.

Like a river flows

Surely to the sea

Darling, so it goes

Some things are meant to be

Take my hand,

Take my whole life, too

For I can't help falling in love with you

I look at Henry who's kneeling down.

"Babe, you know how much I love you. I love you not because of what you have, but because of what I feels... I care for you, not because you need care but because I want to. I'm always here for you, not because I want you to be with me but because I want to be with you." I'm speechless, I noticed my eyes are already tearing.

Take my hand,

Take my whole life, too

For I can't help falling in love with you

For I can't help falling in love with you

"Selene, I love you today, tomorrow, next week, and for the rest of my life....." He showed me a box and opened it. ".... Will you marry me? Will you be with me forever?"

"Yes, Henry. Yes I will marry you. I will be with you forever." He put the ring on my finger and he hugged me. He's so happy and do am I. We are both crying. We're crying because of joy. We see our parents are crying too.

"I love you, Selene. I love you so muuuch."

"I love you too, Henry." and he kissed me.

God knows how much I love this man. Everyone also knows how much Henry loves me.