Hopeless Love

Chapter 31: The Man Of My Dreams

Chapter 31: The Man Of My Dreams

I looked at myself while the stylist is fixing my hair. This is it. I'm getting married! I'm getting married to the man of my dreams. Noong una, akala ko, siya na ang may pinakamasahol na ugali sa lahat. 'Yung tipong akala kong mamalasin ako kapag siya ang pinakasalan ko. But everything changed, the worst man that I expected, became the man of every girl's dream.

"Okay na po, Miss Elle." Sabi sa akin ng stylist. Tumayo na ako para magbihis. I looked at my wedding gown again. Simple but elegant. In fact, si Wendy talaga ang nagdesign nito. Kinuha ko na 'yung wedding gown at sinuot. Lumabas ako habang suot ang wedding gown at lumuwa ang mata ng stylist.

"Why? Is something wrong?" Tanong ko sa kanya at hinarap niya ako sa salamin.

OMG. The gown really fit me and make me look more beautiful.

"Miss Elle, ready na daw po—" Natigilan si Aubrey pagpasok niya sa kwarto at napabulong siya ng 'oh my gosh'.

"Sige, bababa na ako." Sabi ko at sinuot 'yung veil. Pagdating ko sa baba, naka-ready na 'yung bridal car. Sumakay na ako. This is it. Kung matitimbang mo lang ang kasiyahan ko ngayon, I'm the happiest girl alive!

Maya-maya pa, dumating na 'yung bridal car sa tapat ng simbahan. Yes, sa simbahan ang kasal. Si Nicole, as a wedding planner, ang nag-organize ng kasal ko and as my bestfriend, syempre, siya ang maid of honor. Tapos si kuya Edward naman, being the best buddy ni Julian, ang bestman. Si Jerome naman, as a photographer, dinala ang buong team niya and they will take care about the pictures mula sa simula ng wedding hanggang sa reception. Masaya ako at umattend si Jerome at nag-volunteer pa siya na maging official photographer ng kasal ko kahit na alam naman natin lahat kung anong nangyari. I hope that he'll find a better girl to be loved. 

Bumaba na ako ng bridal car at sumalubong sa akin si dad. Ngumiti siya sa akin.

"Are you ready my princess?" Tanong niya at tumango ako.

"Ikakasal ka na, tahimik na sa bahay. Wala ka na, eh." Emotional na sabi niya

"Dad naman, bibisita naman ako eh." 

"Parang dati, sinasamahan pa lang kita sa playground para maglaro and then bibilhan kita ng ice cream after. But now, you're getting married." 

"Dad, 'wag mo akong paiyakin. Sayang 'yung makeup oh!" Sabi ko dahil naluluha na talaga ako.

"Aright, alright" Sabi niya at tumapat na kami sa harap ng pintuan ng simbahan. Maya-maya pa, bumukas na ito kasabay ng pagtugtog ng mga musicians. I can see the people looking at me adorably. Nakita ko sa dulo ng aisle, si Julian that is wearing a white tuxedo. Hindi pa gaano kita ang mukha niya dahil malayo pa. Papalapit kami ng papalapit.

Until I can see him clearly. He is smiling and I can see his eyes twinkle. All the nervousness that I have in my body changed into excitement when I saw him.

"Take care of my daughter." Sabi ni dad pagkarating ko sa dulo ng aisle. Niyakap ko si dad bago niya bitawan ang kamay ko. 

"I will, sir." Sagot ni Julian at binitawan na ni dad 'yung kamay ko. Ngakatinginan muna kami ni Julian at humarap na kami sa minister.

Nagsimula na 'yung ceremony. Nakangiti lang ako at dahan-dahang sumulyap kay Julian. Nakangiti rin siya. Grabe na talaga, I can't explain how much I'm happy now. Siguro pag sinukat mo, baka lumagpas na sa pinakataas. Sino ba namang hindi matutuwa kung ikaw ay kinakasal kay Mr. Julian Malik! Ang lalaking mahal na mahal ko. Maya-maya pa, it's time to say our our vows.

"Elle, I didn't expected that I'll be serious when it comes to love. Before, all I know how to do is breaking every girl's heart. But when you came into my life, everything changed. I thought I can break your heart but I fell in love with you. You made me into a better person. You proved to me that there is a true love. I promise in front of all people and especially to God to be with you, to protect you, to care you, to respect you and to love you 'til death do us part." 

Now, it's my turn.

"Julian, I thought I won't love anyone except for my family and friends. I had a fear to love before. But when I fell in-love with you, love proved to me that no matter what happen, you're ready to sacrifice everything kahit ikamatay mo pa ito. I promise na mamahalin kita kahit matanda na tayo. Kahit makakalimutin ka na at kahit hindi mo na ako makilala o mabanggit ang pangalan ko. I will be on your side forever. Whether in ups or downs, I'll be by your side."

Emotional kong sabi at kahit si Julian ay naluha na rin. We exchanged rings.

"By the power vested in me, I now pronounce you, man and wife!" Sabi ng minister at nagpalakpakan ang mga tao.

"You may now kiss the bride." Dagdag pa ng minister. Humarap sa akin si Julian and kissed me. May mga nagtilian at nanguna na doon si Nicole. Tumingin ako sa kanya at katabi niya si Wendy tapos nagthumbs-up pa sila. Hahaha.

THIS IS IT! I AM NOW OFFICIALLY ELLE MAXINE MALIK!