I was 9 when I first saw her. For that moment, she caught my eye. She makes my young heart skips a beat upon seeing her beautiful smile.
I was sixteen when I realized that I am in love with her but it is not the right time yet.
We are both young. I disregard that feeling for her. I focus myself in my studies and in our business.
I did everything to become the man that she will deserve.
Years later, she became my secretary and I took that chance to make my move. I court her then she became my girlfriend.
Everything seems so right until that villain LR came into view and took her away from me.
I was so devastated and hurt. Hindi ko matanggap na nawala siya.
Halos magmakaawa na ako sa lahat na hanapin siya.
Then, I found her. The thing is that, she can't remember me.
It pains me that everytime I looked at her, I can't see recognition in her eyes.
But the important thing is that, I found her.
Unti-unting bumabalik ang alaala niya. That makes me glad. Atleast she knows me already.
Then that LR came again but thankfully she didn't succeed.
"Kuya! Wag ka ngang umiyak." Sabi ni Tine sa akin.
I just smiled to my sister. Today is our wedding day.
I've been so nervous since the day I proposed and she said yes.
Nandito pa kami sa bahay. Si Cleo dapat yung kasama ko kaya lang ay may ginawa siyang importante kaya si Clyde na lang ang nandito.
"Bakit ka nga pala nandito? Diba nandoon ka kay Erinne?" Sabi ko.
"Pinuntahan lang kita. Alam ko kasi na kinakabahan ka. May pagkaiyakin ka pa naman. Ikaw yung pinakamasungit sa ating lahat pero ikaw yung iyakin." She teased.
"Talaga lang ha? Eh ano-
"Hep! Babalik na ako kay ate." Sabi niya at umalis na.
Napailing na lang ako. Sino ba naman ang hindi iiyak eh sa wakas makakasama ko na siya. Ang dami naming pinagdaanan at alam kong marami oa kaming pagdadaanan. Pero hangga't kasama ko siya ay kakayanin ko lahat.
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I am standing in the altar feeling so nervous. Ten minutes late na kasi si Erinne.
"Kuya, darating siya." Sabi ni Cleo. He patted my back.
I know that she will be here.
"Kuya, baka traffic." Sabi naman ni Clyde.
I smiled at them. I know that they are comforting me.
Maya-maya lang ay nagbigay na sila ng hudyat na dumating na siya.
Nakahinga naman ako ng maluwag.
I can't stop myself from crying upon seeing my beautiful bride walking in the aisle. She looks stunning in her wedding gown.
Nang makarating na siya sa akin ay nakita kong umiiyak na rin siya.
The ceremony started. When it is time for the vow, she started first.
"When I first saw you when I was nine, I feel something I never feel. I was so young that time but would you believe me if I say that it feels love. I am in love. But because we are so young, I didn't realized it sooner. Years after, I became your secretary. I already know that I am in love with but scared to say it cause you might not feel the same. When you say that you are in love with me, I am the happiest person alive because the man I love, loves me too. I love you so much Clarence. I can feel it. Hindi ko man maalala ka ng lubusan ay naalala ko kung gaano kita kamahal. I love you." Sabi niya.
It's my turn to tell her how much I love her.
"Maria Ellissa Erinne Rios. I can remember the time when I first saw you and hear your name. I find it hard to memorize at first because I only heard it once. I am nine that time. You were so beautiful that time. Wearing a cute dress. You were smiling sweetly to my sister. That moment, I feel my heart beating so fast. You were so beatiful that it took my breath away. I am glad to know that we were both in love with each other at nine. Young hearts. I already told you that I was sixteen when I realized that. But you know, it is not the right time. So, when I already realized that it is the time, I court you and you became mine. We experience a lot of hardships but we fight to be with each other again. I know that we will face another chapter of our life but I am willing to fight for us as long as you are with me, fighting with me. I will never stop loving and caring. I love you." I said full of emotion.
We exchange I do's.
Many things happened but we never stop loving each other. This is the new chapter.
We will fight for love.
Clarence's heart just got healed.
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