And Then He Cheated

Epilogue

Huminga ako ng malalim habang matamang nakatingin sa repleksyon ko sa salamin. There were a lot of people surrounding me, making me more nervous. I look really different, wearing my dream wedding dress. Looking more mature with my hair curled. I have a little gold crown on top of my head.

"You look so beautiful,"

Lumingon ako kay Tita Tanya. She has this pretty and sad eyes. She's smiling and looks so happy while staring at me.

"Thank you tita" I smiled to level on her feeling.

"It's mom now hija" she kissed my cheek.

"M-om.." I stuttered. It tasted sweet and new to my tongue.

It took us an hour to finish shooting our videos and photos. Basically I have one maid of honor which is Dianne, my bridesmaids are Rosie,Jennie,Hazel, Katy, and Anna.

While seating at the back seat of our car, I can't help but to pinch my fingers out of nervousness. Dianne's in front, seating next to the driver.

"You look nervous" aniya.

Tumingin ako sakanya at nahihiyang ngumiti. Last month, sobrang yabang ko pa sa pagmamadali sa kasal namin. Pero ngayong araw na ng kasal ko ay bigla akong kinabahan. Siguro'y hindi lang ako sanay na mahiwalay sa pamilya ko.

Last year, Nathan already bought a lot for our future home. The construction already started four months ago. There's a lot of things we need to do and process while they're building it. Nathan decided to live in his condo for the meantime. I agreed because I don't really want to bug and be a burden to our parents. As much as possible I want to be hands on.

"Can't help it.."

"Don't be. It's your wedding, you should enjoy every bit of it" she smiled.

Sa sinabi niya ay medyo gumaan ang pakiramdam ko. Nawala na yung kabang nararamdaman ko at napalitan na yun ng excitement. Finally after long years! I can already own him legally.

"Dito kayo tatayo ma'am habang nagmamartsa yung entourage" the wedding organizer instructed us. I nodded my head and released a heavy sigh.

Pumuwesto ako sa gitna ng pintuan sa simbahan. Nasilip ko kanina ang loob ng simbahan at hindi ko inaasahang napuno yun. We gave away a thousand of invitations. There's also some press who's now busy taking photos of me.

"Inhale, exhale babe" hinaplos ni Dianne yung kamay kong nanginginig habang nakahawak sa bouquet ko.

"T-hanks.."

"Pasok na ho kayo ma'am"

Mas lalong lumakas ang pagkabog ng puso ko nung magsimula akong maglakad ng dahan dahan. The organizer told me that I have to walk slowly. I need to take my time absorbing everything as I'm bound to be with someone I truly love.

Bawat paghakbang ko ay ang pagtalbog din ng puso ko. Lahat ng nadadaanan kong tao ay ngumingiti saakin. It warms my heart. Nung nasa tapat ko na sila Mama at Papa ay hindi ko na napigilang maluha lalo na nung nakita kong nagpunas ng luha si Papa habang si Mama naman ay umiyak na talaga. They both hugged me real tight.

"Ikakasal kana anak," mom said.

"Wala na ang baby ko" ani papa. Umiling ako.

"B-aby niyo pa din naman po ako.. I'm just getting married I won't be gone"

"Ang ganda ganda mo anak.." hinaplos ni mama yung pisngi kong natatabunan ng belo.

Nakaalalay sila saaking dalawa nung magpatuloy kaming maglakad. Everything became blurry. My heart started to pound like crazy when I saw Nathan standing in the right side with his parents. I lost words when I saw how he let his tears wet his both cheeks. Some of his friends teased him but he didn't mind looking at their way. He's just staring at me with shaking lips and bloodshot eyes.