Clad in a pastel yellow suit, a woman with a tall stature stands in front of a mirror trying to knot her tie.
"Isn't it hot today? It's like 40° outside and I feel like I'm burning." Says a woman wearing a yellow chiffon dress, who's fanning herself with her hand.
"Stop exaggerating Pongs, the weather is just fine." Bea says as she still tries her best to knot the tie around her neck.
"Hey, Ate Bei have you seen her today?" Deanna asks, as she was ironing her white long sleeve polo.
"No." She meekly replied.
"You sure you can handle it?" Dennise asks, she was lounging on the couch as she waits for her friends to get ready.
"Are you nervous? Cause it's the big day you know? You're gonna see her walking down the aisle-"
"I'm cool. I'm fine." Bea deadpanned.
"Aww. THE Beadel is nervous." Ponggay cooed.
"Yeah. I can see it." Deanna follows, smirking.
"Is this gonna take all day?" Beatriz says, irritated because of the teasing she received from her friends.
"Of course it is gonna happen all day. It's the big day!"
"Wow. Can't believe I have such supportive friends like you guys." Bea sarcastically commented.
Ponggay walked up to Bea and put an arm on her shoulder. "You sure you're fine though? You're not gonna cry or something?" She teases.
"Yeah. Just get your fucking hands off me." Bea spat as she removed Ponggay's hands off her shoulder. She was tensed and agitated and her friends weren't that much of a help as she still struggles in trying to fix her tie.
"I'm sure she's getting cold feet." Deanna added.
"Just chill Bei. Try to relax." said Aly.
Beatriz sighed. "Can you just help me with this thing so I can get over it?"
Ponggay and Deanna were laughing as they saw Bea's agitated face. Bea can't believe her friends; they were supposed to cheer her up at times like this but here they are making her feel more helpless like she was before.
Fortunately, Dennise was kind enough as she went towards her and helped her with her tie.
"Jesus. You're helpless with ties."
****
Shortly after, they arrived at the Gesu. She was welcomed by Jaja and Tita Lovel.
"O Beatriz. How are you?" Tita Lovel says as she enveloped Bea in a hug.
"I'm doing fine Tita. Thank you for asking." She politely replied.
She was welcomed next by the younger Maraguinot. "Hi Ate Bei!" Jaja greeted Bea before they entered the church.
She sees familiar faces already settled in their seats as they wait for the bride to arrive. She made her way to the aisle getting in position, she was followed by Maddie and next to her was Deanna.
The three ladies stood attractively in front of many people.
The minute Bea heard the music play, the butterflies in her stomach multiplied, her hand started to shake.
'This is it.' She let out a deep sigh.
The door then opened and it revealed a beautiful morena in a white dress, gracefully walking as she was escorted by her sister and mother.
