IN THE PAST.

ITP - The Ending

“We gathered here today to be a witness of the love between Carmen and Jerry. Sa buhay, madami tayong mga what if’s. Most probably nang dahil sa mga pinagdaanan natin or sa mga maling desisyon natin sa buhay.” Jerry and Carmen looked at each other and ngumiti lang.

“Walang masama ang mag-mahal, hindi rin masama ang mag-isip na kung kung sakali ba na pinili natin ang mga hindi natin pinili? Magiging masaya kaya tayo? Madami tayong naiisip na ganyang bagay. Pero ang gusto ko lang sabihin sa inyo na lahat ng nangyayari ay may dahilan. Kung hindi dahil sa maling desisyon mo, malamang hindi mo na-meet o nakausap ‘yung nakausap mo ngayon sa present.”


As the mass is going, they are now presenting of their vows to each other.

“Babes, nu’ng una handa na ako sa vow ko, pero when I saw you walking down the isle, para akong na-blanko. I didn’t even know where to start, how to start. Ang gusto ko lang kasing sabihin kung gaano kita kamahal. Kung gaano ka ka-importante sa akin, kung gaano kita kamahal. Pinaghiwalay tayo ng buhay natin and we can consider this our second lives. But look at us now, Mahal. We’re here. Finally, nadala na din kita sa Altar. Nadala na din kita kung saan God will be one of the biggest witnessed ng ating pagmamahal. I never thought I could love someone like how much I love you and you’re worth it, babes. You’re worth it. Nag-hintay ako ng matagal, we tried fixing kung ano ang nasa nakaraan, pero tayo pa din ang itinadhana at itinakda. From IN THE PAST, in the present, and more importantly IN THE FUTURE, si Lea Salonga oooops. Stage name mo pala ‘yan, si Carmen ang mahal ko. Minahal ko, at mamahalin ko. I love you so much, Carmen.” And then he cried after reciting his vow.


“Babes, in the past I’ve learned to be content of the life that I have at the moment. At first, hindi ko nakita kung gaano kita kamahal kasi nasa past pa ang utak ko. And that’s made me realize one thing. HINDI KITA KAYANG MAWALA. You may not be my first love, but you surely my great and true love. God made me realize that we should’ve move forward. Aminado ako, ang dami dami kong what if’s. I know, mahal kita. But I can’t help myself to ask some questions including my past. I don’t know how to handle you well. But thankfully, you stayed. In spite of not knowing, or should I say, hindi mo talaga ako kiala kasi ang dami kong lihim sa’yo, you patiently waited and stayed. All through these years, I thought my what if’s has already been answered. But, I was wrong. Kasi nadagdagan lang ‘yung what if ko. Buti nga, mabait ang Diyos sa atin. Kahit kinuha ka niya, binalik ka sa akin in a different way. Wala, eh. Tayo talaga para sa isa’t isa. FROM IN THE PAST, FUTURE AT ON THIS PRESENT, I LOVE YOU SO MUCH MY JERRY MORALES.”

“Now I present to you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride.” And they kissed.


“Awwwww! Ang sweet talaga ni Mommy and Daddy” Jamaica said while watching their wedding.


“Sana kambal, magkaroon din tayo ng katulad ni Daddy.” Catherine said. Sasagot na sana si Jamaica.


“Ano na naman ang pinapanood ng babies ko?” Carmen said while hugging the two of them.

“Mommy, ang sweet talaga ni Daddy, ano?” Carmen said while remembering their wedding vows 5 years ago.

“He surely is.” Hinalikan niya ang dalawang kambal at may narinig silang umiyak.

“Ohmy. Charles Justine, what happened sweetheart?” Kinarga niya ang anak niya sabay pinadede

“Ano oras uuwi si Daddy?” Sasagot na sana si Carmen.

“I’m home! Pakiss nga ako sa mga mahal ko.” Inisa isa niyang halikan ang tatlong anak nila pati na din si Carmen.

“Waaaah! Jollibee! Thank you, Daddy!” Jamaica hugged Jerry and they went downstairs.

“Sunod na lang ako babes, nagma-maldita pa ‘tong junior mo, eh.” She chuckled and Jerry kissed Carmen on the forehead at sinundan ang mga bata sa baba.

Carmen went down stairs and she saw her mag-aama.

“What a journey it has been.” She thought.