JaDine Oneshot & Drabbles Collection 2

Next (SU)

- a bit futuristic

Nadine's POV

I smiled as I watched them kiss, although I am also tearing up.

Weddings are always beautiful.

And Lauren really looks so beautiful and so happy right now. I'm just so so happy for her and Gab.

Ironically, I also felt a little old somehow? Parang kaylan lang, I've only just met her. And we were young and were going out clubbing, only thinking of the moment, not the future. And now we're here. She's married now, and here I am as her maid of honor.

I couldn't help but laugh as they pull away and see Lauren leaning in again for another kiss anyway. And somehow that reminded me of me and James' kiss in our wedding as Leah and Clark. The thought of it made me look at the other side, to the groomsmen. And he was already looking at me, smiling as well, and I just knew he was thinking of the same thing.

There were applause and then we were called to the front one by one for the pictures. And then after that, they were walking down the aisle, together, now as husband and wife.

It still feels surreal.

The wedding was just an intimate affair. Just close friends and family. The reception was held in a hotel close by the church. I was quite busy since ako na yung nag-organize--well, mostly nag-organize for the reception (I offered). I just really wanted to do this for her.

I knew how important this moment was for her & I really wanted to be part of it. She was ecstatic about it, too. She trusts me this much. Over the years, sa lahat ng napagdaanan namin together, we've really become so close. We're family now.

I only really ever was able to relax when the program was almost over. Debbie, as our emcee for tonight, took over. And Lauren herself ordered me to relax since my job was already done anyway. Parang dun lang ako nakalapit kay James the whole day. But it wasn't a big deal naman to us.

Ever since we "broke up" in 2020, and finally had the privacy we craved and needed, we got used to not being around each other, or at least not being attached to the hips when we're in public or with other people. Even when the fans realized what was going on, we never really confirmed or denied anything, so we could keep that privacy. And we had just gotten used to it now. Once we get home naman, we can enjoy each other's company as much as we could. I think it helped the relationship become stronger. And it helped us grew as well as individuals.

To know what matters and what don't. To know that we don't have anything to prove to anyone, as long as we know the truth. To have our relationship as just ours, not shared with the world.

It was a blessing. Even though it was hard in the first few months.

I think I got lost in my own thoughts cause the next thing I knew, Debbie was already in front of me and calling my name.

"Huh?"

She laughed and then made a comment of me being tired, but still asking me to join them.

"Join what?" I had to ask.

And I realized most of from bridesmaids were already in front.

Oh, Lauren will be tossing the bouquet. I couldn't help but laugh at myself. Parang nawala talaga ako ha. Baka pagod na talaga ako.

I walked up by myself to the front, seeing our other friends there all laughing. I joined in and saw from my peripheral view, Debbie handing her mic to the other emcee to also join us. She's also one of the bridesmaid.

We stood around Lauren in a line and Lauren had  turn her back on us, holding the bouquet in both her hands.

I smiled as I see her looking just so happy and excited.

She raised the bouquet, and some of the bridesmaid prepared to catch.

But then, Lauren had put it down once more and then looked back at us, grinning mischievously.

The others has started laughing again but I... don't get it?

What..?

And then Lauren had turn to us again and started walking towards us.

"We already know who's next." I heard Alexa said from my side. And I turned to her to ask that I didn't realize when Lauren walked right to me and then handed me the bouquet directly.

"Lauren, what..?"

People started reacting then. Some aww-ing, some applauding, some gasping in surprise.

I still don't get it. But I was feeling nervous somehow. Everyone was looking at me. Some even holding up their phones to film. What's happening??

But Lauren had placed both her hands on my shoulders, smiling at me, and then turned me around.

I could only gasp as I see James in front of me, already kneeling, holding a ring and smiling at me hopefully.

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