Free Spirits With Wild Hearts (Ravana Series #5)

Chapter 45

Chapter 45

Vance and I decided to solemnize our marriage in Laur, Nueva Ecija. Ilang linggo na simula nang umuwi kami rito. Pagkarating na pagkarating namin ay bumisita kami kaagad sa puntod ng mga magulang ko at ni Kiel. Vance broke down when I gave him privacy while he talked to them. Hindi ko na nga lang napigilan at lumapit na sa kanya dahil kitang-kita ko sa malayo ang panginginig ng kanyang mga balikat.

It was a heartbreaking scene. We've had a talk about it and he somehow blamed himself for what happened to Kiel which never crossed my mind. Siguro ay nasaktan ako noong hindi siya dumating ng gabing iyon pero hindi ako nagtanim ng galit o sinisi man lang siya.

"Ma, Pa, and Kiel, I don't know if Vance already told you about our plans of getting married. But in a few months from now, we are going to tie the knot," I sighed then bit my lower lip. Tumungo ako para abutin ang tuktok ng ulo ni Ezekiel at hinalikan ito. I felt Vance held my waist and squeezed himself behind me. Yakap-yakap niya kaming dalawa ng anak niya.

"It took us years before giving EJ a complete family. Actually, pinikot nga lang niya ako, e. Ni hindi nga nag-propose," tumawa ako at nilingon si Vance. I saw his eyes glistened with tears. Iiyak na sana ulit ito pero dahil sa biro ko ay naudlot.

He shot an eyebrow at me then smirked. "Even if you don't like, I wouldn't take no as an answer," he chuckled and tightened his hug around me.

"See? Pinikot nga," biro ko ulit.

Kumalas si EJ sa pagkakayakap ko at naglakad palayo sa akin. Ngumuso ako at umirap kay Vance na sumunod naman kay EJ. Nagbaba ako ng tingin sa puntod ng pamilya ko at hinaplos ang mga ito. I closed my eyes and offered a silent prayer. Kung ano man ang mga naging at magiging desisyon ko sa buhay, sana masaya ang buong pamilya ko roon. Sana palagi silang masaya para sa akin at lagi nila kaming gagabayan.

Huminga ako nang malalim pagkatapos magdasal. I stepped backward and turned around only to see Vance on his bended knee. Nanlaki ang mga mata ko nang makitang may hawak itong isang kulay itim na maliit na box. Inside of it is a round brilliant diamond engagement ring with a diamond platinum band. Napatutop ako sa aking bibig habang nag-iinit ang sulok ng aking mga mata. Napahawak din ako sa unang singsing na ibinigay niya sa akin.

"Years ago, I already planned of asking your hand for marriage after boards..." he started and my eyes widened even more. "You told me that the only family that you have is Kiel so I asked for his permission. I asked him if I could marry his Ate and he said yes. Do you know how happy he was when I explained to him about it? His reaction was priceless. Botong-boto talaga sa 'kin 'yung kapatid mo," tawa niya.

Nilunok ko ang bukol na namumuo sa aking lalamunan. I even cleared my throat to find my voice. Pakiramdam ko at nawawalan na rin ako ng boses dahil sa pagkakabigla.

"I assured him that I'd propose to you in front of him. We may not see him physically, but I'm sure he's watching this moment right now together with your Mom and Dad," he smiled sweetly at me.

Napangiti na rin ako kasabay nang pagbagsak ng mga luha ko. I looked at Kiel's grave and blew him a kiss.

"He even chose this ring for you. He told me that you deserve the most beautiful ring ever while pointing at this one," he smiled. "And the ring that you're wearing right now? It was EJ who chose that."

Tumingin ako kay EJ at nakitang nakasuot na ito ng kulay navy blue na statement shirt. It says 'Will you marry my Daddy?' that made me chuckle. I blew him a kiss also just like what I did to Kiel. Umakto ito na sumalo at tumawa kalaunan.

"I can't imagine growing old with anyone else, Maeve. We've been separated for years which made me realize that you're the only one I want to share the rest of my life with. Can you be my Mrs. Ravana?"