Kai's life was close to perfection but due to his inability to hear, the loss of communication became a hindrance to having a normal life. Despite having troubles, he tried his best to cope with his underlying situation. Carrying the disability for...
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Chapter 8
"Let me fix your bowtie, honey. It's a little crooked," Mom said as she pulled me closer to her to fix my bowtie. She made a little adjustment and patted it. And when she thought it's perfect, she left it alone. "That'll be fine, you should always look perfect." Mom smiled.
Always look perfect but never look normal.
But I shouldn't dwell on all my problems for today's event. Ayokong maging pasakit-ulo sa kanila—or it's what they think I do. Millarca made me promise not to do anything but to be at her wedding and I gladly obeyed her demand. I mean, this is her special day and I wouldn't want to ruin it just because of my internal conflicts—which people still don't really bother.
"Wait," I spoke and stopped. My parents turned to look at me. "I need to get my other device in case this runs out of battery," I said pointing the device to my ear.
Tumango naman si Mom sa akin. "Sure, we'll wait for you in the lobby."
They walked away and then headed downstairs. Bumalik naman ako sa loob ng kwarto ko at kinuha ang isa kong device sa pouch na nasa loob ng isa kong maleta. Nang makuha ko ang device ay nilagay ko iyon sa loob ng aking coat. And in case I would really need it, hindi na ako mahihirapan. I don't want to make this day horrible because of me, and putting my parents' attention at me is the last thing I want for today's event.
Before I walked out of the room, tiningnan ko muna ang sarili ko sa salamin. I wore a tailored one button black tuxedo, pants, and leather shoes from high-end sponsors of Millarca and Weston. I noticed that the bowtie came a little crooked again so I decided to take it off and put it in my pocket. I think no one will notice and that's fine. Their eyes should be on the bride and the groom, not on the impaired one.
I left the room and headed to the lobby where my parents and the other guests are waiting. Some smiled at me and I gave them a little smile, too. Of course, I don't want to ignore these people. Millarca gave a hardcore list of what I shouldn't do at her wedding.
For about six months, Millarca and Weston have been busy with all the preparations. Minsan naabutan kong tulog si Millarca sa living room because sometimes she's the only one who's handling all the preparations. Ewan ko ba kay Weston na palaging absent kapag may kakausapin silang organizers but I think my sister did a good job on it. She wanted to have a church wedding but because she fantasizes to have a beach wedding, our parents made it come true for her. And I thought, why not? If it's going to make her day more special, she should do it.
"Are all families and guests here?" The lead organizer joined us in the lobby. May hawak siyang clipboard sa kanyang kamay. I guess, all the things she needed were jotted down on it. "Please, follow me to the ceremony area."
We all followed the lead organizer out of the premises then we walked through the path stones and directed us to the front beach of Punta Bunga Beach where we found all the arranged seats and the altar in the center. White roses are all around the place, I guess it was Millarca's idea. She's fond of roses, especially the pure one.
