The Right Time

Side Story (2) Final

We carefully plan our wedding. It's just a simple one. We decided to hold it in our church and just hold a buffet in our house.

It's surprising that both of us without talking in the past 2 years, saves money for the wedding day kahit walang kasiguruhan. Last week, Khail's family went to my family's house.

'nag akyat ligaw'

Though our parents are already friends, this is a tradition that needs to do before wedding. Kung saan hihingiin ng pamilya ng guy ang kamay ni bride. I am contented on where we are right now. Everyone from the church is happy that we finally settle down . Some are still amazed that after 8 years of not in a relationship, we still end up in each other's embrace.

The wedding date is set next year. The reason is, Khail needs to go back in Canada and end his contract there. As for me, I apply here to get a job as a Government employee.

Days, weeks, months passed. The moment we were waiting arrived. Sinundo ko sa airport si Khail. I receive a very warm hug from him.

"I miss you.." he whispers. He kisses me on my right temple.

"Miss you too, love. So so much!" I hug him tighter.

Nang matapos nag ilan batian ay napag desisyonan namin na mag stay muna sa isang hotel near the airport so he can rest. Pag sapit ng umaga, nag byahe na rin kami pauwi. We talk a lot while on our way home.

Isang mainit na pag welcome ang sumalubong saaming dalawa pag dating namin sa bahay. Friends and family were there. Masaya kaming nag usap usap.

Natapos ang araw na may mga ngiti saaming labi. Nagpaalam muna ako kay Khail na uuwi sa bahay ng pamilya ko since hindi pa naman talaga kami pwede magsama. Even last night we got a double bedroom.

Mabilis na lumipas ang mga araw, the wedding day is approaching.

We've done all the preparations and settle everything that needs to pay.

4:00 am

"It's really happening.." napatingin ako sa reflection ni Yuri sa salamin. Ate Reyn is busy doing my make up. Nasa family house namin kami. While Khail is doing his own preparation at our house.

Despite this being planned. Kinakabahan pa rin ako.

"Alam mo di pa rin ako makapinawala na kayo ang ending ng isa't isa. Ni wala nga tayong interactions kay Khail nung mga bata tayo. Kelan lang tayo naging close e, nung nag ka church tayo dito." I totally agree with her.

"Tas di nyo man lang shinare kahit saken na lang e. 3 years naging kayo tas kayo lang naka alam? Para kang nag story na naka custom lang sa kanya." Natawa naman ako. Ang tagal na non pero may hinanakit pa rin siya.

"Magalit ka kung nagkapirmahan na kami ng wedding contract e secret pa rin. " biro ko sa kanila.

"But Jane, how is it? Your life in University, the time that two of you are still couple?"

"It's great but.. as you know it cause a pain. It made my College days complete though. And i lowkey miss those days. Naalala ko kapag nagre review siya tatawag sia saken through video call. Naaalala nia daw kase nire review niya kapag may kausap. " Natatawa ako habang inaaalala yon. Hindi ko pa rin lubos maisip kung paano niya ginagawa yon

After my make up and my hair get done. We proceed to my dress. It is simple yet elegant. After all the prep here, nagtungo na kami sa church. Nandon na sila lahat, Khail's family, our friends and churchmates. Hindi ko nga lamang nakita si Khail. Natawa pa ako ng makitang nakasara ang pinto ng church.

Nagtungo na ako roon ng sabihan kami na magsisimula na ang seremonya. My mama and dad are by my sides. Kanina pa nga nahikbi si mama.

The ceremony started and the moment that we were going to exchange vows we got really emontional. May ilan ng luha ang pumatak sa mata ni Khail. I gently wipe them out and whisper to him.

"Go on love, hmm. I love you." Tumungo siya habang tumatango.

"Jane, as we start this relationship in not a very good way but today here we are. Standing in front of our Lord and exchanging vows..."

"..today i say, I do but to me that means I will. I will take your hand and stand by your side in the good and the bad.."

"..I promise to be your guiding light in the darkness, a warming comfort in the cold, and a shoulder to lean on when life is too much to bear on your own.."

"..You love me in love and complete me in ways I never knew possible. I dedicate myself to your happiness, success, and smile. I will love you forever.. let's grow together with Lord."

He can't even say those straight bacause of his sobbings. My giant baby. He put the ring on my finger.

It's my turn..

"This maybe a short vow but i meant this at all cost.." people in the church titter.

"Mikhail, How bless am I to call you mine? Your love and trust makes me a better person, each and every day. For all those times that we've been together, there's always been a mutual understanding that's only shared when two people love each other truly. You were there for my greatest challenges. You encouraged me to grow. You helped believe in myself and become the person that I am today. In your arms and by your side, I know I can do anything. I'm proud to call you my husband..."

"..I love you so much , Khail. Let's grow together with Lord. "

On this day, Khail and I got married. The day that full of memories and the new beginnings.

I'm still thinking how could a person wait and love the same person for so long? Maybe because despite of a long wait, he's the right person but in able to cherish every moments with them we must wait for the right time.

I am Narjane, thank you for staying with me until the end.