Rule no. 1: Don't Fall In Love

"You look so beautiful, Lia!"  I looked at my best friend, Kyla Aslee. I'm not happy with this wedding. We both agreed to it but we don't want it. For some reason, I didn't want to disappoint my parents. I don't know what's his reason but I don't f*****g care.  "I'm always beautiful," I said, jokingly.  "Sus, kala mo naman, eh, gusto ka rin noong magiging husband mo na fafa!" She shrieked.  I admit na gwapo s'ya pero ano magagawa ko kung hindi s'ya ang taong mahal ko 'di ba? We both don't love each other. We just met ta's ikakasal na kaagad. Mag best friend si mama ko at mama n'ya.  "Anak, are you ready?" My mom knocked.  "When will I ever be not ready, mom?" I faked my excitement.  And just like that, my mom's eyes immediately got filled with tears. I really hate to be emotional but seeing my parents cry, breaks my heart.  "Mama," I called and went to her.  I gave her a soft and warm hug.  "Ah, my make-up!" My mom chuckled and I smiled.  Even though she's crying, she can't destroy her looks! I got that from her. No matter how serious the situation is, I always have to look beautiful!  "You're still pretty, ma! Paayos na lang natin 'yan." Kumindat ako.  "Oh, I know!" We both giggled at nag quick retouch na kaming dalawa.  Time passed and it's time for the ceremony. Before I got into my car para pumunta sa church ay linapitan ako ni papa.  "Papa,"  "My beautiful baby girl," He kissed my forehead. "I know this is a big step for you. You can also back out if you really can't handle this marriage but you can try." He caressed my cheek.  "I know, papa."  "Kaya nga rito kayo ikinasal para may divorce anytime 'di ba?" He winked. "But I know Vermone is a great man and I know he will not disappoint me, especially you."  Oh no, pa, sorry to break the bubble but he's rude asf! But I don't care because we don't even like each other. I just smiled and hugged papa. Bumiyahe na rin kami papunta sa simbahan.  I heard the wedding song from inside the church.  "The bride is here!" Someone announced.  Oh, yeah, I'm here.  They made me stay in the middle while the doors were closed. They waited for their cue to open the doors.  Bakit kinakabahan ako?  I hate this. Napabuntong hininga ako para kalmahan ang sarili.  I heard their cue. The fog machine turned on and they slowly opened the two big church doors. I was facing down and I slowly raised my head up only to see flashes of cameras and crying faces.  I saw my mama and papa waiting for me in the middle and I looked straight, there, I saw him.  My husband-to-be.  Looking dashingly serious as he watched me. No emotions at all. Oh, Vermone. You know I hate this, too.  They gave me my cue to walk down the aisle, slowly.  I smiled fakely and continued walking. I reached my parents and I both held them in their arms as we walked forward to the altar.  "Take care of my princess." My dad said as we reached the parents of Vermone and of course, him.  "I will, Sir." He smiled yet I know that's a fake.  Nang iwanan na kami ng mga magulang namin ay sumeryoso itsura naming dalawa.  "Remember our rule." He whispered. Tumango ako.  "Don't Fall In Love."