She met him at a very odd day...He was in his white shorts...and with his blue and white shirt...He had this shiny hair...Well trimmed and she thinks that it has a mind of its own...and that was 15 years ago...
The innocent exchanges of shy glances...Those smiles...Those old styles of exchanging letters inserted in their notebooks...Those sweet talks...the petit quarrels...the one million times break-ups...the "muling ibalak" moments...the text messages...the long, innocent and very interesting talks...suddenly came rushing down from her memory lane...
She smiles...She remembers her college days where she had this long distance love affair...She crinckles her nose and notes how she'd break each innocent guys' hearts, for she'd always manage to find her way back home to the person who really has her heart...
For ages he'd wondered want went wrong when he had been the "perfect boyfriend" for the entire relationship...She just weeps and cries and went away without explaining a single thing...
...and the last leaves of that old jackfruit from their backyard fell...and they were'nt aware that it was their last chance to try and work on their love affair...soon the right guy came along...and Mr. Perfect was left again...and again...
She often wondered still...what if...what couldv'e..and what should've...It's just so sad that the two of them were'nt able to set the right tone...for the right time...
It was a month before her wedding when they saw each other again...One had to show a smile...While the other just looked at her with a sigh...they didn't talk for they couldn't find the right words...Instead they smiled and joined in to celebrate with their friends' wedding...It was a very awkward moment...The food was good...The pictures turned out nice...and everybody seemed to be happy...except for these two lunatic people...too proud to eat their pride...
She waited for him to call...She waited for him to utter the first few words...But instead she waited in vain...It was his turn to wait at the moment...he made the first move for zillions of times...and now it was her turn to do the first move...
A couple of days before her wedding...she sent him a text message...and then he replied...She waited for him to say not to proceed with the exchanges of vows...But he didn't...She cried...and cried...and cried...
She got drunk the night before her wedding...Mr. Right and the bride to be had a big fight...She decided to leave home and think...think for 8 more hours just to make sure that this was what she wanted...and that this was the right thing to do...
The only thing that came to her mind we're the words..."He loves me...and I love him..." He's different...He was controlling...possessive...and as childish as she was...he sacriced a lot for her...he gave up his job...he gave his life for her...and he was ready to do anything for her sake...on the other hand Mr. Perfect has his life planned ahead...she wasn't in it not until he settles' down at the age of 28...He'll have everything perfectly planned...but he'll have her when the time is so damn right...
...and then came the final 2 hours...No messages...No call...She left her cellphone at home...Maybe for her to ponder on this big decision...She opened her eyes at 7:45 in the morning...It wasn't a dream...and she had to say goodbye to the people who gave her a room for the night...there will be a wedding at 10...Her eyes were swollen...She had acetone breath...Her head was pounding hard...But she was able to make up her mind...
And so at 8 am...She went home...had her gown ready...she had two teaspoon fulls of breakfast...and Mr. Right came infront of her door...He hugged her tightly...and with a tear in his eyes, he just uttered the words, "I'm glad that you're safe"...She just smiled...held him tight and said, " I'll see you there at 10 am sharp...."
She took a bath...and organized everything that she needed...Her sister got dress and so was a dear friend...They went to have their hair and make-up done...Their dear friend tried hard to make it on time...Unfortunately the traffic was so heavy...Everybody was patiently waiting...and at exactly 10:45 the bride to be made it to their wedding...The place was enchanting...Everybody had a smile on their faces...and the groom to be was all smiles...The girl that he searched for-for almost 10 hours the night before is finally infront of him willing to promise to spend the rest of her life with him no matter what...
The march started...Their vows were sacredly exchanged...He gave her the symbol of his eternal love...and in return...She gave him hers...and a few minutes after the judge exclaimed that "YOU MAY NOW KISS THE BRIDE"...
Her bestfriend and the others awaits for the news...Did she got married? Or was the wedding canceled....Nobody knew not until after a few more days passed...
And then there it goes ...They met again...This time she was happy...and this time he doesn't look that happy...They talked...and everybody just watched...They talked...and then others didn't really mind...
And he started to text her...stating that he needs to tell her something...and they agreed to talk...to exchange wonderful ideas...share a good meal...and enlighten each other...This time both of them knew that they're happy...This time both of them knew that they'll still have a special part in their lives...
They may not have that chance to spend the rest of their lives together...but they're sure that they'll be special for each other...Not as lovers but as special friends...
...at least once in their lives...they had a story to tell...It made them laugh...It made them cry...It made them sad...and it made them happy...
Another chapter has ended...But it was a good part of their life story...
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