When Forever Ends With You

Kabanata 40

"Baby, what are you talking about?" Galit at puno ng hinanakit ang boses ni Kayden sa likod ko. He hate me talking like this.

"Actually, I feel that way, too. I always ask myself did he chose me. But everytime Kayden tell me how much he loves me and how much he's happy to be with me, all those insecurities fade away. Pinaparamdam nya lagi sa akin kung gaano ako kahalaga sa kanya. And I'm sorry if ever I turn down your expectations. I'm sorry if I'm just like this. Pero hindi ko po ihihingi ng sorry kung bakit ko mahal si Kayden. I love him not because he's a Delafranco but a person who I show my true self without getting scared that he might leave me someday. He loves me with all my imperfections and I love him with all my heart..." I wholeheartedly said while letting my tears flow thorough my cheeks.

Naramdaman ko ang mainit na braso ni Kayden sa bawyang ko. He hug me and shoved my face in his chest. It's like he's protecting me from anyone who'll try to hurt me.

"Hush now... baby... Let me speak from here..." He tenderly whispered while kissing my hair.

"I'm sorry to interrupt ladies and gentlemen but my wife is very emotionally sensitive. Let me introduce her again to all of you. The girl I'm holding right now is my queen, my life, my wife. I'm here, standing in front of you saying how proud I am to have her as my wife. She means everything to me and I will never let anyone ruin us, ruin my family." Tila may pagbabanta ang kanyang boses.

Mula sa pagkakasubsob sa dibdib nya ay pinilit kung iangat ang mukha ko para makita ang reaksyon nila. Tanging ang likod nalang ng papaalis na si Julia Jean ang naabutan ko ng lumingon ako. And I can tell that she's crying even I can only see her back.

"I'm not asking for more but I just need one favor from all of you. Respect her. Respect her like how you respect me. Iyon lang ang gusto ko. I hope everyone understand that." He said desperately.

"Well, that's all I want to say tonight. Let's stop the tension and let's begin the party. Thank you for coming tonight. Enjoy the night, everyone." He said as a closing to his speech.

Hindi ko napigilang mapangiti ng dumagundong ang masigabong palakpakan ng lahat. I'm not expecting this but seeing them smiling at us lightens my heart.

"Let's go, baby..." Malambing nyang sabi, pilit na hinuhuli ang mga mata ko.

"I love you..." He sweetly said.
Ngumisi ako. "I love you more..."
He holds my hand tightly and scorted me all the way back to our table.

"That's what you call a real show, bruh!" Masayang bati ni Josh na agad tinapik ang balikat ni Kayden.

"I thought someone will steal the crown tonight. Marunong ka din naman palang magsalita." Bulong sa akin ni France pagkatapos ay inasar na ako ng inasar.

Bumaling ako kay Kayden na nasa tabi ko. The boys were teasing him and he looks grumpy but the look in his eyes were filled with happiness and contentment.

"That's the sweetest confession I've ever heard! I'm so kilig parin!" Humagikgik si Kayla at bahagya pang tumili.

Ngumiti nalang ako at hindi na nagsalita. What I did tonight was unexpected. I just introduced myself to everyone. Hindi ko alam kung ano pa ang magiging kahahantungan nito pero umaasa akong maiintindihan na nila ako.

Nasa gitna kami ng pagkukwentuhan ng biglang tumunog ang phone ko na nasa dala kong pouch.

Si mommy ang tumatawag kaya agad ko iyong sinagot.

"My?" Medyo nilakasan ko ang boses ko dahil may nagsasalita sa harap at medyo maingay.

"Anak, matagal pa ba kayo?"