FALLON'S POV
Perfect.
It's the best way to describe the place. White sand. Huge tent. Elegant and classy details. Red carpet laying on the sand. Yellow flowers everywhere.
Even on my wildest dream, I never imagined that I can have a wedding this grand.
Tumigil ang barko sa daungan at inalalayan na kami pababa. Kami ni Eric ang nauna.
Coron Palawan. My dream paradise.
Who would have thought that my dream place will be my wedding reception. I am so lucky.
Nanlaki ang mga mata ko at napangisi ako nang tumugtog ang 'Sexy Back' ni Justin Timberlake.
Ginagap ni Eric ang kamay ko at humalakhak. Nag-simula na s'yang umindak.
"Dito mo ko unang naakit" kumindat pa s'ya at hinila na ako papunta sa tent.
Napahalakhak din ako. Ito ang sinasayaw ko n'ong naglilinis ako sa kwarto n'ya at bigla s'yang dumating. Naaalala ko pa noon na gusto ko nang lumubog sa lupa sa sobrang pagkapahiya ko. At s'ya naman, ligayang-ligaya sa tuwing napapahiya ako sa harap n'ya. Those days. Mapapangiti nalang talaga ako kapag binabalikan ko.
Natatawang tinaas ko ang mga kamay ko at sinimulang umindak habang naglalakad kami.
Lahat ng nasa likod namin na mga guests ay pasayaw din habang papunta kami sa tent.
Kahit naka-heels, hindi mahirap lumakad dahil may makapal na red carpet naman.
Aliw na aliw ako hanggang sa makarating kami sa table namin. Puro pang-sayaw ang mga kanta kaya hindi kami umupo agad at hinila ko s'ya sa mini stage at sumayaw kami doon. Parang naging party dahil lahat ay ganado sumayaw. Maging si Lola ay nag-he-head bang.
"Mr and Mrs Jacobs!" masiglang pakilala ng emcee.
Natatawang nagyakap kami ni Eric at malawak ang pagkakangiti na kumaway sa mga bisita.
"Mala Ironman ka pala sumayaw" biro ko sa kanya.
Humalakhak lang s'ya at mabilis na humalik sa labi ko.
Napakagat-labi nalang ako nang may magsipulan.
Nagbigay lang ng speech si Lola at Tita Daria bilang simula. Nag-kwento sila ng pagkabata namin.
Hindi ko maiwasang maluha nang magsalita si Lola.
Si Tita Daria naman, puro kalokohan ni Eric ang ni-kwento kaya tawa kami nang tawa.
Nagtulakan pa sila Troy, Trent at Neil kung sino ang mauuna. Dahil si Troy ang best man, s'ya ang nauna.
"Fallon, alam mo ba na nagpakasal ka sa gago?" natatawang tanong n'ya.
Natawa ako. "Alam na alam ko" tumango pa ako.
"Umayos ka, Amante" babala ni Eric
Tumawa din si Troy. "Pero gago lang 'ya. Mahal ka naman n'yan" tumikhim si Troy. "Seriously. The first time I saw him worried as hell was when it's about you. Maybe we, his brothers, realized that he loves you before he do. Eric is a great man but he can be stupid at times. Even before he realized that he's in love with you, he's doing things for you that he never did to any other girl. Abnormal s'ya pero kapag nag mahal, mahal talaga. Kaya alagaan mo 'yan. Kasi ang mga taong kulang-kulang sa isip, mas kailangan ng pagmamahal" nang-aasar na sabi n'ya.
Binato s'ya ni Eric ng nilukot na tissue paper.
Humalakhak lang si Troy. "Ikaw naman, bro. Wala akong masabi e. Alam ko naman na mahal mo si Fallon at aalagaan mo s'ya. Hmm... siguro, galingan mo nalang sa honeymoon" kumindat pa si Troy at pinasa na kay Trent ang mic
Ngumisi si Trent. Mukhang mang-aasar din. "Fallon, kapag naglihi ka, pahirapan mo si Eric"
Iyon lang at inabot na ni Trent kay Neil ang mic
Ngising aso din si Neil. "Bro, if you want a baby boy, down a strong cup of caffeinated coffee an hour before the war. Then do the doggie or standing" he winks
Inagaw ni Troy ang mic. "Big-O is the key to happy marriage. Do your best , brother" he cheered
"We're always here for the both of you. Congratulations" Trent added.
Napapailing nalang ako. Ganyang sila mag-lambingan
"Can't you take my wedding seriously?" natatawang tanong ni Eric.
Ngumisi si Neil. "Matuwa ka nalang na alam namin na magiging mabuting asawa ka naman kaya hindi na namin kailangan ng mahabang sermon"
"Saka alam na ng lahat na nagayuma mo si Fallon kaya sa'yo 'yan FOREVER" dagdag ni Troy.
"And everybody know how kind hearted your wife is and how whipped you are" Trent said then he handed the mic back to the emcee.
Eric just rolled his eyes and I just giggle
"My Kuya is my Superman" Erica started. She tell story about their childhood. How her brother stood up for her. She's a little emotional. "I know how kind he is and how responsible he is. Fallon, please take care of him. He might be hard-headed sometimes and really annoying, but he's lovable in a million way. I wish the two of you a happy marriage" Erica cried. "Thank you for stepping in his life and making him a happy man. Thank you for filling the emptiness he have within him. And for making him enjoy life to its fullest. I love you, sis. Welcome to the family"
We hugged each other and so did the siblings.
We proceed to the breakfast. The usual breakfast. Then the host announced that the photobooth is open and guests may proceed to their respected rooms.
"Gan'on lang ang program?" medyo disappointed na tanong ko kay Eric.
Kinurot n'ya ang ilong ko. "Mamayang hapon pa. Let's just all resume our sleep"
"Ano 'yon may commercial break?" manghang tanong ko.
He chuckled. "I don't want my wife tired and sleepy" he sweetly said then pulled me in a warm hug. He caress my tummy. "Let's sleep for now and resume the celebration later"
I just let him pull me to our room.
Well, inaantok din naman talaga ako.
We took a warm bath together. Medyo nahirapan pa nga kami sa pagtanggal ng gown ko at ng mga burloloy sa balat ko. At nang ang buhok ko na ang inaalisan n'ya ng kung anu-ano, bigla nalang s'yang umungol at tinulak ako sa kama.
And that morning, we made love. Our first sexy time as husband and wife.
I woke up with my husband drawing circles on my exposed tummy.
My husband... golly, it sounds so great. Almost dreamlike.
"H-Hey" I called him in a husky whisper
He look up at me. "Good afternoon, Amihan ko" he kiss my tummy.
'What are you doing?" I asked him.
He sat on the bed and helped me up. "I'm just checking on the baby. I'm wondering if it's possible to make it twins with our constant love making"
I laugh at him. "Sira ulo"
He sheepishly smiled at me then push me back to the bed for one hell of a hot kiss.
And again, we made love.
After taking a bath and getting dressed, we went out of our room. He's on his khaki shorts and white polo. I am on a white maxi dress with yellow flowers on my tied up hair.
I am still holding the bouquet when we walk at the tent.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the newly weds, Mr and Mrs Jacobs" the host enthusiastically announced.
I smiled at our friends and family. Puro close friends at family lang talaga ang bisita namin.
Everyone is on their beach attire.
We started the program. Everyone is having a huge smile on their faces.
It's time for the cake cutting. Because my husband is so naughty, he kiss me while we're eating our cake. I calmed myself kasi may kung ano sa cake na nasusuka ako.
I managed to smile at the camera with its every clicks.
"For the first dance as husband and wife, may we request the newly wed to proceed at the shore" the host said.
Tinignan ko ang asawa ko na ngingiti-ngiti lang. Ang daming pakulo ng Habagat ko.
He suddenly knelt in front of me.
"May I?" he gently asked.
I smile and lifted my foot. He carefully removed my sandals. He did the same to the other one.
Hand in hand, we walked bare footed at the white sand. It feels great against my feet.
Puno ng iba't ibang kulay ng petals ang buhangin. Napapangiti nalang ako hanggang sa tumigil kami sa malapit sa dagat. The sweet sound of the instruments filled my senses.
Eric pulled me closer to him. I closed my eyes, feeling his warmth.
His cheek is on mine. And we're gently swaying at the sweet melody.
I can feel the warm sand on my feet, his loving arms around me, and our hearts beating as one.
"I love you so much, Eric" I gently whisper. I can feel the warmth his love provides in ever fiber on my being. I am loved. Well loved by the man holding me now.
And this is the best feeling of all.
"I love you so much, Fallon" he replied and kiss my temple.
Baby I've been searching like everybody else
Can't say nothing different about myself
Sometimes I'm an angel and sometimes I'm cruel
But when it comes to love I'm just another fool
"When I first saw you, I thought you're just another pretty face. When I first saw your lovely face, I said you can be one of my passing fancy. But when you showed me the tigress with you, I was amazed. I was aroused" he chuckled. "I promised that I'll make you my source of entertainment. Your frowns and sarcastic remarks made my day. The way your face lose its colors, or when it turned bright red, every time you got humiliated in front of me was my greatest ecstasy. I just love making fun of you. Because I love seeing how emotions intensifies your beauty" He smiled at me. I just found myself smiling back at him
Yes I've climbed a mountain
I'm gonna swim the sea
There ain't no act of God, girl
Could keep you safe from me
My arms are reaching out,
out across this canyon
I'm asking you to be my true companion
True companion
True companion
"As I know you more, I found out that you're more than a pretty face. There's something special within you. And I found out how perfectly suited you is to my life. You filled the parts I lack. You are my missing parts. And even before I realized that I am in love with you, I feel thankful and lucky that I went in that restaurant that morning, meeting the fiercest tigress in town, and having her stay in my life. You have no idea how much happiness you brought in my life. You love me in my worst and you embraced everything about me" he continued
So don't you dare and try to walk away
I've got my heart set on our wedding day
I've got this vision of a girl in white
Made my decision that its you alright
When I take your hand, I watch my heart set sail
I'll take my trembling fingers, and I'll lift up your veil
Then I'll take you home and with wild abandon
Make love to you just like a true companion
You are my true companion
I got a true companion
Whoa true companion
"There's a million reasons to hate me. But I'm glad your impish heart chose to see the reason to love me" he gently kiss my lips. I feel my tears on my cheeks.
Why does his words affect me this much. Pakiramdam ko hinahain na n'ya ang buwan at ang lahat ng butuin sakin.
I look at his face and gently caress his cheeks.
"Noong una kitang nakilala, inis na inis ako sa'yo. Ang yabang mo kasi" natatawang sabi ko. "Tapos natatagpuan ko nalang ang sarili ko na mas napapalapit sa'yo. Na nahuhulog sa'yo. Na kaibigan na tayo. Hanggang sa hulog na hulog na ko, at hindi ko na kayang umahon. Kais isang araw, nagising nalang ako na mahal na mahal kita. Alam ko na hindi dapat ako magmahal ng isang katulad mo. Pero pasaway ang puso ko. Minahal ka pa din. Natakot ako na masasaktan lang ako, pero pinatunayan mo na mali ako. Hindi ko maipaliwanag 'yong sayang naidulot mo sa buhay ko. Na posible pala na makompleto ako. Hindi ko alam kung ano'ng mayroon sa mga bukas. Pero Eric, alam ko na sa bawat bukas na dadating, mas mamahalin lang kita. Kasi ang pasaway kong puso, alipin mo ng buong-buo"
When the years have done irreparable harm
I can see us walking slowly arm in arm,
Just like that couple on the corner do
Cause girl I will always be in love with you
When I look in your eyes, I still see that spark
Until the shadows fall, until the room grows dark
Then when I leave this earth I'll be with the angels standing
I'll be out there waiting for my true companion
Just for my true companion
True companion
True companion
He claimed my lips again and we continue dancing, with the sunset on our side.
Nakalubog na ang araw ngyaon, pero ang pagmamahal ko sa kanya, hinding-hindi mawawala. Sigurado ako. Because he have my impish heart in his hand.
"You are my first everything. First kiss. First love. First heart ache. First every thing" I gently said.
"I'm sorry kung hindi ikaw ang first ko. Pero pangako, sa'yo naman ang lahat ng matindi. Kayang-kayang burahin ang alaala ng mga una ko ng alaala nating dalawa. Because you're my greatest love. You may not be my first, but you'll definitely be my last" he smiled at me. And I just felt my heart melt.
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January 3, 2016 (Sunday) - 18:52
Song: True Companion by Marc Cohn