Bre, napahaba ng konti. Hehe.
Its been months since Alyssa proposed to Den. They will get married in two months. They've been very busy preparing for the wedding. The wedding will be held sa Greece. Ly really loves that place. Gusto sana ni Den sa Japan pero they decided na dun na lang yung honeymoon nila. Kunwari legal sa Greece. Hehe.
"Babe, sa kwarto ka na matulog. Uy." Den said as she slowly tap Ly's cheek.
Andito na silang dalawa ngayon sa Greece and kakarating lang nila from the cake and wine tasting. Si Ly, bagsak sa couch at nakatulog na nga agad. Den sat beside Alyssa and leaned her head on Alyssa's chest and played with her fingers.
"I love you so much, babe." Den said and kissed Ly's hand. "All of this will be worth it. I promise."
She stood up and hinayaan na lang na matulog si Alyssa sa couch tas nagluto muna ng dinner nila. While cooking, she got a call from Ella.
"Besh, why?" She said.
"Si Ly? Papakausap daw nitong sira ulong daddy niya si Emil. Andiyan ba?" Ella said. Emil Walter is their 6-month old baby boy and yes, ipapakausap siya ni Ysay kay Alyssa. 🤷🏻♀️
"Andito kaso she's sleeping eh. Napagod ata from the cake and wine tasting." Den said. "FaceTime na lang so Emil can see her ninang."
"Sige sige. Tawag ako." Ella said and ended the call.
Den continued cooking and after ilang minutes ay tumatawag na nga si Ella sa sa FaceTime.
"Hi, Emil!" Den said. "Wait, Ninang Den's cooking eh. Sandali, puntahan natin si Ninang Alyssa." She said. She walked to the living room and tinatapat ang camera sa natutulog na si Alyssa. "Tulog si ninang, baby eh."
"Hoy, Alyssa!" Sigaw ni Ysay. As if naman that will wake Alyssa up.
"Wala, Ysay. Bagsak." Den said.
"Hi kay ninang oh. Dali, hi." Ysay said habang ginagalaw yung kamay ni Emil at pinapakaway kay Alyssa.
"Ay, wait! Yung niluluto ko!" Den said. She left the phone na nakastand sa center table and nagpunta sa kusina.
"Ninang Alyssa!" Ella said. "Yuhoo! Gising na, ninang!"
"Ninang Alyssa! Batugan!" Sabi naman ni Ysay. "Hoy, Alyssa! Kakain na kayo!" He said. Kita kasi nila si Alyssa.
Den came back in the living room and kinuha yung phone niya.
"Wake Ninang Alyssa up, Emil!" Den said. "Babe, wake up na. Dinner's ready. Tara na, dali." She said and kissed Ly's cheek.
"Hoy, SPG! Not for Emil's eyes!" Ella said.
"Luh? OA." Den said.
"Sino yan?" Nagkukusot pa ng matang tanong ni Alyssa.
"Si Emil." Den answered with a smile.
"Ay. Hi, Emil! Miss ka na ni ninang!" Ly said. After Den's birthday, pumunta na silang dalawa sa Greece to prepare nga for the wedding. Susunod na lang ang family at friends nila a week before the wedding. "Hello, hello." She said and parang gusto na i-kiss yung screen ng phone ni Den. Well she really kissed it. "I miss you!"
"Miss you too, boi!" Ysay said.
"Bantot mo, Son! Naamoy kita dito!" Ly said. She stood up from the couch and muntik na matumba.
"Oy! Ano ba yon, okay ka lang?" Den asked habang hawak si Alyssa sa dalawang siko niya.
"Y-yeah. Nahilo lang." Ly answered.
"Nalasing ata sa wine tasting eh!" Biro ni Ysay.
"Mukha nga, boi! Di kasi kayo sumama eh." Sabi naman ni Alyssa.
"Babe, ang putla mo.." Alalang sabi ni Den.
"Eh nahihilo nga ako eh. Baka dahil nga sa wine." Ly said and naupo na lang ulit.
"Ikakasal ka na, wala ka pa ring alcohol tolerance, Ly!" Ella said.
"Bigyan mo nga ako konti. Baka sa kasal, himatayin ako sa dami ng alak eh." Ly joked.
Hindi nagsasalita si Den kasi she's observing Alyssa. She's a doctor. She knows its not just because of the wine.
"Uhm, besh, Ysay, dinner muna kami ah. I'll call na lang ulit later." Den said. "Bye, Emil! Say bye na to Emil, babe."
"B-bye, Emil! See you soon! Dalhan ka ni ninang ng pasalubong." Ly said and waved good bye.
"Sa mommy, wala bang pasalubong?" Ella jokingly asked.
"Sampal, meron. Sa daddy, suntok." Ly answered.
"Sus. Sige na. Kain muna kami para makapagpahinga na 'to." Den said. "Bye! Ingat kayo diyan!" She said and ended the call.
"Sakit ng ulo ko, babe. Can I just sleep?" Ly asked with her eyes closed.
"Sobrang sakit?" Den asked.
Alyssa opened her eyes and umayos ng upo. She knows Den is worried about her.
"Ay ang Dra. Lazaro, nagwo-worry pa. Masakit lang ulo ko dahil sa wine. Ella's right. Wala pa rin talaga akong alcohol tolerance." Ly chuckled. She draped her arm on Den's shoulder. "I'm fine. Masyado ka namang paranoid eh. Itutulog ko lang 'to."
"Not without eating, babe. I won't let you sleep ng gutom." Den said.
"Oh, edi lets eat na. You cooked, right?" Ly said. Den nodded. "Tara, kain na tayo."
They started eating and hanggang sa dining table, papikit-pikit si Alyssa at halatang inaantok na talaga.
"Babe, your food." Den said and tapped the table which startled Alyssa. "Eat up."
"S-sorry. I'm really sleepy." Ly said and sumubo ng pagkain.
After eating, Den let her rest in their room. Sumunod din naman siya after niya hugasan yung mga pinagkainan nila. She saw Alyssa lying on the bed, her head leaning on the head board habang nakapikit at hinihilot ang ulo niya.
"Ako na." Den said and binaba yung kamay ni Alyssa at siya na nga ang naghilot ng ulo ni Ly. She stopped when she heard soft snores from her fiancée. "Umayos ka, Alyssa." She said and sighed.
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Tapos na preparation nila. Food, cake, wine, damit, church at venue. Pati yung mga ticket nung mga susunod dito, okay na. Si Alyssa, okay naman na rin when she woke up. Hindi na daw siya nahihilo. Halata naman ni Den yun kasi napakagaslaw niya at kung anu-anong biro ang sinasabi sa kanya.
"Anong sabi mo?" Den asked. Kinausap kasi ni Alyssa in Greek yung driver ng taxi na sinasakyan nila. She's learned how to speak Greek because of Niccolo na din.
"I asked him if he knows the church." Ly said.
"Anong sabi?" Den asked again.
"Oo daw. Kung kelan daw tayo ikakasal." Ly chuckled.
"How'd he know?" Tanong ulit ni Den.
"I don't know too. Alam niya eh." Ly said.
"We're here, ma'am." Sabi nung driver.
"Thanks." Ly said and binayaran na yung driver.
This is their 3rd time to visit this church. They have to talk din kasi sa mga pari and mga leader dito for the wedding. Pero ngayon, they just really wanted to visit the church kasi wala naman na silang gagawin but to wait for the actual wedding day.
"You'll walk there oh. Yang mahabang daan na yan. You'll be the most beautiful girl that will ever walk on that." Ly said habang nakaakbay kay Den. Nakaupo lang sila sa may harap ng simbahan.
"And you'll be the most handsome wife that this church will ever have." Den said.
"Eh ako pa lang naman ata handsome wife dito eh." Ly said.
"Kaya nga!" Den said and they both laughed.
"Akalain mo yun, andito na tayo. We're really getting married." Ly dreamily said habang pinaglalaruan ang mga daliri ni Den.
"One and a half months na lang, di ka pa rin makapaniwala? Baka naman umatras ka pa!" Den said and kinurot sa tagiliran si Alyssa.
"Pinag-iisipan ko nga eh." Ly said. "Aray!" Natatawang sabi ni Alyssa kasi kinurot ulit siya ni Den. "Joke lang. Kung may aatras dito, si Nanay Elsa at Tatay Max lang yon!"
"Oo nga. Did they agree na ba na sumama dito?" Den asked.
"Awa ng Diyos, pinipilit pa nila daddy. Si nanay lang naman talaga may ayaw kasi takot sa plane. Eh siyempre, hindi naman sasama si tatay ng wala si nanay." Ly said.
"Siguro, kay nanay mo namana yung fear mo sa heights." Den said.
"Maybe. Wala namang ibang takot sa heights samin eh. Kami lang ni nanay." Ly chuckled. "Babe, diba sa Japan tayo magho-honeymoon? Kelan yon?"
"Honeymoon agad?" Den said. "Tapusin muna kasal!"
"Eh! Kelan nga? Uuwi pa ba tayo sa Pilipinas or didiretso na tayo sa Japan?" Ly asked.
"Sa hotel tayo didiretso." Den answered with a chuckle.
"Eh, babe! Dali na! Wala pa tayong ticket eh." Sabi ni Alyssa.
"Josh can help us with that." Den said. She stood up and hinila si Alyssa papunta dun sa simbahan. "Magdasal ka. Wag kung anu-ano iniisip mo diyan. Tara."
Nagpahila na lang si Alyssa sa kanya at nagbutong-hininga. They went inside the church and both said a little prayer.
Ly smiled as she looks at Jesus Christ infront of her, "You know, I really love You so much. I don't know what else to say but thank You and I love You. You're the reason for all these. We wouldn't be here if not because of You and I will forever be thankful for You for giving me this wonderful creation beside me." She looked at Den and saw her na nakapikit at taimtim na nagdadasal. She smiled again. "You've blessed me more than I deserve. Thank You. I promise to keep Den happy and Ikaw din siyempre. I will never hurt her para matuwa Ka rin sakin." She chuckled. Tahimik lang naman siyang nagdadasal. "Salamat. Mamahalin ko si Den forever. Promise." Nag-sign of the cross na siya and tinignan si Den na nagdadasal pa rin.
Naupo lang siya habang hinihintay na matapos si Den. Si Den naman, nagpipigil ng luha habang nagdadasal.
"Man, You're the best." Den said. "I really wanna thank You for giving me all of these. Saying thank You will never be enough to express how grateful I am for making me this happy. Having this wonderful woman beside me, means everything to me and I know You're responsible for this. I am at my happiest right now. But, I know I have to reserve some more space for the wedding day." She chuckled. "Thank You so much. I'll see You again in a month's time. I love You." Den said. After niya mag-sign of the cross, she looked at Ly and saw her na nakatingin na rin sa kanya.
"Lets go?" Ly said. Den nodded and smiled.
Ly held her hand and they made their way out of the church.
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A week before the wedding, andito na ang mga kaibigan at pamilya nila. They are now having a good lunch at a restaurant and everyone's really enjoying.
"Si Ly?" Deej asked.
"Edi, ayun sa inaanak niya." Den answered and pointed Ly na dala-dala si Emil. Andun sila sa may maliit na parang playground dito sa resto. Its an area for kids talaga.
"Parang gustong-gusto na talaga ni Ly ng anak oh!" Nicko said.
May asawa na rin sila ni Paulo at may mga anak na rin.
"Daddy, can I play with Tita Alyssa and Emil?" Damian, Nicko's 3-year old son, asked.
"Sure. Careful lang ah." Nicko said and nagtatakbo na si Damian papunta kay Alyssa.
"Mommy, can I play with them also?" Tanong rin ni Luna, 5-year daugther naman ni Paulo.
"Sure. Kay Tita Alyssa lang ha?" Sabi ng asawa ni Paulo.
"Yes po. Thank you po." Luna said and nagtatakbo na rin papunta kay Alyssa.
"Paano ba yan, Den? Mag-ready ka na talaga." Paulo joked.
"Ay naku, kuya. Last week nga, tinatanong na nun kung uuwi pa daw ba kami ng Pilipinas after the wedding o kung didiretso na kami sa Japan." Natatawang sabi ni Den.
"Yari ka talaga, Den. Ihanda mo na ang buong pagkatao mo!" Biro ni Kiefer. Andito rin ang mga pamilya ng buong kaibigan nila to celebrate this very special day ni Alyssa and Den.
"Tita, put Emil here! We'll play with him!" Damian said.
"No, Dame. He can't play there pa. He's too young to go there. We'll watch you na lang." Ly said. "Go, play with Ate Luna na lang."
"Tita Alyssa, can we go in the slide?" Luna asked.
"Sure. Just be careful lang, ah." Ly said. "Ay ay!" She said kasi umiyak si Emil. "Iniwan tayo nila kuya at ate? Opo opo. Oh, dito tayo. Shhh, shhh. Sleepy ka na?"
"Babe, dito mo na yan! Pinaiyak mo na!" Den said.
Alyssa walked to their table kasi ayaw na tumahan ni Emil.
"Kuya, sila Dame andun. Puntahan niyo." Ly said. Nicko and Paulo stood up para bantayan yung mga anak nila na naglalaro.
Ibabalik na sana ni Alyssa si Emil sa mommy niya pero biglang sumuka sa damit niya.
"Oh my God!"
"Yari!"
"Hahaha! Good job, anak!" Ysay said.
"Galing-galing mo talaga, Emil! Manang-mana kay ninong!" Rex said.
"Galing mo, Emil ah." Ly said and kiniss pa si Emil sa pisngi.
"Ready na talaga maging mama Ly 'to eh, oh! Nakakapagtimpi na!" Kief said.
"Luh? Kayo nga ang dapat magka-baby na!" Ly said habang pinupunasan ni Den yung damit niya. "Gagaya mo ko sayo."
"Sus, kunwari di kinuwento ni Den na nag-aaya ka agad sa Japan after the wedding!" Jovee said.
"Si babe naman, kinuwento pa pala." Ly said.
"Bakit? Nahihiya ka?" Natatawang tanong ni Den.
"Hindi. Mahihiya ako eh I even took it to IG nga! Diba, diba?" Ly said and nakipagfist bump kila Deej.
"I saw that! Hahaha. Tanong ng tanong mga fans niyo kung ano daw yung As na yun!" Mika said.
"Eto kasi puro kalokohan!" Den said. "Change ka kaya? May shirt ka dito sa bag."
"Samahan mo ko?" Ly said.
"Oh. Tumatanggi pa lagay na yan!" LA said.
"Sama lang naman magpalit ng t-shirt eh." Ly said.
"Ikaw na lang. Papalit lang eh." Den said.
"Ayun lang." Ara said.
"Ekis daw, boi. Later na sa hotel." Sabi naman ni Kim.
"Sige na. Bilisan mo. Wag kang puro ano diyan." Den said.
"Oo nga. 'Tong mga 'to talaga eh. Puro ano. Tsk tsk tsk!" Ly said as she stood up and kissed Den bago tuluyang pumunta sa CR.
"Talagang may pahabol pa!" Natatawang sabi ng mommy ni Den.
"Lagi yan, my. Kahit lalabas lang ng kwarto." Naiiling na sabi ni Den pero nakangiti naman at halatang kinikilig.
"Emil, si Ninang Den kinikilig oh!" Ysay said habang inaayos ni Ella yung damit niya.
"Kinikilig sa Ninang Alyssa mo, no? Feeling teenager, no?" Rex said which made them laugh.
"Parang we have to get used to it na talaga, Ki." Mosh said.
"Yup. More more more lalo after the wedding." Kian said.
"More what?" Den asked.
"Wala!" Sabay na sabi ng dalawa.
They're talking about Alyssa and Den's landian / momol moments. Pag asa bahay kasi nila Alyssa or Den yung dalawa, madalas nilang mahuli yung dalawa. Hindi lang nila sinasabi pero they've seen them, so many times. Silang dalawa lang din nag-uusap sa mga nakikita nila. Its not a big deal naman for them. Inside joke lang nila.
"Babe, I saw Jamiir there." Ly said pagkabalik niya.
"Sa CR?" Den asked.
"Baliw, hindi. Sa may hugasan ng kamay. Hinahanap ka nga eh. Sabi ko wala ka, umuwi ng Pililipinas." Ly said at naupo sa tabi ni Den.
"Tanga mo talaga." Den said and binatukan si Alyssa na tumawa lang naman.
"Who's Jamiir?" Kath asked.
"Yung magme-make up dito sa kasal." Ly answered. "Sabi ko nga, wag na. Di naman na niya kelangan yun eh."
"Kasal kasi yun, Ly? Its a once in a lifetime moment. Its every girl's dream so we have to look the most beautiful sa araw na yon." Jessey said.
"Oo nga. Minsan talaga ang lola mo. Corny mo." Mika said.
"Tsaka, wala ka namang magagawa eh. Kami naman kasama ni Den so we'll do whatever we want." Bang said and chukled.
"True. Makikita mo na lang sobrang ganda na ni Den sa kasal niyo." Mela said.
"Sus. Araw-araw namang sobrang ganda tingin ko dito eh." Ly said and inakbayan si Den.
Kief, Deej, Ysay and Rex stood up and playfully bowed their heads down kay Alyssa.
"Wala kang katulad, boss Aly!" Deej said and nagtawanan sila.
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(Watch the media sa taas. Hehe.)
Evening before the wedding, Alyssa and the gang are in the hotel's rooftop. They're practicing the dance number Alyssa will do for Den tomorrow. Kasama niyang sasayaw ang buong barkada para i-surprise si Den bukas sa venue ng kasal nila.
"Walangya, Alyssa! Pakuluan ka kaya muna namin?" Natatawang sabi ni Ella.
"Shh! Shut up, Ells. Di ako maka-focus!" Ly said which made all of them laugh
"Yan! Ya--yan! Ganyan nga, boi! Igiling mo!" Deej told Alyssa.
"Galingan mo naman. Baka mas magaling pa kami sayo ah." Rex said.
"Abangan mo bukas." Ly said and smirked.
"Bukas pa nga daw kasi ipapakita yung matindihang moves. Hahaha." Ysay said.
Habang nagpa-practice sila, tumawag si Den kay Alyssa.
"Ly, si Den tumatawag!" Jessey said.
"Ay, wait lang. Wait lang." Ly said and kinuha yung phone niya.
"Sagot agad sa tawag, nanginginig pa!" Thirdy said.
"Hello, babe?" Ly said. She motioned them to pause the music.
"Babe, where are you?" Den asked.
"Sa room po. Why?" Ly answered.
"May maingay kasi ata sa rooftop na nagpe-play ng music. Can you ask them na lower down the volume? I can't sleep eh." Den said.
"Ah ganun ba. Sige. I'll try to talk to them." Ly said.
"Please, babe. I need my rest." Den said. "Thanks."
"Yeah, sure. Kausapin ko. Sleep ka na, ah?" Ly said. "I love you."
"I love you too. See you tomorrow." Den said and ended the call.
"Bakit daw?" Kath asked.
"May maingay daw sa rooftop. Di daw siya makatulog." Ly chuckled. "Hinaan niyo na nga lang."
They continued practicing with a low volume hanggang 9pm.
"Siguro naman okay na yun, no?" Rex asked.
"Sure. Japan bound agad after ako makita ni Den magsayaw." Alyssa joked. "Thank you sa inyo, ah?"
"Whooo! Bukas na drama! Baka may mga maiyak pa dito." Deej said and tumingin sa asawa niya at ng mga kaibigan niya.
"Basta salamat! Mahal ko kayong lahat!" Ly said and they went to have a group hug before they went to their respective hotel rooms.
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Alyssa and Den woke up feeling really excited. This is the day. They're finally, getting married today. For real. There's really no turning back anymore.
"Good morning, Santorini!" Ly said as she open the curtains of her room. "I'm comin' at ya!" She said and excitedly went down to have breakfast with the guys.
"Yow! Yow! Yow! What is up, wife to be!" Deej said and hugged Alyssa. "Kamusta, nakatulog ka ba?"
"Oo naman. Sarap nga ng tulog ko eh. Sarap din ng gising, si Den agad nakita ko." Ly answered.
"Nagkita kayo? Bawal nga daw, diba!" Rex said.
"Hindi pwedeng sa picture lang?" Sabi ni Alyssa.
"Lakas ng tama mo, boi!" Ysay said.
"Sobra." Ly said. "C'mon, lets eat na. Mag-aayos pa tayo eh."
The got themselves foods and settled at a table in the dining hall.
"Akala ko Ly, di na kayo ikakasal eh." Jovee said.
"Grabe ka naman." Natatawang sabi ni Alyssa.
"Eh mukha ka kasing walang balak! Lahat sila nakapag-pakasal na tas ikaw sitting pretty, mukhang si Den pa hinihintay mag-propose." Jovee said.
"Hahaha. Diba? Yan din sabi ko sa kanya eh. Kung hinihintay niya ba si Den mag-propose." Kief said.
"Oo nga. Muntik ko na nga bilhan ng singsing si Den eh!" LA joked.
"OA niyo. Ganun talaga mga bida, diba? Napapahuli para sa kanila lahat ng atensyon." Ly said.
"Iba rin talaga. Pero tama naman. This wouldn't be as special as this kung hindi 'to ngayon mangyayari." Thirdy said.
"True. Tsaka, parang saktong-sakto lang naman eh. Iba yung diskarteng Alyssa Valdez eh." Gretch said and nakipagfist bump kay Ly.
"Yan ang gusto ko sayo, singkit eh!" Ly said.
"Sana, Ate Den's ready for the Japan trip na." Bea said and chuckled.
"Sus. Kahit naman hindi siya ready, no choice siya dito eh!" Ara said.
"Isusuko na ni Doc Dennise ang bataan kay Black Sheep Alyssa!" Kim said and they all laughed.
"Japan-Japan, sagot sa kahirapan!" Niccolo said and natawa na naman sila.
After eating, they went back to their rooms na para magprepare. 3:30pm pa naman yung wedding pero alam mo na, Alyssa hates lates.
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"This is it, Dennise. You're going to be a Valdez before this day ends." Den said to herself and smiled. Bumaba na din siya para kumain kasabay naman ang mga girls.
"Omg, the wife to be!" Mika said and bineso si Den.
"Good morning, Mrs. Valdez!" Kath said.
"Ay, baka ma-jinx!" Den said.
"Sus. Nothing can ever jinx you and Alyssa." Mela said.
"Excited ka?" Bang asked.
"More like nervous." Den answered.
"Denden Lazaro? Nervous? Malabo." Maddie said.
"If you only know, Mads." Den said as they make their way to the buffet table.
"Uhm, you're the bride for later's wedding, right?" Tanong nung isang staff nung hotel na andun sa may buffet.
"Uhm, yes. Why?" Den answered.
"Uh, just wanna say congratulations and best wishes." The guy said. "And your soon-to-be wife asked me to give this to you." He said and handed a small box to Den. "Enjoy your breakfast, ma'am." Sabi niya.
"Thanks." Den said and smiled at him before he left.
"Iba talaga yung Alyssa Valdez! Grabe magpakilig!" Julia said.
"Factory of surprises, indeed." Jessey said.
While eating, Den decided to open the box and they were all in awe when they saw a necklace with a letter D pendant.
"Only Alyssa Valdez." Ciacia said.
"Only Alyssa Valdez." Sabay-sabay na pagsang-ayon nila.
"I so love her!" Den said.
"We, oh so know!" Kath said.
After eating, nagsipunta na rin sila sa mga kwarto nila para magprepare.
After hours of preparing and getting ready for the wedding, okay na sila. Maaga pa naman kasi 2 pa lang and malapit lang naman sa hotel yung church. Alyssa heard a knock from her door. She opened it and saw her whole family outside, niyakap niya agad ang daddy niya. Mag-isa na lang siya dito kasi yung mga nag-ayos sa kanya, umalis na.
"Grabe, Ly! Bat nung kinasal ako, hindi ako ganyan ka-gwapo?" Nicko jokingly asked.
"Di ka pa ba sanay hanggang ngayon na ito pinakagwapo sating lahat?" Paulo said and inakbayan si Alyssa.
"Pano naman yun eh kambal kami?" Sabi naman ni Deej.
"Kahit na Kuya Deej. Accept the fact na si Ate Ly nga talaga ang pinakagwapo satin. We've long accepted it. Sana ikaw din." Kian said.
"I'm not the pinakagwapo naman. Ako lang pinakamabait. Puro kasi kayo babaero kaya pumapangit kayo eh!" Ly said and they all laughed.
"Eh hindi kaya, itong batang 'to ang pinakagwapo sa lahat?" Ruel said habang buhat-buhat si Damian.
"I'm more gwapo than daddy!" Dame said.
"Ano ba naman yan, anak?!" Nicko said.
The room was filled with laughter until Ruel, Andrea and Anton turned serious.
"You deserve this, anak." Ruel said. "All of us here knows what you have to go through to get to this point. I've seen how you struggled when your mom died and your ex-girlfriend broke up with you. And I've also seen how you became you again. How you became whole and complete again when Den came." He said. "I'm so happy for you, Ineng. Me and your mom are so happy and proud for and of you. I love you, nak." He said and hugged her unica hija.
"Thanks, dad. I love you too, so much." Ly said in between the hug. Ruel patted her shoulder before Alyssa turned to face her mama and papa. "Ma, Pa.." She said.
"Your dad is right, anak. You've been through a lot just to get here. We may have not seen all of it, but we are as proud as everyone is of you. Always remember that mama, papa and Kuya Deej will always be here for you, okay? Marami kaming back up mo. I love you, princess." Anton said and kissed his daughter's forehead.
"I'm happy for you, baby." Andrea said. Halos maiyak na siya. "I know me and your papa have a lot of shortcomings sayo but we have the rest of our lives to make it up to you, right? We'll be here for you and Den, every step of the way. Don't hesitate to call us if you need anything. I love you, sweetheart." She said and also shared a hug with Alyssa.
"Ma, kami naman nila kuya!" Deej said and they laughed. "Masasabi ko lang sayo, galinangan mo sa Japan!" He said and hugged Alyssa. "De, you know where to find me and Kath naman if you need us. Tawag ka lang pag magti-tito ninong na ko." He said and nagfist bump sila ni Alyssa.
"Salamat, kuya. Minsan, di pa rin ako makapaniwala na may kakambal ako pero wala eh. Wala naman akong magagawa." Biro ni Alyssa kaya binatukan siya ng mahina ni Deej.
"Maniwala ka na, totoong-totoo yan." Paulo said. "Ano? Kasal na 'to, neng! Wala ng atrasan! Hahaha." He said. "Basta, ganun din. Pag kelangan mo kami, tawag ka lang kay dad." He joked. "No, seriously. Andito lang din kami ni Ate Carol mo at ni Luna for you. Sagot ka pa rin naman nila kuya, always."
"Love you, Kuya Pau." Ly said. "Ayusin mo yan, ah." She said nung nakita niyang pabirong nag-aayos ng damit si Nicko at kunwaring naghahanda magsalita.
"Oo, sure! Ako pa ba?" Nicko said. "Tabi diyan, kuya." He said and pinatabi si Paulo tas huminga ng malalim. "Ikaw muna, Kian." He said which made everyone in the room laugh. Alyssa rolled her eyes. "De, joke lang joke lang." He said. "Hindi. Just like what Deej and kuya said, you know naman where to find us if you need us. We're just a call away. Tawag ka lang, andiyan agad kami. Nanginginig pa." He said. Pag talaga Nicko Valdez laging comedy. "Me, your Ate Tin and Dame will always be here for you, no matter what. Wala namang magbabago, Kuya Nicko still got your back. Ako pa rin bestfriend mo." He said and smiled.
"Thank you, Kuya Nicko." Ly said and they shared a hug. "Satin pa din yung swing sa garden pag kelangan ko ng kausap, ah?"
"Oo naman! Tawag ka lang." Nicko said and patted Ly's shoulder. "Kian! Kian! Kian!" Asar niya kay Kian.
"Ano pang sasabihin ko, sinabi niyo na lahat?" Kian said. "What you forgot, though, is to congratulate ate. Congrats, ate! I'm just genuinely happy for you. I mean, I've seen you and Ate Den when you started. Me and Mosh, once, even dreamt to be boyfriends because we wanna be like you and Ate Den." He chuckled. "I was always the one who sees you cry but didn't say anything. I was also the one who always catches you and Ate Den uhmm," He shrugged his shoulders. "But, I kept my mouth shut as well. I just really love you so much, ate. Life's so much fun with you. Love you!" He said.
"Tell me if you have a girlfriend na, ha!" Ly said and they also hugged each other.
"Nay, tay.." Sabi naman ni Alyssa nung humarap siya kay Nanay Elsa at Tatay Max. "Buti po talaga, sumama kayo. This wouldn't be complete without you two."
"Ay siyempre naman, apo. Eto lang namang nanay mo ang takot eh nung hinawakan ko naman ang kamay sa eroplano eh nawala na ang kaba!" Sabi ni Tatay Max na nagpatawa sa kanila.
"Ay mabuti nga at nandoon ang tatay mo. Kung hindi, baka nawalan ako ng malay sa eroplano." Sabi naman ni Nanay Elsa. "Pero, apo, kung gaano kasaya ang daddy at mommy mo, ang mama at papa mo pati ang mga kapatid mo't pamangkin, ganun din kami ng tatay mo. Masayang-masaya kami para sa inyo ni Dennise."
"Totoo, Ineng. Walang paglagyan ang tuwa namin na sa wakas ay nandito na tayong lahat. Ako naman, simula umpisa, alam ko ng kayo hanggang dulo eh. Dumaan man sa lubak, lahat naman dumaadaan dun eh. Tignan mo't kayo pa rin ang magtatagpo sa harap ng Panginoon." Tatay Max said and smiled.
"Salamat, nanay at tatay. Wala naman po ako dito kung hindi dahil sa inyo. You know, I love you both, so much. Thank you po." Ly said.
"Okay, picture!" Deej said. They took as much photos as they can. "Bro, pa-picture naman!" Saktong asa labas si LA kaya nagpa-picture sila. "Yon! Salamat, brother! Patawag na sila. Kayo naman dito." He said. LA just nodded and smiled tas umalis na to call their friends.
"Mauna na kami, anak ha. Enjoy the moment." Ruel said and kissed the top of Alyssa's head before leaving.
"I love you, Tita Alyssa!" Luna said and hugged and kissed her.
"I love you too, Ate Luna!" Ly said.
"Me too, I love you too, Tita Alyssa!" Dame said.
"I love you too, baby Dame!" Ly said and kissed her nephew.
They left the room and pumasok naman sila Rex. Nagpa-iwan si Deej dito.
"Naka ng gwapo, boi ah!" Rex said and nakipagfist bump kay Alyssa.
"Wala naman talaga kaming sasabihin eh. Makikipag-picture lang kami sayo." Kief said and raised his phone up. "Yooon! Swabe!" He said. "Pero boi, masayang-masaya kami for you. Di man halata, masaya talaga kami. Promise! Yun yon!"
"Hindi nga halata, boi. Parang labas sa ilong eh." Ly said.
"Basta mahalaga, mahal ka namin! Yun yon!" Rex said.
"Tsaka, andito lang kami para sa inyo ni Den! Yun yon!" Sabi naman ni Ysay.
"Tsaka, isang tawag mo lang, andito agad kami! Yun yon!" Jovee said. Natatawa na sila sa kagaguhan nila pero sige lang.
"Kahit ano pa yan, basta kayo ni Den, andito lang kami. Walang patumpik-tumpik! Nanginginig pa! Yun yon!" LA said.
"Minsan kahit ayaw mo at di mo kami kailangan, andito pa rin kami! Yun yon!" Ara said.
"Whatever happens, we'll always, all ways have your back! Yun yon!" Bea said.
"Di ko na alam sasabihin ko pero basta, mahal ko kayo ni Den! Pati yung mga magiging inaanak ko sa inyo! Yun yon!" Kim said.
"Inom agad after kasal! Tsaka, text ka lang kung may kelangan ka! Yun yon!" Gretch said.
"I don't know why we're all shouting but know that me and Jessey will always be willing to lend a helping hand for you and Den! Yun yon!" Niccolo said.
"Ako, simple lang. Galingan mo sa Japan! Yun yon!" Thirdy said.
"Yun talaga yon. Yun talaga yon, pare! Hahaha." Deej said and inapiran si Thirdy.
"Ikaw na, boi!" Kief told Deej.
"Ako? Nasabi ko na sayo lahat kanina! Yun na yon!" Deej said.
"Alam niyo, mga gago kayong lahat pero mahal ko kayo! Yun yon!" Ly said.
"Whooo!" Sabay-sabay nilang sigaw.
They took one last photo before leaving Alyssa in her room. She needs time alone just to feel the moment.
"Best day, yet, Alyssa. Get it." She told herself and pinraktis na lang yung kantang kakantahin niya mamaya.
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In Den's room, she's also having a moment with her family.
"I actually made it here, mom." Den said.
"You did, ate. You did." Arlene said. "I'm sure, dad's very happy for you the same way that we all are." She said. "I'm very proud of you, ate. You've fought so many battles just to get here and you totally deserve this. This is just the start and me and your siblings will always be here for you and Alyssa, okay? I love you, honey."
"I love you too, mom. Thanks for everything." Den said and they hugged each other.
"Drama naman mashadooo!" Mosh jokingly said kaya binatukan siya ni Jus. "Aray! Hahaha. Joke lang eh." He said at nagkamot ng batok. "No, ate. Seriously, I'm so happy for you and Ate Ly. You made it. You're finally here. Please make me a tito-ninong soon." He said and hugged his sister.
"Me too! Make me a tita-ninang soon, ate!" Sabi naman ni Jus. "Congrats, ate! I'm sooo happy for the both of you. Dito lang kami lagi para sa inyo. I love you, ate!"
"I love you all so much, too!" Den said and they went to have a group hug at nag-take ng mga pictures.
Kung gaano katagal nakipag-usap si Alyssa sa family niya, ganun naman kabilis si Den with hers. After they left Den's room, sunod naman na pumasok sila Ella.
"Omg, besh! This is it! You're really going to be a Valdez na!" Ella said.
"I knooow!" Den said and hugged Ella.
"I'm so happy for you, beeesh!" Kath said and hugged Den as well.
They went on to tell Den what they wanna say, still with some make up talk on the side.
"Thank you, girlies! I love you all so so much!" Den said and gave them flying kisses.
"We love you too, Den!" Mika said.
"Okay picture!" Bang said and they took as many photos as they can before leaving Den in her room.
"You got this, Dennise." She said to herself.
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3:25pm. Lahat ng kasali sa entourage andito na. Ruel, together with Arlene, will be the one to bring Den to Alyssa sa altar. Si Andrea at Anton naman ang kasama ni Alyssa na naghihintay.
"Okay. Stay on your spots! We'll start at 3:30 sharp!" Reese, the wedding coordinator said. She walked at the back where Den is. "Ready?"
"Not really, but I don't have a choice, right?" Den answered just so she can ease the nervousness that she feels.
"You don't." Reese said and chuckled. "We'll start in a minute!" She said. "Enjoy the moment, Den." She smiled.
"Thanks a lot, Reese." Den said and smiled back.
Ate exactly 3:30pm, the wedding started and the entourage started making their way inside the church too. Alyssa started singing as well.
🎶From the way you smile to the way you look
You capture me unlike no other
From the first hello, yeah, that's all it took
And suddenly we had each other🎶
Den was trying to stop herself from crying but Alyssa's voice is such a traitor.
"Get yourself together, Den. You haven't even started walking." She said in her mind. She just took a deep breath so she won't cry.
🎶And I won't leave you
Always be true
One plus one, two for life
Over and over again
So, don't ever think I need more
I've got the one to live for
No one else will do, and I'm telling you
Just put your heart in my hands
Promise it won't get broken
We'll never forget this moment
Yeah, we'll stay brand-new 'cause I'll love you
Over and over again
Over and over again🎶
Alyssa on the other hand, feels really nervous. Di hamak na mas maraming nanonood at nakakarinig sa boses niya sa mga concerts nila ni Niccolo pero mas matindi pa yung kaba niya dito.
"Get your shit together, Alyssa. Ayusin mo kanta mo." Sabi niya rin sa isip niya.
🎶From the heat of night to the break of day
I'll keep you safe and hold you forever
And the sparks will fly, they will never fade
'Cause every day gets better and better🎶
As their friends and family, get in one by one, lalong kinakabahan si Alyssa at Dennise. Konting step na lang, eto na. Malapit na.
🎶And I won't leave you
Always be true
One plus one, two for life
Over and over again
So, don't ever think I need more
I've got the one to live for
No one else will do, yeah, I'm telling you
Just put your heart in my hands
I promise it won't get broken
We'll never forget this moment
Yeah, we'll stay brand-new 'cause I'll love you
Over and over again
Over and over again🎶
Deej looked at Alyssa when he got to his seat and pumped his chest thrice sabay turo kay Alyssa. Ginawa din naman yun ni Alyssa at nginitian ang kuya niya.
🎶Girl, when I'm with you I lose track of time
When I'm without you you're stuck on my mind
Be all you need till the day that I die
I'll love you
Over and over again🎶
Last pair to get in and si Den na. Eto na talaga. Malapit na sila sa simula nila. Den took another deep breath before walking. She stopped infront of the closed door and walked in when it opened. Everyone was in awe when she walked in. She's indeed, the most beautiful woman here, today. Alyssa just can't help but let a lone tear fall from her eye. Her heart is full.
🎶So, don't ever think I need more
I've got the one to live for
No-one else will do, yeah, I'm telling you
Just put your heart in my hands
Promise it won't get broken
We'll never forget this moment
Yeah, we'll stay brand-new 'cause I love you
Over and over again
Yeah, over and over again
Over and over again🎶
By the end of the song, saktong Den's infront of Ly already. They smiled at each other. Nagmano at yumakap muna si Alyssa sa daddy niya at mommy ni Den, ganun din si Den sa mama at papa ni Alyssa, then they walked at the center of the altar. The priest smiled at them.
"Am I that beautiful that it made you cry?" Den whispered to Alyssa.
"Conceited." Ly whispered back and they both chuckled.
The wedding mass went on and everyone who's inside the church just can't help but feel glad for Alyssa and Dennise. After some minutes, its now time for their vows. Ly went on first.
"Uhm, first of all, let me just tell you how beautiful you are, babe. Not just today but most especially on normal days. On days when you don't have any make up on your face. On days that you only have those warm blue eyes, looking at me, as if speaking with me and telling me how lucky I am to have you in my life." She said and smiled. "You know, I'm not a fan of prepared speeches and so, this vow is something that I only get from here." She said and pointed the side of her chest where her heart is. "I just wanna thank you for staying with me through literally everything. You were there in all my ups and downs, highs and lows, victories and defeats, success and failures. You were there when I went all crazy with my OCD and you were also there when I got my old self back. You helped every step of the way and God knows how I feel so fortunate that I was with you through all of it. I have never been the perfect girlfriend but I promise to give you the best as your wife." Den smiled at her and mouthed an I love you. "Guys, she just mouthed an I love you to me. Mainggit kayong lahat." Ly said which made everyone inside laugh. Den slapped her arm. "Babe, you're honestly the best thing that ever happened to my life. You've been the one time big time replacement to all the people I've lost in my life and I couldn't thank God enough for sending an angel like you here, not only to me, but to all of us. I hope you know how greatly you've affected and impacted our lives and the lives of others. You're the most passionate, hardworking and dedicated doctor I've ever seen. Sorry, Ella. Facts only. Let Ysay say that to you na lang. Hahaha." She laughed, as well as the people inside. Ysay and Ella shook their heads. "I love you, babe. And I'll continue to do so until God's telling me to. Well, He always will. He knows how much you want me to be with you so I bet, He'll let me keep you." She chuckled when Den glared at her. "I love you so much, Denden ko. You and me, 'til eternity. I love you." She ended and then playfully held Den's veil and kunwaring aalisin yun at iki-kiss na si Den.
"Stop!" Den said and binatukan siya. They're really doing this infront of the altar. C'mon, kids. Stop playing. "Umayos ka." She whispered and Alyssa playfully straightened her posture which made her friends laugh and shook their heads.
"Joke lang. Oh, game. Ikaw na. Make me cry ah." Ly said and gave the mic to Den.
"Uhm, sorry, guys. She's really playful." Den said. Alyssa made a confused face as if she doesn't understand what Den said. "Anyway, here it goes." She said tas naubo siya kasi nagpipigil siya ng luha. Ly was quick to soothe her back. "Thanks, babe." She said. Ly nodded and smiled at her. "Babe, I love you. You know that I'll go through absolutely anything and everything for you, right?" Ly smiled. "My family knows how uncertain I am as a person. The only sure thing about my life that I didn't have to consult to my mom was me, wanting to be a doctor. But then you came. You were that kid who looks so terrified when she bumped into a girl currently having asthma in Baguio. You and your brothers helped me find my parents, though. You were that teenager who gave a crybaby her towel 'cause she was crying so hard in the hospital's rooftop when she lost her dad. You were that oh so positive girlfriend who makes a world of difference in an aspiring doctor's life, especially at review nights and practice sessions. You were that ex-girlfriend who chose to come back but came back to her own amnesia girl. And, you're also the charming, wonderful and humble at times, future wife that I have right now." They laughed at that. "Siguro, often times, you'd think na I saved you and I've fixed your mess. But, honestly, you were the first one to do that to me. You fixed me first, during those moments that we didn't even know each other's name. You're a genuinely kind and soft-hearted person and I hope you know how big you've influenced all of us to be like you. You're always the, 'wag niyo na patulan at hayaan niyo na lang' type of friend. Pero, you're also the only person who's been involved in fights from our circle of friends. How ironic." She chuckled. Ly shook her head. "I just want you to remember that no matter how many fights and scuffles you get yourself into, Dra. Lazaro will always be here to cure and heal your wounds. I'll always be by your side, babe. I promise that to you and to--" Alyssa mouthed 'to who?' kay Den. Den glared at her. Ly grinned. "--to you and to God. I love every bit of you, my conceited Alyssa. And yes, you and me 'til eternity. I love you." Den ended.
They shared a hug after that before the priest stood up to lead them in the vows, they would share with each other.
"Do you, Alyssa, take Dennise to be your lawfully wedded partner, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and not-so-good times, for richer or poorer, committing yourself unto them for as long as you both shall live?" The priest asked Ly.
"Yes, I do. Ten times, father." Ly answered and winked at Den. That made the priest and the guests laugh.
"She can't be so serious talaga." Kath said while shaking her head.
"She's not Alyssa if she's so serious." Deej said with a smile.
"Do you, Dennise, take Alyssa to be your lawfully wedded partner, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and not-so-good times, for richer or poorer, committing yourself unto them for as long as you both shall live?" The priest asked Den.
"Yes, I do." Den answered. Alyssa was telling her to wink to her as well but Den shook her head no.
After that, the priest presented a paper to them to read for the exchange of rings.
"I give you this ring as a sign of my faithful devotion. I will always love you, cherish you, and honor the vows spoken here today." Alyssa said and put the ring on Den's finger.
"I give you this ring as a sign of my faithful devotion. I will always love you, cherish you, and honor the vows spoken here today." Den said as well and slid the ring to Alyssa's finger.
The priest spoke again. Alyssa smiled. This is what she's been waiting for, since they started the mass kanina.
"Alyssa and Dennise, before these witnesses you have pledged to be joined in marriage. You have sealed this pledge with your wedding rings. You may now seal this ceremony with a kiss." The priest said and smiled at them.
Alyssa looked at their friends and family and playfully pumped her chest three times and pointed up.
"You ready?" She asked Den.
"Just do it!" Den said under her breath.
"Wow, Nike yan?" Alyssa joked.
Alyssa cupped Den's face and removed her veil. She slowly put her face closer to Den's and finally, for the first time as a married couple, they shared a kiss.
"More! More!" Sigaw ng mga tao.
Alyssa took the mic and spoke, "We'll just give you snippets of Japan, guys. Don't worry." She said and laughed.
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They went to the venue to start the celebration for the newly-weds. They just finished eating and are now watching a video of Alyssa and Dennise. Their old, new and pre-nup photos being shown.
"Ly!" Rex called her. Nagpaalam siya kay Den and pumayag naman siya.
"Bakit?" Ly asked.
"Sayaw na. Natatandaan mo pa ba yung steps?" Rex jokingly asked.
"Putek. Nakalimutan ko na nga ata." Kamot-ulong sabi ni Alyssa.
"Gago. Tara na." Rex said.
"Den!" Tawag din ni Mika kay Den.
"Game na?" Den asked when she walked to where Mika is. Mika nodded.
They went at the back stage of the events place.
"Why are you here?" Alyssa and Den asked each other at the same time.
"Surprise!" Sabay-sabay na sabi ng mga kaibigan nila.
Yes, Den's dancing too. It was a surprise for Ly. She asked for her friends' help just like what Alyssa did, but turns out, parehas naman pala silang sasayaw.
"Lets go!" Kief said and they went out and started dancing.
In the middle of the song, they saw their family, standing one by one. Alyssa and Dennise were once again surprised when they started dancing with them as well. Even Damian and Luna joined in. Pati nga si Nanay Elsa at Tatay Max. The rest of the night was filled with pure joy and happiness for the couple.
"Shots!" Deej said. Sila na lang magkakaibigan ang andito ngayon. Everyone else went back to the hotel.
"For the newly-weds!" Ysay said. They all raised their glasses for Alyssa and Den.
"Japan na Japan na yan si Ly oh!" Ara said.
"Oy, hindi ah! Slight lang." Ly said.
"Sample nga daw kung paano yung Japan?" Sabi naman ni Kim.
"Sample! Sample! Sample!" They all said.
"Sample?" Ly asked. "Sample daw, babe!" She said and pulled Den to her and kissed her on the lips which Den responded.
"Woah!!!" Sigaw nila.
After that, they all went back to the hotel, drunk and all. Alyssa and Den have changed their clothes and are now lying on their bed. Alyssa's clearly drunk. I mean, what do you expect, right? Lol. But even with that, she still knows what she's saying.
"I love you sooo much, babe." She said and kissed Den's forehead.
"I love you too so so much, babe." Den said.
(Just imagine na the last two photos are Den and Ly. Hehe. Credits kay pareng Google tsaka sa kung sinong mag-asawa man yan. LOL.)
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A week after the wedding, they're now here at Japan. They went home to the Philippines first bago nagpunta ng Japan.
"Ako yung may favorite sa Japan, babe. Parang mas excited ka pa sakin?" Den said. They're in the cab, going to the hotel they'll be staying at.
"Hindi. Favorite ko din 'tong Japan ah!" Ly said and they both chuckled.
Pagdating nila sa hotel, natulog muna sila kasi inaantok daw si Den. Nauna namang nagising si Alyssa kasi di naman talaga siya inaantok. She went out to get Den some flowers. I mean, she's Alyssa Valdez. When she went back, Den's sitting on the bed, her phone on her ear, back facing the door.
"Who're you calling?" Ly asked and kissed Den's cheek.
"Ikaw! San ka ba galing? Di nagpapaa--" Den stopped nagging when Alyssa showed her the flowers.
"I love you." Ly said. She handed the flowers to Den and made Den's mouth form a smile. "Wag na po magalit, please?"
"I love you, Ms. Factory of Surprises." Den said and hugged Alyssa.
"I love you more." Ly said.
They went out for dinner. Den's been here in Japan for so many times but she just really love it everytime she's here. This moment is more special because she's with the love of her life.
"Kuya Nicko texted me pala kanina." Ly suddenly said as they were making their way back to the hotel.
"Anong sabi?" Den asked.
"Parang gusto na daw ni Dame ng kalaro.." Ly said and looked at Den to see her reaction.
"Sabihin mo, maghintay lang siya. Chill lang kamo." Den said and smirked.
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When they reached the hotel, they stayed in their room. Den was reading a book when Alyssa finished taking a shower.
"Chapters can wait, I can't." Ly said. She took the book out of Den's hands and threw it somewhere inside the room.
"You naughty, wifey.." Den whispered and bit Ly's lower lip.
Alyssa smirked. She knows Den's up and ready for it as much as she is. She started kissing Den. Den kissed her back with the same intensity, probably not wanting Alyssa to feel that she too, has been waiting for this moment for so long. Alyssa deepened the kiss and is now on top of Den, both her arms used as her support as Den aggressively kissed her while holding on to her nape. In the middle of that deep kiss, Den suddenly stopped.
"What the hell, babe?!" Ly exclaimed.
"Did you lock the door?" Den asked.
"I did, bitch!" Ly said and claimed Den's lips again.
Damn. Japan wasn't ready for this. Alyssa slowly but ever so surely, undressed Den without breaking the kiss. Den, at the same time, held the hem of Ly's shirt and pulled it up to undress her as well. Alyssa touched every part of Den's nakedness from her chest, to her oh so sexy abs, down to her clit. Si Den naman was so mesmerized with the beauty of Alyssa's nakedness infront of her. She playfully poked Alyssa's nipples and smirked. Alyssa broke the kiss and peppered small kisses on Den's body. She licked and sucked Den's breasts. She smirked when she heard Den moan at that. She then licked Den's navel then started playing her fingers in and smirked when Den moaned again.
"Oh, c'mon, babe.." Den moaned.
"You're liking it, huh?" Ly said.
"Shut up!" Den said.
She arched her back in pleasure as Alyssa continues to do her thing down there. Den didn't expect this. They have not done this before in full swing like what they're doing now. Once done, Alyssa trailed kisses on Den's body again. This time, starting down and slowly going up to her chest, her collar bones, her cheeks and her lips. She also kissed Den's forehead.
"Damn.." Den said as both of them are chasing their breath.
"Damn.." Ly also said while hugging Den.
That night was something. It was a new feeling. It was just them, Alyssa and Dennise. It was a night to remember.
(Mehn, I tried. Huhu. Di talaga ako marunong. Shet.)
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FAST FORWARD
2 YEARS AFTER
"Holy shit!" Den shouted. "Where the hell is my wife?" She screamed inside the delivery room.
"She's on her way, Doc Dennise. Calm down." Doc Annie said. Den's OB Gyne and colleague.
Two years after getting married, they finally decided to have a baby through IVF. It took them a long process to actually do it. Obviously, the cell came from Ly and then Den was the one who carried it in her. And now's the day. The long process, the almost everyday paglilihi ni Den is going to be worth it 'cause their baby boy is coming.
"Alyssa Valdez!!!" Den screamed in pain.
"Holy fuck! Where's my wife?!" Ly asked. Muntik pa siyang madulas sa may pintuan, making a loud noise sa may delivery room. Deej, Kief, Rex and Ysay who are with her laughed at the sight. Ganun din sila nung manganganak mga asawa nila eh.
"I'm here, you idiot!" Den said.
"Oh my gosh, I'm sorry. Gago yung traffic!" Ly said.
"Don't curse infront of our baby!" Den said.
"Oh, sorry." Ly said and covered her mouth with her free hand as the other was tightly holding Den's.
After minutes of screaming and cursing of Alyssa's name, Den finally did it. Their baby is here.
"Its okay, babe. Okay na. Tapos na." Ly said as she wiped Den's sweat and kissed her forehead. "Look at him, babe. Hi, mommy. I'm here and I love you so much." She said as she carries her son for the very first time. "He's so handsome, babe."
"Mukhang maraming paiiyaking babae, Doc Den." Doc Annie said and smiled.
"Mana sa mama!" Sigaw nung isang nurse na kilala at kaibigan na rin nila Alyssa at Den.
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"Boi, parang may nagmana na ng charms mo ah." Rex said. They're now here at the hospital to visit Den and the baby.
"What's the name?" Kath asked.
"Aleck Daniel." Ly said with a smile.
"Call him, Adi." Den added.
"Hello, baby Adi! I'm tito-ninong pogi!" Deej said and played with the baby's cute little fingers.
"Uhm, dada!" Vaughn, Deej and Kath's 1 1/2 year old son, pointed to Adi who's lying, beside his mom on the bed.
"You wanna play with him?" Deej asked. Vaughn nodded. "Okay." He said and let his son hold the baby's hands.
"Yehey!" They all said and Vaughn happily laughed.
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FAST FORWARD AGAINNN
4 YEARS AFTER HEHE
"Mommy, can I get a toy car also like what Kuya Vaughn Kuya Dame and Kuya Emil have?" Adi asked.
They're here at the house in Makati. Its Alyssa's birthday and all the kids are having fun as well as their parents. Vaugh, Dame and Emil are driving their cars in the garden while Luna, Cheska - Rex and Ciacia's 5-year old daughter, Leonna - Thirdy and Julia's 3-year old and Ava - Ara and Bang's 4-year old are all playing dress up on one side of the garden. Bea and Maddie's 3-year old son, Brant is playing, more like kicking, a volleyball with Kim and Mela's 5-year old, Calix and Niccolo and Jessey's 4-year old, Dwight. This is a perfect day for everyone but one little baby boy seems to be sad.
"You want that?" Den asked her son.
"Yes. I already asked babba for that but she just told me to be patient and be a good boy to you and to her. And to everyone." Adi answered with a pout.
"Eh, have you been patient na ba? And a good boy to everyone?" Den asked again.
"Yeah. I think I am.." Adi cutely answered. He has both of her hands on his chin as he looks so bored. "Where is babba na po ba?"
"I don't know. She might be on her way here." Den answered and looked behind.
There, Alyssa was standing and listening to them. She smiled and showed Den the keys. Den smiled.
"Are you sure you've been patient enough to wait for your car?" Den asked.
"Opo.." Adi answered.
"Edi, give the car to that charming little boy na!" Alyssa said.
"Babba!" Adi said and hugged her.
"Here. Your keys, sir." Ly said.
"This is mine?" He asked na akala mo talaga, totoong kotse na ang ida-drive niya. Well, totoo naman. Maliit nga lang. Lol.
"Yes. Go, sali kana kila Kuya Vaughn!" Ly said. She lifted Adi up and sinakay sa kotse as he starts driving and enjoying with his playmates who soon will be his best buddies too.
"Happy birthday, babe." Den whispered to her as they watch their son, laughing and really enjoying.
"My birthdays have never been more happier than the last four years. Thanks to you and Adi, babe. I love you both, so much." Ly said.
"And we love you too, so much, babba." Den said and they shared a kiss.
"SPG!" They heard them shout.
They looked at the garden and smiled at the sight that they saw. Their friends, all doing their best to cover their children's eyes. Alyssa and Den laughed at that.
"Mommy, babba, continue na po. We're not gonna make tingin na! Promise!" Adi said which made all of them laugh.
And maybe, if you just don't give up, you'll eventually get what you deserve.
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ALL THE LOVE,
.POLY.