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HINAPLOS NI Sasahh larawan na kuha noong kaarawa ni Ryke. Hiling niya noon na sana ay nandoon si Wilson pero wala siyang kaalam-alam na may family picture pala sila. Karga ni Wilson si Ryke na nakatago lang sa mascot uniform na si Elmo habang nakaakbay ito sa kanya. After the party Ryke kept on telling them that Elmo is his daddy. Sinasabi naman niya na "yes, it's daddy's gift." Hindi niya naman akalain na literal na si Wilson pala talaga iyon.

Nag-angat si Sasahh ng tingin nang bumukas ang pinto. Inilapag niya ang larawan sa nightstand at malapad na ngumiti kay Wilson na dala ang bedtray. Inilapag nito iyon sa espasyo sa kama bago umikot sa kabilang bahagi kung saan siya nakahiga at umupo roon.

"Kumusta ang pakiramdam mo?" Sinalat ni Wilson ang kanyang noo at kapagkuwa'y ang leeg.

"You're still hot."

"Am I?" Malapad ang kanyang ngiti. Bahagyang natawa si Wilson dahil sa ibang pakahulugan niya sa sinabi nito.

"You are," sakay nito.

Kinabukasan ay na-rescue naman sila sa pagkaka-stranded. Agad na nagsikilos ang mga tauhan ni Wilson na pinangunahan ni Simon para hanapin sila. Kaso nga lang ito siya ngayon sa kama, nakaratay dahil sa taas ng lagnat niya.

"Kumain ka muna para makainom ka ng gamot."

"I need to take a leak first." She pushes the duvet away from her and moves her legs, wincing when her muscles protested. Nananakit ang buo niyang katawan. Para siyang pinagpapalo. Siguro dahil sa paulit-ulit na pag-angkin nila ni Wilson sa isa't isa nang nakaraang gabi para ibsan ang lamig at payapain ang init sa kaloob-looban nila. Ganito kasakit ang katawan niya at dahil sa lagnat niya.

"Let me help you." He scooped her up into his arms and strolled over to the toilet. Ibinaba siya sa mismong tabi ng toilet bowl saka hinila ang kanyang pajamas at panties.

"Wilson, what are you doing?" Nasa pagitan siya ng amusement at pagkabigla sa ginawa nito.

"I'm helping you to pee."

"Hindi ako imbalido. Masakit lang ang katawan ko." Umupo na lang si Sasahh at hinayaan si Wilson na nakagwardiya sa kanya.

After she'd done peeing, she glanced at the toilet rack.

"Tissue or moist towelette?" Wilson asked.

"Towelette, please!" He pulled some of it and handed her. Nang matapos siya ay muli siyang binuhat ni Wilson at maingat na ibinaba sa kama. Inilagay nito ang bed tray sa harapan niya.

"I ruined the gown. Paano na 'yon?" aniya pagkatapos siyang subuan ni Wilson.

"Let me handle that. Our wedding will be held on the scheduled date and you will be Mrs. Dela Fuente on that day. Walang makakapigil." Sasahh smiled and Wilson continued feeding her.

"Basta siguraduhin mong hindi mo na ipapakita sa 'kin ang bridal gown hanggat hindi pa araw ng kasal natin. Muntik ng hindi matuloy ang kasal natin dahil sa ginawa mo. That pissed me off."

"Wait! You mean that's why you've walked out during my final fitting because you are believing in that superstition? It's all a trick of mind."

"Walang masama ang sumunod paminsan-minsan. Muntik ka na ngang mapahamak 'di ba? Paano kung konektado 'yon?" Nakagat ni Sasahh ang pang-ibabang labi at hindi mapigilan ang mapangiti. Akala niya talaga hindi lang nito gustong makita siyang suot 'yon because he isn't excited.

Nang matapos kumain ay nahiga silang magkatabi ni Wilson. They are lying face to face. Her head resting at the crook of his arms as his fingers stroking her arm gently. Sa silid na siya nito matutulog habang si Ryke ay sa dating silid nito. Pumayag naman ang bata ng sabihin ni Wilson na may sakit siya at kailangan alagaan.

"Haven't you considered to marry someone else when I left?"

"Patay na patay ako sa 'yo para gawin ko 'yon." Malapad siyang napangiti dahil sa sagot na iyon ni Wilson. She splayed her hand on his chest.

"You left for me the nth time, ngayon pa ba ako susuko sa paghihintay lalo't nagbitaw ka ng pangakong babalik ka."

"Naisip ko lang kasi. It would be less conflict to marry someone else than me. Puro problema ang dala ko. Kung si Yelena, she's definitely perfect for you. Parehas politics ang interest niyo. Malaki ang maitutulong niya sa 'yo. Mukhang mahal ka niya at handang gawin ang lahat para sa 'yo. Samantalang ako... hindi kita maipaglaban. Lagi na lang kitang nasasaktan."

Tinitigan siya ni Wilson sa mga mata at marahang tumango. "Yeah. Yelena would be perfect to be a wife of politician. But I'll be dammed if I'd marry her and letting you go. Gagawin ko lang miserable ang buhay ko kapag ginawa ko 'yon. So the conflict is still there... no love more conflict, more love less conflict." He kissed her on the lips and stared into her eyes again.

"Ikaw ang mahal ko at gusto kong makasama habang buhay. You are my kind of perfect and no one can replace you in my heart." His words made her heart race faster and made her fall deeper in love with him.

She gently placed her hand on his cheek. "I love you! And I trust you. Hindi mo siya kailangan alisin sa trabaho niya lalo kung malaki naman ang naitutulong niya. I'm okay. I promise."

"I'd decided already. Saka isa pa, hindi na siya babalik kahit pa ibalik ko siya. Senator fired her already."

"Senator? Why?"

"Umiyak si Ryke dahil kay Yelena. Nagsumbong si Ryke kay Senator kaya kanina pagdating natin wala na si Yelena dahil pinaalis na ni Senator. Alam mo naman si Lolo basta pagdating kay Ryke. Madapa nga lang gusto ng patayin ang babysitter. Ryke is a master here. Ryke will get whatever he wants as long as Senator is breathing."

"Medyo nakakabahala ano?" They both chuckled. That old man is spoiling Ryke. Pero ipinagpapasalamat niya dahil mahal na mahal nga ng matanda si Ryke. Kung hindi kay Ryke, siguradong hindi ganito ang sitwasyon. Nagbago ang matanda dahil kay Ryke kahit hindi nito kadugo.

Imagine! This superior old man accepts her and even ask her to come back after she left dahil deserve raw ni Ryke ang buong pamilya. He even asked for her forgiveness, but he's trying to clear his name for her parents' death. Hindi raw siya ang nagplano o nagpapatay sa magulang niya kundi si Robert. Hindi daw kailangan ng tulong nito para maisagawa ang krimen dahil kayang-kayang gawin iyon ni Robert mag-isa. Nagkataon lang na alam nito ang plano ni Robert at para sa matanda ay wala ito sa posisyon para pigilan si Robert. Hindi niya masabi kung napatawad na niya si Senator dahil nakakaramdam pa rin siya ng galit kapag naaalala niya ang mga magulang pero may parte sa puso niyang nagkakasimpatya sa matanda lalo kapag nakikita niya ang pagiging malapit ni Ryke. Mahal ni Ryke ang matanda. Nakikita niya iyon. Sana lang hindi iyon abusihin nito.

Hinaplos ni Sasahh ang dibdib ni Wilson. May isang bagay pang pinangangambahan niya. Pero kailangan niyang sabihin kay Wilson.

"I have something to tell you." Ang mga mata ni Wilson na punong-puno ng kaligayahan ay biglang pinuno ng pangamba nang makita nito ang lungkot sa mukha ni Sasahh.

"Is it a problem?"

She nodded. Fear quickly spread across Wilson's handsome face.

"I've suffered from traumatic brain injury after the accident... and it change my reproductive functioning. It would affect my chances of getting knocked up." She said the last few words in a timid voice, worried about Wilson's reaction.

"Pero pwede pa akong magkaanak. Sabi ng doktor pwede pa. I actually may get pregnant quickly, but I might be struggling to get pregnant, too, due to disruptions to my menstrual cycle. I'm just afraid na baka 'yong negative effect ang mangyari." Na siyang nangyayari na nga dahil ilang ulit na naman silang nagsiping ni Wilson pero hindi siya nagbuntis. Wilson framed her face with his warm hands, stroking his thumbs over her cheeks so gently it's calming her.

"It's okay! Kung magkakaanak ulit tayo, mas okay, pero kung hindi naman, that's okay. I have Ryke, nandiyan ang twins, and I have you. I have four babies." Unti-unting pinunit ng malapad na ngini ang labi ni Sasahh. Tuluyang nawala ang pangamba.

"Thank you for understanding! But we will try hard to make a baby."

"We will. Your pussy and my penis will work together. HARDER!" Malakas na tumawa si Sasahh.

Wilson's strong arm reached out, and he pulled her toward him.

"I love to hear your laugh," he whispered. She melted into him as she surrounded by strong arms and the warmth of his body, totally cocooned in his embrace.

She made no attempt to hide her delight when the little kisses peppered along her cheeks, nose and eyes until she closed her eyes and inhaled the scent of him, the scent of him she finds most attractive and addicting.

SASAHH examines herself in the mirror. She was amazed what she saw. She looks perfect-- yes, she claims it-- in a stunning off-the-shoulder lace wedding gown by off white. The design showcased her sexy clavicle with a sweetheart neckline. It walked the line between modern and classic by combining long lace sleeves, a mermaid skirt and dramatic train. Malayo ito sa unang gown na napili niya. The gown she supposed to wear was a ball gown in satin adorned with thousands of crystals, while with this one creates a slimmer silhouette.

Hindi siya magsasawang pagmasdan ang kanyang sarili sa salamin sa ayos niya. She opted her hair tied up and left a few strands to fall fown by her cheeks. The glam squad created a stunningly pretty look for her. A dewy, youthful complexion, blushing skin and glossy neutral lips. The cathedral lace-embroidered veil made his face look divine. A look she will remember forever. Ultra elegant.

This will be her favorite look and favorite moment.

Lyca was wonderful help in finding a perfect dress for her. Akala niya wala na talagang pag-asang matuloy ang kasal nila ni Wilson. Pero ito siya ngayon, suot ang damit na pangarap ng karamihan ng mga babae na maisuot. May bachelorette party pa ngang naganap. Wala siyang alam na may inihanda pala si Lyca. Si Tessmarie at Red, ang isa sa mga wedding planner na siyang nag-organize sa kasal nila ang siyang nanguna sa paghahanda rin sa bachelorette party.

It was a very naughty and wild bachelorette party. She ate a cream-filled, penis-shaped waffle while it's on top of macho stripper's crotch. Pero dahil stalker ang mga asawa nila na nagpanggap pang mga macho dancers para lang makita ang nangyayari sa loob ng hotel suite kung saan nagaganap ang kasiyahan. They are all wearing leather trunks and batman mask. Topless.

Ayon, nagkagulo. Muntik nang bugbugin ang stripper na isa rin namang bakla. Wilson thought she was giving a man a head. Wala sa oras na naipakita tuloy ng bakla ang tunay na katauhan.

Sassahh took a deep breath, closed her eyes to calm her racing heart. Kagabi pa siya kinakabahan. Masaya siya, pero may parte sa puso niya na nalulungkot dahil hindi masasaksihan ng magulang niya ang isa sa pinakamagandang pangyayari sa buhay niya... at si Tyler. Mas maganda sana kung nandito si Tyler. Bahagya niyang ikiniling ang ulo para iwaksi muna ang malulungkot na bagay.

Nagmulat siya nang marinig niya ang pagbukas ng pinto. Malawak ang ngiti niya nang makita ang pagpasok ni Lyca.

"You are so lovely!"

"Thank you!" Hinawakan ni Lyca ang dalawa niyang kamay matapos nitong ilapag ang envelope at sign pen sa dresser.

"I'm so happy for you! After all you have gone through, you have finally found your happiness!" Her eyes become glassy.

"Yes." Gumaragal bigla ang boses niya. Kinailangan niyang ikurap ang mata para hindi bumagsak ang luha.

"Oh, don't ruin your makeup. By the way..." Kinuha ni Lyca ang envelope at inabot sa kanya.

"What's this?"

"A gift."

"A gift. Should I open it now or--"

"Now is the perfect time. C'mon open it." She could feel the excitement radiating from Lyca at nahahawa siya doon. She excitedly took out the papers from inside the envelope and read the content.

Bahagyang nangunot ang noo ni Sasahh sa nilalaman ng kontrata.

"Is this for real?"

"The best and unique gift I could have given you. Isn't it amazing?"

"You're crazy, Lyca!"

"Why? That's awesome! Magiging connected na talaga tayo kung si Ryke at Violet ang magkakatuluyan in the future." Goodness! Her bestfriend wants her to sign this contract kung saan nakasaad na kailangan si Ryke at Violet ang magpakasal balang-araw. Nababaliw na ang kaibigan niyang ito.

"Why, Violet and not Lavender or Lilac?" She asked, confused.

"Parang hindi mo naman gusto si Violet ko!" Lyca gave her a sour look.

"Of course not! Violet is adorable, smart and very beautiful. Nagtataka lang ako kung bakit siya. But I'll be frank, if I had the chance to choose, I would choose Lavender or Lilac. Mas mukhang close sila ni Ryke. Sutil si Violet, Lyca, hindi sila magkakasundo ni Ryke."

"Exactly! Violet is pain in the ass. Mana--"

"Sa 'yo," she supplied.

"Of course not! Kay Alford!" Marahang natawa si Sasahh. Ngayon, nagtuturuan ang mag-asawa ng pinagmanahan ng ugali ni Violet.

"Violet needs Ryke in her life someday. Si Ryke lang ang kayang kumontra kay Violet. Ang ibang batang lalaki na nakakalaro ni Violet, parang mga slave kung itrato ni Violet at sunod-sunuran naman, unlike Ryke. He always says no to Violet lalo kapag nagmamaldita. Hindi siya umuubra kay Ryke."

"Lyca, they are still babies. Gagaya pa ba tayo sa parents natin sa pangingialam sa buhay pag-ibig natin."

"Yes, parents know what is best for their children. Kung hindi nangialam si mom sa amin ni Alford noon. Hindi sana ako ganito kasaya ngayon."

Napaisip si Sasahh bigla. Kung hindi rin niya sinuway ang magulang niya noon baka buhay pa ang mga ito. She immediately shook that thought out of her mind. She couldn't afford to be negative right now. Hindi dapat siya nag-iisip ng mga ganoong bagay sa araw na ito.

Inagaw niya ang sign pen mula kay Lyca at agad na pinirmahan ang kontrata para matapos na lang ito. Hindi rin sineryoso ni Sasahh ang kabaliwan ng kaibigan.

"Alright. I'll have Alford notarize this for its validity." Napailing na lang si Sasahh sa pinaggagawa ni Lyca.

"Have you read the entire contract?" Lyca asked as she stuffed the papers back into their envelope.

"Nope!"

"It says here, if you breach the contract or if Ryke won't marry my Violet. The half of your fortune will be mine, at ganoon din ang sa akin. So, fair ang lahat."

"Wow! Ganito talaga ito kaseryoso?"

"Yap!" Walang ibang nagawa si Sasahh kundi ang mapailing na lang. Loka-loka talaga itong kaibigan niyang ito.

HINDI ninuman aakalain na sa maiksing panahon lang pinaghandaan ang kasalanang ito. Ang bawat detalye ay perpekto at talagang nakakamangha. The floral designer create a wild garden feel with an organic burst of pink peonies and greenery at the church entryway that look like they sprung up from the ground.

The photographer bustled around with his camera, capturing the perfect angle. Some reporters were camped outside the church, doing their best to catch the scoop on the story, even the bodyguards trying to stop them.

Ilang beses na rin siyang nakatanggap ng paanyaya sa mga TV network para sa interview pero wala siyang pinaunlakan ni isa man. Maging sa New York, kahit sa mga ambush interview ay hindi siya nagsalita tungkol sa mga naging isyu. Gusto sana nilang mas gawing pribado ang araw na ito pero mukhang napakaimposible.

Doble ang pintig ng tibok ng puso ni Sasahh nang bumukas ang malaking pinto ng simbahan. The red carpet stretched into infinity in front of her. The guests in the pews were facing in the direction where she was standing.

The organ wheezed into life.

It's time to walk down the aisle.

She took a deep breath, filling up her lungs before slowly exhaling. Gathering all the confidence she could muster, she started walking toward the altar between rows of pink ponies in full bloom. She felt a flutter of anxiety as she scanned the guests, and recognized some prominent politicians and one of them is the president. One of their principal sponsors. Ito mismo ang nagpresenta para sa sarili nito na maging ninong sa kasal. And who are they to turn down president's request?

Hindi pa siya kinabahan ng ganito. Sa pagrampa sa runway, sa mga interview ay laging nag-uumapaw ang kanyang kumpiyansa. Pero ngayon, ninerbiyos siya habang ang lahat ng mata ng mga bisita ay sa kanya nakatuon na para bang siya ang pinakamagandang nilalang ngayong araw na ito.

Ang tibok ng kanyang puso ay lalong bumilis nang makita si Wilson na naghihintay sa kanya sa dulo ng pasilyo ng simbahan. Oh, my God! He's crying! Alford, Dock and Tres were standing beside him, along with Wilson's parents, tapping his shoulders. He dabs at his eyes with white handkerchief.

As always, he exudes a charm, elegance and power that admirable for a woman. He's impeccable in his white powerful suit, and at the same time sexy and masculine.

Nasa kalagitnaa na ng pasilyo si Sasahh nang bigla siyang mapatigil sa mabagal niyang paglalakad. Bahagyang umawang ang kanyang bibig sa pagkabigla nang biglang sumulpot ang taong hindi inaasahan na makikita sa araw na ito.

He smiled and walked toward her.

"T-tyler? What are you doing here?"

"Ayaw mo ba akong nandito?"

Umiling siya. "No, no!"

"Don't worry, I am not her to be a villain and ruin your wedding. Nandito ako para ihatid ka sa altar."

"Tyler!" She gushed, tears spilled down her cheeks. Kanina pa niya pinipigalan na hindi maiyak dahil sa takot na masira ang makeup niya. Gusto naman niya siyempre na maganda siya bago man lang magsimula ang seremonya. Gusto niyang maayos ang itsura niya sa mga larawan na babalik-balikan hanggang sa pagtanda niya. Pero ngayon, hindi niya mapigilan sa sobrang kaligayahan.

"Hey, don't cry!" Mabilis na kinuha ni Tyler ang puting panyo mula sa bulsa. He slipped his hand under the veil and dabbed her cheeks with a handkerchief gently.

"Don't ruin your face." Niyakap niya si Tyler.

"Thank you, Tyler! This means so much to me. You made this moment extra special."

Humigpit ang mga braso ni Tyler sa katawan ni Sasahh. "I'm so sorry! I was being... selfish." Gumaralgal ang boses ni Tyler, indikasyon ng pagiging emosyonal nito.

"Thank you so much for choosing us over your own happiness, Sasahh."

"No! You and the twins are my family. Mahal na mahal ko kayo. Hindi rin ako magiging masaya kung wala kayo."

"You acted lot more mature than me. I'm ashamed." Tyler pulled away from the hug and wiped his own tears with handkerchief. He smiled at Sasahh.

"We are being so dramatic! Let's quit making a scene. Inagaw natin ang drama ng groom mo." Marahang napatawa si Sasahh at bumaling sa kinaroroonan ni Wilson na natigil na sa pagluha. Pero punong-puno ng kaligayahan ang mga mata nito habang nakatingin sa kanila.

Tyler offered his arm to her. She then delicately puts her hand under his arm and curls her hand over it. Mas kakaiba ang naging pakiramdam ni Sasahh. Her happiness was complete. Hindi niya alam kung ano ang nangyari at biglang naging ganito si Tyler. Pero kung ano man ang dahilan ng pagbabago nito ay ipinagpapasalamat niya. He's a good man. A very obedient son. But he changed when their parents died. Pero ngayon, nakikita niya ulit ang dating Tyler. She wants her brother to find his own happiness.

"Please, take care of my sister." Tyler told Wilson after he handed him her hand.

"I will. I promise I will." Bahagyang tumango si Tyler saka gumilid. Nagmano naman muna siya sa mga magulang ni Wilson. Sa halip na maglakad patungong altar ay hinarap siya ni Wilson. He flipped her veil back over her head.

"You are so lovely!" He gushed in awe. He looks so amazed as he looks at her. He makes no attempt to hide his admiration for her. So genuine. So cute. He looks like a kid who seems awestruck by a toy. And that's make her fell in love with him even more.

"And you are dazzlingly handsome." Wilson framed her face with his palms and planted a gentle kiss on her lips.

"God, Sasahh! You make me the happiest that I have ever been." Muli siya nitong hinalikan sa labi.

"Ehem!" Their moment was interrupted by a sound of clearing one's throat. And that is from the priest who's standing the alter, waiting for them to come over.

"Should we continue this ceremony? They already done the finale?" The priest said, drawing laughter from the guests. Sasahh blushed and Wilson grinned shyly.

Muling inayos ni Wilson ang belo. Humawak siya braso nito saka sabay na tinungo ang altar.

Her heartbeat accelerated when his glassy eyes collided with hers once again. There had been something in his eyes that made her heart swell with so much happiness. Admiration, gratitude, joy and love. So much love for her. He doesn't need to transform all his emotions into the most wonderful words, because the way he looks at her was enough to express those emotions. She could feel every bit of it.

Sinaktan niya si Wilson nang paulit-ulit pero pinili pa rin siya nitong mahalin. He stayed. He holds on to her. A loving heart can really forgive and forget easily.

She's truly the luckiest woman in the world to have his love. And she will do her utmost to return the love he'd given her o mas higitan pa. He deserves so much more.

                                                                           WAKAS