HINDI NA SILA nahirapan ni Kade sa pag p-plano sa kasal nilang dalawa, thanks to his friends wives, they recommend a good wedding planner, and Shen was very thankful that the famous Sakkiyuri Faust was the one who's going to sew and design her gown. They're very accommodating and she loves it when they're all around her.

"Don't worry, I'm still not pregnant and I want to enjoy our time together before entering a new adventure." Jillian said when Shen asked her if it was okay to get wed first, lalo na sila ang nauna na makapasok sa lust community.

"Sure ka na talaga?" Tanong ulit niya.

"Yep. Hindi naman ako tatakbuhan ni Laur, takot lang niya kay kuya." Nakataas ang kilay na tanong ni Jillian at agad na kumapit sa braso ng kapatid nito na si Ranger.

Shen chuckled and stop bothering her with the same question. Hinanap ng mga mata niya si Kade, naningkit ang mga mata niya nang makitang pinapalibutan na naman ito ng mga kaibigan niya. They're probably talking about his transportation, if he'll use his motorcycle or one if his friends will be his driver. Pero wala sa mga ito ang gustong mag presinta.

"Let him use his motorcycle." Singit niya sa usapan ng mga ito.

"Hindi. Paano kung maging tanga na naman itong mapapangasawa mo?" Castiel asked while pointing his finger at Kade.

Tumaas ang kilay niya.

"Paano kung maaksidente?" Tanong naman sa kanya ni Killian.

"Paano kung hindi ka makilala ulit?" Esel added.

"Paranoid pa kayo sa bride, ano? Stop that! Kade will use his motorcycle. Period. If you want to argue, talk to our lawyer!" Ezecquiel butt in and pulled Shawn, ito ang hinarap niya sa mga magkakaibigan.

Esel backed out and sided with his wife. Sabay sabay na umikot ang mga mata ng mga kaibigan ni Esel at sabay sabay din na tinawag na traydor si Esel.

"I'm not in the mood to argue. Hindi niyo muna ako maaasahan." Esel shrugged and raised his both hand.

Shawn smiled triumphantly and tapped her husband chest and softly pressed her lips against Esel's lips, tsaka ito humarap sa mga kalalakihan. "Sorry guys, sinadya ko talagang pagurin ang mahal kong asawa."

Shawn and Ezecquiel winked at her before leaving her with Kade.

Agad na umakbay sa kanya si Kade at hinalikan ang noo niya. "I can't believe you have them wrapped around your fingers." Bulong nito sa kanya.

"I didn't do anything," inosente niyang sagot.

"We're almost done..." Kade whispered happily. Tumingala ng bahagya si Shen para masulyapan ang mukha nito. His face was bright and his eyes were sparkling.

Ramdam din niya ang pagka excite nito sa nalalapit nilang kasal. Lalo na at ilang linggo nalang ang bibilangin nila. The preparation was rushed, pero sinigurado ng mga kaibigan nila na engrande pa rin ang magiging kasal nilang dalawa ni Kade. From the beach design up to the venue of their wedding reception.

Shen wanted to have a Beach wedding ever since, laking pasalamat niya nang pagbigyan siya ni Kade, but what she didn't expect was that her father in law literally bought them a private island. Shen was too shocked that she passed out, mabuti nalang at nakaalalay sa kanya si Kade noon.

"What's our plan after our wedding? Honeymoon?" She teasingly asked Kade.

Tumaas ang sulok ng labi nito. "You're seriously thinking about it? No, cancel muna honeymoon natin. We're going to focus with our little one here. Baby first, Ma. Then, we're going to execute our plan one by one." He answered and bow down a little to kiss her stomach. Shen can't help but to reach his soft hair and gently comb it with using her fingers.

"What about our house, Pa?" Tanong niya.

They already have a plan for everything, except for their own house.

"Bahala na si Light at Castiel doon." He answered. Seems like may plano na ito pero hindi lang sinasabi sa kanya.

Time fly so fast and the next day she woke up, someone's already preparing her for her most awaited day. The wedding day. It was a magical moment for Shen when they put the vail on her, mahigpit ang hawak niya sa bouquet, hindi maalis ang ngiti sa mga labi niya.

Sa isang iglap, she's now walking down the aisle. With their chosen wedding song playing.

Lookin' in your eyes
I see a paradise

Kade was patiently waiting for her, hindi maalis ang tingin nila sa isa't isa. Behind him was a paradise. The private island his father in law bought was freaking breathtaking. In addition to that, He looks so beautiful with his white tuxedo, with his hair pushed back, mas lalong nadepina ang mukha nito. 

His father in law offered his arm and she immediately cling to him, ito ang sasama sa kanya, obviously because her parents were not here. May parte sa kanya na nalulungkot na hindi niya kasama ang mga ito sa mismong kasal nilang dalawa ni Kade.

"Nervous?" Natatawang tanong sa kanya ng Daddy ni Kade.

Shen shaked her head. "I'm happy. Thank you, Dad!" She sincerely thanked him.

Kung hindi dahil sa Daddy ni Kade, wala siya ngayon sa kinatatayuan niya. She'll never survive in this cruel world and most of all, she'll never have a chance to be with Kade again. Shen was supposed to live abroad. 'Yung gabi na may mangyari sa kanila, the next day was supposed to be her flight, hindi 'yon natuloy because his father came and asked her Uncle's to let her stay.

Little did she knows, it was Kade's father whose giving her a full support ever since her parents passed away. Ito ang nagbibigay ng pera na kailangan niya para makapag-aral siya. He said he was doing it in behalf of his son, Kade. But then, Shen was still thankful.

"You're welcome, baby. Please take a good care of my son." He said and handed her hand to Kade.

This world that I've found is too good to be true
Standin' here beside you
Want so much to give you
This love in my heart that I'm feeling for you

"Damn, ang ganda naman ng mapapangasawa ko." Kade whispered that made her and his father chuckled.

"Gwapo rin naman ang magiging mister ko." Pakikisakay niya sa trip nito.

"Gwapo naman talaga ako." Pagyayabang nito sa kanya.

Shen scoffed and rolled her eyes. "Duh? I'm gorgeous."

Pareho silang natawa sa kayabangan nila.

Let 'em say we're crazy
I don't care about that

The wedding ceremony started with joy. Halos hindi na bitawan ni Kade ang kamay niya habang nakikinig sila sa sermon ng pari. While listening, Shen can't help but to took a glimpse of their past together.

Their high school days.

Where Kade's always brings her snack whenever he likes. All those crazy things he did for her, just because they're in a public school, malakas ang loob nito na mag cutting classes at sumibat sa canteen para lang mabili siya ng pagkain at hindi na siya makisiksikan sa oras ng recess nila.

Pasaway ito masyado kaya laging napapatawag ang Mommy nito sa school. Of course, damay na pati ang mga magulang niya. But, Kade did not seems to care even just a bit.

Put your hand in my hand
Baby, don't ever look back
Let the world around us
Just fall apart

They already faced the conflict of their relationship, it was hard for her, for Kade's father and for Kade itself. Sa ilang buwan na wala itong paramdam sa kanila, she almost lost herself, she wants to get mad but she can't, she's strong but without her other half on her side, para siyang ibon na tinaggalan ng pakpak. She can stand on her own feet, but can't fly freely.

They made a mistake, and what's more important to it was that, they both learned.

Baby, we can make it
If we're heart to heart

Kade softly held her hands as he sincerely, solemnly, say his vows to her. At ganoon din ito sa kanya. She was crying as Kade slid their wedding ring on her finger, it wasn't just a ring, it was the symbol of their love for each other. That even words can't express. The ring was the symbol that they finally made it and ready to start a new life together.

"Now that Kalvin and Shen have given themselves to each other by the promises they have exchanged, I pronounce them to be husband and wife, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. You may now seal your marriage with a kiss."

Agad na lumawak ang ngisi sa mga labi ni Kade nang marinig ang sinabi ng pari. He slowly lifted her vail as she cupped her face, pinanggigilan nito ang mukha niya bago nito siniil nang halik, his hand were wrapped around her back to support her while Shen clung her arms around his shoulders.

"Misis ko," he whispered and placed a soft kiss on the tip of her nose.

"Mister ko?" She chuckled when he claimed her lips again.

They heard a round of applause and congratulations, habang ang mga kaibigan naman ni Kade ay panay ang tukso sa mga ito.

"Tangina, walang honeymoon honeymoon!" Light —ang pinaka magulo at maingay sa kanilang magkakaibigan—shouted.

"Sino ba ang nag honeymoon sa atin?" Jyrelle asked them.

"Ako," mayabang na sagot ni Alistair habang nakaakbay sa asawa nitong si Sakki.

"Buntisin niyo ba naman kami bago ang kasal." Shawn answered teasingly.

"Ayos lang, bawing bawi naman e!" Killian answered and playfully kissed his wife cheek.

"Manyak!" Krizzia hissed and playfully slapped Killian's cheek.

"I love you," Kade whispered lovingly and rub his nose against her face. He's like a big pup.

And we can build this dream together
Standing strong forever
Nothing's gonna stop us now

NAKAPAMAYWANG si Kade habang pinapanood ang mga construction worker na ginagawa ang trabaho ng mga ito. They're currently demolishing the houses, even the small chapel kung saan nila ginanap ang pekeng kasalan nilang dalawa ni Shen. It was memorable for them but then again, masyado nang luma ang pundasyon nito. If they're planning to open the orphanage again, they can't risk it.

"A school for those who can't afford to pay the tuition and fees, and now a orphanage, I'm so lucky kayo ang naging kaibigan ko." Castiel suddenly said.

"Come on, bud. Don't be so fucking mushy, it makes me want to puke!" Pagbibiro niya at mahina itong sinuntok sa braso.

The orphanage was on top of their plan list as a married couple. Ginawa nila 'yon while his friends were busy preparing their wedding. Shen was now inside the Lust community, hindi niya kayang iwan ang asawa sa bahay lalo na at puro babae ang mga kasama nito, what if her water suddenly broke? She's now in her 7th month, at ang sabi ni Avis sa kanila sa buwan na 'to nila mas kailangan doblehin ang pag-iingat. At least, sa loob ng Lust community, nandoon ang ibang mga kaibigan niya na tambay.

"I'm not!" Castiel defensively answered.

"Oh right! I save your freaking ass, hindi ba at ayaw mo sa bagong project na nakuha ni Light kahit malaki ang kikitain mo? For what reason? Kasi iitim ka? What the fuck! Ang choosy mo!" Kade playfully hissed and disgustingly looked at Castiel.

"Asan doon ang malaki ang kita? Excuse me, na cut na ang budget doon! Ewan ko ba kay Light at kinuha pa!" Castiel exclaimed and immediately covered his mouth with his hands.

Ngumisi si Kade sa kaibigan. "Tarantado ka, bawal 'yan!" Pang-aasar niya pa.

"Pakyu! Magta-trabaho na ako." Inirapan siya nito at isinuot ang white hard hat nito.

Siya naman ay isinuot ang helmet niya at sumakay sa motorsiklo. He can finally ride his motorcycle again, not only that, Ryker bought him a new one. Hindi mawala ang ngisi sa labi ni Kade nang iabot nito ang susi ng Ducati sa kanya, he can afford it, pero wala nang mas sasarap pa sa libre.

He drove his new motorcycle with care towards the pearl village. Gusto na niyang makita ang asawa, kasama na ang anak nila na nasa sinapupunan pa nito. Pregnant Shen was hard to handle, but for Kade, all the flying slippers were all worth it everytime he'll get home late.

Hindi na kayang yumuko ng asawa niya, but women in Lust community were terrifying.

"Ma, I'm home!" He yelled the moment he stepped inside the Lust community.

Sumilip ito sa veranda sa bahay nila at maluwag na ngumiti sa kanya.

"Welcome home, Pa!"

Kade smiled widely as he walked towards his very own house. As he recovered his memories, alam na ngayon ni Kade kung bakit hindi niya kayang magmahal ng ibang babae, it wasn't because of her mother, it was because of the woman that he cherished the most. He wasn't able to feel the word 'Love' if it wasn't Shen.

His lifeline. The only woman who can make him feel an adrenaline rush without doing those dangerous stunts. His Sheila Eiran Nyx Avanceña-Martin.

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Shen and Kade Martin are now finally signing off. I've learned a lot while writing this installment, sana kayo rin po hshs. Thank you for waiting for my updates patiently, medyo hindi naging madali sa akin ang magsulat araw araw katulad noon. There's also some changes sa mismong plot ni Kade and I am so happy na sinunod ko ang galaw ng utak ko haha.

As for the next installment, please give me some time to do some research first, and while nag r-research ako I will continue to write and update The Vine Fortress (Marga's story). Again, thank you so much for supporting Kade and Shen's story :)

Love, Saiiros.
Until my next one, mi coffee ☕