Chapter 35

Chapter 35 Draco

"Revealing something that you had been hiding for years, is very hard to say it out loud."

-UnleashingDesire

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The sweet song accompanied by the woman who is walking slowly to the red carpet. She saw her mother is already crying with her father who is coaxing Amanda. Ganun rin si Chesca na pinupunasan ang luhang tumutulo sa kaniyang mga mata habang yakap-yakap ang kaniyang asawa.

Nakita rin niya si Maya na nakangiti sa kaniya, umirap agad si Celindra na ikinatawa nila. Clide and Clarence are smiling, they nodded at her. Celindra smiled and continue walking. Her maid of honour is Linda who is grinning ear to ear. Celindra chuckled. Finally, she arrived in front of the man who have been waiting for her.

"Sam.." "Celindra.." sabay nilang sabi. Napatawa naman sila. Linagyan ng mike ni Sam si Celindra.

"Try it." sabi ni Sam.

"Hello.." The mike is working. Tumawa si Celindra at tumingin sa mga tao.

"I should have not prepared for a long carpet. It took me long to get in here." Everyone laughed at her. Their parents came and wished them. Then, the wedding began.

The priest talked and gave them his blessings to have a good life with each other. By the time they will be exchanging vows, Celindra bit her lip. She looks at Sam.

"You first.." She muttered. Sam chuckled and held her hands.

"I, Sam Axel Francisco take you Celindra Ranilo-Francisco to be my lawfully wedded wife... again." Sam chuckled. He continue; "I will be with you, pamper you, understand you, respect you, to have and to hold from this day forward for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, 'till death do us part, according to God's holy law; and this is my solemn vow." Sam put the ring on her finger. Celindra sniffed. Pinipigilan niyang umiyak, baka kasi hindi na siya makapagsalita.

"I, Celindra Ranilo-Francisco take you Sam Axel Francisco to be my lawfully wedded husband. I will be with you, take care of you, help you, respect you, to have and to hold from this day forward for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, 'till death do us part, according to God's holy law; and this is my solemn vow." Celindra put the ring on his finger. Pagkatapos nilang sabihin ang vow ay nagsalita na ang pari.

"And now, by the power vested in me by the Lord God, I hereby pronounce you husband and wife. Sam Axel Francisco, you may now kiss the bride." Natapos ang wedding at pumunta na sila sa loob ng ng hotel kung nasaan ang reception.

Nagkatuwaan ang lahat, kumain at nagsayawan. Konti man ang tao pero puno ng tawa at saya ang bawat isa.

Isa-isang nagbigay ng mga mensahe ang pamilya ni Celindra at Sam, ganun na rin si Linda na kaniyang bride's mate. Nang matapos sila ay pinagsalita nila ang kinasal na si Celindra at Sam. Pinangunahan na ito ni Sam.

"Sorry dahil nalaman ko agad na isusurprise mo ko dahil hindi marunong umakting sila Orlando." Matawa-tawang sabi ni Sam. Natawa na naman ang lahat.

"Ehem." Orlando looks away.

"Sorry if I pretended to be drunk. Anyway, you already knew about it and teased me." Sam teasingly looks at Celindra. Namula naman agad ito at naghiyawan ang lahat.

"Sorry that your surprise was ruined because I didn't let you go out. Actually, it's the baby's fault." Celindra glared at him. Sam chuckled.

"Sorry that I made you worry a lot. My wife, Celindra. I'm sorry if I snached your wedding preparation. It's my sister's fault." Nagtawanan naman ng lahat.

"Hey! It's a success ah!" Maya shouted, making everyone laughed.

"Celindra Ranilo-Francisco, my wife. I love you and will always do. Let's talk later." San grinned widely.

"Hey! Hey! Hey! She's pregnant already!" Amanda shouted. They laughed and Sam smiled.

"Just talk mom Amanda." Sam innocently said.

"Huh! Men don't do talks at night! Wala ka ng maloloko dito kuya!" Maya shouted. Tumawa ulit ang lahat at binatukan naman ni Chesca si Maya.

"Ehem. Your turn." Sam gave the mike to Celindra. Tumayo naman si Celindra at humarap sa lahat. Inikot niya ang kaniyang paningin.

Sa side ni Celindra ang umattend ay ang mga magulang niya, si Clide with his employee Max, Clarence na kasama si Francine, Torren and his father, Linda, Harley and Olivia. Hindi na sumama ang kanilang grandparent sa reception at natulog na.

Sa side naman ni Sam, his parents, Maya with her two secretary and a friend named Bailey, Vanessa, Ally and Keith. Shawn already in his room, sleeping.

"Good day everyone. Thank you for coming to this 'surprise wedding." Celindra chuckled and continue; "I learned a lot. One of these is not to tell Maya about any surprise." They laughed. Celindra looks at Sam.

"It's a good idea to talk later." Sam chuckled at her. Celindra looks at everyone again. She took a deep breath and calmed herself. Natatakot siya sa magiging reaksyon ni Sam. But, kung papatagalin niya pa mas lalo lang siyang matatakot.

"Can I have everyone attention." They all turn quiet. No one spokes everyone stop and looks at her. Tumayo si Maya. Alam niya ng mag-uumpisa na.

"I hope, whatever you will going to hear, will stay here. This is a secret that you must burried in your heart and mind. Can I trust you?" Celindra saw the employees went out with Maya's instructions. After clearing everyone, Maya nodded. Celindra bit her lips and smiled.

"Have you heard about Draco? The writer that Sam's love the most." she said as she rolled her eyes. Everyone said yes. Some became excited, thinking Draco might be here. They look at the door eagerly. Nakita naman nila kung gaano sila kaexcited kaya mas lalo siyang kinabahan.

"He's a man. Besides, I only love you." Sam mutters. Celindra smiled, she felt relieve kahit na alam niyang parehas lang naman kung mahal niya si Draco.

"Sam had been talking about Draco and the novels he read. Bago pa kami magkaroon ng relasyon. Nagkita kasi kami sa caffee na lagi kong pinupuntahan, after our encounter at Harley'r birthday. Nung dumating siya ay saktong nagbabasa ako ng isa sa mga libro ni Draco. He gave me his impression about Draco and the books. Sam is fan, indeed. Hindi ko alam kung anong mararamdaman ko nung mga panahong iyon." Celindra looks at him, seriously but nervous.

"Sam, I don't know if you can accept what I'm going to say..." Celindra sighed and looks away. She saw Maya and Linda smiled at her, encouraging her. Tumingin ulit siya kay Sam at huminga ng malalim. Nakangiti si Sam sa kaniya, kaya naman pinilit niyang kalmahin ang sarili.

"I'm Draco."

The End.