STORY 12

MY BRIDE

"Vince,aalis na ako next week alam mo na mga binilin ko ah" i tap his shoulder but Vince shrugged it off.

"Kevin isang taon kalang naman mawawala pero kung maghabilin ka parang hindi kana babalik ah" I laugh on his joke, kailan talaga hindi mabiro-biro ang kaibigan kong ito.

"Ah basta guard my girl ah? Gagawin ko pang bride yun pag uwi ko" I smiled ng makita kong naiiling nalang si Vince sa mga pinagsasabi ko.

"Babe, hindi kanaba talaga mapipigilan? You know that I can go with you" Abby may girlfriend, looks so sad she keep insisting that she could go with me but I refused I know she love her job and I know that she loves me too but she's willing to give it up just to be with me and I wouldn't allow being a hindrance on her dream.

"It's just a 1 year contract babe, promise I will not lost contact with you" she nooded, i kiss her head.

"Damn, im gonna miss you."

"Take care Babe"

"You too, if anything happen don't hesitate to call Vince. He will be there as my proxy he will be taking care of you

from now on, ok?" she again nodded.

"It's time, bye babe" i once again kissed her

"goodbye, I'll wait you" I nooded.

After 5 years.

"Mr. Herrera thank you for agreeing to sign with us I assure you our company will not let you down" i smiled about what he said

"Thank you Mr. Sy"

"By the way I'm flying back to the Philippines tomorrow I'm wondering If you want to come with me? My secretary said to me that there is a new resort booming there. I also find out that the owner is young and good looking hahaha" Philippines. A lot of memories flashing upon hearing that very familiar country. I miss my life there. I miss her too.

"Thank you for the offer but I have a lot of work to do here. Maybe I'll consider your invitation next time"

"The gossip about you is true you are really hardworking hahaha. No wonder you're still single" I just smiled about what he said.

"Sir there is a message for you" I'm happy that Thina my secretary interupted.

"Sorry Mr. Sy but can I?"

"oh sure, sure"

From: 09*********

"Baka naman gusto mong magpakita na ogag ka. It's been five years already don't you think that's too much? You are already succesful there it's time na uwian mona ang mga taong pinangakuan mo sa pag-babalik mo" I already know who's the sender.

"Sir, I already book a hotel room for you. At exa—"

"Thank you, I'll handle the rest" then Thina nooded.

I arrive at the island ahead of time. I look around to find a familiar face at hindi ako nabigo.

"K-Kevin"

"Bakit gulat na gulat ka eh i know naman na it's you who keep texting me and asking me to come back"

"I-im just surprised!Akala ko hindi ka makakarating ngayon eh"

"It's your wedding Vince syempre hindi ko palalampasin to" I saw a glimpse of sadness and regret on his eyes and I know why.

"About that, I know bros before hoes but, hindi siya mahirap mahalin Kev. On five years I'm the one who stayed and protected her. S-sorry Kev if I end up loving and marrying Abby."

"T-that's ok dude. It's my fault anyway" i restrain my self from crying. It's true that I'm at fault. I lost contact with her. I didn't fulfull my promise to her. I lost her by choosing my career.

"First I would like to especially thank Kevin for letting me love by a man like Vince. You're our bridge Kevs thank you. To my man, Vince. Hon, I know I'm not a perfect girl I do have a lot of flaws too I also making you mad everytime but Vince thank you for being with me when no one can..." its like a knife pierced directly to my heart. I know I may hear words like this but I still insist coming here, because I want to see how my girl achieve her happy ending.

"....thank you for loving me. I promise to let you feel the same love everyday that you're with me. You are my buddy, my partner and my man. And I love you" This will supposse to be a celebration but I am here crying because of pain and regret seeing  how  happy she is with another man. I turn my back and leave the venue. I know Abby waited me but I also know that I'm the reason why she get tired of waiting. I stop contacting here without any reason why. So it's my all damn fault why I'm hurting now, seeing my bride exchanging I do's with the man that suppose to be me.