Captured and Tainted (SERIE FEROCI 2)

NOZZE

I never saw myself before being married to someone. Honestly, before, I thought of adopting dogs or cats and just live by myself for the rest of my life.

I don't know what good thing I have done in my past life to deserve Zakarius Cavalcante, he's too good for me, he loves me so much in a way no one can't. Until now, walking down the aisle with my simple white sheath wedding dress on feels surreal. Napatingin ako kay Daddy na katabi ko ngayon. Humigpit ang kapit ko sa braso niya nang mapansin kong naluluha siya. Napangiti na lang ako dahil kanina pa siya hindi nagsasalita.

My baby bump is now visible, I'm now 4 months pregnant, but I don't care. Maybe, I really gained weight, but Zakarius never failed to make me feel beautiful every day. Araw-araw niyang ipinaparamdam sa akin kung gaano ako kaganda kahit pa may kalakihan na ang tiyan ko... I love him more because of that.

"I can't believe this is happening, are you really sure about this, darling? We can still take you out of here," Dad murmured, he's trying to stop his sobs.

"Daddy naman," natatawang sabi ko na lang habang tinatanaw si Zak na naghihintay sa akin.

Natanaw ko si Mommy na iyak nang iyak sa puwesto niya sa unahan, tila walang pakialam kahit na humulas pa ang make up niya. Kaunti lang naman ang tao rito sa church, my friends, Castor, Chan, Cassian, and Jaze of course, my maid of honor. Zakarius' friends are also here, and Cadence is his best man, some of my relatives are also here. I want a peaceful and private wedding kaya walang media sa paligid.

"Dad, thank you for accepting Zakarius. I love you so much, you and Mom are the best parents in the world," I muttered while still walking slowly with him by my side.

Si Daddy ang unang tumutol nang malaman niyang magpapakasal na kami ni Zak. Agad silang lumipad papunta rito sa Pilipinas at kinausap kami ni Zak. Hindi rin madali ang pinagdaanan ni Zak bago niya napapapayag sina Daddy. But I admire him for not giving up, he showed his love and sincerity to my parents without complains.

Mas bumilis ang tibok ng puso ko habang papalapit kami may Zakarius. He looks dashing with his gray tuxedo. I looked at his glistening blue eyes, his eyes and cheeks are kinda reddish, it seems like he's just fighting the urge to burst into tears. I smiled while staring at him. Mas emosyonal pa siya kaysa sa akin, halatang mahal na mahal talaga ako ng lalaking 'to.

Halos wala na akong marinig sa paligid nang nasa harap ko na siya ngayon. Tuluyan ng naluha si Dad nang kailangan na niya akong ibigay kay Zak at halos hindi na ito nakapagsalita.

"P-please take care of my daughter, Zak. She means everything to me and my wife, please... please love her with all of your heart," my Dad said and let out a sob. I held my Dad's hand and smiled at him

"I will treat her as my queen, Sir. She deserves the best, and I'll do everything to give her that," Zakarius said. His voice cracked, it seems like he's about to cry too.

Dad sighed and just tapped Zakarius' shoulder. Dad kissed my forehead before going back to his seat, beside Mom. Napatitig sa akin si Zak, he held my hand and clung it on his arm. He smiled at me and took a deep breath.

"I hope I'm not dreaming, Angel," he muttered. I fought the urge to laugh when I heard him sniffled. Namumula na rin ang ilong niya at mukhang paiyak na talaga siya.

Naglakad na kami papuntang altar. Sa totoo lang kanina ko pa rin gustong maluha sa tuwa, pero mas nangingibabaw sa puso ko ang saya. Zakarius made my life more meaningful, I'm so excited to spend my whole life with him and our future child.

Mas naghuramentado ang puso ko nang sa wakas ay nasa harapan na kami ng pari. Tila sasabog ang puso ko sa tindi ng emosyon na nararamdaman ko ngayon.

"Dear friends and family, we are gathered here today to witness and celebrate the union of Zakarius and Angel in marriage. In the years they have been together, their love and understanding of each other has grown and matured, and now they have decided to live their lives together as husband and wife," the priest said. I took a deep breath as my hands became sweaty.