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Tito Ezekiel and Tita Corazon's renewal of vows is beautiful. Iyon lang ang tanging masasabi niya.

Everyone is crying while the two exchange their vows and promised to continue loving each other everyday.

Nang matapos ang seremonya ay agad na inayos ng mga tauhan ni Ethan ang mga upuan at pinalitan ng mga lamesa.

Nang magsimula ang sayawan ay halos lubog na ang araw at mas nangibabaw ang mga fairy lights sa paligid.

"Hi." Bati ni Ethan ng makita siya nito. "Enjoying the party?"

"Yes, its so magical."

"Love is magical."

"Matagal ka na ba sa Fe Juana?"

"Not really, my parents are from Fe Juliana. Ako lang ang nandito sa Fe Juana."

"Thats why your surname sounds familiar. Youre dad is the Congressman of Fe Juliana, Atty. Ruis Montero."

"Yes, thats my dad."

"Yah, my dad worked with him way back.."

"Youre from here?"

"Ngayon, hindi na. Nagmigrate na kasi ang parents ko abroad."

"Hi, may I?" Napilitan si Mina na tanggapin ang kamay ni Matt.

"Why are you avoiding me?"

"Hindi ah, alam ko naman na busy kayo."

"You left early,"

"Pinuntahan ko si Abby."

"Yun nangyari kagabi.."

"We dont have to talk about it."

"I want to. Mina.. look at me."

"I want to talk about what happened because I know it happened for a reason."

"Si Luke."

"You wouldnt let me kiss you if you love him."

"Anong gusto mong gawin ko?"

"Be with me."

"Hindi ganon kadali yon."

"Ill give you time,"

"I.. I dont know."

"You'll know it soon enough."

Bago pa ako makasagot ay may mga schoolmates kaming lumapit sa amin at bumati. For a time ay hindi na kami nagusap, lumayo nadin ako at nakisaya sa mga schoolmates ko na dumalo din.

Tita Cora hugged me in welcome when she joined us. "You look really pretty Mina."

"Congratulations po teacher and thank you."

"Ha, namimiss ko na ang tawag na yan. Sinabi ko nga sa Tito mo na gusto kong magturo ulit."

"And I said we can put up a school," singit ni Tito Eze.

"Aww, that is a great idea Tita, we dont want to miss the opportunity of our children learning from you.."

'Speaking of children, ang sabi ni Abby ay magpapakasal ka na daw,"

"Ay nako, hindi po.."

"Ive always liked you for my Matt you know."

"Nako, magkaibigan po kami."

"Ito talagang Tita mo, she had been pushing  Matt to marry for years,"

"I-Im sure he will po, in the right time maybe."

"We will leave you muna hija,"

"Sige po, enjoy your night.." Nang iwan na ako ng mga ito ay hindi na ako bumalik sa mga kaklase ko.

I called Luke. "Hi babe, Im at the gym. Kamusta ang kasal?"

"Beautiful, it was beautiful.."

"Nagenjoy ka ba?"

"Luke.."

"Yes babe?"

"Is our relationship working?"

"Whats the problem babe?"

"Its just.. its.." Natuon ang mga mata niya kay Matt na isinasayaw ang isa sa mga pinsan nito. "I dont know.. arent we too different?"

"We complement each other. We have the same goals, the same path, we want to get married and have little scientist kids. Anong nangyayari Mina?"

"Hindi ko din alam Luke, but seeing this.. all of this. I think were dysfunctional."

"What?!"

"I hate eating greens everyday, I eat meat you know and I fucking hate being guilty about it. I drink a gallon of coke behind your back. I havent been to the gym since we had our valentine date, I want to sit on my bed and be lazy sometime. A normal dinner out would be nice. I hate county music, I despise it."

'Why are you telling me this? Now, of all the time na magkasama tayo."

"Because.. I need space."

"Did you meet someone there?"

"N-No.."

"Your lying."

"I have to go."

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