ANG SAPATOS

Ang Sapatos


Isang karaniwang araw sa isang kilalang unibersidad sa Maynila, naglalakad ang isang estudyante at ang kanyang propesor na kilala bilang mabait at maunawain sa kanyang mga estudyante. Ang propesor ay istrikto sa klase ngunit pasensyoso at matulungin sa mga estudyanteng kanyang tinuturuan. Habang naglalakad ang dalawa, napansin nilang may isang pares ng lumang sapatos sa kanilang daraanan. Sa hindi kalayuan naroon ang tagapaglinis ng unibersidad. Iniwan nito ang sapatos sa lugar na yun at naging abala sa pagbubungkal ng lupa para sa mga karagdagang halaman na ilalagay sa unibersidad. Hindi sila napansin nito at patuloy lamang ito sa ginagawa. Nang may naisip na kapilyuhan ang estudyante. 


"Sir, naisip kong biruin si Manong. Itatago ko ang sapatos nya. Tapos magkubli tayo at hintayin natin na bumalik si Manong at hanapin ang kanyang sapatos. Siguradong mahihilo yun sa kakahanap. "natatawang wika ng estudyante.


Sa halip na ngumiti, seryosong ang propesor ng sagutin nito ang estudyante.


"Hindi natin dapat pinasasaya ang ating mga sarili kapalit ng paghihirap ng ating kapwa. Ikaw, lumaki ka sa yaman. Hindi mo dapat ginagamit ang estado mo sa buhay upang kutyain ang mga taong mahirap. Bakit hindi nalang iba ang gawin natin?"


"Lagyan mo ng pera ang bawat sapatos na iyan at magtayo tayo. Hintayin natin ang kanyang reaksyon kapag nalaman niya na may laman ang kanyang lumang sapatos."


Natigilan ang estudyante at nag-isip. Noong una ay ayaw sana nito ngunit sinunod din ang kanyang propesor. Hinugot niya ang kanyang wallet at walang anumang nilagyan ng tig-isandaang piso ang bawat sapatos. 


Nagkubli ang dalawa sa isang makapal na halamanan na malapit sa kinaroroonan ng sapatos. Ilang sandali pa ay bumalik na ang tagapaglinis. Pagkatapos nitong ligpitin ang mga ginamit, isinuot nito ang kanang sapatos ng may maramdamang siyang tila matigas na bagay na nakasuksok sa loob. Tinanggal nyang muli ang ito at tinignan.


Laking gulat ng janitor ng makitang isandaang piso ang naroon. Binaligtad niya ang papel at sinuring mabuti kung totoong pera nga ang kanyang hawak. Inilagay nya ang pera sa kanyang bulsa at sinimulang isuot ang natitirang sapatos, ngunit sa kanyang katuwaan nalaman nyang may isandaang piso din dun. 


Tumayo ang janitor at lumingon-lingon upang tingnankung meron bang tao sa malapit. Kinuha nito sa bulsa ang unang isandaang piso at hinawakan ang ngayo'y dalawang daang piso na. Napuno ng emosyon ang damdamin nito at di mapigilang mapaluha. Lumuhod ito at nanalangin.


"Panginoon, sadyang napakabuti po Ninyo. Nasa inyo lahat ng papuri. Maraming salamat po sa biyayang inyong ibinigay. Hindi ko na po alam ang aking gagawin. Hindi ko alam kung san ko kukunina ng perang ipambibili ng gamot ng aking bunsong may sakit. Kayo na po ang bahala sa taong nagbigay ng biyaya sa akin. Pagpalain Nyo po siya. Amen."


Sa hindi kalayuan, pinigilan man ng estudyante ngunit naiyak pa rin ito. Napuno din ng kagalakan ang kanyang puso . Madali niyang pinahid ang luha sa kanyang mga mata upang hindi mapansin ng propesor.


"Hindi ba mas masarap ang pakiramdam mo ngayong nakatulong ka kaysa kung pinaglaruan mo ang kanyang sitwasyon?"


Hindi man nakasagot ang estudyante ngunit alam niyang ang aral na natutunan niya ngayon ay higit na mahalaga, magagamit niya iyon bilang panuntunan sa buhay. 

RAMMARICO (Regret) FINALE

He is dreaming, in his dream he is with her. Just like the old times, full of love and happiness. He held her in his arms,  kiss her hair and whispered "I love you". He was about to kiss her lips when he heard a phone ringing....

His cellphone is ringing, somebody is calling him. He don't want to wake up because his dream will end. He opened his eyes and sat on the bed, dazed he looked around his room.  His clothes are scattered on the floor, he is naked. He remembered his dream, and he learned that it was not a dream.. its true. 

They shared something special, and she was not lying. He felt that she still loves him, she was not pretending when she cried his name and hugged him tight. She still love him, and that's what matters to him now. He will do it right for them, again.  They belong together, he is planning on taking her in a different place. They will start anew. Just the two of them. No one and nothing can tear them apart. This time, he will fight until his very last breath.

His cellphone continue ringing so he decided to take the call. It was her, the new girl. She is asking him what time he'll be there.He totally forgotten about it because of his love. He apologized and said that he couldn't make it today,

"Hey there, I'm sorry something came up that I need to attend to. I'll be there tomorrow, we need to talk." he said and exchange goodbyes to her. 

He rushed to the bathroom to take a quick shower and to refresh his mind. He knew, he would be taking another chance again. Another journey for their love to start, because he knew no matter how consequences tear them apart, fate still leads them back to each other. 

*****

He is on his way to her house. He bought her favorite flowers and a box of chocolates. She love chocolates, next to him. He can't help but smile. He had made some phonecalls earlier to inquire about a place where they can spend the whole week together. He will ask for a leave in his work to be with her on that special place. He is excited to be with her alone again. He is sure that she will love the place. She loves everything and anything that comes from him. He wants his little woman back. Same old brand new love story for them.

One block away from her home, he felt something odd. He can see that there's a lot of people in her house. He can hear the sound of a coming ambulance. He hurriedly alighted from his car, pushed the people who are blocking his way, his heart hammering on his chest. He is scared, he wanted to cry, what is happening? "God, don't let anything bad happen to her. " he said as he made double steps to reach her room. He saw 3 or 4 people on that room and someone laying on the bed. Blood dripping from her wrist. The other people noticed him, those are her relatives, the younger one shook her head as she cries. 

He stood there, frozen, unable to move. He looked again into the body laying on the bed. The white mattress is covered with blood. He can see the pale beautiful face, not moving, not breathing. That made him move. He ran towards her bed, tears flowing from his face. He saw her lifeless body, her cut wrist, her peaceful face. Strange, she seems smiling when she died. He touched her face, and kissed her

"Love, why love? Didn't you feel that there's still hope for us? Why did you give up?"he said unmindful of the crowd inside.

"Why did you do this? Why love? I thought you will never leave me. Why?" he said crying hugging her.  

He noticed that her cut wrist was clutching something. He opened her palm and he saw there on her blooded hand, the ring he gave her before. Until her death, she is still holding on to the possibility that he will love her again. That made him weep more. 

"Love, why? I love you still. I should have told you." he said and cried there like a child. Until her sister pat his back and handed him something. It is letter, her letter. He cried more and more when he read her letter.He was left alone on that room. The ambulance came and took her body away. Her family went with them. Alone in her room where she took her life away. Holding her photo and blaming himself for not letting her know what he feels.  Hours ago, they were happy, they were one. But now, she completely left him, forever.  She has led his life to misery again. How can he move on now. It is easier to know that she is alive and just somewhere than knowing she will never come back.

 "Love, I'll grant you your last wish. I forgive you for all the things you've done. I love you." he said and he got up to fix her things. He should do it for her. He should be happy. He will be happy for her. His one true love.

****

Her letter to him:

Love,

Thank you for the wonderful memories that you have given me. You are my life, my love, my happiness. I'm sorry for all the miseries I've caused you. I don't deserve someone like you. You are so honest, kind and loving. A woman like me deserves less from you. Though I'm not worthy of your love, you accepted me again, made me feel special and cherished me like the way you used to. But, I have made one big mistake in my life. I cheated you once but that doesn't mean that I didn't honestly love you. I regret that day and you know what it caused us. I was a coward,I chose to hurt you with my lies than hurt myself if ever you won't forgive me. I became vulnerable of the thought of losing you when you learn what I've done. I was scared, I don't want you to know everything. Because it might hurt you more. I got stuck in a situation where I don't know how to end. Please don't think of the woman who I become when you remember me. I want you to remember me like the first time we met. Bubbly, beautiful and loving you madly. Please love.

I'm happy that you're ready to fall in love again. I wish that she will take good care of you. That she will love you more than I do. But love,like what I've told you earlier, I will love you until eternity. Be happy, live longer, and work your relationship with her. My life is worthless without you, please forgive me I have to do this. I want peace now. Don't worry love, I will always be with you, guiding you. You can still feel my love, it won't leave you. Please love, give me the forgiveness I'm asking from you so I can peacefully leave this place. Again, I'm sorry. 

Now I die with you in my heart. No one else, no one but you. My love for you is through eternity. 

Until we meet again. I love you always. Kisses and love.

THE END

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Love is a gift from the Lord above, it's either you choose to love and live, fight for it. Or let go and not know the true meaning of love.

If you love someone, never leave him. If you love someone, never cheat. If you love someone, cherish him every second of your life. If you love someone, always make him feel important. And if you love someone, LOVE HIM WITH ALL YOUR HEART.

True love comes once in a lifetime. 

Don't let it pass you by.

lavender.

RAMMARICO (Regret) 4

Part 4


Five months later...

"Yes, I'm coming. No need to bother, I'll bring something for our dinner." he said over the phone. He  can't help but smile when he heard her answer.

"You little witch," he laughed then said goodbye.

But the laughter suddenly died when he learned of the date, every month he dreaded for that date to come - the 7th day. He couldn't help but remember everything that has happened on that day. He can't stop his mind from wandering in the past. Anger,sadness and hate came rushing by. He should stop thinking, "Yeah, stop it now." he said.

He should be happy today because he will be meeting somebody new. She had been his companion after that incident and he's happy that he found her. She gave him another reason to live, another reason to laugh, she helped him restore his self again, she helped him see that there's still rainbow after the rain. She is his angel, his friend. He know she love him, but he don't know if he's ready to love again. He's happy on what they have now. Not yet, but there is a chance. He became silent when a face entered his mind. The lovely smile, the happy eyes and her long hair that he loves the most. He sighed, he still feels something for her despite the pain she caused him. There's still a space in his heart that will be forever empty because of her. She left him and made his life into mess again. But his stupid heart is still beating for her. His thoughts was broken by a knock on the door.

He lazily got up, went to open the door and was speechless for a moment.

"Hi, can we talk? Am I still welcome here?" she asked.

The woman he was thinking moments ago is standing right before him. Should he let her enter his house? Should he let her talk to him? Should he listen to her? Should he or should he not? He asked himself. He greedily surveyed her face and her body, then her eyes. She changed a lot, especially her eyes. Gone is the twinkle that you can see even if she isn't laughing. He saw how the expressions pass her eyes, he saw anxiety, fear, depression. That's how transparent she is. He made up his mind,

"What a surprise. Come in." 

"Will you give me some time to talk to you? Or you're going somewhere?" she asked

"You won't  take any longer right? So we can talk, have a seat. Care for a drink?" he said while looking at her. She is just staring at him. Her eyes pleading with unspoken words. 

He decided to speak first. "How have you been?" 

She just stare at him, now teary eyed. She took a deep breath and started to speak.

"I'm so sorry. For all the mess I've done. Please forgive me again." she said now crying.

"There's a lot of things that I wanted to tell you, a lot. But I don't know how to start. I just want to say sorry. And...." she paused and look into his eyes

"will it be too much to ask, if you can love me again. This time, I promise I will never let you go."she got up and was about to hug him when..

"Wait" he said giving her a stop sign. "Is it really that easy for you to ask me to love you again after all you've done?" Irritably, he replied.

"Do you think I'm still the fool who loved you before? Do you think I am happy seeing you and hearing that you wanted my love back? How sure are you that I still love you?" he said sarcastically. He doesn't want to do it but he have to get hold of himself. 

"Do you love her? Are you happy now? Is she loving you back?' she asked him referring to the someone new in his life.

"Yes, we're getting along well." he lied.

She wiped her tears and smiled at him. He was for a minute mesmerized because it was a genuine smile. 

"Oh well, what do I expect. I know you'll be happy with somebody else. I hope she will love you more. Because you deserve someone better.  Again I'm sorry and I still love you. Will forever be loving you. " she said and stood up. She was about to  leave when she said.

"Can I hug you for the last time, please?' she pleaded. And without waiting for his answer, she hugged him so tight. He hugged her back, feeling her warm embrace. The emotion was so strong that he too got carried away. Moments later he was kissing her. He can't stop, he don't want to stop. 

"Will you love me, just for today?" she asked. She saw passion in his eyes, his chocolate brown eyes burning with desire. No need for words just their emotions taking place. Their body swayed into a music so wonderful, they danced into a rhythm that only two hearts and souls can hear.

 In that place, on that day, she felt him love her again. As the  music fades, she whispered in his ears." I will love you forever. Even if you don't love me anymore. My love for you is until eternity." He hugged her tight, he felt calm and contentment. He still love her, it didn't change. He wanted to sleep and feel her in his arms so he doze off while hugging her tight. Her naked body close to his.

 She stared at him longer than before,tears flowing but with joy on her face. She touched his face like the way she used to and mouthed "I love you, love".

She carefully remove his arms around her, got up and collected her clothes and with one last look on the sleeping man she loves the most, she left the place. She wish him a happy and contented life with the new girl that will make him happy, that someone who can love him wholeheartedly. Someone who will not cause him pain. How she wish that that someone is still her. 

RAMMARICO (Regret) 3

Part 3

Today is their month anniversary. He bought flowers and will give her a special gift.  He decided to fetch her up before bringing her out. It's been three months since their reunion and he can say, their love is more mature and it blossomed into something more intimate.

He is excited to meet her, so he rushed to her house. He was about to knock when he noticed that her door wasn't fully closed. He peeked through the door and saw them.. Yes, them, her love with that man, kissing.  His world tumble down, he couldn't believe what he's seeing. She's doing it again, and what is worst, he's seeing it right before his very eyes. He open the door so loud, they didn't seem to bother. She look at him poker faced, her eyes without life. The man on the other hand throw him an arrogant look and is grinning. He just stood there, his mended heart suddenly collapsed into pieces again. Much worst than before, today it seems unrepairable. He waited for her to talk, for her to explain everything. But instead, she kissed the man again. He can't take it any longer. He hurriedly went straight to the door, away from that place. He is furious, because of his anger he forgot to punch that bastard on his face. Shame on him, shame on him that he's been fooled twice. He will never ever trust her again. Never...

********

Yes, she is kissing him. But he didn't see the tears on her face. He didn't see that while she's doing that cursed action she was weeping. The man suddenly pushed her away because he can taste her tears.

 "What the hell?" he said..

"You're a devil. Damn you for giving me this much pain." she said still crying.

"I'll leave you now, but wait what a great show it was. If you could only see the look on his face you..." he said before she cuts him off.

"You are happy destroying other people's lives. You are a heartless beast. You have me now, but in the end it's still him. My heart belongs only to him. For him alone. Lock the door when you leave, or just don't bother. " she said then went straight to her room.

She lay on her bed, emotionless. The tears on her eyes had stopped coming. She stares blankly as if she is blind. She just sits there waiting for something that is not going to happen. She don't want this kind of life. She regrets everything except for one - her love, HIM. She thought that her happiness would not end, that they will be together forever. 

All went well according to plan. She knew he was coming on that very moment. She left the door open with a little gap, she played along with that bastard for him to see what they are doing. She did all that. Simply because she don't have the guts to speak, to tell him that it's over for them -  again. She died with him, their dreams, their happiness, their lives. Together, they died. She have to go with the flow. Life must go on, she deserve all these punishments, all these curses. Her life has never been the same again eversince she made that grave mistake. It's not him who is suffering much pain, it's her.

From now on, she will be living  a worthless and wasted life. 

RAMMARICO (Regret) 2

Part 2

He should move on they say. Yes, he's moving on. He admits, he's been a different person for the past 2 months. His family can testify on that. He only knows one thing - alcohol. He was broken, depressed and betrayed by someone he cherished the most, but now, he's finally getting his senses back. Little by little, the pieces had been restored again. He is back, his true self. 

Though there's still pain when he thought about her, but masochist as he is, he knows everything ever since they parted ways. He knows what she had become, what kind of life she's living now. He feels sad for her, she has chosen a life that led her to misery. If he can just change everything.

But fate has other plans for them, one day he received a message coming from her asking if he would meet her. She's begging in her message, she said it's urgent. He obliged  because he still cares for her and if truth be told, he still love her.  She said they will meet  in the same place where she broke his heart, memories flooded his mind but he tried to ignore it. He just want to know what she wants and he wants to see her again. 

He was taken by surprise on what she asked of him. She wants him back into her life, for him to love her again. She cried that day telling him that she never stop loving him, she still love him and his face never left her mind. 

"Believe me, I never stop loving you." she said as tears flow on her lovely face.

He can't seem to think of any right word to say, all he did was hold her hand and look into her eyes. He saw deep longing in her eyes, as if she really suffered from their parting. Her emotions matched his. 

"I don't know what to say, you.. " she didn't let him finish what he's saying.She put a finger on his lips to stop him from talking and in a second, she was kissing him. 

Her kiss is enough for him to accept her again. God knows how much he long for her, how much his heart still ache for her. And now is the opportunity to have her back. In the middle of that crowded place, in the corner where  nobody can see them, two broken hearts had been united again... as one. 

They say that love is lovelier the second time around. In his case, it's true. Because he made everyday so special for her. He always see to it that she feels  loved and important to him. The way they love each other now is deeper than before. Days gone by full of happiness and love. 

***********

She is happy and now contented. Thankful for another chance that he gave her. She will do everything to be worthy of his love again. She came from the store where she bought a couple of his favorite brand of shirt as a monthsary gift for him. She look in  the mirror where she saw a radiant and blooming woman. No doubt about it, she is happy and loved. She was about to take a bath when her cellphone rang, an unfamiliar number calling. Curiously she answered the phone,

"Hello, who's this?" 

"Hey babe, you totally forgotten about me eh?" the man on the other line answered.

Fear enveloped her upon hearing that voice. She can smell trouble. "What do you want?"

"Oh, I can tell you personally. All you have to do is open this damn door so I can come in."

"No please leave, I don't want to see you anymore." she begged.

"Let me in or you'll regret what will I do. I have some surprise for you that I'm sure you would like to know. "he said and laughed without humor.

Scared, she hurriedly open the door and without any word the man entered the room giving her that familiar smirk on his face.

"What do you want?"

"You" he answered.

"Please let me be alone," crying, she begged.

"Oh please cut that bull. I want you back in my life, or else.." he throw the envelope his holding, photos and a couple of cd scattered on the floor.

"Oh my God, you can't do this to me. You can't!!" she said hysterically. 

Her dreams and future, they will come to an end - again. Because of that one single mistake. The skeletons in her closet are coming at her and hunting her down. She doesn't want him to see all those rubbish, she don't want her love to die again. She don't want to hurt him for the second time. She don't want this to happen. 

She must be dreaming, no this is not a dream. It's a nightmare. "Please somebody wake me up" she said on her thoughts.

The man stood there watching how she look, how the emotions passed her beautiful face. He is getting back what is his. She belong to him, only him.

"You know what to do. You know where to find me. Cut that filthy relationship with that dumb man and be with me again. Or you rather I send these photos and cds to him?" he said and left her.

She is just sitting on the floor, holding the things that will lead to her death again. Questions on her mind, tears still flowing never leaving her eyes. 

"Why do I have to meet him? Why do I have to be that stupid? Why did I trusted him?" she asked her self, hating herself more and more each seconds passing by. Will she choose to fight him and stay in the arms of the man she love or hurt the man she love again for him not to know how low she was. Another decision, another heartache coming.

RAMMARICO (Regret) 1

He's been sitting there for more than an hour now waiting for his girl. They should've finished their dinner by now if she just arrive on time. But he is patiently waiting for her, she sent a text message saying that she's on her way.He can't do anything but to wait. He missed her so much. He noticed something different these past few weeks, something is terribly wrong. They say that a woman can feel if her man is cheating, they call it "woman intuition".

But how about men? Why is he feeling this way, as if ice had frozen something unseen. 

His gaze turned towards the entrance door hoping that soon she'd arrive. And then, the most beautiful woman for him is carefully walking in his direction. There's this familiar beating and excitement in his heart like the first time he met her. My girl, he told himself. But again, she looks strange, there's something odd in the way she look at him. And it's making him scared of something.

"Hi, love how are you?" he asked and kissed her cheek. Shoot, she feels cold too - the man thought. 

"Just fine," she said calmly. "Have you eaten? I need to talk to you." 

"Not yet, been waiting for you, I want to eat with you. " he said and look straight into her eyes. 

She meet his gaze for a moment but suddenly broke off. "Can we have dinner now, I'm starving." she said.

"Yes love," she didn't even bother to use their endearment. 

They ate silently, without any word. As if it's a crime to have a conversation while eating. Then she spoke,

"I'm sorry, I can't pretend anymore." she said void of any emotion.

"What do you mean by that?" he asked astonished on what he's hearing.

"I don't love you anymore, we can't continue this." straight into  face and his heart.

What she said rendered him speechless. Just like that,she said it coolly without minding his feelings. Where is the sweet girl who loved him for more than five years now? What happened after they planned their wedding? What's happening to her?

"But why love? What have I done?" he asked hurt evident on his face.

She sigh,"I guess I have to use the old cliche- It's not you,it's me."

"Is there someone new?" he asked looking at her intently

She met his eyes, stared in the most beautiful pair of chocolate brown eyes for a moment. She can't say a word, but she have to. 

"Yes" she said blatantly "I'm sorry I have to leave. Goodbye." she got up then without turning her back, she left him.

"Just like that, just like that.." he said. If only he can cry, but no, he won't cry in public. But at the moment, his heart is weeping. Because the woman whom he love for the longest time dumped him without any other explanation.

  He got up, unmindful of the crowd, left some bills on the table and turn to leave that place. 

******

She's been crying eversince she left the place. She can't believe that she'd hurt the kindest and most loving man she met years ago. She ended their relationship when they are about to get married. Good thing, they haven't prepared anything yet. She have no choice but to do it even if it hurts so much, more painful than what she did to him. 

She can't believe that a single mistake can ruin everything, even her life. She lost the most loving person and the worst part of it, he's angry with her.

"Good thing you know what to do." said a voice behind her.

"You beast,you should be happy by now. You got what you wanted." she turn to leave but he grab her arm and pull her back.

"Where do you think you're going? Come on, come with me." he's grinning and she can't take  it. 

"No, please let me be alone." she begged but he won't let her go. "Let me go, or I'll call someone to help me." she said in a dry voice. 

The man saw her determination and he let go of her arm. She quickly walks away from him, away from the place where she had her heart broken into pieces. Tears streaming freely from her face, she ride a cab and head home.

THE FAIRYTALE WEDDING

A FAIRYTALE WEDDING

It is a beautiful and lovely day. The sun is shining brightly and you can hear the birds singing. Magical and enchanting, iyon ang unang papasok sa isip mo kapag nakita mo ang lugar. Sa FERNWOOD GARDEN idadaos ang kasal nila James and Devon na tinagurian wedding of the year. Parang nasa paraiso ang lahat, samo’t saring magagandang bulaklak ang nasa paligid, may isang malaking bulwagan na nalalatagan ng red carpet.  The beautiful place has become more beautiful because of the decorations and the lavender roses all over the corner. Naglalakihan ang mga mesa na nasa paligid na may ibat’ibang  uri din ng bulaklak mula pa sa ibang bansa.Talagang pinaghandaan ni James ang kasal nila ni Devon at hinding-hindi ito malilimutan ng mga nakasaksi. Their wedding motif is lavender with a touch of silver, at may mga bulaklak ng lavender sa paligid. 

Trumpets are blowing, sign that the wedding march is coming. The Prince Groom  is patiently waiting in the man-made altar with the Pastor. He looks so immaculately handsome in his Black and White tuxedo with silver label in his breat pocket. 

Lahat ng mga lalaking imbitado ay nakasuot din ng white tuxedo at may silver label din sa breast pocket. Animo mga prinsipe mula sa iba't ibang kaharian ang mga lalaking kasama sa entourage. Walang motif ang kulay ng mga damit ng mga kababaihan. Lahat ay nakasuot ng pinakamaga-gandang damit ng mga ito. Katulad ng pagtitipon sa isang palasyo, mga kababaihang prinsesa din sa kanilang buhay. Ang mga sponsors ay nakadamit na parang sa fairygod mother na may touch ng silver and lavender. Ang mga flower girls at ring bearers naman ay nakadamit na parang mga fairies at may mumunting pakpak pa ang mga ito. Napakagandang pagmasdan ang makulay na paligid at sumenyas na ang wedding coordinator nila na magsisimula na ang wedding march.

Nagsimula ng lumakad ang mga nasa entourage, nauna ang pamilya ni James, ang kanyang ama, ina at si Lauren. Sumunod ang pamilya ni Devon, ang Nanay Lyn nya at tatay Sonny kasunod ang mga naggagandahang ate ni Devon. Maraming sikat na personalidad ang kasama sa entourage na hindi alam ng mga panauhin. And as the march goes, you can hear, some gasp, ohhhhhs, and wow from the invited guests. Nauna ng nagmarch ang mga veteran personalities as the sponsors dressed in a fairygod mother like dresses, sina ROSE ANN SANTOS, CHA SOLIS, CHIN GUTIERREZ, at si MICHELLE FIRFLEI (isang sikat na French designer) kasama ang kanilang mga partners, si DIANNE ang secretary ni JAMES kapartner si JORIC de VEARA na isang sikat na NEWS ANCHOR. Kasama din ang secretary ni Ivan na si Ms. Raeny, ang fashion consultant na si MS. DREA VUZ, ang dean ni Devon na si MS ROAN at ang dating boss ni Devon na si MS JARINA  na may mga nagagwa gwapuhang partners. 

How can you get over the excitement when you're actually seeing the stars in the showbiz world? Ang unang mga personalidad na lumakad sa red carpet ay ang sikat na showbiz married couple na sina BRET JACKSON and FRETZIE JACKSON, sumunod ang teen loveteam, si SAM CONCEPCION AT SI STEFI CHIU; next the hottest loveteam DINGDONG DANTES and MARIMARI RIVERA; the sexy and versatile actress, Japanese-Pinay KAZEL KOBAYASHI and her boyfriend PIOLO PASCUAL; international models MAY QUINTES and JACK FULTON; MTV VJ's CHAMY DY and TIM MONTE; singers PEACH BLOSSOM and her boyfriend ERIK SANCHEZ.  Next to march, Devon's friends together with their escorts na hindi lang basta escort infact ang mga ito ay sikat na mga actor. Nauna na si AIZELLE na ang partner ay isang teen star din na si ENRICO GIL; si CRISSY kapareha si JERIC ROSALES; si RUBYLYN kapareha ni BILL CREYFORD; si MYLENE with  DEXTER OCAMPO; pangalawa sa huling pareha ay si JEZZIEL kasama ang kapareha nito na walang iba kundi si BADGIE, na ngayon ay bumalik sa pagiging BADGER dahil nakilala nito si JEZZIEL at ito ay naging tunay na lalaki na, pag-ibig nga naman (tsk tsk tsk.)Sa pagpapa inbistiga ni James nalaman nila na si Jezziel ang kinasabwat ni Enna sa mga plano nito at nalaman din nilang ito ang nagbigay kay James ng mga ebidensya sa kasamaan ni Enna. Humingi ito ng tawad sa kanila at agad naman itong pinatawad ni Devon at inimbitahan sa kasal. Ang huling pareha na lalakad sa red carpet ay ang MAID OF HONOR at BEST MAN, sina GRACEY at IVAN na halatang naiilang sa isa't isa pero may hidden desire naman sa bawat isa (kunwari pa sila).

And then, here comes the bride. The place turned silent upon seeing the silver white carriage pulled by four beautiful white stallions. Magnified, people are in awe when they see the bride coming out of the carriage escorted by the coach, two uniformed man and a maiden to gather up her trail. The bride is perfectly ethereal, with the flowing curly hairs with little flowers on the strands, a silver tiara on her head, the white wedding gown (the cut is heart shapped top) with touch of silves swarovksy crystals that cost a fortune, the silver shoes like Cinderella, and the face that glows and radiates in the light of the sun. The beautiful face of the bride shows how happy and contented she is. And the prince groom upon seeing his bride broke into smile and mouthed "I love you". Devon started to march in the red carpet as a lovely voice filled the air with the song This Will Be (An Everlasting Love). And when the Princess reach the altar, the Prince hug her tight. The Pastor began the ceremony and the couple exchange their wedding vows emotionally. James vow:

"I thought that I would never see the beauty of one saved for me. 

As I behold my heart's desire, now I'm finally complete. 

And to you Devon my one love,I give my everything, my all to you alone

As now I say I do for all my life, 

My princess I promise you my life forever more. Only you I cherish and adore

From this day on, I will serve you with one love. I love you." and he carefully put the ring in Devon's finger.

Now it's Devon's turn for the vow:

"Man of all my hopes and dreams, 

You lead me to my destiny.

For I am yours and you are mine until eternity.

You are the prince that sweep me off my feet.

I promise to cherish you for all my life.

From this day on, I will serve you with one love. I love you." madamdaming wika ni Devon.

The pastor announced them as husband and wife and the crowd applauded as the wedding bells are ringing.

THE COTILLION

Katulad ng isang tunay na FAIRYTALE story, ang kanilang kasal ay may COTILLION. Pinangunahan ito ng bagong kasal at lahat ng nasa entourage ay kasali even the sponsors and the secondary sponsors Among them are the daughters of the President, PRINCESS JHENNEA and LOVELY YASHA with their partners. Ang mga nanood ay namamangha sa mga nakikita. Napakaganda ng sayaw, napaka kulay ng paligid, may lifting, swaying and a lot hugging sa cotillion.  Naguumapaw ang pagmamahal sa paligid at patuloy na nagsaway ang mga pareha sa saliw ng isang kanta na inaawit ng sikat ng singer  na si LAVENDER. 

Today was a fairytale 

You were the prince 

I used to be a damsel in distress 

You took me by the hand and you picked me up at six 

Today was a fairytale 

Today was a fairytale 

Today was a fairytale 

I wore a dress 

You wore a dark grey t-shirt 

You told me I was pretty when I looked like a mess 

Today was a fairytale 

Time slows down when ever you're around 

But can you feel this magic in the air? 

It must have been the way you kissed me 

Fell in love when I saw you standing there 

It must have been the way 

Today was a fairytale 

It must have been the way 

Today was a fairytale 

And then the pART where the PRINCE GROOM is asking for the hand of the PRINCESS BRIDE. At ng mahawakan ng PRINSIPE ang kamay ng PRINSESA, agad nitong ginawaran ng halik ang kamay ng prinsesa. 

Today was a fairytale 

You've got a smile that takes me to another planet 

Every move you make everything you say is right 

Today was a fairytale 

Today was a fairytale 

All that I can say is now it's getting so much clearer 

Nothing made sense until the time I saw your face 

Today was a fairytale 

Time slows down whenever you're around, yeah 

But can you feel this magic in the air? 

It must have been the way you kissed me 

Fell in love when I saw you standing there 

It must have been the way 

Today was a fairytale 

It must have been the way 

Today was a fairytale 

Time slows down whenever you're around 

I can feel my heart 

It's beating in my chest 

Did you feel it? 

I can't put this down 

But can you feel this magic in the air? 

It must have been the way you kissed me 

Fell in love when I saw you standing there 

It must have been the way 

But can you feel this magic in the air? 

It must have been the way you kissed me 

Fell in love when I saw you standing there 

It must have been the way 

Today was a fairytale 

It must have been the way 

Today was a fairytale 

Oh, oh, yeah, oh 

Today was a fairytale

The singer ended the song and all the cotillion dancers take a bow, the audience exploded into an applause as the birds continue to hum and sing as the PRINCESS BRIDE readied herself to throw the bouquet. The happy woman JEZZIEL catches the bouquet and turned red because BADGER is looking at her intently. 

Niyakap ni James ang kanyang ASAWA at bumulong ng "I love you so much my princess and let's make this love last a lifetime. F.. FOREVER."

"Mahal na mahal din kita aking prinsipe, salamat sa pagmamahal mo and yes we are FOREVER." wika naman ni Devon.

As they continue the festivity, and the NEWLY WED COUPLE dance again, they know that they have won this battle. For their love is pure and true, nothing and no one can break and tear them apart. As for Devon, marami syang ipinagpapasalamat kay Lord. For giving her this awesome man and she utter a silent thank you prayer to the Lord above. 

Love indeed knows no boundaries, pure love can surpass any trials and two hearts which are destined to be will be together FOREVER. At katulad ng isang FAIRYTALE story sa mga children's book, their story will end like this...

"AND THEY LIVED HAPPILY EVER AFTER. "