8 MONTHS LATER
Shield
"Are you okay?"
Napalingon ako kay Tito Samuel nang tapikin niya ako sa balikat, bunso siyang kapatid ni Dad na nagmula pa sa Bohol. That’s where he lives with his family. But today, they’re all here—for my wedding day.
We’re already at the church, just waiting for my bride to arrive.
"This is the first time in my life I've ever felt this nervous, Uncle," I replied, forcing a smile.
Private lang ang pinagplanuhan naming kasal ni Empress, pero halos mapuno pa rin ang simbahang ito dito sa bayan ng Lucena. We chose this place deliberately. This is her home. This is where she grew up. This is where we begin.
We invited only family, relatives, and close friends. Halos walang dumalo sa family ni Mommy sa Laguna dahil ayon sa kanila ay wala silang maihaharap sa fami
