Chapter 95: Always

“Are you ready?” tanong ng Mommy ni Charlie sa kanya.

She filled her lungs with air and gave her mother a slow nod. “Yes,” she replied smiling.

Gumanti ng ngiti ang Mommy niya, nangingilid ang luha. Masuyo pa nitong inabot anag kanyang pisngi. “I wish you all the happiness in the world, sweetheart.”

“Thanks, Mom,” sabi niya bago niyakap ang ina.

They stayed like that for a while bago sila nakarinig ng katok sa pinto. “Hey, the music’s starting and all the guests are waiting. Don’t tell me may balak ka pang itakbo ‘yang anak mo, Sam,” said her father’s familiar voice outside the door.

Natatawa nilang binitiwan ng Mommy niya ang isa’t-isa. Sandaling nitong pinunasan ng panyo ang gilid ng mga mata nito bago siya muling nginitian. “Let’s go. Your Dad cannot wait to give you away… officially,” pabirong sabi ng Mommy niya bago inabot sa kanya ang kanyang bouquet.

When her mother opened the door to her room, she was met by her father’s loving gaze. “Finally,” anito, nakangiti. He gave