Chapter 118

We planned to have our wedding on Samar Island, the same place where we conducted a medical mission in the past. I am the one who decided on the location for our first wedding. Ako kasi pinapili niya at maganda ang ibang parte ng island lalo na at gusto ko ring mag beach wedding kami.

Hindi rin masyadong mabigat ang gown ko dahil request ni Zairon. Siya mismo lahat ang nagplano dahil ayaw niyang napapagod ako nakaisip sa kasal namin. Ang dapat ko lang raw gawin ay sumagot at magsalita ng vows namin at wala ng iba.

Nasa loob ako ng cabin kasama sila Zaen. They're the ones who took care of me. Maya-maya pa ay pumasok ang ina ni Zairon.

“You're so beautiful, anak.” She smiled at me.

“Thank you po, Mom.” Sagot ko.

I'm not used to calling him mom but I don't want to make her uncomfortable with me kaya sinikap ko talagang masanay.

I was taken aback when she approached and embraced me. "Take care of my son, Laurene," she whispered softly. She then stepped back, looking at me with a