Marriage Novels & Stories

A marriage is a marriage. A formal union of a social and legal contract between two people that legally, economically, and emotionally binds them together. That's what Alice knew about being involved in marriage but on her side is different, there was no love, physically and emotionally, she doesn't even know the guy her parents wanted her to tie the knot. She was only 25 years old And here she is always obeying her parent's desire and want, just to make them happy. Alice wanted to protest and oppose her parents' desire to marry her to a man she has never met before but Alice does not dare to figh

Ilham held her hands, his palms warm against hers, his touch reassuring. The priest continued, "Marriage is a sacred institution, not to be entered into lightly but reverently, passionately, and with a deep sense of commitment." Sabay silang tumango at ngumiti ni Ilham kahit na puno ng mga luha ang kanilang mga mata.

Inilibot nito ang tingin sa buong simbahan bago nagpatuloy. "The marriage ceremony is a significant part of nearly every culture, religion, generation, and society. Despite all of our differences, we all share the love. Love is the great unifier, regardless of who we are, where we’ve come from or what we believe in. Please welcome everyone to Esteban Gabrielle Lancaster and Glorybelle Scarlett San Juan- Lancaster wedding," dagdag pa ng pari.

Aniya't kinindatan ang dalaga. "Marriage, means standing by each other no matter what. It's not blind loyalty. It's marital disqualification rules. Romans 12:10—Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves," isa-usa tinignan ni Alfonso sina Xavier at Cheska. Magkahawak ang mga kamay habang seryosong nakikinig sa mga sinasabi ng ama—ang taga-seremonya ng kasal nila. "This verse emphasizes mutual love, respect, and honor within the marriage." Wika pa nito't ngumiti. Hindi lubos maisip ni Alfonso na sa unang pagkakataon siya ang magbibigay ng basbas sa kasal ng kanyang bunsong anak na si Xavier at sa babaen

“After your lunch meeting, may interview kayo for WMN Magazine, Ma’am.” ​“Okay.” ​Sanay na ako sa interviews: controlled smiles, rehearsed lines, never showing too much. Lalo na pagdating sa personal life. ​No one has to know. Not even the press. ​That I’m married to him.

sabay-sabay naming tugon. “Now, you hear the teachings of marriage as set by God and the Church. Marriage is not to be taken lightly or as a mere pastime—it is a promise to be kept with all your heart, in times of joy and sorrow, in health and in sickness, until death do you part. Travis, do you take Avery to be your lawfully wedded wife, to give her your love and care, to protect her from all harm, and to remain faithful to her for as long as you both shall live?”

Nais ko pa sanang tumambay at tignan ang mga sasakyan sa malapitan ng biglang may boses akong narinig. “Well, nandito na pala kayo.” Napatingin ako sa nagsalita. “Yeah, Good morning Mr. Marrow.” Bati ni Kiva. “Let's go sa office para madiscuss na natin ang cover ng contract at makapirma na kayo” Nakangiting wika nito. Tumango na lamang kami at sumunod sa kaniya.

Ilang sandali lang ay bumagsak na ang mga luha nito. “You know what I mean. Matalino kang tao, Bernadeth.” “You shut up, Andres. Wala akong pakialam sa kung anuman ang iniisip mo sa ‘kin. Matutuloy ang kasal sa ayaw at sa gusto mo.” Bernadeth is glaring at him. “You know what marriage is, Bernadeth? Marriage is a union of two people who are madly in love with each other. Hindi kita mahal–”

Hindi uso sa mga ito ang ikandado ang puso para lang sa iisang tao. Ang kasal para sa mga ito ay pagkakaisa ng dalawang matatag na indibidwal na may pakinabang sa isa't isa. Pero malaya ang mga itong gawin kung ano ang gusto hangga't hindi binibigyan ng problema ang ibang tao, maayos ang pagsasama, nagkakaroon ng anak na magmamana sa yaman, wala nang pakialam ang mga ito sa ibang aspeto. Lahat ng nasa circle nito ay dumaan sa ganoong proseso. Ang marriage certificate ay hindi sagisag ng katapatan kundi katibayan ng pag-aari.

Iyon ang patuloy na naglalaro sa isip ko sa mismong oras ngayon. What is marriage? I exactly know that. Marriage is not just about love. It stores passion, happiness, and trust. Without those factors, you will really conclude and doubt what is marriage. Ganoon na ganoon ang ginawa ko. The only thing that I should have asked is that, 'What is divorce?' Why people are obsessed with it? Why was it made? Is it really the best solution... or is it just the option to run away from our own obligations?