Matrimonial Rites Novels & Stories

Nang makarating kami sa harap nang altar nag blessed ito sa mga foster parents ko, dahil matagal ng patay ang mga magulang ko at dinala na ako sa harap ni Father. Nag simula na ang seremonyas at nag salita na ang priest. We are gathered here in the presence of God, family, and friends to unite Andrew and Amara in the holy matrimony. Marriage is an honorable estate, and is therefore not to be entered into lightly, but reverently, advisedly, soberly, and with God’s blessing. Today, they will receive God’s greatest gift; another person to share with, grow with, change with, be joyful with, and to stand with as one when trials and tribulations enter their lives. It is fitting, therefore, that we

Nang tuluyan na kaming makalapit sa altar ay hindi naman nagtagal nagsimula na ang misa. Nagsalita ang pari, at kami naman ay nakinig. "Are you prepared, as you follow the path of marriage, to love and honor each other for as long as you both shall live?" "Yes, I am." tugon namin ni Jheanne. Napangiti na rin ang pari sa amin. Kapagkuwan ay muli itong nagsalita. "Since it is your intention to enter the covenant of Holy Matrimony, join your right hands, and declare your consent before God and his Church."

pakli ni Argus. Tinangay na siya ng asawa patungo sa altar kung saan kanina pa naghihintay ang hukom na magkakasal sa kanila. Kaagad nagsimula ang wedding rites. Wala nang maraming pasakalye.

"Aurora..." "H-huh?" Nagising ako nang marahang kinalabit ni Damien ang braso ko. "Are you okay?" Bulong pa rin nito. Tumingin ako rito at tumango. "And you husband, you may now kiss your bride..." The priest ended the ceremony, but still, my mind is out of nowhere. Nagsigabo ang palakpakan at hiyawan sa buong paligid. Nakaramdam ako ng malakas na simoy ng hangin na nanggaling sa buong karagatan.

Magkasamang palakihin ang magiging anak namin. “Aren’t all these basic stuff? Why do we have to do this?” “What do you mean? We need to do this to make sure the other party won’t break their promise. After all, we’re marrying because of our own benefits and not because of love. You want an heir and someone to do your work at the company. I want to be compensated for my job even while I’m pregnant and money to fix my problems. After reading it, this is actually ain’t a bad deal after all, don’t you think so? Shall we then say our vows?"

From telling our love story, exchange vows, exchanging rings and finally. "Forasmuch as you, Bride and you, Groom, have openly declared your wishes to be united in marriage, and in the presence of these witnesses have pledged love to each other, and have confirmed the same by joining hands, exchanging rings and declaring your vows, I as a priest and legally authorized to do pronounce that you are now husband and wife. You may now kiss the Bride."

Kung nalaman ko lang ng maaga ang totoong ugali ni Tita Matilda hindi na sana ako pumayag na pakasalan siya ni Papa. “Misis, maiwan ko na muna kayo. Mag-ra-rounds pa ako. Itanong niyo na lang sa information area para sa breakdown ng babayaran niyo at maging down payment para sa operasyon ng asawa niyo,” sabi ng doktor bago kami tinalikuran ni Tita Matilda. “Serafina, kailangan nating magdesisyon ngayon kung ano ang gagawin natin sa papa mo,” sabi ni Tita Matilda.

Ibinalik ko nalang ang tingin ko sa Pari dahil marahil ay kinalabahan lamang siya. "This is a ceremony that will permanently seal these two people in relationship as husband and wife. This is unbreakable for their promises that they're going to make are sacred and are permitted by God. They will live as one for the rest of their life." Tuloy-tuloy na sabi ng Pari. Ngumiti muna ito sa amin bago tumingin sa mga tao. "So, is there anyone who are against to this marriage. You may speak now or you will loss the chance to speak in a minute?" Walang sumagot kung kaya't tumingin na siya sa amin at ngumiti.

Binasa ko naman agad yung nakalagay. Arrangement to this Marriage Contract Rule's: 1. OBEY 2. Do anything I want you to do --Please me 3. Not allowed to touch any parts of my body below the neck 4. Not allowed to have relationship with other guys in 9 months 5. Act like a strong and happy couple infront of my family 6. Visit my parents twice a week --If they are here 7. Always call me Sir when my family is not around 8. Still your Boss at the office so act like an employee not a Wife

“This merger is not just business. It’s strategic. To secure both companies’ future, a contractual agreement will be made.” Napakunot ang noo ni Isabella. “A contractual agreement?” ulit niya. Tumigil ang lahat. Dahan-dahang inilapag ng abogado ang isang folder sa gitna ng mesa. “Marriage contract.” Parang biglang huminto ang mundo niya. Napatingin siya kay Caleb. “Excuse me?” malamig niyang sabi, pero halatang may galit na unti-unting sumisikat.