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Who would’ve thought you would see him walk down that aisle, wearing such a beautiful smile while all dressed in white?
You remembered your parents crying when you told them the news of the wedding. You remembered your friends’ reactions when you two told them. How they all gave hugs and congratulations.
You remembered how suffocating waiting for the time of the wedding. How you went out for a walk and went near the fountain.
You remembered the cold fountain, a bit of water splashing on your face.
You remembered Us and Jeff standing by your side with Us using his handkerchief to wipe out the water in your eyes.
You remembered Us squeezing your shoulder to show his support and Jeff proclaiming he’ll marry you in a heartbeat just to release some tension.
You remembered them asking you how you feel. But you can only reply, “I am happy. I just got fountain spray in my eyes.”
You remembered everything and nothing. And now, you are standing in front, waiting for him to reach you.
As the wedding song plays, he looked at you with his almond eyes before giving that gorgeous smile. His eyes turned into slits like tiny crescent moons telling you he’s full of happiness.
Right then and there, you promised yourself, you will never make him cry.
You will protect his smile. His laughter. His light.
You promised before you’ll always be there for him. You promised that no matter where his path leads him, you’ll be beside him.
And now, you’re just fulfilling that once again. By being there with him, as you enter another chapter in your lives.
Suddenly, he’s in front of you with his sheepish smile. The smile that captured your heart because of his boyish charm.
He then asked you, “So how do I look?”
And you can only reply, “Beautiful”.
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The party was in full swing. Everyone was drinking and laughing. Then Jeff, the little shit that he was, instigated an impromptu performance.
“For old times sake,” he says.
You call bull because if it was unplanned, why does he have Mr. Avocado on his hands?
He performed one of his songs. A song that speaks about love so true that a person is willing to sacrifice everything, even his heart. It was a lively song but you can’t help but feel the small bitterness from his voice.
You frowned but tried to ignore the feeling because when you looked at your side, you saw him smiling, fully entertained as your other friends danced.
As Jeff finishes his performance, an unknown feeling crept up your spine.
“P’Mai, sing a song too.”
You almost want to say no, but how can you say no to Apo?
So you get up on that stage, took Mr. Avocado and sing the song that represents your heart.
ni wen wo ai ni you duo shen
wo ai ni you ji fen
People clapped their hands with your opening knowing full well the meaning of the song even if it was in another language.
But it doesn’t matter because what only matters is the song's meaning to the both of you.
wo de shi ye zhen
wo de ai ye zhen
You remembered the smiles. The moments. The laughters. The tears.
You remembered how people thought he was the sun that lights up your life but he is your moon, for he is the reflection of your heart.
yue liang dai biao wo de xin
You remembered loving him fiercely how you loved the moon…
But then why would you expect the moon to love you back?
You sang your heart out, pouring all the love you know he deserves. This song is not enough to convey your feelings… to represent your heart.
When you finished the song, he gave you a huge hug saying thank you. For he knows how much you love him.
Then the party continues and you find yourself in a corner, nursing a drink. You felt someone sitting beside you before offering their handkerchief.
“Fountain spray?”
You look at him with a small, grateful, smile while nodding even though you two know the fountain is on the other side.
“Fountain spray.”