4.2: After Wedding

ASHLEE'S POV

8:55 am

I was standing here outside the church. We got here early, they were very excited that I'm gonna marry today especially my mother.

Tss. They are even more excited than me ...

I felt a bit dizzy. I drank a lot of beer last night, and then some women suddenly surrounded me. But that's okay because somehow I forgot about her, but that doesn't mean the pain she caused is gone.

Tch. When I really needed him, he left me there ...

"Sir, get ready. After 5 minutes, the ceremony will begin." A wedding coordinator told me, I just nodded. I arranged myself first before I approached them.

"I used to dream of taking you to your fiancé, wearing a very nice wedding dress and we would slowly walk towards him." Mama said after frowning. "But it doesn't look like it will happen because now you're getting married, you're wearing a suit. Then your husband will come to you."

I just sighed and then tried to smile. I'm sorry, but this is the only way to reduce my annoyance because of this pest wedding ...

"Oh hey. The wedding is about to start, get ready," she said, I just nodded in response.

I walked closer to the church door. I rolled up the suit I was wearing and then I sighed. The door slowly opened. Immediately my eyes roamed the entirety of the interior.

The design of the pathway to the altar is not too pompous. It’s simple but you can say it’s beautiful and really over -prepared. There were various flowers lined up next to the church chairs, then when they arrived right in front of the altar there was a tree there standing on either side. Instead of leaves growing on the branches, you will see a mixed flowers were there.

As I rolled my eyes, I saw someone I didn’t expect to be here. She was wearing a simple white dress. She was just standing on the side, where not much could see her.

What is she doing here? Tss.

She tried to smile at me but I didn't return it. I continued walking until I reached the front.

I hope she doesn't show up here ... I'm just worried about what he did.

The guests and other guests at the wedding came next, but I could not focus on the people walking and sitting because I had my full attention on her. I was looking at her seriously when suddenly ...

Now Playing: I Do (Cherish You) by 98 Degree

Suddenly the door opened and there my attention shifted. Standing there was a man, wearing a wedding gown and long white veil.

I secretly smiled because of how he looked. Even from a distance I could see his face. And I can say that can’t be painted. He looked at me shyly. I want to laugh out loud- but maybe later. I will collect it first and then throw it to him.

In all my life, only now have I actually seen a man wearing a gown. And I didn't know it was so fun to see that.

Moments later, Makky started to sing. She's also a lesbian like me and she's good at singing, so I told my parents to take her to sing at our wedding.

All I am, all I'll be

Everything in this world

All that I'll never need

Is in your eyes shining at me

When you smile I can feel

All my passion unfolding

He began to walk slowly closer to where I was. Even with the veil covered, I could still see the wrinkle on his face while he was still sulking.

Until he stopped in front of me. He was seriously looking into my eyes. I could no longer read the emotion on her face, because it all mixed up. You know those who look shy, annoyed, frustrated and depressed? That's exactly he looked.

Your hand brushes mine

And a thousands of sensations

Seduce me 'cause I ...

He took my hand and we walked to the front of the altar.

I do, cherish you

For the rest of my life

You don't have to think twice

I will, love you still

From the depths of my soul

It's beyond my control

I've waited so long

To say this to you ..

I feel like my head hurts, and it hurts even more because of the music that Makky sings. The volume is a bit loud, and then I don't like the lyrics of what he sings.

"If you're asking do I love you this much ... I d-"

I looked at the place where Makky was and, "Hey! Stop it! That's enough! Your voice hurt my ear!" I shouted at my friend. Her eyes widened and she stared at me.

"Wow!" She shouted. "After you tell me to sing here, no you will shout at me?! You thick face!"

I just felt sorry for her and ignored her. I just looked at the altar again and slowly sigh.

Here it is ... The gradual deterioration of my life is about to begin ...

The ceremony has already begun. I only answered 'yes, father' to my questions when the priest married us, Kheene did the same.

I hope it's all just a dream ...

Until we said our vows to each other, as we wore the ring on our finger. And when my father announced that we were fully married, he said I could kiss my husband. That’s where I got nervious.

Fvck! What will I do?

I turned to Kheene, he also turned to me. I held his veil and carefully lifted it. When I fixed that, I was a little surprised when he suddenly stepped closer to me. I was not able to move because of the shock, so now we are very close to each other.

He bowed slightly to me. “Even if I’m wearing this damn gown, I’m still the guy here,” he said. It

I was just right to hear.

He slowly brought his face closer to me, but before he do what he was going to do, I spoke first.

"All right, try to kiss me on the lips. Even if we're at church, I'll blow your mouth!" There was an emphasis on my threatening him.

My eye caught him pout before kissing me on the cheek, but still close to the lip. I just closed my eyes. Before he left me, I gently pushed him away and stared at him.

People applauded inside the church. We faced them together and gave everyone a strained smile.

Gone. It's over ... I'm tied to him.

KHEENE'S POV

After the wedding ..

"Congratulations, Kheene, my son!" Mama greeted me and hugged me, I hugged her back.

We are now here outside the church, preparing to go to the place where the reception will be held.

Speaking of reception ... "Ahm, ma?" I whispered.

He let go of my hug. "What's it?" he asked.

"I'm not going to attend the reception anymore, I'm tired. 'll have a work tomorrow." I said while scratching my back.

I've been itching for this gown earlier. I haven't been to church before but I want to get this annoying dress off my body right away. I don't know why women put up with wearing this even though it's itchy on the skin.

"Oh, sure. No problem." Mama replied smiling. "By the way, don't come into the office tomorrow." She will chase.

"Why?" I wondered.

Mama smiled, the crazy one. "Of course, the newlyweds need to have a honeymoon." She even squatted to reach my ear. "Give us a grandchild right away?" she said reason for me to retreat.

Grandson? Will I give them a grandson from Tiburcio? Ha! No way. Never mind. I disagree in my mind.

"Mom, I married Tiburc- I mean Ash because of the company. I won't think about having a child first. I need to raise the company first, before making a baby." I said seriously.

"Can it be synchronized, ah?"

"Ma ..." There was a threatening melody that I said.

Mama was a little sad. He frowned then sighed. Sorry, ma. It's not in our deal. Then I have no intention!

"I understand ... But can't even just be a baby girl?"

"Well, company first." My persuasion. "And then it's impossible for us to have that child!"

She was surprised. "And why is it impossible, ah?" she asked.

"Hey, that's more of a man than me! Tss." I answered with a sigh.

Mama suddenly burst out laughing. "Oh, of course. Sorry, I forgot." Laughing she said, I just smiled.

I looked at her first before I looked at Ash's place. She is currently talking to her parents and other friends. I stared at her, even though she was smiling in front of others, he still couldn’t hide the sadness based on his eyes. I felt sad for her.

If it weren't for me, maybe her eyes wouldn't be so sad now. I just bowed.

It's Mr. Do's fault. If he didn’t recoup what he invested, we wouldn’t have reached this point. I sigh.

I raised my head again and looked at Ashlee, but for some unknown reason I looked beyond her.

Someone I didn’t expect to see today. That person I never wanted to see again. She stands far away from me, but I can't go wrong. She is the one I saw, the image of her is what I saw.

What is she doing here? When else has she been back?

I immediately looked in front of me because someone hit me. My face wrinkled again when I recognized who it was. Ashlee, she did that to me. I didn't notice that she was approaching. I looked at her badly, but she just stared at me seriously.

"Why did you hit me?" I asked her angrily.

"Tss. My mother is calling you," she sighed, "Wait, what are you looking at there?" she asked then looked at what I was looking at earlier.

I looked there again but she was gone. Ashlee turned to me again.

"Hey! Am I talking to anyone here or not?" she asked.

"Most likely, you're talking to someone. I'm here in front of you."

She kicked me again. "Ouch! You've got two already, ah ?!" I shouted in her face,

She was pushed back. "Tss. I don't like everyone who philosophizes me."

"I also don't like everyone who beats me!" I said sarcastically.

She laughed. "You know, Kheene. You look gay." Suddenly she said seriously,

My eyes widened at what she said. Me? A gay? "What did you say?"

"I said you're gay!" she said with a laugh

The heck?

"Me? Gay? Ha! Do you want to be pregnant?" I challenged him, but he did not budge. Instead he smirked and smiled at me.

"Tss. In your dreams. You can't do that, you don't have anything." Then she glanced at my chin, but immediately averted her eyes.

I didn't speak. I just averted my eyes. 'What does she mean that I have no... Maybe she wants me to show her what's mine below..' I said in my mind and secretly smiled.

"I hope you're gay ..." She said suddenly, causing me to look at her again. "If you don't ask, I'm not just into women. I'm also into gays."

My forehead furrowed, "Y-You're into gays?" I asked.

I saw that she was stunned, but soon she suddenly burst out laughing. "Yeah. Actually, I really like gays, especially your type!" she said while laughing.

I just stared at her and didn't speak. I don''t want to argue with her anymore, it's just a waste of time.

"Ma. We'll go first. It's really itchy because of this dress." I bid goodbye when I turned to my mother.

Mama smiled. "Okay. Ashlee," Mama called to Tiburcio. "Be careful on the trip ah?" Mom's reminder. Tiburcio just nodded.

Wait ... I think Tiburcio is more my trip than Ashlee.

I approached my car and opened the door to the passenger seat, and turned to Tiburcio.

"Let's go first. My wife is so embarrassed!" She said goodbye to her friends then laughed softly.

Tss. Who will not be ashamed? You're a man in a gown?

Earlier, after the wedding. When we left the church, Jace approached me immediately. He laughed heartily at the way I looked, if mama hadn't called me he wouldn't have stopped. Tss. Badtrip!

I stopped thinking and moaned weakly when someone knocked on my door again. And I won’t even think about who that is.

"You're look an idiot again!" Tiburcio said, after beating me, she immediately got into the car

She enjoyed beating me, ah!

I slammed the car door shut. I quickly walked to the driver's seat while holding the pestle hem of my gown.

Sh*t! It will never happen again!

I slammed the door shut and fastened my seatbelt. I also turned on the engine and was ready to drive when Ashlee spoke.

"Are you serious? Are you going to drive in a gown? You might hit us-"

"Can you please shut up ?!" I shouted angrily at her. "What do you want me to do? I'll undress here then in front of you then drive?" In your dreams, you will never see my body!

She just smiled and fell silent. Our trip was quiet. When we got home I quickly parked the car, then I quickly got out and went inside the house.

I immediately went up to my room and got dressed, then lay down on the bed. I couldn't take care of her anymore because I was really tired.

Tss. She can do that, she's already old enough to do it...

I closed my eyes, but I also immediately opened them when I remembered something. The girl earlier, has she been there and watching for a long time? What did she think and did she appear on my wedding day?

Hays.

Many questions were running through my mind, and they would only be answered when we met again.

Tss. Why am I still thinking that? Do I care ?!

I don’t know how many more minutes until I fall asleep.

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