Episode 46
Playlist~ Ryan Darling - I Choose You
Fernando's POV
Finally the day Micaela and I I've been waiting for is here! Today we'll become husband and wife just as the Bible says. Humor me I'm not a Bible scholar but I know the Bible does talked about two strangers coming together to become husband and wife. So today, I'll be making Micaela Alvarado my fully wedded wife. It took us a month plus to finish our wedding preparations and it has really being a nice journey so far. With money, I had everything covered. In as much as I wanted to pull a lot of crowd to our wedding, Micaela didn't want that so I had to cancel it and keep it simple. As I speak to you we're not even getting wedded in church today, it's on my yacht here in Madrid that the priest is going to pronounce us husband and wife. .
I've known my wife-to-be right from Highschool that she has been an introvert, so it's nothing new to me when she told she doesn't want our wedding to pull crowd. She didn't have many friends, just few friends and even her family members are nowhere to be found, oh I guess just one of her family member is present, a girl almost the same age with her. It's quite unfortunate her parents are not here to celebrate today with her, death can be so infuriating and merciless, it took my angel's parents away and left her to be an orphan. 'Don't worry babe, I got you now, I promise I'll be the family you've always missed out having' I thought inwardly.
"Fernando Perez!" Antonio screams my name and I turnaround and shrugged at him. "You've been staring at the mirror forever bro, is that where you'll be doing the wedding?"
I snorted and a wide grin spreads on my face. "Of course not! What now? Shouldn't I stare at my handsome self in the mirror?"
"By using the whole day to do that, right?"
"C'mon, it's not been long I stood there. Forget about it, tell me bestman, how am I looking for my wedding? Will my woman be awe at my appearance?"
"I'm afraid no" he shrugs in disappointment and I raised a brow at him, "I'm kidding bro! You are looking so gorgeously handsome from your head to your toes. You see this complete Mexican suit you're wearing and the way you did your hair... Micaela will fall in love with you all over again, bro!"
"I'm flattered, bro!" I chuckled and turnaround checking out myself one more time. Antonio and I are wearing a Mexican designer gold suit with some designing at the suit collar down to the chest paired with a white collar-up shirt and a black boldtie with a pair of black pants that came with the suit. My shoes...oh my shoes, it's made of gold and specially customized with our loveship 'Minando' Not only was it written on my shoes, but also on my jacket and on the bracelet that I bought for myself and my lovely wife. I also had her shoes customized with the same name, I'm very sure her friends Kim and Sabrina will so love it when they see it.
"Look at those shoes of yours!" Antonio exclaims with captivated gaze on my shoes. "Aren't you guys the cutest couple I've ever met?" he cooes and I grin widely.
"It's an honor to hear that" I replied and smoothen my hair one last time.
"I'm so happy for you man, welcome to the married men club. It's a non-ending party for me, buddy" he winks at me and I laughed.
"C'mon Antonio, you've had enough drinks already. Last night on my bachelor's night you took so much alcohol, I'm surprise you're still feeling good with all the drinks you had. I almost thought for a second you'd not make it to my wedding and I wondered who would have replaced you today".
"You wouldn't have dare replaced me with someone else! C'mon bro, is just few drinks I had last night, I'm yet to have more today. I'm celebrating two things, your wedding and my victory in the Gonzalo's case!" he cheered and I smiled.
"Wow, bravo. You finally won such a dramatic case. No wonder you're on the top list of good lawyers in the state. Well done bro, I love how you bring justice to a case and proof one's innocence".
"Thanks bro, it wasn't easy but I did it!"
"So who do you have on your next case?"
"I'm yet to know. In five days, I have a feeling I'll get another client with a very good pay" he winks at me and I laughed. "C'mon now, let's get going before the bride gets there before you".
I nod and we both made it out of my mansion to my sea-green Bugatti Divo. I would have used my limousine but I gave it to my woman to use with her friends. While my mom and my brother took a ride on my white Lamborghini, my adopted father Pedro was the one who gave them a ride. The three of them left before I came out of my room.
Earlier this morning, my mom was the first person to knock on my bedroom. She was in tears when she walked in, I was in panic when I saw her that way. "Mom, what happened?" I asked her and she teared up more.
"You're getting married my child, I'm going to miss you" she muffles and I almost laughed out. I'll always say this, women are so dramatic.
"Mom, I'm getting married not dying! You and I will always be together, nothing will seperate us, I mean nothing. My marriage to Micaela doesn't mean you'll stop being my mom neither will I stop being your son".
"But you're going to spend more time with her than you do with me".
"Of course, she's my wife, mom. Besides you live far away from me, we can't always be together you know. But you're always here in my heart and I'll always visit you".
"You promise you won't forget me now that you're married?"
"I promise, I swear it".
"I love you so much son, I'm proud of you for the decision you made by getting married to that lady. She's a good girl, caring, humble, intelligent.... she's just a sweetheart".
"I know right. That's why I love her so much, she's a rare gem. As from henceforth, you both will be families and you can do all the gossip with her".
I smiled when I remembered how my mom swats my arm when I said that. I love those two women in my life, they make me really happy.
We got to my yacht that was situated in an ocean which is an hour drive from my house, when we arrived some of our family friends and my business partners and workers were already there waiting for us dressed in all white just as Micaela and I wanted for the dress code. This looks perfect! The color white dignifies purity and peace, it's in connection with the tranquility of the sea surrounding us. I can't wait to see her in white as well, I bet she'll look like an angel descending from heaven. I exchanged greetings with almost everyone and my mom wouldn't leave my side while I was doing that. "Oh son, you look so so handsome!" She exclaims in front of her friends and I chuckled.
"Oh yes, your son is indeed a handsome young man. I wish it was my daughter that was getting married to him" one of her friends said and I snorted.
"No, I wish it was mine!" Another of the ladies interjected and I rolled my eyes.
"Ladies and gentlemen, here comes our beautiful bride!" The MC announces and we suspended whatever we were saying and turnaround immediately to catch a glimpse of my angel in white dress.
I've seen this moment in movies few times Antonio made me watched romantic movies before I met Micaela, but today it's happening real to me. Watching my angel being accompanied by her ex-boss, Byung Joon who is acting the father role for the day sent me staring at her in awe. Just like I've imagined her to appear like an angel she actually did appear like one. We locked gaze and smiled at me, her smiles alone is enough to make my day. She looks so happy just like I am, I'm we made this choice of being together.
Few days ago when we did our court wedding in Seoul she wasn't looking this hot, although she was wearing a white gown but not as beautiful as this one. And the make-up for today's occasion was 'wow' compared to that of the other day.
I was so carried away by her appearance that even when I heard the guest clapping and welcoming the bride all I did was stared at her. "Let's welcome the bride!" I heard the MC announces and Antonio nudged me by my arm and I squint at him.
"Isn't she a cutie?" Antonio whispers and a smile played on my lips and I return my gaze at her.
"She's more than a cutie. She's my angel, my woman, my pride, my heartbeat, my healer, my..."
"I think I'm blushing on her behalf" Antonio interrupted and I chuckle.
Maybe I should give her a little, I thought inwardly. I walk towards her and took her hand.
"You're my always, you're my forever, you're my reality, you're my sunshine, you're my best times, you're my anomaly-" I sang the song of Ryan Darling 'I choose you' and I heard some cheering voices from our guest while Micaela blushes.
"And I'd choose you, in a hundred lifetimes I'd choose you, in a hundred worlds I'd find you.." she continued from where I stopped and I gape at her awestruck by not just her voice but the fact that she knows the song, my surprise has turned to a duet I guess. The cheering from our guest increases when they all heard her angelic voice, I bet they all must be thinking we planned it.
"And I'd say, I do. For the rest of my life, with all that I have, I do. And we will, until the sun turns black-" I continued the chorus.
"Until he comes back riding on the clouds-" she paused and we entwined our hands.
"Every day, every moment, every breath we take, we'll choose you" we both sang along smiling at each other.
"Oh my gosh!" A female squealed and I bet you that should be Sabrina's voice. Thunderous applauds were coming from every corner of the yacht while my gaze settled on just one person which is my wife, Micaela Alvarado.
Her soft giggles filled my ears and I felt like kissing her lips right now but the priest wouldn't allow me do that not after our vows. "You're looking really, I mean really beautiful, my own! Your dress is so gorgeous on you. You look like an angel, magnificent in every way, I swear your light is blinding me right now".
She chuckles and said, "Thanks my love. You're looking so handsome! I think I'm falling in love all over again with you" she replies with a wide grin.
Antonio was right on that one. "Ain't I the luckiest man?" I answered rhetorically and giggles erupted from her and her friends.
"I'm so tripping right now! You guys are so cute!" Sabrina squeals excitedly. The drama queen in my new family circle. Sabrina and Kim happens to be Micaela maids of honor. For the past few months I've known these two ladies, they've really proven to be real friends to my woman and with that attitude of theirs I couldn't help but accept them as my friends too. I knew I couldn't do much but to shower them with gifts. I even promised them a trip to Australia after our honeymoon vacation to show my appreciation.
"Before you two love birds start kissing each other, let's hear you make the marriage vows" the priest intruded and everyone erupted into laughter.
Micaela and I shared a smile and I took her hand and led her to the decorated part of the yacht which was meant for us the couple. We both stood in front of the priest and we waited for the priest to commence the occasion.
"We gather here today to unite these two people in marriage. Their decision to marry has not been entered into lightly and today they publicly declare their private devotion to each other. The essence of this commitment is the acceptance of each other in entirety, as lover, companion, and friend. A good relationship is one in which both give their love freely and without jealousy. Marriage, ideally, is a sharing of responsibilities, hopes, and dreams. It takes a special effort to grow together, survive hard times, and being loving and unselfish-" he paused and fixed his gaze on both of us.
"That's why I'm going to ask you too this questions. Fernando Perez and Micaela Alvarado, do you both pledge to share your lives openly with one another, and to speak the truth in love?"
Micaela and I shared glances and we gave each other a smile and chorused, "Yes we do".
"Do you promise to honor and tenderly care for one another, cherish and encourage each other, stand together, through sorrows and joys, hardships and triumphs for all the days of your lives?"
"Yes we do".
The priest nods and flashed us a smile. "The rings please" he requested and my godson Diego brought it to us and I handed it to the priest and he continues.."May these rings be blessed as a symbol of your union. As often as either of you look upon these rings, may you not only be reminded of this moment, but also of the vows you have made and the strength of your commitment to each other" he took out one of the rings and handed it to me.
"Fernando, please repeat after me. I Fernando Perez promise to love and cherish you Micaela, in truth and understanding, in good health and in love. With this ring is a symbol of my vow" he said and I repeated the vows and slide the diamond ring on Micaela's ring finger.
It was now Micaela's turn, he handed the second ring to her and he said, "Micaela, please repeat after me. I Micaela Alvarado promise to love and cherish you Fernando, in truth and understanding, in good health and in love. With this ring is a symbol of my vow". Micaela repeated the vows and she slides the ring on my finger.
The loud cheers and clapping was enough to wake up the fishes in the sea. I entwined our hands and my eyes never left hers. The happiness inside of me is beyond words.
"With the power bestowed on me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. Please you may now kiss your bride" the priest concluded and more cheers came from our guests.
I cupped Micaela's face in my hands and I sealed our vows with a kiss that I've been longing for ever since she got here. "I love you forever, my own. Tonight we're going to Rome for our honeymoon" I whispered after the kiss.
"Rome?!" she exclaims and I shrugged with a smile. That's my first surprise for her, the second surprise will be revealed during our honeymoon vacation in Rome.
