Episode 38: In Denial

Benjamin's POV

He heaved a relief-filled sigh and took a long breath. It felt like a burden had been lifted from his shoulders. He couldn't explain why her presence had caused him so much anxiety, but now that she was gone, he felt able to relax. The church was beautiful because it was decorated with white flowers, but that girl ruined their moment. Who would have thought they were almost there and it was still a disaster? Nakabalik na siya sa altar kasama si Venice.... pero si Venice. Bumigat na naman ang dibdib niya nang makita ang anyo ng mapapangasawa. God! Napakagulo ng buhok nito dahil sa pagsasabunutan nito at ng babaeng iyon at ang make up nito, animo nagtamo ito ng black eye dahil sa eyeliner nitong kumalat sa paligid ng mga mata nito. Kahit ang lipstick ng babae...

"Sweetheart..." Naaawa niyang pinahid ang isang daliri para tanggalin ang nagkalat nitong lipstick sa bibig. "No matter what happened, tuloy ang kasalan. Let's finish what we started—"

"No, Mr. Benjamin, not until