Evening.
Lights everywhere.
Soft music.
Smiles all around.
The house looked different.
Warmer.
Brighter.
Full of life.
Jay stood in her room.
Dressed beautifully.
But nervous.
Very nervous.
Jeena adjusted her dupatta.
"You look perfect."
Jay looked at herself in the mirror.
"Do I?"
Jeena smiled softly.
"More than perfect."
Jay turned to her.
"Mama…"
"Hmm?"
"I'm scared."
Jeena held her hands.
"Of what?"
Jay hesitated.
"Everything."
Jeena chuckled gently.
"That means it matters."
Jay smiled a little.
"Stay with me?"
Jeena kissed her forehead.
"Always."
Outside…
Keifer adjusted his watch.
Looking unusually serious.
Serina noticed.
"Nervous?"
Keifer smirked slightly.
"A little."
Keizer looked at him.
"Good."
Keifer frowned.
"Why good?"
Keizer replied calmly.
"It means you're taking it seriously."
Keifer didn't argue.
For once.
He just nodded.
Guests started arriving.
Voices filled the air.
Laughter.
Excitement.
Everything felt real now.
Very real.
Then…
Jay walked down.
Slowly.
Everyone turned.
Keifer looked up.
And froze.
For a moment…
Everything else disappeared.
Just her.
Standing there.
Beautiful.
Soft.
Nervous.
Their eyes met.
And stayed.
Jay smiled slightly.
Keifer smiled back.
Without thinking.
Serina whispered.
"Look at him."
Jeena smiled.
"I know."
They were called forward.
Together.
Standing side by side.
Close.
Closer than ever before.
Jay whispered softly.
"Don't mess this up."
Keifer smirked.
"No promises."
Jay rolled her eyes.
"Idiot."
Keifer chuckled.
"Your idiot."
Jay looked away.
But smiled.
The rings were brought.
Shiny.
Simple.
Meaningful.
Jay's hands trembled slightly.
Keifer noticed.
He leaned closer.
"Relax."
Jay whispered.
"You relax."
He smiled.
"Trying."
A small laugh escaped her.
The moment came.
Keifer took the ring.
Looked at her.
One second.
Two seconds.
Then gently…
Slipped it onto her finger.
Perfect fit.
Jay looked at it.
Then at him.
Heart full.
She took the ring next.
Her fingers still slightly shaking.
Keifer extended his hand.
Steady.
Waiting.
Jay placed the ring on his finger.
Slowly.
Carefully.
Like it meant everything.
Because it did.
Applause filled the room.
Cheers.
Smiles.
Happiness everywhere.
But between them…
Silence.
Soft.
Special.
Keifer leaned slightly.
"Too late to run."
Jay smiled.
"I won't."
He looked at her.
"Good."
Jay looked back.
"I told you."
A pause.
Then quietly…
"I won't lose you."
Keifer's smile softened.
"And I won't let you."
Lights glowed brighter.
Laughter grew louder.
Families came together.
Dreams turned real.
And in the middle of it all…
Two people stood.
Not forced.
Not confused.
But chosen.
By each other.