"MRS. DANIEL TRINIDAD"

THE day that Ara and Daniel had been waiting had arrived.

It wasn’t the kind of marriage she dreamed of, she had to admit it to herself.

But even so, even if it wasn't the kind of marriage she had dreamed of since she was a child, she didn't feel the slightest bit of sadness or regret. Because the truth is, she was very happy.

She is so much in love with the man she will marry and that is the most important thing of all. It's the same reason why her heart is still full of happiness.

For the last time, Ara stared at herself in front of the large mirror in her room.

Last night, instead of Daniel it was Danica who bought that dress with her. It was not easy for the three of them to convince the young man to just stay at home and let her leave with his sister.

She was grateful when eventually she was able to convince him when she said she would be okay. Ara understands why Daniel wants him to accompany her to all the important events in preparation for their wedding. She wanted it too, but her desire to make sure he would be comfortable and not in a difficult situation still prevailed.

"Are you ready sweetheart?" it was Marielle standing in the doorway of her room. "You're so beautiful, I only wish I could have grandchildren, your combination with Daniel would definitely be beautiful and handsome," she said giving her an admiring look.

"Thank you, Mama," she replied with a smile.

"Let's go? Daniel is in the living room waiting for you," he told her.

Ara just nodded then moved. She was nervous and in fact, she wanted her parents to be by her side in such situations to hold her hand. But she knew that if she did, telling Anselmo and Susan the truth would be very difficult for her to convince them.

And she didn't want that to happen.

She did not want her parents to have any reason to feel bad for her because she was fighting against what she knew her heart wanted.

*****

DANIEL QUICKLY got up from the sofa he was sitting on when he saw Ara go down the grand staircase.

The word beautiful is not enough for him to fully describe how radiant and perfectly beautiful Ara at that moment while wearing a simple but very elegant white wedding dress.

Yesterday Ara bought it at the mall with his sister Danica.

The truth is that he would have wished he had been there even when Ara chose her wedding dress. It is because he knew for how short the time he would only be able to be with her. And that chance should have been one of those beautiful moments that she could come back to overtime, even without him.

But the young lady begged him kindly. She said that she would be okay and he didn't have to worry and that it was more important for him to be well and comfortable, so he finally agreed.

And now, as he watched Ara go down the stairs, he couldn't help but greet himself because it was true that if only in physical appearance he had really beaten the lottery winner when it came to Ara.

Her beauty was further enhanced by the dress she is wearing. It's simple but made of beautiful white lace and silk. Ara is also wearing white flat shoes with pointed ends designed with small pearls and crystal stones.

Simple makeup was applied to her stunning and perfect face while her beautiful and blonde hair remained down. The only decoration on her head was the beautiful headband similar to her shoes adorned with small pearls and crystals.

"Sweetheart," was all he said then stepped closer to Ara.

It was only a matter of time before he knew she would be his full possession because Ara would be his wife.

*****

SMILING, Ara adjusted Daniel's bow tie.

He was very handsome while wearing a two-piece white suit. Even though that wedding was simple and in fact a secret, Marielle still wanted the two of them to be beautiful and handsome dressed for their wedding picture, which according to her, will be an oil painting.

"My husband is very handsome," Ara said caressing Daniel's face.

"My wife is also extremely beautiful," he replied then bent down and kissed her on the forehead.

That was one of Daniel's traits that she likes the most. It doesn’t matter who else is around because he is always generous in showing affection to her.

"Let's go," Marielle said obviously pleased with what she saw. Next to her are Danica and Salyn who is now wiping her tears.

"Salyn, we should be celebrating today," Daniel said as he smiled watching their maid.

Then the lady sniffed that Ara thought was only a few years older than Marielle.

"That's why I'm crying because I'm happy for you. With you two," she said, eventually burst into crying afterward.

It was then that Daniel approached her with a smile and hugged her tightly. "Take care of our future children, just in case," he said glancing at her then smiled lovingly.

"Of course, I can't wait for that to happen," Salyn replied.

Ara immediately felt the tears welling up in the corners of her eyes. But she stopped them. That was not the time to get emotional because of Daniel's real situation.

"Let's go," Marielle repeated a second time.

*****

"YOU may now kiss the bride," that was all and Daniel quickly pulled her nape then pressed a very passionate kiss on her lips.

At that moment the applause of Marielle, Danica, and Salyn said nothing with the force of the beating of her chest. She was very happy and that gave her enough reason to finally let go of the tears she had been controlling.

"I-I love you so much," she said abruptly when Daniel released her lips but not her face.

Daniel smiled, then grabbed her hands where her wedding ring was worn. He lifted it then kissed it.

"I love you so much too, more than anyone, more than myself," he said kissing her forehead and hugging her tightly afterward.

When Daniel released her from his tight embrace a moment later that was when he held out his hand to her.

"Let's go?" he said while staring at her meaningfully.

Ara nodded as she looked up and smiled sweetly at Daniel. After that, she reached out her own hand to him and held on tightly to what is now her husband.

They were in the van when Daniel spoke again. They were in the back while Danica sat in front of the steering wheel.

"Mrs. Daniel Trinidad," Daniel whispered to her.

"Yes?" she asked with a giggle and then looked at him.

Daniel still doesn't let go of her hand until now.

"I vow to take our love through eternity, that's the promise that I know I can stand to the grave. And also the kind that I know you can hold on to," he told her as his dark eyes stared at her.

It wasn’t the first time Daniel had given her an eye to eye contact. But maybe because it was their wedding day and now that they are real husband and wife, she couldn't help but be emotional, so she cried.

"This is the beginning of our journey as a couple, it will not be easy but I believe we can handle it," he told her.

Ara did not speak and was content to lean on her husband's shoulder instead.

Sometimes you don't need a word as an answer. There are responses that cannot be uttered orally but can be felt and shown in actions and deeds and that is what she prefers.