is a very rich girl. Her family owns a lot of businesses in and outside the country. One day inside your house...

�Good morning� you greeted your mom.
�Good morning. We have a dinner with �s family tonight� your mom told you.
�What business do you have with �s family?� you asked with curiosity in your face.
� , the is very important to us. As you can see, we have settled some arrangements for their business and ours.� your mom emphasized.
�Whatever, mom! Just don�t tell me I�ll marry . I have to go!� you said, then kissed your mom on the cheek, and left the area.

In school
You just arrived.
�Hello everyone!� you greeted your friends.
�Hello!� said.
�You look tormented. What�s the matter?� sympathetically asked.
�My mom is making plans again for my future.� you replied.
�Go on --� said looking quite interested with the conversation.
�I think my mom wants me to marry .� you continued.
� , the braggart and proud ?� asked shockingly.
Everyone was shocked upon hearing the news.
�What a shame! I think that�s the least thing you will ever do. I mean, you never really liked him. He�s such a stupid self-centered airhead!� quoted with anguish.
�But a cute husband he must be!� exclaimed.
�Ewww.... I never really liked . He�s cute, but he�s not my kind of guy.� you said.
�What type of guy do you like then?� asked.
�Someone who�s supportive, macho, friendly, outgoing, and pleasant to look at, and is not one of those. He probably uses steroid to boost his muscle, if he ever has one! I think it�s baby fat!� you said.
�You are so rude!� exclaimed.
�Enough of that. Be serious, !� said.
�Yes ?�
�What If your mom�s plans push through, what will you do? Will you marry ?.� asked with hesitation in his eyes.
Then everyone turned their faces to you. And they were waiting for your answer.
�I don�t know.� you bowed your head.

And your mom�s plan really did push through. You had dinner with � family. Then there were plans for your wedding. Although you never loved , you tried your best to be a good fianc� to him. Then after each day, you started to learn how to love him.

After 3 years.....
You and your friends already graduated and all of them had their respective jobs. You started to love ....
� , what if I die, will you still love me?� he asked.
�Why do you ask?�
�Just answer.�
�Yes, I promise!� you said.
Then you kissed him.

After a month...
and got married. and are engaged. was reading a magazine when he came across an article about you. It says: and are tying the knot. is jealous of . It seems that he has feelings for you. He never admitted it but he loved you ever since you both became friends.

Your POV
�We must buy a wedding dress for your wedding.� your mom said.
�Okay.� You answered excitedly and with a smile.

At the wedding shop
When you opened the door of the boutique you saw .
� , is that you?� you asked her.
� ? OMG how are you?� she asked hugging you.
�I�m getting married now!�
�Yeah I know! I read the article about you and .�
�Right.�
�What are you doing here?�
�Looking my wedding dress, duh?!� you laughed.
�Right! I�ll just call the designer. Just hang tight!� said excitedly.

�s POV
already woke up. Then he took a bath. He called up for them to watch DVDs he rented. Then came to his house. They were watching.
�You know what?� abruptly asked. wasn�t listening.
got the remote and pushed the pause button.
�What?� annoyingly asked.
�Have you read about �s article in the newspaper this morning?�
�Yeah. So what? He�s engage to that .�
�Do you think really loves him?�
�I guess so. They�ve been engaged for like three years. Why do you ask?�
�Do you think she�s happy right now?�
�Yes. Why what�s the matter? You look upset!�
�Me? Upset?�
�Don�t get me wrong here, I think you�re jealous of and being together. Am I right?�
�Me? Jealous? Why would I be jealous of them being together?�
�Because you love .�
�ME? No, of course not, I don�t love her.�
�Why are you being so defensive?�
�Because I don�t love her!�
�Liar! I can see it in your eyes. You really REALLY love her. Admit it!�
�Alright, I give up! Yes, I love her. I love her ever since I first set my eyes on her. You happy now?�
�Very much. Why don�t you tell your true feelings for her. Maybe she has feelings for you too! You�ll never know.�
�But I can�t risk our friendship. I think has fallen in love with . I don�t want to barge in ruin her life just for this simple revelation.�
�This ain�t simple, ! It�s huge! What if she was just waiting for you to reveal your true feelings for her? What if she loves you? Will you let get the girl you loved the whole time? This revelation will definitely change her life and yours as well. Think about it. You might just miss your big chance of winning her!�
Then got the remote and continued watching the film. Meanwhile, is in deep thought of what just said.
�You know what?� shouted. stared at him blankly.
�I thought about this thoroughly and I made up my mind.�
was clueless of what is about to say.
�I will tell my true feelings for her!�
�Yeah! That�s my man! Go now before it�s too shouted. hurriedly ran towards his car and drove to your house.

Your POV
arrived at your house.....
�Oh, Hi ! What a surprise to see you!� you asked surprisingly.
�Me too!�
�What brings you here?�
�I know this is kind of funny but I came here to tell you .....�
He paused for a while and took a deep breath.
�Tell me what?� you asked.
�I LOVE YOU ! I LOVED YOU SINCE I FIRST MET YOU! I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY LIFE AND I ALWAYS WILL!�
You were surprised to hear say that words. Your jaw literally dropped. You were actually speechless and lost for words.
�You must be kidding me, ! Go home!�
�Do I look like I�m kidding you? I�m freaking serious here! I love you . I always have!� he said sincerely holding your right hand with his both hands.
You pulled your hand back and said, �I�m sorry ! But it�s too late....�
�What do you mean it�s too late?�
�This! I�m getting married in two months ! And I love !�
�No -- you don�t! You said that yourself three years ago. You don�t love ! You love me! I know you do!�
�No , I don�t! I just love you as a friend and nothing more. Goodbye !�
You shut the door in front of him.

leaned on the door and poured himself out crying. And you did too. Your mom saw you crying.
�What�s the matter, sweetheart?� your mom asked with concern.
�Nothing!� you wiped the tears and ran towards your room and locked yourself in. There you cried nonstop.

You said to yourself while looking at the window staring at walk away still with tears:
�I�m sorry . I promised to be with him and love him for the rest of my life. I�m very sorry I lied to you. I can�t break my promise. I love you too . I did love you the first time I saw you.� Then you close your eyes and took a deep breath. Then you went to bed and cried yourself to sleep.

�s POV
In the meantime, was still crying while walking towards his home. He saw leaving his house.
�Are you okay? How did it go? What happened? Why are you in tears? Did she dump you?� he bombarded him with lots of question.
�I�m not fine. It didn�t go well. She said she doesn�t love me!� then he cried on �s shoulder.
�That�s okay, man! That�s okay!� he said tapping �s back gently.
After that night, you never saw again.

A month after that incident....
You and were shopping in a mall when suddenly passed you by. Both of you didn�t look at each other. Until notice that it was , your best friend.
� ?� asked him.
�Hey , !� he greeted them uncheerfully.
�Where are you heading?� asked.
�Home.�
�Why don�t you join us? We�re actually heading to a restaurant.� invited him politely.
�Okay.� accepted the invitation. He walked beside . You and were not in speaking terms.

Inside the restaurant....
They sat in the middle of the room. It was a round table. You sat at the right side of and sat beside you.
When they were about to order, �s phone began to ring. He stood up and answered it. You and were left alone at the table. No one spoke. There was silence until came in.
�I�m so sorry but I have to go. i have to attend an emergency meeting. I�m sorry, babe!� said apologizing.
�That�s fine. I�ll come with you.� You said.
�No. You�ll get bored there. Man, why don�t you take care of my girl? Alright? Drive her home, will you?� asked .
�No problem, man!� said smiling.
�Okay then. Bye, babe!� said and kissed you on the lips.
�I�ll see you at my wedding! I�m counting on you! Bye!� said, waved, and left the restaurant.
You watch him leave the restaurant. You felt awkward with the situation you are in. There was silence for a while until...
�So, what do you want to order?� asked.
�I just want to go home!� you said standing up. Then you walked away.
hurriedly followed you and walked beside you.
�What are you doing?� you asked annoyingly.
�Taking you home!�
�I can take care of myself!�
Then grabbed your arm. You were surprised with what he did. Then he let you go.
�I�m sorry ! I shouldn�t have said that. I�m really sorry. Can we just forget about it and be friends again?� said.
�Okay . I forgive you. Friends?� you offered your hand for him to shake.
�Friends!� he grabbed your hand, shook it, and then smiled.
�Am I still your best man?� he asked.
�Of course, !� you answered.
Then he drove you home. Once again, you felt safe in his care. Then you became close to and your friends again.

The day of your wedding came.
You were getting so excited. You knew you made the right choice. But you felt that you were doing the wrong thing. You�re not very much in love with your husband-to-be. In fact, you really love your friend . But you overcome that feeling and decided to be his friend.

At the church...
You were walking that aisle when you saw and in front of the altar. Then your feelings were at war. Were you making the right choice to marry ? As you were walking, thoughts struggle inside your mind. Then you reached the altar and saw beside . Then got hold of your hand and assisted you towards the front of the altar. was looking at you feeling brokenhearted. But he can�t do anything about it.

At first the ceremony was going on smoothly until the exchange of the vows....
�Do you, , take to be your lawfully wedded wife....� the priest asked.
�I do.� answered smiling.
�Do you, , take to be your lawfully wedded husband.....�
You don�t know what to say until the priest repeated his question.
Still you didn�t reply. You were really tense.
Again, the priest repeated the question but you never let him finish.
� , you know I tried to love you. I really tried but I can�t. My heart never really belonged to you. It belonged to someone else. I didn�t realize, not until now that I made a wrong choice. I don�t love you, . I love , my best friend. He�s my only one. I did loved him from the very start and always will. I�m sorry !�

Everyone was in shock. There were mixed emotions inside the room.
Then took your hand and said, �I love you and I always have. That�s why I�m gonna let you go. You said it yourself; your heart belonged to someone else. He�s very lucky to have you.� Then he kissed you on the forehead.
�Go now, you�re free!� he said.

You smiled and hugged him saying, �Thank you very much ! I wish someday you�ll meet your true love!�
�I hope she will be like you!�

You smiled again. Then you ran to and hugged him.
�I love you !� you said.
�I love you too!�
Then you both kissed on the lips with full of passion.

Then caressed your face very smoothly and then whispered in your ears, �I�ll always love you!�
Then you both kissed again.

Everybody was happy for you both. You were really happy that you both finally found your true and everlasting love.