Zoe stared at Jay and Yelena, her eyes welling up with emotional tears.She really wanted to weep, for the sight of them before her was the most blissful moment she had ever seen."Mommy," Yelena called out to her in her soft voice as she held out the bouquet with her little pudgy hands.Zoe could not stop herself as more tears welled in her eyes."Why are you crying, Mommy?" Yelena asked in confusion. "Shouldn't you be happy you're marrying Daddy today?""I'm not crying, I just…" Zoe was choking on her tears, unable to explain herself."Daddy was crying too," Yelena suddenly said.Zoe was left stunned, while Yelena round cheeks curled into a grin. "His eyes were red like yours, and he told me he wasn't crying when I asked, just like you, Mommy. You're both so funny."Zoe looked up at Jay, who blushed a little.He had certainly been so thrilled he could not stop his tears, and he certainly did not expect Yelena to spill the beans.He would have been embarrassed any other day,
'I-Is he being serious?'Jay had always been so shy and withdrawn, but he was doing this in front of so many people…'Hmph! 'Let's see who lasts!'Zoe never liked losing and began to respond—even going on the attack.They locked lips for a long while until the people around them could not help reminding them, "Hey, you two are the main event, but aren't we on a schedule?"Zoe and Jay did a double take, realizing then that they were getting too much into it.As Zoe pulled away, she saw Jay blushing all the way up his ears.What should she do? She felt like she loved him even more now and wanted to jump him right then.Wedding? She would rather stay in bed with him."Quit staring at each other already," Bob snapped, having had enough. "You two had plenty of action already, so can't you be more considerate about the feelings of poor single folks like me? Get married already."Jay puckered his lips and sighed quietly, still feeling the touch of Zoe's lips just then.Nonetheles
Zoe was talking endlessly in the limousine, her joy as the bride barely concealed.Cordy actually thought Zoe could brag about Jay's bold declaration of love and kiss for the rest of her life.They soon arrived at the golf club where the weddings would be held.Since there were two weddings, most hotels did not have large enough halls to cater for it, so they chose to hold it at North City's most luxurious golf club.As soon as they alighted, journalists who were waiting at the entrance mobbed—it was the wedding of a star actress and a famous director, so most of North City's press was mobilized.Jay led Zoe out of the car first—they needed to give some feedback to the fans as public figures, and it was a principle of Zoe's. Moreover, journalists were not allowed inside their wedding venue, just as filming was prohibited, so they could only do an interview outside.Even so, the journalists were very excited. "Jay, I heard you had Zoe's dress tailored made from abroad?""Jay,
The limousine drove straight into the golf club.Neither Cordy and Quinn got out of the car at all. Still, they were really impressed with Jay and Zoe's skill for public relations, fending off the journalists in just ten minutes when they thought it would take them at least half an hour. Once the limousine parked outside their wedding hall, Jay headed inside first to greet the guests. Cordy, Quinn, and Yelena went with Zoe to the anteroom as she changed into her second wedding dress. Since Zoe was the only one who changed, Cordy and Quinn waited and played with Yelena."Quinn…" Cordy called out to her just then."Yeah?" Quinn replied, busy playing with Yelena.It was obvious that she loved Yelena and that she wanted a kid.Cordy liked Yelena too, but she was not as interested as having children like Quinn."Are things still the same with Sam?" Cordy asked.Quinn paused for a moment, but soon answered. "Yeah."It was simply difficult for them to open up to each other. "S
There was much cheer in the anteroom, when Quinn suddenly remembered something and asked, "I wonder how things are going with John's wedding."While Cordy pursed her lips, Zoe remained cheerful and said nonchalantly, "Who cares? He's not marrying a woman I like, so he can do whatever he wants."Quinn chuckled. "Well, I'm just a little curious. There's nothing on John in the news at all—it's all you and Jay topping trending searches.""Of course," Zoe said smugly. "A star director and a star actress—now that's a real power couple. Everyone's going to be as jealous as they are envious.""Yeah, yeah, you're the best," Quinn replied.Zoe could not care less—she was the main event and the happiest person there was.They continued chatting and laughing for a while until a staff member entered. "Ms. York? You may enter the wedding hall now."Zoe became visibly agitated. "What should I do? I'm getting a little nervous…""Aren't you a star actress who's used to red carpet events? Are yo
The curtains of both miniature castles slid open.Zoe took a deep breath, feeling nervous if not mostly excited.She maintained a prim smile nonetheless, since that was a mandatory standard of a star actress, and she strode out of the miniature castle arch with the accompaniment of music.Without a father, and since Jay had trouble walking, she walked down the aisle alone toward Jay up their section of the stage.The guests were seated along the red carpet covered in petals, and she had not taken more than a few steps when she glanced aside. Behind her, Cordy and Quinn turned too, surprised to find no bride emerging from the arch.The guests were surprised as well, but no one asked any questions so that they did not impede the wedding.As such, Zoe continued striding along amid the romantic atmosphere and up the stage, walking straight toward Jay.Still, she glanced at the empty spot nearby, while the emcee was obviously left flustered as well.He walked toward John, seemingl
Everyone was charmed by Yelena in her little pink dress as she tamely brought the rings to Jay and Zoe."Thank you Yelena for bringing your parents your rings," the emcee said warmly, dropping to a crouch before Yelena. "Do you have anything to tell them?"Yelena leveled her round, large eyes at Jay and Zoe, before talking into the microphone. "I want a little sister."Everyone laughed at her words—with that goofiness, she was definitely Zoe's daughter.Jay and Zoe laughed too—honestly, who taught her that?In fact, Zoe had expected the emcee to ask something like that and even told Yelena while they were alone that she must wish them to be happy together forever.She had made sure that Yelena remembered that, only for the girl to say something else entirely.The emcee chuckled too and asked, "Not a brother?"Yelena blinked. "Well, that is acceptable."The adultlike tone left the whole hall laughing again, and Yelena suddenly said, "Actually, I want both. Daddy and Mommy shoul
While Zoe wondered if she had raised an ingrate, the emcee teased, "Let's give our flower girl another round of applause, to thank her for bringing us such joy."The hall was certainly resounding with laughter, and it seemed to have been the case since the start."And now, let's move on to the exchanging of rings," the emcee announced.Naturally, the wedding rings were matching and made in accordance to specific details. Jay took off the engagement ring on Zoe's middle finger and carefully slipped on the wedding ring on her ring finger. It was not entirely elegant, but Zoe found it beautiful anyway, since Jay had flown abroad just to have it designed according to his intention.She was so obviously engrossed staring at it and could not draw herself out that the emcee prompted her, "And now, the bride may help the groom put his on."Zoe realized with a start, and the hall rang with laughter again as it was a rather funny reaction.She picked up Jay's ring and put it on his ring
Soon, another nurse emerged from the delivery room with a small bundle. "Is the mother's family here?""Yes!" John exclaimed loudly."The delivery was successful," the nurse said. "The baby weighs eight pounds—""How is she?" John asked in agitation, not caring about the child."She's fine. The doctor is just helping her clean up and she'll be out soon," the nurse replied.As John breathed a sigh of relief, the nurse reminded him, "Aren't you the father? Here's your child."John took the baby off her arms, staring at her for a moment as the others flocked around him. "Oh, she's so fair!" Zoe could not help exclaiming. "That's the most beautiful baby I've ever seen.""Are you saying that your son's ugly?" Bob teased."To be honest, yeah," Zoe replied without thinking.Jay cleared his throat—even if it was a subjective opinion, it still hurt to have his own baby called ugly."Let me carry her," Zoe volunteered just then, and John did not hesitate to hand her his baby.As Zoe
"What?!" Zoe exclaimed in shock.Beside them, John's face fell despite being usually stoic.Still, even before anyone could react, he scooped Cordy up in his arms and left.Zoe did not hesitate to follow, but Jay reminded her, "We're the hosts, Zoe.""Don't care." Zoe was completely unconcerned. "Ask my mom and your sister to handle the guests. I'm going with Cordy!"Jay hesitated for a moment before deciding to follow since there was no reasoning with Zoe.Sam and Quinn also realized that something was out of place.As they pulled away reluctantly, Bob shouted from below, "If you're done kissing, we're going to the hospital! Cordy's going into labor!"Quinn hurried after them as soon as she hurt, but Sam caught her. "Slow down. We can catch up."In fact, most of the guests were leaving as well—it was as if the banquet for Zoe's son was actually intended for everyone else.The poor boy was certainly unlucky to have such unreliable parents!-As everyone rushed to the hospit
"I'm swelling from my pregnancy," Quinn explained. "It's not your fault."Sam was left staring at her for a while before asking, "So, what should I do?""I'll put it on when I slim down.""Oh." Sam was a little disappointed, since he had always dreamed of having her put on the ring he had custom made.But this was fine—they had all the time they needed, and the most important thing for him is that Quinn was marrying him!He rose to his feet just then, and everyone was cheering as soon as he did. "Kiss! Kiss! Kiss!"Quinn blushed right then, and Sam could see that she was embarrassed.He did not want to make things awkward for her, even if he was quite eager at the moment.Heaven knows how much he missed that night's drunken fumble they had. In fact, during the times he remembered it in dreams, he had to wash his pants when he woke up.Still, just as he took Quinn's hand and started to leave, he felt a softness on his lips—Quinn was kissing him! Sam's heart pounded thunderous
Everyone waited patiently for the final outcome.Quinn's eyes were welling up with tears, threatening to gush if she so much as blinked.She did her best to hold back her tears—to be strong!Sam pursed his lips in turn, his Adam's apple bobbing.A long while passed, and it felt like a century for Quinn when she finally heard him say, "Yes."Quinn's tears started falling in happiness as Sam declared loudly, "I'll marry you, Quinn—it's what I've always wanted to do! I won't let you go even if you regret it eventually! You only get to be with me, and I'll never let any other man claim you! I'll become very overbearing… eventually!""I won't regret it," Quinn said, determined.She certainly would not regret marrying him!Zoe walked up to them with perfect timing just then, and Sam did a double take.He finally remembered that Zoe was the host of this luncheon and was going to leave with Quinn when Zoe whipped out a small red velvet box."You know what's in here, don't you?" Zoe a
However, Sam had already pushed Quinn away before she could tell him. But even if he did not love her or did not want to be with her, she would never stay with Ryan.She had been disappointed in Sam, wondering why he would give up so easily.Was she that unimportant to him?Therefore, if it were not for Zoe and Cordy showing her that video or telling her so much, she would never have known that he loved her for years…Sam's heart ached even as he looked into Quinn's tearful eyes.He reached out a hand, but soon withdrew it—would he not burden her?Even so, it hurt to restrain himself as he watched her, and he was actually getting the feeling that Quinn loved him…But she already had Ryan's child…Well, he was fine with that, as long as the child was Quinn's.But would she not mind?"I will marry you, Sam," Quinn said slowly and clearly then. "Not because you're a good man, not because you prepared so much for me, and not because of how much you prepared for me, but because I
Everyone in the hall was staring at Sam and Quinn, while Quinn took center stage, staring fixedly at Sam.He stood in the middle of the crowd, watching her silently.She in turn felt fear that he would turn and leave, just as she did not know if she had the courage to stand before him again and to declare her feelings for him in front of so many others.Nonetheless, amid the deafening silence, Sam suddenly walked toward the stage.His pace was slow as if his feet were made of lead, but he was also unusually determined.Quinn's heart raced uncontrollably right then!Everyone else was watching them nervously, especially Cordy and Zoe, with the latter being especially concerned that the cowardly Sam would bail.Fortunately, he was a man who showed responsibility. He would not leave Quinn alone and embarrassed.Hence, as everyone looked on, Sam stood before Quinn, his gaze flickering as their eyes met.He gulped ever so slightly, his emotions clearly ruffled even as he did his bes
The guests were encouraging, loudly asking, "Why?!""Because of a woman," Sam's recording replied."Who is it?""Quinn Summer," the Sam on the screen said slowly and clearly, leaving the Sam who was in the hall stunned.What the hell?! That was the proposal video he prepared before! Why did it show up here? Did Zoe make a mistake?!He knew it—leave anything to Zoe, and she would mess it up!He started striding toward the stage, intent on stopping the recording, when John and Bob intercepted him with a look of utter guilt while the recording continued. "Quinn is my wife, and we've been married for years, but I've never really loved her—not because I don't, but because I'm afraid to. I feel too insignificant in comparison to the one she loves, so I'd always hurt her… painfully and childishly. I regret that so much now, Quinn. How could I have abandoned you for so long because of my own jealousy? I'd rather hold you in my sleep every night, but my damned pride denied me that for y
At the banquet hall, Jay and Zoe were thanking their guests with their children in their arms.Then, Zoe announced excitedly, "Please give my best friend, who is also my son's godmother, a warm applause as she comes on stage!"Sam stood at a corner of the hall, watching as Quinn walked up the stage, only realizing just then that her belly was clearly swelling despite her baggy clothes.Time flies—he had not left that long ago, but she and Ryan already had a child.She was not worried about giving him a stroke, was she?He watched as Quinn took the mic and looked around below searching, seemingly searching.After a while, he thought she was looking at him, but by the time he looked up, she had already turned away.Maybe she was looking for Ryan before remembering that Ryan was not there?Nonetheless, Quinn spoke into the mic, saying, "I'm honored to be chosen as the godmother to Zoe's son, and she's been saying he'd be engaged to my child if it's a girl. I already love my godson
As their eyes met, Sam turned frantic and averted his. "Of course.""Really?" Quinn asked."Would I lie to you?" Sam asked a little grumpily."And you didn't bring her back?" Quinn asked."I'm on a schedule, and it'd be taxing for her if I bought her along," Sam said, making things up as he went along. "I'll bring her along when things are less busy.""Is she pretty?" Quinn pressed."What, have I ever picked an ugly one?" Sam snorted smugly. "You know I prefer curvaceous types, and there are plenty of those abroad.""Do you have a photo?"Sam was silent for a while and eventually said, "Yeah.""Can I see it?""What, does she have to pass your assessment?""Just curious about the girl who can tempt you to settle down," Quinn replied. "You'd be humbled." Sam hastily came up with an excuse."I won't," Quinn said, determined."You'll see her when I bring her home." Sam refused nonetheless."I would like to see a photo now.""No, she's not that photogenic. It'd be slander a