It was something unexpected.
Something out of blue. The murmurs stopped when the man started to walk.
His expression showed nothing. But he looked calm despite having a sharp chiseled jaw. He was tall and his skin was fair. His lips were thick but it matches his expression. His eyes looked sharp too. The edges were a bit slanted, which can be compared to one of the birds of prey. 
He was serious. His overall aura and demeanor hold his dominance and his stance as he walked was confident. He kept walking until he stopped in front of the lady who Samantha heard talk. The lady’s doll like bright eyes went big as she saw him standing in front of her. 
He then did the unexpected. The guy, he started to bend lower to his stance. He then lowered his other knee until it reaches the floor. He was still staring with full intent towards the lady before he handed the bouquet closer towards her. 
The lady was still staring with her wide eyes towards the guy. He then started smiling. Which earned louder cheers from the audience. Others were offering them their claps, and others were smiling at them. 
Samantha smiled at the scene too. She watched as the girl slowly turned her eyes towards what was being handed to her. With her delicate fingers, she placed her hands on the bouquet. She then moved her chin and stare at the guy who gave it to her. Samantha was waiting for something she was anticipating. 
The lady then smiled. This time it wasn’t something small nor something like a repressed type of smile which is controlled. She was smiling. And she was showing pure happiness on her face as she stared at the guy. It looked as if they were on their own worlds where they were only talking through their gazes. The lady nodded her head slowly at the guy, who showed the same gesture too. 
Samantha clapped her hands letting herself hear all the cheers that surrounded them. She then stared towards Gregory who was then applauding the two. They both stare at each other before he reached for her and placed his arm on her shoulders, pulling her towards him. Samantha rested her head right below his broad shoulder before her eyes went to stare at the woman who was now walking in front of the center stage. 
**
Cassidy was sulking and Chase was trying to console her. She eyed the lady before her eyes went back towards the man.
“Do you think this is all planned? They were the star of the show. I even forget that I am at a wedding.” She uttered. 
Hickary scoffed at her. She was then looking at her with an irritated stare. “At least she had a chance to experience something like one from the movies.”
She clicked her tongue and snapped her chin towards Cassidy. “Plus, she also has the bouquet which can be a gorgeous floral centerpiece.”  
“Yeah, right?” Cassidy rebutted with an arch brow. “I am not asking you.” She added. 
“Girls, please. Let’s enjoy the night. There’s no need to bicker.” Chase uttered. 
But the two started trying to exchange rebuttals and Samantha didn’t dare to intervene anymore. 
** 
Emcee: “May I request the lady who was able to catch the bouquet to please state your name, Miss.” 
*He draws the mic to the lady. The latter received it. 
“My name is Cosmo Mirae Sanchez.” She replied. 
Emcee: “Okay, let’s give a big hand to Miss Cosmo. Please have a seat beside the bride and in a moment, we shall find your match in the garter toss.” 
            “Before we dive into the garter toss. May I request the groom to retrieve the garter from his bride.” 
*A chair was brought on the stage for the bride to sit, before the groom walked towards her. On bended knees he retrieved the garter down at the bride’s feet. 
Emcee: “There you have it, ladies and gentlemen. Let us give him a big hand. Now it is the turn for the single gentlemen to please come forward for the garter toss. 
*He motioned them to come to the center stage. The guys stood from their seat and went there. Chase stood from his seat, smothered his hair and walked towards the spot. Hickary’s partner Landon also stepped out to head at the center stage. 
While Samantha was giving her gaze towards her husband. Gregory smiled in return, before he leaned closer to her ear. 
“There’s no need for me to participate. Just like, I am fully secure in my thoughts and in me that I am already married to a beautiful woman like you.” He whispered to her ear. 
Samantha stilled for a bit because of it. She then felt the hairs on the back of her neck stood. She then heard a chuckling sound from him before he then kissed her cheek. 
He then lowered his head again. “I like it when I make you blush, love. You’re gorgeous.” Gregory smiled. 
Her breath hitched before she turned to look at him. Their faces were inches closer from each other. Gregory smiled when their eyes met. Samantha stared at his expression. His smile turned into a grin. 
“I love you.” He whispered before he chuckled. 
Samantha slowly slapped him in the arm. “I hate that you startled me.” She was now smiling at him. “But then, I love you and your surprises, Greg.” She replied. 
Cassidy groaned before she cleared her throat. She was eyeing them but she was smirking. “Lovebirds, you two are starting to get lost in your own world.” She uttered. 
Hickary shushed her. “Can you please not ruin their moment! You were such a hater for the romances that occurred this evening.” She displayed an annoyed look at her. 
They stopped what they were doing when the emcee started to speak on the mic again. He was making sure that everyone is in place. 
Emcee: “Okay ready when you are guys. One…. Two…. Three… and…. Off it goes!” 
The groom throws the garter but then the males stepped behind leaving the guy who caught the bouquet. They were muttering, urging him to catch it. With a swift motion, he caught the garter and raised it in the air earning another loud cheer from the audience. The men were roaring, clapping for him. 
Emcee draws the mic towards him. “Congratulations, Sir. May I have your name please?” 
“My name is Altair Elliot Buenaventura.” He responded with such a male voice that earned for cheers from the audience. 
Emcee: “Thank you Mister Altair. Folks, let’s give this fine gentleman your applauses please. Now that we have already found the perfect match. May we request the gentleman to put the garter to his lady.” 
The lady took a seat while the guy placed the garter on her. 
Emcee: “There you have it ladies and gentlemen. Our new lovely pair. The next bride and groom to be in the future. It would be too much if we would like to ask the gentleman to give the lady a quick kiss. 
The cheer, they were that loud even Samantha raised her voice for a bit. The emcee waited for the guy to give the kiss to the lady. The gentleman was saying something before he then lowered himself and gave the lady the kiss, not on the cheek but it was directed on her very own lips…