After Keifer's bold refusal, the room was tense.
Jasfer stepped aside with Keifer's father, speaking in low, firm tones.
The hall went quiet, guests whispering nervously.
Jay sat clutching Keifer's hand under the table, heart pounding.
Her chest ached from the stress, from hope, from everything.
Minutes passed like hours.
Finally, Keifer's father returned, face softer, calmer.
He nodded once.
"Very well," he said quietly.
"Keifer… you may be with Jay."
Jay's heart leaped.
She looked at Keifer, eyes wide, shimmering with tears.
He squeezed her hand, a fierce, possessive smile spreading across his face.
"Looks like it's finally ours," he whispered, leaning close, voice low and teasing.
"You ready?"
Jay's lips quivered as she leaned closer, her voice soft, teasing, and full of emotion.
"Best friend…?? Huh?"
Keifer blinked, caught off guard, then a slow, teasing grin spread across his face.
"Best friends!!?" he repeated, voice mock-shocked, then fierce and playful all at once.
"Only best friends?"
Jay shook her head, laughter and tears mixing.
"No… more than that," she whispered, squeezing his hand tighter.
The priest smiled, and the room brightened with the new energy.
"In that case, let's make this official," he said.
Keifer took her hands in his, holding them tightly.
"Jay," he murmured, eyes locking with hers, full of possessiveness and love, "I promise… always yours."
Jay's heart raced.
"I promise too," she said softly, feeling weight lift off her chest.
They exchanged rings, fingers brushing, hearts pounding.
The hall seemed to disappear around them.
Then, finally…
Keifer leaned down, brushing his lips over hers in a gentle, possessive kiss.
Jay closed her eyes, melting into him, feeling safe, loved, and completely his.
The kiss deepened, playful yet full of the promise they had both waited for.
All the chaos, heartbreak, jealousy, and tension melted away in that moment.
When they pulled back slightly, their foreheads rested together, breaths mingling.
"We did it," Jay whispered, smiling through tears.
"We did," Keifer replied, smirking, holding her close, possessive and proud.
The crowd around them erupted into cheers, but for Jay and Keifer,
it was just them.
Finally, completely, undeniably… together.
And with that final kiss, their story reached its perfect, happy ending.