(Jay's POV)
Overwhelmed with pure happiness, I could not hold back my emotions for even another second. I looked at the breathtaking white bridal gown covered in pearls, and then I looked at Keifer, this amazing man had secretly sketched and designed this entire masterpiece just for me. My heart felt so full that it could burst. Without thinking twice, I leaned in and pressed a warm, loving peck right on his cheek.
"Keifer, this dress is an absolute masterpiece," I whispered, my voice thick with tears of joy. I looked at the beautiful lace and the way the pearls caught the light in this decorated basement room. It was everything I had ever dreamed of, and more. But as I stared at the grand gown, a sudden thought popped into my mind. I looked up at him, a mischievous smile spreading across my face. "But tell me, Mr. Watson... is your own wedding suit ready?"
The moment the words left my mouth, I watched Keifer's face completely change. The proud, romantic smile froze on his lips. His eyes widened in pure shock, and he blinked once, twice, as the realization hit him like a lightning bolt. He had spent weeks secretly planning my dress, talking to designers, choosing fabrics, and organizing this grand reveal. In the middle of all that heavy planning, he had completely forgotten about his own clothes for our big day.
I could not help it. A loud chuckle escaped my lips at his frozen expression. "I swear, I have the most romantic gentleman hubby in the whole wide world," I said, teasing him gently as I leaned against his arm. "But at the exact same time, you are also a very clumsy one!"
Keifer rubbed the back of his neck, his cheeks turning a light shade of pink. "I might have been a little too focused on making sure my bride looked like an angel," he mumbled, looking incredibly cute in his defeat.
"It is a good thing you have me to balance things out," I laughed, patting his chest. "Now, listen to me. I need to go out into the city anyway. I have to get the return gifts customized for our wedding guests so everything is perfect. While I am out doing that, I will also go see about your suit and make sure you actually have something to wear to our own wedding."
Keifer looked at me, his eyes softening, but a playful smirk returned to his face. "Okay, my beautiful wifey," he said, stepping closer and folding his arms. "But how exactly do you plan to buy a suit for me? How will you even know my exact size without me there to try it on?"
I smiled deeply and took a step closer to him. I leaned up on my tiptoes, bringing my lips right next to his ear. "Do you really think I still need to measure you to know your size, Mr. Watson?" I whispered softly, my breath brushing against his skin.
I stepped back and giggled as I watched the reaction wash over him. The comment made Keifer blush so hard that his ears turned bright red. He tried to look away, coughing into his hand to hide his embarrassment, but he failed completely. He was totally flustered, and it was the most adorable sight.
"Fine, fine wifey," Keifer cleared his throat, trying to regain his serious CEO look. "If you are going out, I should definitely accompany you. It is safer, and I can help you carry the bags."
I shook my head immediately, putting my hands on my hips. "No way, mister. I will be taking Kiara with me for this shopping trip. We need some girl time anyway. Moreover, you cannot leave this resort. You need to stay right here and look after the rest of the wedding arrangements. There are still decorations to check and guests arriving soon."
Keifer sighed but knew I was right. He gave in with a nod, kissing my forehead before letting me go.
A short while later, Kiara and I were sitting inside a smooth-riding car, driving through the beautiful streets. We were heading toward one of the most famous shops in the Philippines, a place highly known for creating the most elegant and customized celebration gifts. The sun was shining brightly, and the tropical breeze made the day feel even more exciting.
When we arrived at the luxury gift shop, the staff welcomed us with warm smiles. The shelves were filled with beautiful boxes, shiny ribbons, and unique items. I wanted our guests to feel truly special and appreciated for traveling all this way for our resort wedding.
"Let us make a beautiful hamper," I told Kiara, who was already eagerly looking around the shop.
We spent the next hour carefully picking out the items. For the girls, we decided to create a self-care experience. We chose high-end, premium skincare products like soothing face mists, luxurious lotions, and scented body scrubs. For the boys, we selected rich, crisp perfumes with masculine, elegant scents that smelled amazing. To make the hampers even sweeter, we added an assortment of delicious sweets and premium crunchy snacks packed in beautiful tins.
Obviously , if it's me packing the gifts, then I won't let it pass by not adding the snacks.
The shop assistants helped us wrap everything beautifully. They placed the items into custom wooden baskets, wrapping them in clear, shiny paper and tying them with big, pastel-colored silk ribbons that matched our wedding theme. The finished hampers looked absolutely stunning and incredibly fancy.
After we finished choosing everything, I handed over my card to pay for the large order. I gave the manager the exact location of our resort and requested them to deliver everything by tomorrow.
"Consider it done, ma'am. We will deliver them fresh and perfectly packed in exactly one day," the manager promised with a polite bow.
"Perfect. Now that the gifts are done, it is time to solve the mystery of Keifer's missing clothes," I said to Kiara, a secret smile growing on my lips as we walked out of the gift shop.
We got back into the car and headed toward a very exclusive, expensive clothing shop down the road. But what Kiara did not know was that I had a massive secret of my own. I had not actually forgotten about Keifer's suit at all.
In fact, with the secret help of Aries weeks ago, I had already planned and ordered Keifer's wedding suit in advance! I wanted to surprise keifer but turns out that he was also advance than me, so I had taken care of him behind his back.
We were only going to this expensive shop today to pick up the final, finished product.
When we stepped into the high-end boutique, the store manager immediately recognized me and brought out a large, protected garment bag. When he unzipped it, Kiara gasped in awe.
Inside was a magnificent, crisp black suit. It was made from the finest, most luxurious fabric that felt like silk to the touch. It had sharp lines, an elegant cut, and a classic CEO look that perfectly matched Keifer's powerful, handsome personality. It was modern, powerful, and deeply elegant all at the same time.
Kiara looked at the gorgeous suit, and then she looked at me, shaking her head with a huge, amazed smile on her face. "Wow, Jay. Upon discovering your secret planning, I am just completely convinced," Kiara laughed, nudging my shoulder playfully. "This is the exact and only reason you both are going to get married. Seriously, you two are just too alike! He plans a secret dress for you, and you plan a secret suit for him."
I chuckled softly, my heart warming at her words. It was true. We always looked out for each other, even when we were trying to surprise one another. "We just know each other too well," I said softly.
I paid the remaining balance for the suit and asked the shop staff to pack it perfectly so it would not get any wrinkles. The assistants carefully placed the garment bag in the trunk of our car. With all our missions accomplished, we hopped back into the vehicle and headed straight back to the resort hotel.
When we finally arrived back at the hotel, the sun was beginning to dip lower in the sky, painting the clouds with soft orange and purple tints. I carefully lifted the heavy garment bag containing Keifer's suit from the trunk.
Kiara stretched her arms and groaned softly. "Go ahead and take that upstairs to your room, Jay. I am going straight to my room to put on a refreshing sunpack mask. I really need to look absolutely good and fresh for my brother's wedding, especially since you will be looking totally flawless naturally anyway!"
I laughed at her sweet compliment and thanked her for helping me carry the gifts. We split up in the lobby, and I took the elevator up to the top floor where our private luxury suite was located.
When I reached the door, I opened it quietly and stepped inside the cool, air-conditioned room. The first thing I heard was Keifer's deep, commanding voice. He was standing by the large glass window that overlooked the ocean, holding his phone to his ear. He was still working hard, making sure everything for our wedding was running smoothly.
Aw.. my poor baby! Ew Jay get a grip! I mean this is so gentlemanly thing that Keifer is planning everything without making me stressed out for little things , but that doesn't require Aww because it is just not my thing.
"Perfect," Keifer was saying into the phone, his back turned to me. "Just double-check the guest seating and make sure that all the arrangements are completely perfect for tomorrow. I don't want any mistakes."
I stood there for a moment, just admiring how dedicated he was. As I closed the front door behind me, the soft sound made him turn around. His eyes instantly lit up when he found me standing there, holding the large black garment bag in my hands.
I walked over to him with a proud, bright smile. "Hey there, my hardworking hubby," I teased, lifting the bag slightly. "Just look at this suit. Your wedding outfit problem is completely solved."
Keifer looked at the bag and blinked in surprise. "Wait, it got done really quick?" he asked, genuine confusion written all over his handsome face. "You were only gone for a couple of hours. How did they tailor a whole luxury suit for me that fast?"
I let out a soft laugh and stepped into his space, looking up into his dark eyes. "Well, I am also your wifey, so... I always think ahead," I said playfully.
Keifer did not need to be explained any further. He instantly understood that I had secretly planned this whole thing with his team way before today. A beautiful, tender expression took over his face. He reached out, wrapped his strong arms around my waist, and pulled me tightly against his chest in a warm, loving hug.
"You are the most perfect wifey in the world," he whispered into my hair, holding me close for a long moment.
When he finally pulled back, his curiosity got the better of him. He eagerly unzipped the garment bag and pulled out the crisp black suit. His eyes shone with genuine appreciation as he looked at the sharp shoulders, the elegant material, and the perfect tailoring. "Wow, Jay. It is absolutely perfect. It really is."
As Keifer was admiring his new suit, my eyes wandered over to our large king-sized bed. I noticed that someone had neatly laid out two sets of clothes on the mattress. One was a beautiful, flowing long dress for me, and right next to it was a handsome, rich brown suit for Keifer.
I pointed toward the bed, turning back to him with raised eyebrows. "Are we going somewhere tonight, Keifer?" I asked curiously.
Keifer smiled secretly and walked over to the bed, picking up the brown suit. "Yes, we are. We need to go get our pre-wedding photoshoot done right now. I have arranged everything."
He explained that he had specially planned the entire shoot to happen right at sunset so that we could catch the golden hour and get the most perfect, magical photos together. My heart melted at his thoughtfulness. I absolutely loved the brilliant idea of a sunset shoot on the beach.
We both quickly changed into the outfits laid out on the bed. The dress fit me beautifully, flowing around my legs like soft water. Keifer looked incredibly handsome and charming in his earth-toned brown suit, making him look like a classic movie star. Once we were both ready, we walked hand-in-hand down to the private beach located just a short distance from the main hotel building.
When we stepped onto the sandy shore, my breath was completely taken away. The resort staff had decorated a large section of the beach really nice and beautifully. There were soft fairy lights twinkling in the evening light, delicate sheer curtains moving gently in the sea breeze, and beautiful floral arrangements surrounding a wooden pathway on the sand.
The professional photographer and his camera crew were already waiting for us, smiling warmly as we approached.
"The light is absolutely gorgeous right now," the photographer said excitedly, pointing toward the horizon where the sun was melting into the deep blue ocean, turning the sky into a brilliant canvas of pink, gold, and orange. "Let us begin immediately sir and mam !"
We walked out onto the warm sand, and the shoot began. At first, I felt a little nervous, but Keifer made everything feel so natural. He held my hand, whispered funny jokes in my ear to make me laugh, and looked at me with so much love that I completely forgot the cameras were even there.
He suddenly activated old keifer aura that hadn't been out for a while and started whispering flirty lines into my ear which made us both blush!
The photographer guided us through a lot of different, romantic poses. We posed by the crashing waves, walked along the shoreline, and shared quiet, stolen glances under the glowing sunset sky.
After taking dozens of breathtaking shots, the older photographer stopped for a moment to look at the digital screen on his camera. He shook his head in absolute amazement, a wide smile on his face.
"I have been doing this for a very long time," the photographer said, his voice full of genuine sincerity. "And after all these poses, I can safely say that you both are truly the most beautiful couple I have ever witnessed in my entire twenty years of photography career. The love between you two is completely real."
Hearing his kind words made both of us smile widely and blush. Next, the crew filmed a cinematic video shot of us. They used a smooth camera to record us walking hand-in-hand while the sea wind blew through my hair and dress, capturing the deep, quiet bond we shared.
The shoot finally came to an end.
However, after a long hour of walking on the uneven sand and posing constantly, the exhaustion from the long day finally caught up to me. My feet started aching terribly, and I began facing serious trouble because of the high heels I was wearing. I stumbled slightly, wincing in pain as a sharp ache shot up my ankle.
Keifer noticed my struggle instantly. Without saying a single word, he immediately bent down in front of me on the sand. He carefully unbuckled my high heels and removed them from my tired feet, letting the cool, soft sand bring instant relief to my skin. Then, before I could even realize what he was doing, he stood up and scooped me right up into his arms in a classic bridal style as he always does.
He lifted my entire weight securely with just one powerful arm wrapped around my back and legs, while his other hand easily picked up my discarded high heels by the straps.
It happened so quickly and looked so incredibly romantic under the fading golden sun. Seeing the spontaneous, magical moment happen, the sharp photographer did not hesitate for even a split second. He quickly raised his camera and clicked a beautiful, candid picture of the lift.
Keifer and I were so focused on each other that we did not even acknowledge or notice the camera clicking away in the background. I just wrapped my arms tightly around Keifer's neck, hiding my face against his warm shoulder as he carried me safely off the beach.
Afterwards, when the shoot was fully finished, we began the walk back to the main hotel building. The beach pathway was long, but Keifer refused to put me down. All the way when we had to walk across the sand, through the garden, and into the lobby, he picked me up and carried me like a precious treasure, ignoring the sweet smiles from the passing hotel guests.
When we finally got back to our private room at night, the room was quiet and peaceful. We were both exhausted but deeply content. We immediately stripped out of our fancy photoshoot clothes and changed into our most comfortable, oversized pajamas and soft t-shirts.
I sat down on the edge of the large plush bed, letting out a long sigh of relief. Keifer walked over, sat down on the floor right in front of my legs, and gently pulled my bare feet onto his lap. With gentle, strong movements, he began to slowly massage my aching feet, rubbing away all the soreness from the high heels and the heavy beach sand. The sweet gesture felt so amazing that I closed my eyes, leaning back against the pillows with a happy smile.
He is completely spoiling me! (Who tells her that this is bare minimum for Keifer 🤭)
A little while later, our room service arrived. The staff brought a large tray of hot, delicious dinner, which they set up on the table for us. We ate our meal quietly in the comfort of our room, sharing food, laughing about how red Keifer's ears had turned earlier that afternoon, and talking about how beautiful the sunset had been.
Once dinner was finished and the trays were cleared away, we crawled under the thick, warm blankets of our bed. The room was dark, save for the soft moonlight filtering through the sheer glass windows.
Keifer pulled me close against his chest, wrapping his large arms around me in a protective hold. I snuggled deep into his warmth, resting my head right over his steady, beating heart. We lay there in the quiet room, cuddling closely and listening to the distant, soothing sound of the ocean waves crashing against the shore outside.
As my eyelids grew heavy and sleep began to wash over me, a beautiful sense of anticipation filled my mind. Our beautiful wedding was coming so close now, and we would officially be husband and wife forever. With that happy, peaceful thought in my heart, I closed my eyes and fell into a deep, sweet sleep in the arms of the man I loved more than anything in the world....
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Hello lovely readers! 💓
What do u feel about this chapter?
I thought that Jay's efforts should also be shown along with Keifer's as Our mam Ashtine once in an interview told that she wanted a project with Andres that showed how much love can she express towards him 🤭🫣 mainly girl's love toward his man 💗
So now wedding is approaching really soon and I leave it to you all to guess that which chapter will be of their wedding ? 98 or 99.. Take it as a challenge from me and reveal will be done automatically on next chapter 😁
Should I reveal you something readers??
I also have a youtube channel but it's the art channel. Here's the name " Anmol's art world ". I thought sharing it would not let us loose connection even after the book ends...
And readers , I would prefer to not mention about book on my youtube channel and keep it secret between us only... 🫣
I have also made portrait of Keifer and Jay on it 😁💛
Love you all... 💛🥹
~~ From ur clumsy Author as always 🫣💗