Happy birthday to my dearest beshy. Marami pa kong utang na kwento sainyo, wait lang kasi. Salamat sa pagunawa. Mahal na mahal ko kayo.
xxx
September 21, 2025: The Panganay’s Speech.
A rainy afternoon everyone and thank you for being here today as we celebrate the love and union of my parents - Bea and Rikrik
Hello everyone! I first, would like to introduce myself. Ako po si Jassy the self-acclaimed and acknowledged panganay of the couple and also the ate ninang of Bel. Akala ko flower girl yung role ko, nagvolunteer pa naman din ako, sayang.
I am Rik's best friend from law school and I am Bea’s favorite friend kahit di niya pa sinasabi alam ko naman.
We were in our pseudo first year in San Beda College Alabang when I first met Rik. Bonded over our shared fate like that fallen soldier-tribute from Hunger Games, we ended up in our District 13, San Beda.
We were passionate dreamers na ang hobby ay magtanong kung hanggang saan nabasa mo and saan tayo magdidinner after class.
Rik introduced her friend Bea one random day nameet niya through “coffee.” Friend niya na madalas kasama mag date sa Festi pa yata yon. Friend niya na sinusundo namin with Sparky (yung kotseng pinamana kay Rik) sa Asian Hospital after class to have Samgyup sa Aguirre then ihahatid si Bea bahay. Then later on, nasa susundo ng resident lane na kami sabay pakita na ng village ID ni Bea si Rik.
And in that short span of time, I easily got used to having Bea around. She became a dear friend. Siguro kasi she was very easy to talk to.
They were friends, just friends. Sabi nila.
Until one day, nagsabi na lang si Rik that they broke up. Difference ng gusto in life nga ba? Or priorities? Hindi ko maalala. Basta. They broke up.
But I still remember having dinners around Aguirre area and Rik still shows Bea’s resident ID pa-entrance ng village gate. Oops.
They broke up but I was praying that they’ll get back together kasi deep down I know si Bea yung kailangan ni Rik. And for Bea, sympre I want Rik for him. What they had back then, and what they have now, was not a perfect relationship, and yet, they looked good together and complemented each other. Effortless. Pati yung mga conversations they had in hushed tones. Cute. (sidenote: never saw them na nag-away. kaya I was deeply rooting for them). I eventually told them about this That when they broke up, I was hoping that they’ll get back together. (And just look at where they are now).
Back then, Rikrik went through a lot of challenges and hardships on top of law school. While going through it, Bea came back. From what I know since they started of as friends, they were still talking. Since then, Bea never left.
They still went through a lot, going through a lot, and will probably go through a lot. The best that I can offer is to still try to be there at times when you both need me to be present.
On top of it all, they are now blessed with an adorable, smart, and sweet daughter (na hindi na lang ako). They now have an actual child, my little sister Bel.
Though struggle with schedule and finding a common time, thank you both for always trying to loop me in. May gc naman tayo pwdeng dun na lang tayo (edit: update ko kayo soon talaga wait lang).
When things get tough and overwhelming, I hope you still find solace in each other’s company. Or atleast look at Bel, because having her made me realize how everything made sense in your lives. Much like this rain, at the end of whatever it is you are going through, may rainbow, may silver lining.
Rik, beshy, I know how good of a man you are. Although you’ve been doing it already, may you always be good husband to Bea and a good father to Bel. Sensitive to their needs. A person who will go above and beyond. But most especially, I hope you can also show more of your vulnerability to Bea. Makikinig naman yan. In all things, may you not only consider her and Bel, but I hope that you also include her in your decision making. Ha, Rik? Okay? I know you’ll do it. Ikaw pa ba.
To my Bea bae, thank you for trusting me the moment you first met me. For opening up to me and pag confide sa akin. Thank you for loving my best friend and his family. For showing and expressing your emotions too much happiness man yan or pagkadismaya. Thank you kasi you remained the person when I first met you hanggang ngayon. Kung dumating man ulit yung oras na hindi nakikinig sayo si Rik, let me know, aawayin ko. I gotchu. You are a great mom to Bel, surely you’ll be the best wife to Rik.
To Bea and Rik, individually you are an amazing person, together you are a force to be reckoned with. May you both grow into the person you are meant to be together. I wish you both a lifetime of happiness and health. I love you Beabae and Rikrik! I am always here for you and our little family. With God as a center of your marriage, may He continue to guide and protect you.
Again, mahal na mahal ko kayo. Congratulations Mr and Mrs Garcia!
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