Christmas Wedding
Jannah Akira

 

RYAN
There’s a lot of things I don’t do right. I know that I had made lots and lots of mistake. I could never correct them even for a century time. I miss her so much. I guess my biggest mistake is that I never speak to her. Never. Not even once. When she asks me something, I would only say one word. I always did that. I wish I could meet her again so that I can tell her how much I’m sorry for what I did. I’m sorry.

November 2006

Ryan walks in a supermarket. Suddenly he sees her. She looks so beautiful. He whispers to himself.

RYAN
… Vieann Raven

He walks toward her and call her name

RYAN
Vieann…

Vieann turns around. Seeing Ryan in front of her, she exclaims

VIEANN
Ryan!
RYAN
Hey! It’s been a while since we met each other
VIEANN
It’s been a long time
RYAN
Oh… Really?

Vieann nods. They both laugh

VIEANN
So, what’s your dream last night?
RYAN
Huh? What?
VIEANN
Just suddenly speak to me after three years in high school, no words

Ryan starts scratching his head though it’s not itchy and comes out with a shy smile

VIEANN
Hey! I’m just kidding okay?

Ryan nods

VIEANN
Okay I guess. Mmm anyway, I had to go now. Bye! See ya! Nice talking to you

Vieann is about to go when Ryan stops her

RYAN
Wait, Vie
VIEANN
Um?
RYAN
Aaa… nothing

So, Vieann turns around and starts walking away but then Ryan says

RYAN
Actually

Vieann stops but she doesn’t turn to look at him

RYAN
I’m totally regretting all the things I’ve done

Vieann looks down

RYAN
I’m so sorry. Please forgive me

Vieann nods a little then just walks away, leaving Ryan in disappointment


RYAN
Hey! That’s kinda cool, I met her. I didn’t regret that I spoke to her. Anyway, I should. I’m 21 now. I met her when we were both 15. She spokes to me twice but I just say one word then walked away. Well, I wasn’t really in love with her by then but when I do, she didn’t speak to me anymore. But still, I realize it’s my fault. When we were 18, we got separated. I met her once when she’s on that age. God! She’s beautiful. I had tried to speak to her but I’m too stupid and too shy. Then, I found out she went to Japan to further her studies. But now, she’s back here. I hope I could see her again


FIRR
When are you going?
VIEANN
Tomorrow
FIRR
How come so soon?
VIEANN
I can’t stay here much longer. I keep remembering Ryan whenever I’m here. I need some time alone. I still love him and I just can’t fight it. I never had any boyfriend after all these years just because I couldn’t get over him. It’s so unfair!
FIRR
Maybe he’s the one
VIEANN
Maybe not

In the aeroplane…

Vieann walks in the plane, looking for her seat, then she sits when she finds it. She sits at the aisle. Then, a guy approaches her

RYAN
Hey!

Vieann is surprise to see him until nothing comes out of her mouth. Ryan sits at his place, which is next to her, at the window

RYAN
I never thought I’d met you
VIEANN
I thought you were following me
RYAN
Are you crazy? Why would I do that?
VIEANN
Who knows? You might
RYAN
Maybe I will if I had a chance to do so
VIEANN
Now why would you do that?
RYAN
Who knows? I might
VIEANN
Are you?
RYAN
No


When they reach the destination…

RYAN
Where you stay?
VIEANN
None of your business
RYAN
What if it has something to do with me?
VIEANN
What is it then?
RYAN
Well, I wouldn’t ask about something that has nothing to do with me
VIEANN
What is it?
RYAN
I want to meet you
VIEANN
Forget about it!

Vieann walks away.

RYAN
I’ll find you!!!

He shouts


Vieann takes a shower after that tiring journey. She walks out of the bathroom and sit on the bed. She looks outside through the door that leads to a balcony. She walks outside. It’s almost nightfall. She watches the birds fly back to their nest. She wishes she could live free just like those birds. She turns to look on her right

VIEANN
Aaarghh!!

She screams. She’s damn surprise to see Ryan’s staring at her from the balcony of the hotel room next to hers.

VIEANN
You freak me out

Ryan laughs and says

RYAN
I had just seen you come out. How come we’re always at the same place?
VIEANN
I don’t know. All I know, you really pull the guts out of me. Why the hell are you watching me like that?
RYAN
I love to watch you. You’re like a candy to my eyes
VIEANN
Very sweet. When did you learn this sweet talking?
RYAN
Whenever I’m with you

Vieann smiles. She doesn’t know what comes out later that day. The next thing she knows, they become lovers

Christmas day… Ryan’s Dad (Wesley) resident
RYAN
Where is she anyway?
WESLEY
She’ll be here any time now
RYAN
How I wish mom were here
WESLEY
She has gone. Maybe she’s having a greater Christmas in heaven
RYAN
You’re so strong. I can’t imagine losing someone I love

Then, they hear the sound of a wheel

WESLEY
Wait! Look who’s here?

Lucy walks in. She is Ryan’s kid sister

LUCY
Hey!
RYAN
God damn. I miss you

Lucy hugs him and then hugs her father. And then, her husband, Eric comes in and hugs both Ryan and Wesley


Vieann is walking with a Japanese guy, Takashi. He was her best friend when she studied in Japan. They are talking happily

VIEANN
Watashi no kareji wa koko ni iru [My boyfriend lives here]
TAKASHI
Uso? Ima wa kareji ga aru ka? [Really? Now, you have a boyfriend?]
VIEANN
Hontou! Doushita? Watashi wa kawaii nai ka? [Really. Why? I’m not beautifu?]
TAKASHI
Iya! Da kara, ano toki, nihon no naka. Anata wa daremo to ai shiteita [No! it’s just because that time in Japan, you loved no one]
VIEANN
Ano. Zutto osokunatte ne. [I’m always late]

They both laugh. From far, Ryan sees them. Jealousy fills his vein

That evening… Ryan’s place

VIEANN
Hi!

Ryan doesn’t answer her

VIEANN
Are you okay?
RYAN
Yes. I’m okay (sounds angry) I’m so okay
VIEANN
Why are you speaking to me like that?
RYAN
Like what?
VIEANN
Like that
RYAN
I saw you this morning
VIEANN
Where? Why didn’t you come and say hello?
RYAN
Well, I don’t wanna disturb you while you’re dating
VIEANN
Dating? I have no date!
RYAN
Oh really? Well, I saw you
VIEANN
Oh! Takashi? (Vieann laughs) He was my best friend when I was in Japan. I met him here
RYAN
Really?
VIEANN
Yeah!
RYAN
I thought he was some kind of like your ex-boyfriend or something
VIEANN
Didn’t I tell you? I never have a boyfriend in my life
RYAN
Okay. I’m sorry honey


VIEANN
What’s up?
RYAN
It’s time to break up
VIEANN
That’s not funny
RYAN
I’m not joking
VIEANN
(About to cry) … but … why?
RYAN
You lied to me. You said you had no boyfriend before me but Takashi was once you boyfriend
VIEANN
No, he’s not!
RYAN
Yes he is
VIEANN
Who say?
RYAN
Tasha
VIEANN
She knows nothing about me and I can’t believe you trust someone else more than me
RYAN
Well, you need witness
VIEANN
(Holding her tears) You never believe in me. I’m just going to waste my time trying to explain. If that’s your decision. Fine. But I had never lied to you
RYAN
(With tears almost falling down) You do!
VIEANN
You are so ego and stubborn. I’ll go but remember, this is not the end. You’ll pay for this!! One day, you’ll know who I am. I love you and I’ll always do. Goodbye!

Ryan puts his hand on his head and starts to cry as Vieann walks away

November 2007

(Phone conversation)

RYAN
How are you?
WESLEY
Fine. I got news for you
RYAN
What is it?
WESLEY
I’m getting married
RYAN
Whoa! Wait a minute. Are you kidding me?
WESLEY
No. I’m serious. I’m already engaged
RYAN
You what?
WESLEY
I was engaged to her
RYAN
Well, congratulation anyway. When will you get marry?
WESLEY
December 24th
RYAN
Whoa! You’re getting married on snowy day?
WESLEY
What’s wrong with it?
RYAN
And a day before Christmas? Why?
WESLEY
It’s her birthday
RYAN
Wow! It happens to be my ex-girlfriend’s birthday too
WESLEY
Really?
RYAN
Mm… how does she look like? Must’ve been beautiful, right?
WESLEY
Sure does. So beautiful

Ryan laughs a little

WESLEY
Be there, okay?
RYAN
Sure will
WESLEY
See ya
RYAN
Bye!

Ryan hangs up

RYAN
(Talking to himself) My dad is getting married?

He then shakes his head

December 24th 2007

It is already the end of the wedding but Ryan is still nowhere to be seen. The phone rings

LUCY
Hello
RYAN
Hello
LUCY
Where the hell are you?
RYAN
Tell dad I’m sorry. I’m now stuck somewhere near our place. I mean, the flight can’t continue due to a storm or something. Is this some kind of Home Alone?
LUCY
So, how will you get here?
RYAN
I’ll be riding my friend’s car. Well, I’ll be there okay
LUCY
Yeah. But you missed the wedding
RYAN
Well, I was never there when he marries mom too
LUCY
Yeah right. That’s funny
RYAN
Look, I’ll be there by nighttime, I guess
LUCY
Be here!


Knock-knock on the door. Wesley opens the door

WESLEY
You’re late!
RYAN
Yeah I know

Ryan hugs him. Eric walks towards them

RYAN
Hey man!

Ryan hugs Eric. Then, he hugs Lucy

RYAN
(Turn to look at Wesley) Where’s mom? (Teasingly)

Wesley, Eric and Lucy laughs

WESLEY
I’ll call her

Ryan turn around to pick up her bag while Wesley goes to the kitchen. When he turns back around, the bag he’s holding falls off his hand

RYAN
Whoa!!

He exclaims. Vieann is the woman who marries his father. Vieann smiles at him

VIEANN
Hi Ryan!
WESLEY
You know each other?
VIEANN
(Turn to look at Wesley) Sorry I didn’t tell you. Ryan was my classmate. I thought you’d be so shocked if I’d tell you before
WESLEY
Of course I would
RYAN
But it’s more shocking this way right?

All of them laugh

ERIC
Come on! Let’s have dinner

Ryan nods while keep looking at Vieann who’s smiling with his dad, walking to the kitchen. Suddenly, he remember a flash of thoughts

VIEANN
I’ll go but remember, this is not the end. You’ll pay for this!!

After dinner…

RYAN
Hey!
VIEANN
Hey!
RYAN
… So, how d’you… and my dad? … you know
VIEANN
Oh! It’s a long story
RYAN
Why didn’t you tell me that you and my dad are in love?
VIEANN
Ryan, I didn’t know that Wes is your dad. I only know it after we were engaged. So, it’s kinda too late to even tell you
RYAN
Oh! (Still looking suspicious)
VIEANN
I love him so much. He’s such an amazing guy. Like no one I ever known before. I love him!
RYAN
But how about your words?
VIEANN
Words? What words?
RYAN
‘This is not the end’ or ‘you’ll pay’

Vieann laughs

VIEANN
They were just words! I’m not that crazy. I mean, I’m a little hurt but I’m fine now

Ryan nods

RYAN
So, they were only words?
VIEANN
Yes they were


Christmas day 2007

They had just finished their day of laughter. Lucy and Eric are going back to their place that evening

ERIC
Bye guys!
WESLEY
Take care!

Ryan also going back to his house the same evening. And so, Vieann and Wesley left together.


July 2008

RYAN
I still can’t believe that she was married to my dad. Just damn it! Only God knows how jealous I am. I really love her so much. Even more with the fact that I know she never lied to me. Tasha really knows nothing about her and I even hear it from Takashi own mouth that he never had any relationship with Vieann other than friends. I want her back in my life. If I could, I would do anything!


3.00 a.m – Wesley’s resident

VIEANN
(Shouts) AAAAARRRRRRGGGGGHHHHH!!!!!

The next morning,

Vieann is crying while she sits on a chair in the kitchen. Firr is there to console her
VIEANN
I don’t know how does this happen
FIRR
I understand
VIEANN
I was sleeping. When I woke up ……

The polices are also there, listening to her story

VIEANN
I found him nowhere. So I starts searching … but I found nothing. He just lost. Banished. And then, I saw a blood stains on the carpet … there must’ve been something terrible -

She continues crying. Firr keeps trying to calm her down. Then, Eric and Lucy arrive.


[To be continued...]

 

 

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