CHAPTER 11 THE RECEPTION was held at Velvet Hotel, owned by the De Rivas. Katulad sa simbahan, puno rin ng mga naggagandahang wedding decors at mga bulaklak doon. And, of course, wine and music. Each table was arrayed in the same shade of apple green that matched Daphne's red signature roses, sprinkled with white and red rose petals and centered with yet more flowers and lustrous pillars of white candles. Palihim na sinulyapan ni Daphne ang katabing si Brian. His face was serious while watching few pairs dancing in the middle of the dance floor. Hindi niya mabatid kung ano ang iniisip nito at ganoon na lamang ito kaseryoso at katahimik. He never asked her for a dance. He did not even talk to her after the wedding ceremony. Nagsalita lang ito nang magpalitan sila ng vows at nang tanungi