Chapter 6 First Night

Whenever Clarence was at home, I would show him all the new tricks I'd learned at school, though it was mostly my body having a mind of its own. He would smile and praise my talent. This went on until I was twenty years old, and we got married.

I invited all my classmates and old colleagues, showing off the diamond ring I was wearing. The diamond was as big as a quail egg. The foreign singer—which we spent millions hiring—was on the stage, singing passionately.

She wished us eternal happiness. I posted our pic on Instagram and got a million likes.

Clarence introduced me to his friends. They said hi, but their smiles were fake. The moment they turned around, they asked Clarence if he was out of his mind.

Clarence was flushed. He had a few drinks earlier. He told his friends he was very much sane, and they sighed. I wasn't mad. Everyone thought the same, after all. Me included. Clarence didn't even sign a prenup. He was obviously madly in love.

I was beyond touched. So, I swore I w