"I'm sorry Alex but we are not possible." I said coldly to the person in-front of me.
Alexander Monte, one of the hottest guy in our campus. Many girls are dreaming to be his girlfriend, but not me.
Its not because I don't like him nor I don't love him, its just that I don't have the right to love because I only exist for my family's business.
Alex is a good guy and a good friend. But I can't lead him on. I don't have a heart to love.
I want him to stay with me as my friend, but because of what he did, I need to stay away from him.
I'm actually pissed because of what he did, I lose a friend AGAIN. I make it clear to all of them that they can't like me because I can't. How many times do I have to keep telling them for them to understand that THEY CAN'T LIKE ME?!
"Mara why can't I love you?" He said. Sadness is visible on his voice.
"You know why." I said almost a whisper.
"But Mara I'm freaking rich! If you are telling me that you only exist because of business... then so be it. My family's business is a good asset to your family business. So I don't understand why we can't be together!" He said almost pissed.
I just look at him with no emotion and said "My family has already chose the guy that I will marry. And its not you."
His forehead furrowed.
"Who is he?" He whispered.
"Maru."
I saw his defeated expression. Just hearing Maru's name he knew that he has no way to win.
"Sorry Alex." I said before walking away from him.
When I reached home, I went straight to my room and lie down on my bed.
I close my eyes and I just let my tears to flow.
How many friends do I need to lose?! Why do they keep on liking me and break the rule?!
What I did with Alex is not easy.
As I said, Alex is a good friend, he's actually one of my closest friends. I really want him to stay but unfortunately I can't.
I was 10 years old when I understand my purpose.
My Dad married my Mom for business. There is no love in them. I am not made out of love, but out of obligation and business.
I was also in the same age when I knew who will be my husband.
He is Andrew Maru Ottave.
What a great choice! Maru's family is the richest family in the Philippines, they belong in the top 10 richest people in the world.
Maru and I knew our future.
But we never became friends nor lovers.
Both of us give no effort to know each other, nor tried to be friends at least.
We saw each other in school but we never approach one another, even just to say hi or hello.
Even when we meet in some events, we never approach one another.
Just like Alex, Maru is also known in school. He's actually the hottest guy in our campus.
We both knew our destiny. I chose not to commit in a relationship because I don't want to hurt someone because I knew that I can't fight for it.
But unlike me, Maru choose to be in a relationship.
As what I've heard, Maru has been with Jana, his girlfriend for years and he seems serious with him.
I just shake my head at that thought. What will happen to them when we get married?
That's exactly the reason why I'm avoiding commitments. I don't like complication. Because we both knew that we can't do anything about it.
Our life is not like a drama in television. Because we knew that even if we tried to fight for it, its impossible for us to win against our parents.
They will just make the people we love live in hell. And in the end we will just give in to them and accept defeat.
There is only one thing I allowed my self to love. And that is business where I am made for.
'So this is it?'I said to myself.Me and my family is now in five star hotel. Did I mentioned that this hotel is owned by the Ottave family and we will be having a dinner with them now?I don't need to guess the purpose of this dinner. It was long planned.
Our wedding preparation happened so fast. I can’t believe that they are able to finish all the things needed for the wedding in a span of 3 months.
I’m not sure if what I feel right now is normal. My heart beat so fast that I think it's going to explode.“Friend are you okay?”
Everything is new to me. Not only this wedding but all the sudden things that is happening now.First thing is my parents started to act as if they are loving and caring parents. And also my heart, it keeps on beating crazily."You okay?" Maru ask sweetly.I forced to smile just to assur
My wedding was a blast!
A month has passed, and now we are celebrating our very first monthsary as husband and wife.
I can’t help myself to smile every time I remember how we celebrated our first monthsary as husband and wife.
If you’ll ask me, I don’t want to go home yet. I must admit, I’m really disappointed with why I discovered.I expect too much.I thought that we can live like a normal family. I expected too much from him.
MARA'S POV6 years later..."Ms. Mara, Ms. Jessica is here." My secretary said in the intercom.“Okay. Let her in.”&
MARA'S POV"Alex... no... you don't need to do that." I pleaded."Just trust me okay?"I stared at him again. I saw that he is serious about this
MARA'S POVWhen I got out of the hospital I immediately hailed a taxi and went straight home.While I was on my way home I called Yelle."Friend!" She answered.
MARA'S POVI was in America when I found out the news that my husband had an accident. I immediately booked a flight back to the Philippines after hearing the news.I still do not know the exact details of the accident because I was in a hurry to get back here.As soon as the plane landed, I imme
MARU'S POVI was left dumbfounded.I didn't expect that coming.All this time she harbors resentment towards me.I admit that I judged Alex too much.
MARU'S POVFrom: Jana
MARA'S POVI had been so busy in the recent months because my promotion as a Vice President in our company happened in the same week when we announced the official merger of Almote Corporation with the Ottave’s.They want me to be in that position than be the head of the sales and marketing because my parents wants me to take over the company as soon as possibl
MARA'S POVWhen we got off the plane we received a text from Mommy.From: MomMara you guys went straight to the Ottave mansion. Your dad and I are here now because your in-laws also want be with baby Tanya.
MARA'S POV"Mom, you take care of Baby Tanya for the mean time?" I said shyly."I'll take care of my granddaughter you don't need to worry! Just enjoy the trip with your husband. I'm expecting a grandson when you come back here." My mother said teasingly.I felt my cheeks blush.