THE MORNING, Zandy and I were surprised when both of our parents came to the house one after the other. Uncle Andrew and Aunt Mandy arrived first and a few minutes later, Mom and Dad arrived."How are you, hija?" Aunt Mandy asked me kindly as Zandy and I sat side by side on the long sofa. Mom and Dad are on one sofa and Aunt Mandy and Uncle Andrew are opposite us.I smiled. "I'm fine, Aun—Mom," I answered shyly because I almost called her Aunt again. I don't even know what else to say. I suddenly felt tense and nervous.Aunt Mandy and Mom just smiled, while the two boys next to them were serious."I'm glad to hear that, hija. I'm sorry, we can't visit you here always, we're just too busy with business and various business meetings," Auntie Mandy explained."You, Zandy, how are you? How's your back? Are you feeling well?" Mom said that there is still a trace of concern for Zandy.I saw Zandy smile. I don't know if he's pretending or if it's real. "Don't worry, Auntie, I'm fine. I feel
Zandy's POVAFTER I texted Ton to meet me at a bar, I faced the bartender and asked for a bottle of whiskey. I want to relax and calm down from what is happening and what my parents want me to do. The music inside the bar is so de-stressing that it seems to melt me away. There were only a few people there.They control me so much that even my own happiness, they want to take away. What were they thinking about marrying me to a woman I don't even know? What do I care about the curse that girl has?I can't get married. No matter what happens, I wait for her to come back. I will wait for Beverly to come back into my life. I still love her, even though she left me for her career. I don't believe there is another man in her life so she chose to leave me. She told me before she left me that she still loved me and I would hold on to that."Hey, dude, your face doesn't look good today, huh?" I turned to Ton who had just arrived. He sat next to me and patted my shoulder lightly. He was smiling
This morning, I woke up early so I immediately left my room and went downstairs. I was just on the stairs when I smelled the delicious smell of food coming from the kitchen. I smiled and felt my stomach growl because of the smell of cooking food.I suddenly remembered the last thing Zandy said to me last night. I've been thinking about it all night and I can't get away from myself. I hear it over and over even when I'm lying down with my eyes closed. I don't know why what he told me had such an effect that even my heart was beating fast.After Zandy and I talked the other day, I went down to the living room and Mom and Dad said their goodbyes, and Uncle Andrew and Aunt Mandy also apologized for what happened. After a few minutes, Zandy also left without saying goodbye. I waited for him to come back but I just fell asleep waiting for him. I felt worried for him because I knew he was upset.I don't know either but I feel excited about the three-day vacation or they prefer to call it a h
Zandy's POV"WHAT? I thought you didn't want to get married? Why did you suddenly agree with your parents to marry a girl you didn't know?" Ton asked me in shock when I said I was getting married. He was sitting on a swivel chair facing his table.His office is also airy with glass walls and a gray theme color.I sat on the sofa in his office. He is on a board of directors in a company owned by his Uncle. I went to him to talk about some matters about the restaurant I wanted to build.I was sitting on all fours while leaning on the sofa with my arms outstretched. "To do what they want," I said casually."Huh? Hey, don't you want to do what they want? Wait! It looks like you're planning something bad, huh?" Ton deduced.I shook my head. "I want them to feel disappointed when I get married and suddenly separated from my soon-to-be wife," I reasoned even though I had another reason.I don't know why but when I saw the girl I will marry, I felt a strange feeling that I had to marry her. I
"Let's go, let's drink, my treat?" Chad said as we exited the building. We just finished our work and somehow the schedule of each of us was relaxed because we were all able to submit articles before the deadline and we are grateful and no one was returned for the revision of those."Are you sure, Chad? I won't disagree with that, my articles gave me a headache and I think I need some drinks to refresh my mind and relax," said Melissa smiling. She turned her neck as if warming up and then rubbed her senses."Me too, Chad I won't resist your offer. Maybe you're out of your mind, Melissa drank a lot, and you're gonna pay a lot" Andrea threatened Chad.Chad smiled and turned to Melissa. "Even if it's a bucket of beer, I'll give it to Melissa if that's what makes her happy," he said with meaning.I frowned but then laughed. "You seem to want to imply something with what you said, huh?" I looked at Chad meaningfully.He smiled a few times and then slightly looked away from me. "Are you com
Zandy's POVI was not surprised by the way Miles treated me when we first met when I went to her house to drop her off at work. She almost hurt me. She told me so much that I just wanted to laugh. I just let her think that I'm gay and I also know that she won't believe me when I tell her about the past.She still hasn't forgotten her ex that made a plan to hurt her and leave her. Roven doesn't deserve Miles. Roven was too cowardly to do that.But honestly, I feel sorry for her because, for a year, she was hurt by a misconception about me and Roven. But I feel like I'm not in the place to explain everything to her and if I do I know she won't believe me.I can see and feel her objection to the marriage planned for us. I could see it in her eyes when our families talked about their plans. I can feel her frustration and the seeming deprivation of her rights in that matter. I felt sorry for Miles because her parents forced her to do what she didn't want just because of that curse. I almos
I do not know what I should think after hearing what Roven told me. If he had told me that, we wouldn't have ended up like this. I can understand him, I can adjust to our relationship if that's what I need to do. He won't hurt me through Zandy. That reason is still not valid for me to forgive him.It's past midnight and I can't close my eyes. I decided to leave the room and head to the terrace. I was only wearing pajamas and a nightgown because it was hot in my room earlier.After I left Roven and Zandy earlier, I went straight to Mom and Dad's house to vent all my pain and anger at what I found out. They let me cry and let out all the hurt and pain in my heart while Mom hugged me. Even though I feel like I can lean on someone despite my sadness and confusion. I feel like my eyes are swollen from crying.I hugged myself when the cold wind blew. I was standing on the terrace looking at the vast sky where there were shining stars that somehow gave me comfort."Why are you still awake, M
Zandy's POV(Before the Wedding)"Are you sure about your decision, Zandy? You're not going to back out? You still have time to change your mind," Ton asked me again while I was sitting on the sofa in his condo unit. He sat across from me with a cup of coffee and placed it on the center table. "Do you think everything will be easy for you and Miles? I'm sure there will always be a war between the two of you," he said, shaking his head.I'm just seriously leaning on the sofa. I'm also thinking about Miles and his wedding. I didn't think they would plan our wedding so quickly. I was surprised but since I agreed to this marriage, I didn't do anything. I also asked myself if I made the right decision and if I should continue with it."I already think about it, Ton, and I'm sure of my decision. I'm ready to get married because I know that in the end, everything will end in divorce," I said as if I was sure.Ton looked at me seriously. "Don't be so sure, Zandy because we don't know what wil
This morning, I went to work early because of the pile of work. I was also thinking about how I would do my work with Beverly. The deadline for that is near but until now I still don't know how to interview her."Oh? Looks like you came early, Miles?" Chad commented when I met him there with some of our colleagues in the department while I couldn't see Melissa and Andrea who probably arrived later."I have a lot of work to do, Chad, so I have to come in early," I answered, then placed my bag and some of my things on my table.I turned on the monitor in front of me. Chad didn't say a word either. I started typing to start the articles that have been in my file for a long time. I had only said a few words when I heard Shai's voice."Miles, you have to go to Sir Troy's office," she said to me seriously. I faced Shai asking. "If you ask me why, I don't know," she smiled as if she could read my mind. "Just go there."I just frowned and was left thinking. Sir Troy always calls me. I am not
"THANK YOU, Ton for coming," I said seriously when he arrived at the restaurant where we would meet. I took his number from Zandy and called him to talk about the restaurant that he and Zandy will build.Like I said to Zandy, I want to help him in whatever way I can. I don't know what I can do to help either, but I will try to make his long-time dream come true and I want to be with him in that success.Ton smiled at me, then sat down in the opposite seat from where I was sitting. "I didn't expect you to call me, Miles. So, what are we going to talk about?" Ton asked directly. "It's probably not about your relationship with Zandy, is it?" He laughed and bowed for a moment.I suddenly felt ashamed and embarrassed because of Ton's last words. I was ashamed because I thought about Ton and Zandy such things. Zandy didn't explain either.I awkwardly smiled and looked at Ton shyly. "I'm sorry... I'm sorry, Ton if I thought badly of you." I avoided looking at him because of the shame I felt.
Zandy immediately pulled me closer to him when we got to his room. It seems that he was missing me so much because when we got out of the car, he immediately grabbed my arm and pulled me towards his room. I just hung on because I knew that I wanted the same thing to happen."What the hell, Zandy?" I was still weak when he kissed my neck. "I'm tickled," I said. I felt the hair on the back of my neck stand up because of what he did."What did you say? Zandy? Didn't I tell you that if you call me Zandy, I'll kiss you," he said when he stopped kissing my neck. "Call me Honey, anywhere and anytime, ok?""Ok, fine, I'm sorry," I said laughing."And as a punishment. I'll kiss you 'till the night ends," he threatened as his eyes seemed to sparkle. He pulled me even closer and I could feel his arm around my waist."That's the punishment I want from you, Honey," I said. I raised my arms and wrapped them around his neck as I looked up at him. I simply smiled. "I'm willing to take the punishment
"WHAT'S the plan, Miles? Next week would be your birthday, right?" Andrea said excitedly as we left the building. We just finished our work and we are all stressed from the amount of work. I want to rest my brain because I've used it all day.My eyes narrowed but my mouth parted and eventually smiled as I shook my head. I remembered that it's my birthday next week and that will be my thirtieth year in the world and just like they expected, the curse will be broken because I'm married."I forgot, Andrea," I confessed. "With so much happening, being so busy at work, I forgot that my birthday is next week," I said sadly."You're just distracted, Miles. Is that because of Beverly?" Melissa was curious. Just this morning, they bombarded me with a lot of questions about Zandy and me and Beverly's return. I didn't have a choice and because they were my friends, I admitted my real relationship with Zandy and about Beverly. Well, I'm not surprised by their reaction. I was almost deaf to their
67This morning, I woke up early for an unknown reason. The sun was barely rising but my eyes were wide open. I stretched as I yawned. I looked at the ceiling for a moment and couldn't help but smile when I remembered what Zandy said to Beverly the other day.My heart overflowed with joy and happiness because Zandy just proved that he would choose me even though Beverly was in front of him. Because of that, I'm sure of Zandy's feelings for me and I feel the same way. I have no more reason to doubt him and distrust him.I hugged the pillow tightly and screamed because of the thrill I feel every time I remember what Zandy said. That stuck in my mind and I will never forget it and I hope Beverly understands that.A few more moments, I decided to get up from my bed. I left the room. I was about to step down when I noticed Zandy standing on the terrace with his arm focused on the steel that acts as a terrace barrier. I frowned. I saw outside that it was still a little dark and the light wa
AFTER I got home from work, I immediately went up to the top of the house but I immediately stopped when I saw Zandy on the terrace looking seriously at the wide sky, obviously thinking deeply. I snorted and tilted my head slightly. I want to approach him and talk to him because I know he is thinking about what Uncle Andrew said to him this morning. He was speechless even before I went to work.I decided to change my clothes before I approached Zandy. I changed into a pajama suit and a t-shirt before leaving my room and approaching Zandy.I stopped for a moment and looked at his broad back. He didn't notice me because maybe he was deep in thought. I mustered up my courage and put aside my shyness. I approached him and slowly brought my hand closer until I could hug him from his back. I immediately smelled his sweet scent that I always wanted to smell.I felt his shock because of his slight flinch but he let me do what I was doing."You look so stressed, Honey," I said sadly. "You didn
I wasn't surprised when I woke up with a smile on my face. How light I feel and the surroundings. I stretched with a sweet smile on my lips, then excitedly hugged the pillow and rolled on the soft bed. Even in my dreams, the memory of Zandy never left me.I still can't get over what Zandy did and said to me last night to make Roven look like he already owns me. That keeps coming back to my mind and every time I think about it, I can't help but smile and thrill. Will I still doubt him when Zandy has proven that he deserves to be believed and trusted? But until now, I also think about Roven's situation but I know it is the best for both of us.I stared at the ceiling for a few more minutes. I was going crazy that even on the ceiling I could see Zandy's handsome face looking at me and smiling. My lips just smiled with excitement.There is no doubt that I feel for Zandy. I know I love him and I admit that to myself. I am ready to face the consequences.A few more moments, I blinked. I got
Zandy's POVI still can't avoid arguing with my parents about what they want me to do and what I want to do for myself. They are forcing me to work in a company where I know I am not meant for it. But because I'm an only child, I know I will come to a point where I have to enter the company but this time, I want to do what I want for myself first before I spend myself in the company and that's what they don't understand.But because of dad's decision, I can't do anything anymore. When the five months he gave me are up, I have to enter the company and put aside the restaurant first.The other day, mom and I argued again when she came to our house with Miles. I couldn't avoid not answering to defend my dream for myself which for them is meaningless but to me, it is very important because that makes me happy.I sighed while sitting on the sofa and holding my cellphone while playing with it. I don't know if I can build the restaurant in five months. Even with everything planned out, it's
"You know, Melissa, if you have feelings for someone, don't hide it. You too might be taken away," Andrea continued, teasing Melissa that perhaps Andrea was referring to Melissa's alleged feelings for Chad. Melissa's face couldn't be painted and her cheeks were red from embarrassment while Chad was silent.We are currently walking out of the building. It's past nine o'clock in the evening because we have just finished the articles that are close to the deadline.I smiled but then, I thought about what Melissa said that seemed to hit me too even though that was not her intention."Andrea, stop me! I'm going to charge you for what you ate earlier. He said I don't like Chad, ok? W-we're just friends, that's it," Melissa returned to Andrea with an obviously embarrassed face."Ouch! That hurts Melissa, you didn't even wait for me to leave before you said you didn't love me," Chad snapped. He closed his eyes and felt his chest as if it was painful. But it cannot be hidden from me that Chad