I QUICKLY turned to the speaker, even Zandy and everyone in the church. All attention is on the woman who just arrived and was said to be against the marriage. Who is she? I don't even know that girl. I had little hope that the marriage would not go through."Who are you, Miss, and why are you against the marriage of these two?" asked the priest.The woman was speechless and turned around and her eyes fell on Zandy and me. I can see the shock and disappointment on the woman's face and her embarrassment."I-I-I'm sorry, I-I was wrong about the church I went to," said the woman, biting her lower lip. I lost hope that the marriage would not work. Wasteful! Someone was supposed to be against our marriage but it turned out to be a false alarm. "Go ahead with the wedding. S-sorry again. I'm sorry," the woman repeated, then turned and quickly left the church.Everyone inside, heaved a sigh of relief, even the priest who fell shocked with the woman who just entered to stop the wedding, and in
I SLOWLY opened my eyes. I winced slightly when I felt a slight pain in my head. I realized I was in my room. I can't still remember the last thing that happened but before I tried to move, I held my forehead when I felt the pain."Don't move, just be still."I turned to the owner of that voice and saw Zandy sitting on the chair near the bed where I was lying while he was already holding his cell phone and was busy staring at it."W-why are you here?" I asked in surprise."Don't you remember? I'm already your husband," Zandy said seriously. He put down the cell phone he was holding and looked up at me, his face devoid of emotion. "I've been your husband, Miles, since we got married, so don't wonder why I'm here," he added.My jaw dropped just looking at him. I suddenly remembered what happened. Zandy and I got married and it was the last thing that happened before I passed out. I closed my eyes and bowed. This is true! I quickly looked at my finger and my eyes widened when I saw the 2
AFTER that wedding or I guess I should say fake wedding, everything has changed. My quiet world is messed up. I don't know but I feel the weight of every movement of my body. I feel like I'm losing my energy for everything because of my frustration with what's happening. I can't get out of my mind about what could happen to Zandy and me. Just thinking about us living together under the same roof, makes me crazy.Some of my parents and the Saavedra family's guests just had a little party that I didn't attend because I passed out from exhaustion and stayed up late, which I was thankful for because I didn't have to face people and pretend that I'm happy with this wedding.I sighed after getting dressed. My leave is over and I'm starting work again but honestly, I don't feel like working. I would like to go for a walk first and at least calm my mind and get rid of everything that is stressing me out.I'm very thankful because even though Zandy and I are married, our parents still didn't f
"THAT, Gay!" I said hardly with a trace of annoyance as I quickly walked into the hallway towards the office of the department I belong to. I keep looking at my wristwatch because it's only a few minutes and I'm going to be late. If it wasn't really for that gay Zandy, I would have been in the office a while ago and I wouldn't have had to rush to catch up on time.I stopped in front of the glass door of the office. I took a deep breath, then composed myself. I grabbed the door handle and forcefully pushed it in until it opened. I immediately felt the cold air released from the room's air conditioner. I let myself in the door."Congratulations!"I was startled when the people in the room suddenly cheered, at the same time Chad's hand, one of my co-workers, exploded softly. They even had confetti and a banner with 'Best Wishes' written on it. The surprise that was painted on my face, was replaced by a smile because of this surprise that I did not expect them to do. I don't know why, but
I STILL can't get out of my head the plan Andrea told me about Zandy. I get what he means but I don't know which guy to introduce Zandy to. Just last night, I was thinking about who I could introduce him to but I don't know who. I don't know anyone who is able to like that man."Didn't you ask Zandy what happened to him and Roven?" Andrea asked me while we were eating outside the office. I just finished the article I'm working on and it's time for lunch.I'm thankful because when I woke up in the morning, Zandy wasn't there to tease me. We are married but because of our setup, I feel like I am still single and I prefer this way.I frowned and seriously looked up at Andrea. Why didn't I ask Zandy about him and Roven? I thought so too. "No," I said directly. "I don't want to try asking him about Roven either," I reasoned. "I don't have to worry about that anymore.""I'm just curious about what happened after you broke up with Roven, I mean after Roven disappeared without saying goodbye.
This morning, I woke up earlier than usual. Maybe it's because my body wants to get up to prepare for work earlier.I face the mirror. I frowned when I saw my reflection. My hair is messy as if it has been tweaked. I took the comb in front of the mirror and started combing my messy hair. I was still wincing because of the slight pain in my scalp because I was pulling it.After I cleaned myself up, I left the room still in my pajamas with my hair in a ponytail on the top of my head. When I got out, I was just as surprised when I found Zandy there while talking to Mom and Dad."What are you doing here so early?" I ask seriously."Sit here first, Miles," Dad told me."I just woke up, it's embarrassing for your guest, I haven't showered yet," I said sarcastically."You stay here first, one more thing, Zandy won't hate you just because you're not yet showered," Mom said with a laugh.I just snorted and was simply exhausted, then headed to the space in front of Zandy. I turned to him for a
"SERIOUSLY, Miles, are you going to live with Zandy in the same house that his family gave as a gift to your wedding?" Andrea asked me in surprise when I told her what dad told us before I went to work.We are currently going out of the building to eat lunch outside which has become our routine so we can at least get out of that room where all we see is work.Sad and frustrated, I nodded at her. "I don't know what to do, Andrea, I don't want to live with that Zandy under the same roof. We won't get along either. I'm ok with this setup, we're only married on paper and will continue to live in our own lives. Didn't they just want to get rid of the curse on me, so they forced me to get married?"Andrea smiled. "As if, is there anything else you can do, Miles. First of all, you agree to the marriage they want and that means you agree to what they want. I also think that it wasn't just because of the curse that they married you to Zandy, it seems like there's a hidden agenda behind your w
"SEE? We're both stuck in the situation so don't act like you're the only victim, Miles. I don't like this marriage either but because it's the better choice, I chose it."I frowned because of what Zandy said. What does he mean that marrying me is a good choice? I shook my head. "No, Zandy, you have a choice but I don't understand why you don't refuse to marry me," I insisted.Zandy closed his eyes for a moment. "I don't want to argue with you this time," he said. I felt the car turn to the right.I simply smirk because I was annoyed with Zandy. I don't understand this gay man. Why can't I understand his mental process? I couldn't get his point in what he was saying because I knew he had a choice not to marry me before. I folded my arms and didn't say a word anymore because I just looked stupid in front of him.Zandy's car continued to drive until it stopped. I saw him get out of the car. I didn't move while the annoyance with him was still on my face. Later, the door next to me opene
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