Zandy's POV[When Zandy's Parent Told Him About the Arranged Marriage]AFTER I parked the car in the garage, I quickly got off and went inside the house. I'm busy planning for my restaurant when my Mother called me because they said they had something to tell me. They don't know about my plan to build a restaurant because I know they will stop me from pursuing my dreams.I graduated from a course related to business but it doesn't mean that I'm into business, especially in the company that my family has. We own a big and successful gaming company that my parents forced me to manage at a young age but I knew I didn't like that line. But since I am an only child and they have no one other than me to manage it, I have to learn how to run it. But I can't deny my love for food, I love the smell of each dish and I like to cook.I found Mom and Dad in the living room waiting for me. There was only one thing in my mind that they would tell me, they want me to run the company. Well, it's not n
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