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“Cortes, Andrea.”I immediately looked back to my professor. How annoying this morning can be, I already know what she was going to say. It’s been weeks and still, I haven’t seen or heard anything from your parents.” Miss Dantes said. I could only smile at her because there’s nothing I can do about it. If my parents won’t come, they won’t really come.My parents were the only ones left with the notice and still, they haven’t made any time for me. Our College graduation is getting near and the admin needed to talk to them about me but they won’t make time for me. After Miss Dantes called me, she started discussing the new topic while I kept on thinking why my parents are like that. 

While we’re in the condo, I can’t seem to pacify my feelings right now. I still keep on thinking what could be the reason why Calvin didn’t show up on my birthday yesterday.That wasn’t the first time he did that.Curiosity keeps on bugging me.But why do I keep on forgiving him?I looked at my wristwatch, he’s my boyfriend, yes, but why does my world revolve around him. Yes, I love him but is this still, right? I took a deep breath, went on fixing the dining table. I wonder if this dinner will be memorable. I almost fell from the chair in shock.It was Calvin, he was hugging me from the back.

I felt the world collapsed. “He’s what?”Tobi stared at me. “He’s married, Andrea.”I turned my gaze to Calvin, his eyes were watering.At that moment, I did calculations on myself. He wanted no know to know about our relationship, he hid me. He never posted pictures of me.I closed my eyes for a second.“Calvin, please tell me Tobi’s lying. He’s not telling the truth right?”I was praying for him to say no, to say that Tobi’s making things up. He can’t be married, he can’t have a wife because he promised to me that I’ll be the person he’ll

It wasn’t easy to forget but I did everything I could to avoid Calvin, I would go to school early and in the meantime, I stayed in my parent's house.House helpers were shocked to see me arrive at our house with all the luggage with me.The landlord of the apartment I’ve rented near the school called me several times informing me that Calvin is always there waiting for me. Sometimes he would even stay until the next morning, hoping to see me.“What’s with the sullen look?”I glanced at Rachel.I smiled at her. “I look sad but I’m okay, a little bit more space and I’ll eventually reach the destination.”Maria hugged me.Rachel stood up. “Why are we making this a drama, since there are no classes for the rest of the day. Let’s go shopping.”Maria and I laughed, before we could respond to Rachel’s suggestion she dragged us with her.When we arrived at the Mall, we

The whole ride going to my apartment was extremely quiet, Tobi didn’t speak neither did I.My parents insisted that I should ride with them but I said no.I wanted to be left alone for the night and also talk to Tobi.“We’re here.” He said.I faced him.“Did you know about this?” I asked.He didn’t speak, he remained quiet.I pressed my lips together.“Tobi, I’m asking you. Did you know about this arranged marriage?”Tobi still didn’t speak.“Tobi!” I yelled his name.How can he remain quiet in this kind of situation?It’s frustrating.He looked at me.“If I knew, what could possibly happen? What will change?” He asked.“Even if we're classmates. If you knew about this beforehand, you could have at least told me.”He gripped the steering wheel so tight.“Andrea, listen to me. If you thin