"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
"HEY! Are you ok? You've been that quiet for a while? Ever since you came back from that place with Zandy, you've been enchanted. What happened?"I blinked and slowly faced Andrea. I haven't said anything yet because I can't get out of my mind what Zandy did to me in that house where we were supposed to live. I couldn't understand myself but I was nervous and my knees went weak when I felt his face close to mine. I thought I was going to pass out again and I hope it just happened.flashback..."Don't challenge me, Miles, because I can do what you think I can't." I couldn't make out the joke in his voice. "I can kiss you if I want to, Miles. I'm not who you think I am. You don't know me yet."I gulped when I saw Zandy's smooth face up close. I couldn't move and I didn't have the strength to push him. I was now locked in his arms as I leaned against the hard wall."N-don't try, Zandy," I told him nervously."Why are you nervous, Miles? Are you affected?" he challenged with a grin."W-wh
I COULD barely sleep last night thinking about what might happen when Zandy and I moved out of the house. I'm just thinking about what's going to happen, I'm sure both of our heads will hurt because I know we won't get along. We will have a hard time getting along with each other. I don't even know if I can live with him even for a day.I snorted and sobbed when I finished telling Andrea about my conversation with my Mom and Aunt Mandy about Zandy and me moving out. "I didn't do anything, Andrea, if I didn't agree to what they wanted. I hate him. I don't want to live with him in the same house because every time I see the man—gay or whatever he is, I just remember what he did and Roven to me," I complained while I couldn't paint my face.We are currently outside the building where we work to eat. It's lunchtime and Andrea and I are at a restaurant. I haven't been able to move my food because of the irritation I feel. I still can't get out of my mind what could happen when Zandy and I
"HONEY, I'm here."I feel suddenly warm even though I can feel the cold night air. How dare he call me Honey in front of my coworkers. Is he crazy?I wasn't going to pay attention to Zandy and was just going to act like I didn't hear anything when Melissa suddenly screamed while Shai and Chad were asking who that man was.I closed my eyes tightly and slowly, facing Zandy. What a look, still smiling! What else did he think of to call me Honey?"OMG! Miles, is he your husband?" Melissa asked as if seeing an artist as her cheeks were flushed and her face was full of excitement. She turned to me and slapped my arm."Aw! Melissa, it hurts," I complained and moved my arm away from her. "Shocked? Surprised? You want him, then he's now yours." I joked."So, is it true he's your husband?" Shai asked to confirm.I turned to Andrea who was also laughing. I also briefly looked at Zandy who was standing in front of his car. I looked back at my coworkers and slowly nodded. "Yes, he's my husband. Is
WE CHOSE to eat at a nearby restaurant, where a band was playing on stage. There were many people in the place and it was open, which is why I could feel the cold air blowing on my body."Are you sure, Zandy, that this place is okay with you? You're rich and you don't belong in this place," Andrea asked Zandy again when we sat down at the empty table.Zandy smiled and bowed for a moment. "Don't treat me like a rich man tonight. Besides, I also want to experience this simple life. Just think that we're on the same ground," said Zandy seriously.I was silent as I was simply stunned by what Zandy was saying which was hard to believe. Why is it that if he acts on someone close to me, it seems that he is kind and did nothing to me? I'm disgusted and angry at his pretending to be so kind to them."Hang on, Chad, order food and drinks so we can start the party," Melissa ordered Chad, who was sitting next to her. Zandy and I are next to each other while Andrea and Shai are opposite."Are you o
I FEEL that the surroundings are spinning. I feel dizzy because of the alcohol I drank. I didn't realize that I drank more alcohol because of the happy conversation and laughter that we had."We're going home now. Thank you, Zandy, for the drinks and food for us tonight," I heard Chad say goodbye as if he wasn't drunk. "I'm going to take Melissa home because she doesn't seem to be able to go home alone," he added.Even though I was dizzy, I still understood what they were saying, but I'm sure that the next morning, I'll forget what happened."Shhh! I-I can go home, huh? I'm not drunk, Chad, I can go home alone," Melissa said, almost closing her eyes and unable to understand what was being said as Chad supported her. She's still poking Chad's cheek and he's avoiding Melissa's finger."Thank you, Zandy, and congratulations again to both of you. Thank you for tonight. We're going home and I'm sure my husband is waiting for me." Shai laughed, her cheeks were reddened but she didn't look d
I winced when I opened my eyes because of the pain that came from my head. I also feel that my throat is dry and it hurts a little. I moved slowly and I was blinded again by the sunlight that penetrated the window of my room.I leaned against the headboard and gently massaged my head. My body is weak and I don't want to move. "What happened?" I asked in surprise. I tried to remember what happened last night but I frowned because I couldn't remember everything. I don't even remember how I got home. I quickly looked at what I was wearing because I wondered what happened to me. When I saw that I was still wearing my clothes, I breathed a sigh of relief. "How did I get home?" I asked myself.The last thing I remember, we left that restaurant with Shai, but she also left us. That's it and I don't remember anything else. I winced again as my head throbbed again, probably brought on by a hangover. Why did I drink and get drunk last night? I don't know what happened. What if I or Zandy did so
I LOOK at the wristwatch I'm wearing. Until now, I'm still here in my room and wondering if I'll show up for the date they prepared for Zandy and me. It's six o'clock in the afternoon and mom said our date at a well-known restaurant is at eight o'clock.I closed my eyes tightly while lying on my bed. The man I saw earlier in the mall came back to my mind. I opened my eyes and saw the white ceiling."Roven," I said. Why do I still feel pain to this day? But I also know that despite the pain, there is longing and joy that appears in my heart. It's been over a year since I last saw Roven and earlier, when I saw him, I didn't know how to feel. Will I be angry or happy because I saw him?I shook my head several times. My mind is once again confused because of Roven. I shouldn't care about him anymore but why do I still feel this way? Why can't he get out of my mind?I can't deny that I want to talk to him and ask him everything. I also want to hear his side, his explanation. I'm left with