I STILL can't believe that in just a few days I'm going to marry Zandy, the man—that gay guy who stole my boyfriend. It seems like just yesterday that my life was quiet and in an instant, it was disrupted when Zandy came into my life. Is this a dream? I never thought that I would marry the person who stole my boyfriend. Great! Is this how fate plays out? Is this what Andrea is talking about, that game of insidious fate? Well! In that case, I'll play along. I've already started so I'll just finish the game that fate wants."Wow! You look so gorgeous, hija," Aunt Mandy complimented me when I measured the gown she had made at a well-known bridal boutique in Manila. If I'm the only one who can follow, it's okay with me to just marry us into a casual wedding. Less cost and another thing is that this is not a wedding of two people who truly love each other. It's just a marriage on paper.I tried to smile. I turned to Zandy who was on the sofa holding the magazine he had been looking at for
MY face was full of sadness and regret when I turned to the wedding gown that Aunt Mandy had chosen for me that was laying on my bed. The gay aunt Mandy sent to put makeup on me just came out. I don't know but I can't seem to wear the gown in front of me. If I could back out of the marriage, I would, but I was thinking about my father's condition. I'm sure he'll get mad if I do that.I slowly approached the bed and sat on the edge of it. I gently touched that beautiful dress that every girl dreams of wearing while walking down the aisle to the man they love. But me, how can I appreciate and enjoy this marriage if I don't love the man I'm going to marry?"Miles!" I heard Andrea call me. She knocked before opening the door of my room and coming to me. "What are you doing, Miles? Are you just going to look at that wedding gown? What, you woke up and thought about backing out of the wedding?" Andrea asked.I looked up at her. "I don't know if I'm going to do the right thing, Andrea. I'm s
MOM and Dad approached me to take me to the waiting groom who was ahead and was waiting for my arrival. Zandy's handsome face had no expression, I didn't even know if he was happy or he was also cursing this day.Maybe I should just think that the groom waiting for me is the person I love and not Zandy who stole my boyfriend."I'm happy for you, Miles. Finally, we're here in the dream scene of my life. To lead you to your groom," dad whispered but it was enough for me to hear."Your father and I are very happy because finally the curse on you will be broken and you will have a family," mom said, almost making me laugh. I also want to be happy for them but I don't know how.Until now, does mom still think it's a curse? I don't know what to think of them every time they mention that curse. That was one of the reasons why I was forced to do this thing. I'm annoyed and honestly, I have a grudge against them but it's because of dad that I try to accept what's happening.I turned to the two
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.