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