I can't count how many times I sigh. I look back and forth between the wireless phone and the tv screen.I closed my eyes tightly as if I could mentally talk to my father. Annoyed, I stood up. I went to the laundry area and washed our dirty clothes in the washing machine. It has a dryer so it dries quickly even if it rains outside."Haist…" I shook my head as I poured the powder detergent into the washing machine.I got out of the laundry area. I went back to the living room and was annoyed that I picked up the wireless phone. Suddenly it rang. I screamed in shock and threw it on the carpeted floor. I also picked it up quickly."Hello?" Hoping that my dad was on the other line."Fatima.""Dad!" I was glad to hear my father's voice. “Please, pick us up. I don't like it here. I don't even know which continent of the Philippines you took us to. If we are still in Manila, abroad, or what.""Hey, slow down. How are you two?"I was silent for a moment. How are the two of us?"No–" I stared a
I was yawning when I opened my eyes. The surroundings are dark. I never thought I would be able to sleep in bed with kier. When I remembered he was burning with fever I immediately got out of bed and turned on the light switch.I felt pity when I saw Kier, he slept peacefully. I touched his forehead and neck, he was still hot but not like a while ago.I took the blanket and wrapped it around him then hurried out of the room. I went to the kitchen. There's still rice left in the rice cooker, so I heated it. I opened the fridge and looked for something to cook. I saw some instant noodles. That’s what I cooked that Kier could eat to calm down his fever.It is still not possible to buy medicine because it is still raining outside, and the weather is still inclement. Hot noodle soup can be an alternative medicine instead of lying down next to Kier which almost gives me a fever too.I was preparing a bowl of soup noodles when I remembered something. I dreamed of Kier and–I covered my mouth
When I got down, I went to the living room and sat on the sofa for a while. But from time to time I look up the stairs.It's just a kiss so I shouldn't be affected! I whispered to myself. Kier is sick and I need to take care of him.I stood up and walked back and forth in the living room while biting my fingernail. I decided to go to the kitchen to heat the leftover noodles in the casserole."Let me help you," Kier said from behind. I didn't notice that Kier had already entered the kitchen."No thanks. I can do it," I refused. I get scared every time he is next to me. I feel like I'm always in danger when this man is around. Oh, I'm wrong! Is it true that I am afraid of myself and not of this man? "You're not feeling well, why did you come down?""I want to drink water."That’s when I realized I forgot to bring water when I brought him something to eat. "I’m sorry, I forgot. I'm worried about you.""It's okay.""'ll get you water," I said and turned off the stove."Don't bother."Ou
MY jaw hurts from yawning. I turn off the TV and look at the antique wall clock. It is past midnight.I stood up. I headed to the kitchen and grabbed a basin with lukewarm water. Then I went up to the second floor.When I opened the bedroom door I saw Kier sound asleep and snoozing. I noticed that he had changed his clothes. I set the basin down on the bedside table. Kier was still warm when I touched his forehead.His face moved when the face towel touched his cheek. I wiped his forehead, neck, arms and…and chest. My fingers trembled when I felt his heartbeat.I caressed his face. "Get well, so I don't have to worry about you."I came out after I wiped Kier. I went back to the living room and lay down on the sofa because I was already drowsy. I picked up the throw pillow and hugged it. Until I fall asleep.THE next morning when I woke up, I smelled the aroma of roasted garlic. I got up immediately. I knew Kier was in the kitchen, we were the only ones in the mansion.I saw him busy c
That night, the Williams family was at our home. Our parents were happy to know our decision.My father poured wine into the goblet and handed it to Kier's father.We are currently in the living room. I looked at Kier. He looked cool; there was not even a sign that he felt anxious in any way. Would I be okay after tonight? Can I still get my heart after I let him borrow my heart in our pretense? Would I come out alive of this pretense?I'm already in love with Kier. I agreed to his plan to pretend in front of our parents that we loved each other. I wasn't forced, but my heart volunteered to do that.Kier always kisses me, but I have never heard the word “I love you” from him.We asked them if we could go to the garden. Our parents gladly allowed us. But I was shocked when Kier caressed my face and kissed me without saying a word. My doubts were drowned out by the strange sensation of his kiss."Pretend that you missed me. Pretend that you want to kiss me so much. Pretend that you truly
"Friend! You didn’t tell me about this," Kim said sullenly and hugged me. "I'm very worried about you because I can't contact your cell phone number. Then yesterday I found out, it's your wedding day." I smiled. "You know about my wedding, don't you?" "Yes." Kim slapped my shoulder. "But you told me, your wedding is next month. But wait, what happened to you the day you planned to leave and get away? My cousin told me he couldn't contact you that day?" I shrugged. But I didn’t tell her about what happened to me with Kier. "You just be happy for me, okay?" I jokingly remarked. I looked at Kier. He looked happy and in love. Geez… I didn't know he was so good at acting. He can audition on big TV Networks to be an actor in a movie. How he managed to put that “realistic” love and passion in his eyes, I didn’t know. "Am I late?" My eyes widened when I saw who had spoken. "D-Drix? Oh my, it’s really you!" I happily hugged him. "I thought you're in France?" I also invited Drix and even
I winced. How could I forget that I wasn't in my room? And especially how can I forget that I am not alone in this room? Outside was the man who could make my knees turn into jelly just by looking at me.Dammit, self!Holding my breath, I waited for Kier to knock on the bathroom door."Kier, are you there? Where is my towel?" I approached the door and pressed my ear to it. I heard the crackle outside the bathroom. "Kier?"I was forced to unlock the door. I opened it to peek at Kier. He was standing outside the door. He quietly handed the towel to me."Why aren't you answering?" I asked in disgust. My hand was shaking as I reached for the towel. The aircon is on in the room, so I feel cold."Huh? A, e– " I saw him swallow. He doesn't take his eyes off my body.My eyes widened and I suddenly cried out remembering that I wasn't wearing anything. My nakedness was exposed in Kier's eyes.I slammed the bathroom door shut. Kier shouted. I close my eyes when I realize that the door has pin
I will get dressed in the bathroom. I stared at my reflection after getting dressed. The girl who stared back at me–was different from Fatima who is overflowing with anger at the man who is now my husband. I gasped out loud. I didn’t realize my eyes were already watering. I tightly closed my eyes. I was in love with Kier. That was the plain truth and it looked like I was going to stay–in my married life with Kier. But how do I do that? Our marriage is fake. I wiped away my tears. I held my chest. I could feel my heart beating fast. I'm nervous. I remember Kier who was outside the bathroom. What would happen to me now? Now that I am positive that I love him, I will find it even harder to get along with him. I shouldn’t expect him to love me either. Whatever we have now is just the result of a situation we both want to escape. Everything was a pretense, nothing more, nothing less. I exhaled heavily. I would keep everything to myself. Kier shouldn’t know how I really feel. He shouldn