Chapter 1

CHAPTER 1

MYCA'S POV

"You will regret everything if you don't marry me, Myca," Farish said using his most authoritative and warning voice.

I laughed at what he said. I may never understand men like him. The way he was able to tell me that, I couldn't understand what he was trying to point out. Why should I regret not marrying him at all? I'll be even happier!

I rolled my eyes heavenward. "Did you guess that you are part of my future?" I asked him sarcastically.

He looks like he's grimacing now with anger. I want to leave this place immediately. I can sense his anger as if I have stamped on his big ego and pride. But I don't care even if he disappears from here. I'm not a plastic person so I'll still show him my distaste. The important thing is that I told him everything. He can't blame me if I don't like him and why I acted like this in front of him.

"You know, Farish. It's ridiculous to think that you want to be tied down to someone like me when you can't live if you only sleep with one or two women every day. I will never marry you just because our parents think that we will have a happy life. You disgust the hell out of me. That's why I'm telling you right now that I can never bear to see your face every day." I gritted my teeth.

He glared at me. "I can change for you," he said seriously.

"But can I change for you? No, Farish. Even if you try to claim the world for me, I will not be happy to have you as my partner in life." I laughed out loud. "You know what? It would be better if we don't see each other again. There are many more girls you can choose from. What about the girl earlier? Isn't she a good kisser? l think you will match each other well.” I smirked at him to annoy him even more.

Even if he reports me to mom, I will not be frightened. I still don't know what I can do to convince mom and dad that I don't want to marry any of our distant relatives. I don't care if that is part of their traditions. Just thinking about my future with Farish makes me want to vomit. I don't think we will be happy with each other's company. I know myself too well. I will never allow myself to swallow food that I don't like if I know I'll just end up throwing up. I thought I will have my freedom after I become an adult. But I was disappointed to know that my parents will still force me to marry someone from a distant relative. This is beyond forced marriage.

"Do you think this marriage will only benefit me? This is for your own good sake. You know you will have an unlucky life if you don't follow our traditions. Even if you marry the man you love, you will only live in despair.”

I just raised an eyebrow at him. They won't scare me. I will also live an unlucky life if I marry him. So what difference does it make if I both suffer if I choose one of the two? The difference is that at least I can still feel happy because at least the person I love is living with me. Maybe I should try dating men now so that I can find the future love of my life. I'll just see if I'll be unlucky in life.

“Save that belief to yourself. No matter what you say, I will not agree to marry you. Keep that in your mind, Farish!” I said with finality to end our conversation and then I stood up and left him there dumbfounded.

I felt bad for the next few days. Besides the fact that we are having a hard time finding applicants who already have experience working in a resort, mom is interrupting me every day in my office. Even dad would always try to ruin my night just to remind me that I still have to attend that grand family gathering and choose the man I will marry. I'm not talking to them anymore because I don't want to lose my focus on my plans for my new resort and have other thoughts to change my mind. I have to focus more on my resort and stay positive for the rest of the month until I can forget my deepest nightmare.

Days and months passed quickly and mom and dad stopped bothering me because they thought I would follow their wishes because of my silence before. That's why I'm also happy when more and more people try my resort and it has become popular among other people that now most of those who come here are foreigners. I made some changes and added some exciting and adventurous activities to my resort to satisfy my customers. That way, they will leave positive feedback and other people will get attracted.

"We will visit there next month. Aamon and I talked about staying in the Philippines for three months so that I can focus on my company. By then, we can go out even just for a day. I miss you so much, Myca," my friend answered me with a smile.

I smiled widely at her words. I changed the angle of my camera so that she could properly see the beautiful scenery here at my resort in Manila. Now I am facing the hotel while my background is the beautiful ocean. At least I will have a peaceful life even just for a day. Allison is the very definition of peace and tranquility so I know that I will be relaxed when she is near me.

"Just make sure you come even if I don't have a gift from you," I said.

She nodded her head. "Of course! Just make sure that you will give us the best room in your resort.”

I grinned. I heaved a sigh. It must be fun to have a distant life. I can't help but dream sometimes that I have a life like other people's. Maybe the destiny of each person is different and sometimes the insecurity they feel in life is also different. I just smiled at Allison on the other end of the video call. I can't help but space out for a little while.

"Excuse me, are you trying to take pictures of me?"

I almost jumped in shock when someone spoke in front of me. I put down my cell phone and looked up to see who it was. I was stunned by his face for a few minutes because I saw him smirking and laughing as if what I was doing was funny. I just felt my heart thumps faster. I couldn't believe what I was seeing. My crush was just standing in front of me. I suddenly blushed so I fanned myself.

"I'm sorry. What were you saying?" I asked a bit nervously as I recovered from the shock.

He pointed to my cell phone. I looked at my phone before looking back at him with a confused face.

"I know that I am handsome but isn't it too rude to take pictures of me without my consent?" he stated in his arrogant voice.

THIS IS HOW ARROGANT IAN TESSIMOND IS! HE EXPECTS TOO MUCH FROM GIRLS! HE THOUGHT HE COULD GET ALL THE WOMEN'S ATTENTION!

My face turned cold after hearing his words. I winced because I didn't get what he meant at first. But when I realized that it looked like I was taking a picture earlier because of the angle of my cellphone, I couldn't stop staring at him.

"You are wrong. I was having a video call with my best friend and I am angling my phone to have a better view of this ocean,” I reasoned out with my calm voice.

"Really? I know girls move too well. Many girls have used that method to get my attention. Now you have my full attention, Miss.” He smirked and combed his hair using his fingers.

How incredible! I got turned off... a little. I laughed sarcastically and glared at him. I can't believe that I have a thing for him. If I didn't know that he was really like this, I might have been yelling at him earlier. I first saw him on my best friend's wedding day. He is one of the cousins ​​of Aamon, Allison's husband. Plus we have hung out before because Allison invited me when they had a night-out party in Washington. I only have a crush on him. But it irritates me because it's true that he can get anyone's attention. He is handsome and manly. There is no denying that he is a playboy. My friend always reminds me of that. Can you believe it? I hate playboys like him yet I have a crush on him. Just yesterday he checked in with a girl. And we just met.

"If you don't want to believe it, look at this," I said and lifted my cell phone to show him Allison who is on the other line.

He was a little surprised by what he saw but when he recovered he laughed. I frowned.

"You have a nice and sexy body, Miss. But you don't have to show me that to let me forget what you did earlier."

My eyes widened. It dawned on me that I am almost naked on my home screen wallpaper! Allison turned off our video call! I feel chilly. I felt my blood rush to my face. Goodness, Myca Fortezo, what shame did you do? I immediately hid my cell phone behind me.

"This is a mistake! Allison ended our video call!” I defended myself.

"Whatever you say, Miss." He still has that irritating grin on his face!

"Don't call me miss! I am Myca!” I said annoyed because he already knows me.

"Can I call you baby instead?" He grinned even more.

I glared at him. I rushed to leave in front of him because I couldn't stand seeing him smiling like a dog! I was disgusted and ashamed. I don't want to see him anymore. I don't have a crush on him from now on!