Married to the Gangster

Eunice“Run!” I heard Mitch shout as we all separated from each other.I can hear the siren from the police car that’s just around the corner. My heart raced even faster as I hear the siren getting closer to where I am.“Hey!” One of the cops yelled but he was alone so he didn’t know where to turn to.I got this opportunity to run even quicker and find a hiding place quickly.I can’t get caught now.“Gemini!” I heard Nanette calling my code name from a distance.I looked at the direction of her voice and saw her on top of the brick wall. She’s already climbed the wall and was trying to stretch her hand so I could come with her. Her clothes are already ripped and covered in blood.I quickly dashed to her and took her hand so I we could climb to the other side. Nanette pulled me successfully and we both jumped to the other side.Both of us are pan

EuniceI have no words.I can’t believe my parents just sold me out there to an arrogant-looking man! The only consolation one could get from a pragmatic marriage is to find a man that’s at least likeable! That Josiah is nowhere near likeable—damn, he’s not even passable!I’m not really the type to walk out on my parents. As a matter of fact, I always try my best to make them proud because that’s how I think it should be.I’ve always imagined my life to be piloted by me, and not by my parents. I’ve never imagined them taking the wheel in my life because I’ve always thought they believed in me more than anyone.I admit I am willing to do whatever they tell me to. However, this is not right. I am willing to do everything—just not this one.Marriage is not a joke. Marriage would mean I would share the same roof with the person I love and trust, not with a stranger who

EuniceMom went inside my room the next morning. No one bothered me the whole night and I liked it. I actually wished daytime would never come because I don’t want to be reminded of the nightmare that dinner caused me.“Eunice, let’s talk,” she said as I was still wrapped around my blankets.I don’t want to talk. I can’t do what they want me to do. I can’t do it. Why do they want me to do it?I wasn’t a rebel child.I was an obedient daughter, as a matter of fact.So why are they doing this to me?“Eunice…” Mom’s voice was soft. I know she’s trying to comfort me right now. She stroke my shoulder and I sighed, defeated.“Mom…” I said in a raspy voice. “I don’t want to get married.”I would definitely reconsider if the man’s not that arrogant. But he’s not. He’s the most arr

EuniceWhat. The. Hell.The last faint of hope I had has gone directly down the drain the moment he uttered those words to me.How could he agree to that?Why would he agree to that?I’ve already killed Josiah Kim a million times in my head since the day he told me that he’s also given in on what our parents want. I thought he might have the decency to decline. I thought he would rebel on his parents since he looks like someone who doesn’t want anyone directing his life.I thought he would retaliate.But he didn’t.I thought wrong.It’s been a week since the pragmatic marriage plans started and I am starting to lose faith in humanity.Mrs. Kim was giggling with Mom on the couch in the living room as I walked down the stairs. In front of them are numerous magazines with beautiful places and gowns.Dad and Mr. Kim are on the veranda and talking about something re

EuniceFuck!I was literally cursing in my head as I watched that arrogant Josiah disappear from the cafeteria.I glared at everyone that was on my way and started strutting back to our table.Mitch and Nanette looked at me weirdly while Mona was just staring.“What’s with you and your future husband?” Nanette just couldn’t help her mouth from speaking.I shot her a glare and she just shrugged. I am still mad. I am still so frustrated that I had to marry an arrogant guy instead of something decent.And now, Mom wants me to pick up my wedding dress with him. I couldn’t even hide the disappointment and anger on my face earlier when she told me that.“He’s handsome,” Mitch thought aloud.The three of us looked at her with questioning expressions. She blinked at all of us.“Come on, be real. He’s handsome. He’s probably one of the most