Eunice
I 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 I don’t think I can even have a decent conversation with.
Why would they ask me to marry for the sake of business?
Why would we have to venture into a different type of business, in the first place? I think our business is fine and can stand alone. We don’t need an arranged marriage. We don’t need a business arrangement.
I quickly hailed a cab and told him to drop me off on the street four blocks away from Astra’s hideout.
Mom kept calling me but I refused to answer her calls. I am so disappointed that my parents could just sell me to a family I haven’t even heard of!
I need a drink tonight!
The girls are all watching some sappy Netflix movie when I arrived. They all looked at me when I entered the place.
Nanette was eating popcorn while Mitch was wiping her eyes with a tissue because she’s crying. Mona was already asleep. Ah, that movie must be boring that only those two could last watching it.
“What’s with the face?” Nanette asked me as I plopped myself beside Mona waking her up.
She glared at me but I just shrugged it off.
I took the half-full bottle of beer on the center table without caring who owned it and gulped it down.
“Woah? Are you in the mood to drink?” Mitch asked, stunned at what I just did.
I sighed and sulked. “My parents arranged me in a business marriage,” I said and got their attention.
Nanette chuckled. “Is the guy not handsome? Is that why you look like you lost a million from playing casino?”
I glared at her and she just even harder. “He’s not handsome,” I replied.
The girls all showed me disgusted looks. “That’s awful!” Mitch chimed.
Awful? It’s horrendous!
“So, who’s the man? I’m sure he’s from a very wealthy family,” Mona said.
I took a deep breath and calmed myself. “He is. He is Josiah Kim,” I nonchalantly said. “Do you know him? His father said he’s a Business Administration student in our campus. Fourth year.”
Nanette shook her head but immediately took her phone and typed something. Mitch and Mona were quick to look at Nan’s phone as if there’s something interesting in there.
Oh, hell. They might be searching for Josiah Kim on F******k now.
“Holy hell!” Nanette’s jaw dropped as she stared at her phone. “This is not not handsome, Eunice! He looks marvelous!” She beamed.
Mitch snatched her phone from her hand and started scrolling. “Oh, wow! He’s hot, Eunice! How dare you say he’s not handsome?!”
I rolled my eyes at these girls.
Mona looked at me and glared. “It’s bad to lie, you know,” she said as she also joined the party.
I sighed and ignored them gawking at Josiah Kim.
“Your parents must really love you because they’re pairing you to this godly human,” Nanette beamed as she showed me the screen of her phone.
I narrowed my eyes and saw Josiah’s topless photo. I looked at the girls and they all groaned at my reaction.
“Sure, he has a nice body—”
“Nice is an understatement, Eunice.” Mitch cut me mid-sentence.
I glared at her. “He’s arrogant and rude.” Okay, that was a stretch. I don’t really know if he’s rude but that the thing is he looked really arrogant and there’s no way in hell I would marry him.
“He has six packs. His pectorals are perfectly built. His biceps are to die for. And above all, his face is an A+, Eunice. I don’t get why you are so in denial?” Nanette told me.
I looked at her, already tired of this conversation. “I don’t like him.”
“But why?” The three chorused.
I narrowed my eyes at them all. “Because he’s not likeable! He’s arrogant and cocky—”
“Of course he is cocky! I bet he has a big one.” Mitch giggled.
I groaned at her comment. I looked at her in disgust and disbelief. That’s disturbing!
Nanette and Mona even laughed at that.
“Either way, I don’t like him. That’s final.” I said as I downed another bottle of beer.
JosiahEveryone was shocked the moment Eunice walked out.I smirked to myself. It seems like she’s not a goody-two shoes like every other elite girl is. She’s spoiled, well, that’s a given if your family owns a huge pharmaceutical group of companies.“I’m sorry,” Mrs. Lee stood up and tried to follow her daughter.Mom was already trying to console Mr. Lee who seemed sad and disappointed.Huh? Well, they should have thought about their daughter’s reaction first before agreeing to this.I shot a glare to my father and already saw him looking at me.“Josiah, this is needed by the company,” his voice was not pleading, instead, it sounded like a presidential order.I clenched my jaw and glared at him even more. How can he talk to me like that? How can he talk like that after the daughter of his business partner has already given her answer?I stood up with
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
JosiahI see her sighing from her table. But I can also see her clenching her fists like she wants to fight someone right at this moment.“What, dude? You already in love with your fiancée?” Sage teased as he caught me staring at Eunice.I glared at him.I’m still angry. I’m still loathing the fact that Mom has successfully blackmailed me to marry this woman. I’m still hating the fact that she’s got her way to piss me off again.“What’s wrong with Hannah?” I asked, out of the blue, out of topic.Stan raised his brow at me. “Why are you asking?”“Because I want to know why you hate her,” I replied as I plopped myself on the stool.I want to know why every person in my life hates the woman that I love. It’s not like she’s unlikable. To be fair, she is so caring and thoughtful. She’d always think of me first. Tha
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
Josiah“Are you okay?”Hannah asked me as we ate in our favorite restaurant. It is our anniversary and she wanted us to be together for the whole day. Good thing, most of the day is free cut for me.I looked at her and smiled, assuring. “Yeah, I’m good.”I put more of the pasta on her plate and also put in some pizza. I stare at her face and she’s looking at me like she’s confused as to why I am being like this to her.“Jos,” she called as she breathed heavily.I smiled at her, silently praying that I would be able to shrug off anything that she will throw at me today.I haven’t told her about the merger. Hell, I don’t know if I could. How do I even tell her that I am getting married to someone that’s not her? I can’t. I don’t want her to get hurt.“Are you really okay?” she asked. “We can cancel, you know&hell
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
Josiah“Didn’t you say you’re going to accompany your fiancée?” Sage asked as I arrived at the HQ.I nodded and sat on the couch.Eunice said she can handle it and she’d send me a text once she’s almost done so I could fetch her. I don’t want to argue with her on that one.Somehow, I am relieved. At least she’s not clingy. It’s good that she doesn’t care because I don’t care about what she does in her life, too.“She’ll just text if she’s done,” I replied.Bradley looked at me meaningfully. “So, you finally exchanged numbers?” he wriggled his brows. “Give me her number, bro!”I rolled my eyes as Bradley, Sage and Charles are already in front of me, pleading for Eunice’s contact.“I don’t have her number.”They all glared at me.“You said she will se
Eunice“What are you doing here in our territory?” Mitch asked as we met MiZa.We all stood up right in front of four women wearing black masks and black fitted overalls. I could cringe at their costume. As a matter of fact, Nanette is already snorting at them.“What are you laughing at, Dipper?” M asked as she gritted her teeth.We have faced this same gang before but I still don’t understand why their codenames are literally the letters of their gang name. Or was it the other way around?Nanette shook her head. “You all look like a downgrade of Catwoman,” she replied that made all the members of MiZa to scowl at her.Z was already about to throw her a knife if not for Mona throwing a stone on Z’s wrist making her drop the weapon.Mitch cursed. “Are you seriously armed?” she asked in disbelief.A laughed. “Are you seriously dumb?” she aske