Chapter 3

Unexpected Betrayal

Tyron's pov

"Hony, don't you want to go home yet?" I turned to Hannah when she asked me while we were eating at a Japanese restaurant. 

"Mmm, why? Do you want to go home now?" I asked, but he shook her head. 

"No. I mean, you? Don't you want to go home yet?" I frowned at her question. 

"Saan ba? Sayo? Papapasukin mo ba ako?" I asked, but it seemed like I was asking the wrong question, because Hannah also thought wrong of what I said. 

"W-wait, no!" Natatawa kong saad, habang sinasangga ang mga hampas niya.

"Such a pervert!" I chuckled.

"I mean, sa bahay mo, Hon. Papapasukin mo ba ako sa bahay mo. H-hindi sayo." I scratched my nape as I correct what I said as my voice went lower, almost whispering. 

"Whatever!" 

"Pft, but no, I'm not going home." I answered, reason for her to look and frown at me. 

"What? And why? Did you forget that Cia is all alone in your house?" She sneered. 

"I just don't want to," I replied. 

"No, go home. Cia is alone." 

"But, Hon.. just this night." I insisted. 

"No. And when I say no. It really means no. Think about your wife's condition." It was so hard to please her, that's why I put my fork and spoon down. Letting my back rest on the couch.

"I don't want her. I don't want to be with her and she'll never be my wife." 

"Stop it. You're married, unwanted or wanted, she's still your wife. Be responsible!" 

"I still don't like her. Why do you even keep forcing me to be that woman?" 

"Why are you also refusing, then?! She's your wife-" 

"On paper," I added. 

"She's just my wife in a contract paper, but she will never own me. Never. I don't care if she gets hurt. She deserves it anyway. She will suffer as long as I see her alive. She broke us before, so it will be a pleasure for me if she suffers too. " 

"Tyron, watch your words!" 

"What? Tama naman ako, ah." 

"No, probably not." 

"Yes, I am. Sadyang you're too kind to everyone, that's why you feel sorry for that woman." I spoke. 

"Fine! Oo, I'm mad at her too. But Hon, listen. You don't have to treat her like that. I'm yours and you're mine again. So please, forget about it. Why don't you just forgive her? " I just gasped.

"Hon, remember, she's still a woman, like me. What if I'm in her position, sasakyan mo pa rin ba siya?" She asked again. I stared at him for a moment, trying to understand what she was saying. I know she's right and has a point, but I can't help it. I'm angry and I can't forgive her just like that.

Flashback 

I smiled looking at the ring I had just bought. I can't wait to hear her say yes. I know that even if I haven't asked her yet, I know that her answer will be a yes right away, but I still can't stop my heart from rumbling with joy. It's been five years since I got her sweet yes, but this time. I need to hear her answer again but not as my girlfriend but as to be my future wife. I now plan to propose to her and she literally has no idea about ​​my plan.

It's a surprise, though.

Even the place where I will take her later is already set, only her answer yes is really just missing. 

"Tyron? Son, come here." My attention turned to Dad when I heard him call out my name. I immediately approached him when I saw how beautiful the smile was drawn on his face. Dad knows about my plan. He knows I'm going to propose to Hannah and today is that day. I'm happy because he supports me with everything.

"Yes, dad?" 

"Get dressed, we're going somewhere." Still smiling when it commands me. 

"Where will we go, Dad? "I asked in surprise. But he just smiles at me. My two eyebrows meet slightly. If he was planning to suggest a better place where I should propose to Hannah. Not anymore. I already found one. I stopped myself from smiling in front of Dad. His smile is suspicious, that's why I know Dad is planning to do something. 

What's with that smile, dad? 

"You'll see." 

"All right, get dressed quickly." In a hurry, I was confused by what Dad was doing. But I also quickly get dressed up, because I can sense that I would be happy with whatever he was planning.

After I got dressed, we left immediately at our house. It's just weird, because from our whole trip, Dad was just smiling. 

Seriously. What's going on? What's wrong with my dad? 

Is there something I do not know about? I’m used to Dad always smiling. But this one's really weird. I can’t read what he was thinking. I admit that I feel excited because I feel it has something to do with my proposal to Hannah later. But there's a side of me being nervous. 

When I felt that our car had stopped, I immediately darted my eyes at the building where we had stopped. 

"Great Hilvano's Restaurant?" I read the gold and black colored sign on the front of the building. 

"What are we going to do here, Dad?" I confusedly asked.

Don't tell me this is the setting he chose where he wanted me to propose to Hannah? No way. Cheap.

"Just follow me, Tyron." Dad said, so I just obeyed as he said. 

*Ting!*

I glanced at my phone for a moment and unconsciously smiled when Hannah's message popped up on my phone.. 

"Hey, hon. Where are you?" That question made me smile for a bit, I immediately typed on my phone to reply. 

"Dad and I just went somewhere. I'll see you later." I'll reply. I couldn’t stop myself from smiling anymore because I was already imagining how happy she would be with my proposal. 

"Alright, I will wait for you. I love you!" She replied, making me smile. I was just about to type 'I love you too' when Dad immediately grabbed it from my hand. 

"Cellphones are not allowed, Tyron." Dad said. I was even surprised because his reaction was already serious. I have never seen his bright smile before. I didn't do what just happened, but I just let it go. 

I'm sure Hannah will understand that I didn't reply right away. 

"Good Afternoon, Mr. Collins." The old man who I think is in his mid 40's greeted my Dad with a smile. 

Who are they? Will they be my accomplices in my proposal? 

"Is he your son?" He asked Dad while looking at me, I saw daddy nod. 

"Yes." He answered it while smiling. 

"Come, take a seat." The woman who looks like the man's wife. I looked at the woman with them who I think was just my age. 

Who are they? I think Dad's effort is too much if even these people he made as a witness in my proposal to Hannah. 

"This is my daughter. She's Ciara Hilvano." The woman in front of me glanced at me as her father introduced her to me, who is now smiling at me genuinely. 

"He's Tyron Collins, my only son." Dad also introduced me. 

'Wait, why do we need to introduce ourselves? What is this really for?' 

"Hi, it's my pleasure to meet you, Tyron." My eyes darted on the woman's palm when she landed it in front of me. 

"Ah, yeah. Same to you." I replied and held her hands while smiling awkwardly.

Can someone at least tell me what's happening? This looks suspicious to me and I'm starting to feel uncomfortable. Damn it.

"So, when's the wedding?" I heard Mrs. Hilvano ask, while slicing the food in front of her. I frowned at her sudden question. 

Wedding? Who the hell will get married? 

"I think it's better if the kids decide for themselves. So that they can be ready." Mr. Hilvano suggested while smiling as he took a glance at me. My lips loosened.

'Child? Who? Was he referring to me?

"Son, you should talk to your fiance." Dad turned to me and that made me frown at him. 

"What? Fiancee?" I clarified, I think I just misheard. It was impossible for us to get married. I'm about to get married to someone else. 

"Yes, fiancee. Ms. Hilvano who will be your wife." 

W-what ?! We're the ones who will get married?! 

I immediately got up from my seat because of shock, I can even feel my arm turning into a fist because of disbelief 

"Dad, no! Why are we getting married? How come you agree with this? You even know that I have a girlfriend and I was about to propose to her today, Dad! I love someone else and I don't want to marry her-" 

"Break up with her, then." I was frozen on where I was standing when dad blurted it out without hesitating. My mouth parted slightly because I couldn't believe Dad's answer. 

Break up with Hannah?! Break up with my fucking future wife?! What the hell?! Is he insane?! He wanted me to have a break up with Hannah who I had worked so hard to get for almost five years? And now that we are about to get married, will he suddenly tie me to someone else? And worst to someone I don't even fucking know and love! 

What the hell! This isn't happening! Someone please fucking wake me up if this is just a nightmare!

'No way!' 

"No, I'm not going to marry anyone else. No wedding will happen between us. I'm done!" I exclaimed angrily, and then walked away.

Fuck it. I feel like the world was being too cruel for me and this feeling was just too heavy for me to manage. I could even feel the anger in my chest as well as the formation of tears from the corner of my eye. 

Damn it! What on earth is happening ?! 

I can't believe this. I didn’t think this was Dad’s plan! I thought he was willing to help me with my proposal to Hannah? Then suddenly, he'll do this? Fuck. 

I heard Dad say goodbye to those he was talking to before following me. I immediately got in the car and clenched my fists. This can not be!

"Tyron!" Dad calls me. 

I knew he was angry because I was able to embarrass him in front of his business associates.

"Dad, look! I don't want to marry her, please, respect my decision! You know that today I was planning to propose to Hannah, don't you?" I asked in frustration. I'm really frustrated, why does this have to happen? What did I do to make myself suffer like this? 

I just want to propose to the woman I love, but why did it suddenly go like this? Isn't it too unfair? 

"Yes-" 

"Then, what's this?" 

"You don't understand, Tyron." 

"Then make it clear, Dad! I really don't understand! What's this all about ?!" I'm damn frustrated and I don't know what to do anymore.

He sighed for a moment and averted his eyes. "Our company is going bankrupt" He replied, causing my shoulders to drop. 

"What? How? When did that happen? How did that happen, Dad? Why didn't you tell me?" I asked, getting weakly. 

"I .. I don't know, I can think and do anything to save our company, Tyron. This is the only choice we have, we need their help so that our company doesn't go bankrupt. You know me, Tyron. I don't ask for help from anyone when I know I can do it, but this one. I really need your cooperation, Tyron, please. I.. I just decided to have a deal with Hilvano's Company, just to survive our company." Dad. 

"They agreed that they would help me. But in one condition, you need to marry their daughter. Do you really think that I haven't thought of this? Of course, I did, Tyron. For so many times, I also think about your proposal to Hannah, but I can't do anything because they are our only hope. ” I sighed. 

"How about Hannah, dad? I love her. I can't leave her. This can't be, Dad. I don't want somebody else." Worriedly, I buried my face into my palm.

"I know. I understand, but please .." My shoulder kept falling. I don't want our company to go down, but I also don't want to marry that woman. I don't even know her. I can't leave Hannah either. Damn this life. 

"Please, son. This is the only way." I do not know what to do. I need to do something, this can't happen. 

That girl, I need to talk to her. I need to convince her to help me stop this arranged marriage. I'll explain everything to her, I know and I can sense that she can help me with this.

End Of Flashback 

A bitter smile flashed on my lips as I also remembered how I looked like a fool who several times begged her to help me stop the marriage. That same day, I continued the proposal to Hannah because I hoped that the arranged marriage they had planned would not work out when I marry someone else. But I failed. She still forced her own parents to pursue the marriage. 

I could do nothing but be fed by the darkness and leave Hannah alone even though it was really against me. I did my best to get along with Ciara after we got married, because we needed a company from their family to get our company back on track. But every time it haunts my mind that she, herself forced her parents to arrange that marriage, my blood boils. 

I regret begging Infront of her. I regret that I tried to live with her in the first place, because I believe that she could not do anything no matter how hard we tried to stop the marriage. But when I found out the truth, I had completely lost my mind. I drowned myself in alcohol with excessive guilt because I believed her. 

But I was wrong, because she betrayed me. It's her fault. It's all her fault.