Suddenly, I'm Married Novels & Stories

“Right.” The warmth in my chest returned as I thought about the past week. It still felt surreal to say it out loud. My life might not have started the way I wanted, but it was going far better than I could have ever imagined. “We’re getting married,” I murmured, almost to myself. “And pregnant,” Floral added dramatically, pressing a hand to her chest. “You skipped, like, three major life arcs in one go.” “I know.” After everything with Marc, this speed felt appropriate.

I said, looking directly into his eyes. “There’s just so many things to catch up on that right now i’m wondering if we should even try. I’m wondering if we still have a shot at you know- Love and. It’s been fifteen years” I struggled to make a few sentences and almost blurting out the fact that i might be pregnant for my third one. We’d all moved on from each other so fast and we doubted if there was even ever still a chance. Till he said it— “Maria” He called, looking towards me. “I don’t know if you know this but i’m— I’m kinda married” He said, so casually and i felt a thump in my chest. “Excuse me?”

"Why the sudden change?" "Don't get me wrong, I just want to act as your wife, not as a mother," Gwen clarified, ensuring Dominic didn't misunderstand. "I can experience all these new and enjoyable things since marrying you, so I feel obligated to be a good wife. But I'm not ready to be—" Dominic smiled broadly and said, "No problem, I'm not in a hurry to have kids either. Let's just enjoy our time together."

Then, I asked her, deliberately enunciating each word slowly and clearly, "Did we really get married? Am I really listed as your spouse on your wedding certificate?" Lydia's face went stiff. She lowered her eyes and avoided my gaze. The guilt on her face was obvious. "What are you talking about?" she snapped, but her voice no longer sounded as imperious as before. "You were there with me that day. Don't you know whose name was on it?" How shameless could one person be? I took out my phone and showed her the disgusting messages Trevor had sent me. "You can read it for yourself. Am I making this up, or is your real husband the one running his mouth?"

“Wonderful! How about tomorrow night? I’m sure Liam will be up for it, right?" She leaned in, her voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper. “Aww, Sanjay’s catching the romance bug. Looks like someone’s fairy godmother’s been working overtime. Remember when you joked about wishing to go out with Sanjay? Talk about wishes coming true!” Man, if the word “hot mess” had a face, it would be mine. I was in so deep, I was practically drowning in a sea of my own self-inflicted problems. Really, When am I going to pull my head out of the sand and tell Ivy, Mom, Dad—everyone—that I’m freaking MARRIED? Own up to it already, Brielle, for Pete’s sake.

“No blind spots. No assumptions. We comb through everything.” One of the commanders frowned slightly. “After tomorrow?” he asked. “Why not immediately?” A faint smirk pulled at my lips before I could stop it. Because for the first time since I had walked into that room— Something else mattered. Something that was mine. “I’m getting married,” I said. The words landed differently than everything else I had said that day. Not heavy. Not dark. Just— Unexpected. The room froze for a brief second. Then the reactions came. Shock.

I really didn’t need this right now. “I’d love to, but I’m busy.” He looked disappointed. “I can text you then.” I pursed my lips. “My husband wouldn’t like that.” He blinked, caught off guard. “What?” He chuckled awkwardly. I raised my hand, flashing the ring on my finger. “I’m married.” His confusion deepened. “Since when?” I opened my mouth to respond, but he cut me off. “You were single a month ago, and now you suddenly have a husband?”

“What are you talking about? None of it was your fault, Sage. And I don’t blame you for it.” Looking at both my friends’ miserable expressions, I exhale deeply and take the plunge. “The truth is…I’m…I’m married,” I mumble hurriedly. My heart beats wildly against my chest as I await my friends’ reactions. I definitely don’t expect what they do next. Sophia chuckles, and Sage breaks out into gales of laughter. “You’re married?” Sage asks incredulously while Sophia continues to laugh. “Sure, you are.” I’m stunned, to say the least. “What? I’m serious.” I mutter insistently.

Taking in the room, her eyes landed on the woman on the bed. “What’s wrong? Who is she and why is she lying lifeless Cassian?” This is the second time since we have know each other that she has called me by my name. “She’s my new wife.” I said and then took my seat next to Sadie. “Wife?” The shock on her face was very unexplainable. Not many people knew that I took a wife and I divorced my ex wife. But now, everyone will get to know my little secret. “Yes Mara, I got married again and it’s for business purpose.” I carefully filled her in with what had been happening and the reason as to why I married Sadie.

Out of nowhere, you find out that you're married and don't even remember what happened or how it happened. My love, there's nothing we can do. It's done. We're married now, and you're my wife. He says, laughing and coming closer to hug me. But right now, I don't want him anywhere near me. All I need is to find my charger. After rummaging through some bags, I finally find it. I quickly run and plug my phone in, waiting for it to reach at least two percent so I can make a call. Mel, it keeps getting worse.