Chapter 2
I had a picture of your gown. Take a look at it" mommy said initially after I opened the door for them. He walked quickly to the living room, and I immediately followed.
"I really chose your most expensive and most beautiful gown that Diego made" he handed me his ipad.
It was a classic burgundy backless gown. I picture out myself looking sinfully hot in this.
I gasped. It's too revealing for fuckin sake! I'm a conservative person. It’s just not obvious but that’s the truth.
"What do you think of it?"
"Good" I sparingly answer.
"Did you like it?"
"Yes" I replied. I don't really like it very much but when I growl we just talk for a long time.
"See Dan, he liked it!" mommy's story to daddy. It just came in, probably from the garage."Well, I don't like it. It's too revealing" exactly! I wanted to voice out.It's alright"
"It's not!" they are beginning to quarrel.
I caught sight of my sister and her boyfriend upstairs. They were simply flirting, they seemed to have forgotten they were here in our household and our parents could catch them at any time.
Without hesitation I got up and went up the stairs.
I could not lose sight of my fiancé's grip on my sister's waist. Who the hell is that bastard? I will marry him but I don't know his name. I'm hopeless!
I rolled my eyes and looked at them intently. When our parents caught these two, I really don't know. I'll probably be the happiest woman alive.
Shall I get mom and dad's attention? I looked at my parents who are still arguing to this day.
"Let's go on a vacation sometimes" I heard my sister say, causing me to look at the two of them again.
"We can't"
"Why? Because of Aidle? I'm sure she will understand" my blood suddenly rose at what I heard. Too confident huh ?!
"Excuse me" I entered the conversation. The shock was obvious to them. The man immediately walked away and placed his hands in both pockets of his pants. My sister looked at him.
"I just wanted to remind you that our parents are just downstairs. If you don't want to get caught, act accordingly. If you want, I can help" I smiled plastic. "And also, I don't share what's mine. If you want someone with you on your vacation, find someone else. Not my man" he sighed and glared at me.
"Excuse me? Your man? What a funny joke" he clapped three times. "You got me there sister. But you don't own her. She's mine, just mine" my smile widened even more.
"You but you didn't fight. You tell you but you let someone else marry you. Wow!" I applauded now. "You gave him to me. So technically speaking, he was mine" he widened his eyes at me.
"Correction. I didn't give him to you"
"But you denied him"
"Stop it, you two. You were there earlier in your quarrel" the man I was going to marry interrupted what my sister was going to say. He stared at her coldly. "And she was right. You denied me" he said coldly then left. It left us speechless.
I was supposed to leave it first but I was ahead. What is he also good at taking time?
"Aidle!" mommy suddenly called me. "Come back here. I had many things to discuss about your wedding"
"Yes" I stared at my sister for a while before finally coming down the stairs.
She obviously couldn't believe what her loved one said.
"Diego volunteered to do your make up. You know he's not just a good designer, right? He's also a good make up artist" he said when I sat on the sofa. "What do you prefer, beach or church?"
"Beach" I answer quickly. "I'll leave you with the other details of the wedding"
"Sure. You can trust me" he said a few more things that I didn't understand yet. I don't know what he wants to do at the wedding. Even if I give a suggestion, he won't approve. I'll just waste my saliva.
I woke up to a call from Van the next morning.
"Hello?" I sleepy answer.
"When do you intend to say?"
"I'm sorry ..." I bit my lip. When you tell him the truth will he believe?
"I'm sorry?"
"I was forced to marry him. Believe me I don't like it" he was silent on the other line. "Van ..." I pleaded.
"I love you Aidle. I gave you my love and loyalty but why? ... Why did you have to lie? "I am not lying"
"Aina told me that you are having an unfairness with that man you are marrying. We have been together for two years but will you just exchange me for the man you just stood for one night? Aidle" I rubbed my forehead.
Aina and her made up story. Damn her! Damn! "Van ..."
"Sssshhhh. I don't care if you're having an unfair relationship with someone. Just come back to me, I'll still accept you" I kept crying. "Hush baby" instead of settling down made me cry even more. I don't think I'm the right woman for him. He was too good to be true.
"Sorry ..." I only said before turning off the call. I can't talk to him now.
I'm in so much pain. First, because I hurt the man who truly loves me. Second, I was unable to consent to what he wanted. Third, Sister Aina betrayed me again. And fourth, I realized I was no different than my sister. I am also weak and submissive.
I also couldn’t fight the relationship between the two of us and Van. Fuck!
I quickly got out of bed and rushed out. I'm going to my nice brother. I want an explanation from her.
I caught him talking to Nic. The one I can marry.
I found out his name last night when Daddy recited it at the table. I also found out that he was the son of Uncle Mac, dad's best friend.
I knocked three times on the door to let them know I was here.
They immediately looked at me. My sister had tears in her eyes, while I didn't see any emotion in Nic's eyes.
"Why do you show up every time we talk? You know, you're really ruining the two of us" my sister scolded.
"Why? E, please if you talk to me. I just wanted to ask you something" I crossed my arms over my chest and looked at her intently. "Why did you say that to Van?" I thought he would be surprised but he seemed to be expecting this scene. "Tell me, how long do you plan to ruin my life? You not only ruined me with our parents but also with my boyfriend? Do you hate me that much?" my voice weakened slightly.
"Aidle" I gasped. Nic called me in a cold baritone. It was as if ice had been sprayed all over my body. I can't believe he had this effect on me. "Can you stop this fight? This happened because of that fuckin mistake! If you don't really stop, I have no choice but to tell your parents the truth"
"No!" my sister said almost aloud. "Don't hurt me. Love" he almost knelt down.
Nic grabbed him by both shoulders and stood up neatly. What a beautiful scene!
I felt like I was watching a movie. The man is a handsome prince and the woman is a witch. They fell in love with each other but unfortunately, the witch can't fight for their love because she wanted to become pretty first. Which won't happen because of her ugly personality.
"You look like a lovely couple in there" I said hard. I don’t know why but there is something bitter I feel. "Anyways, just talk to me first. I felt like you two needed it more" I couldn't wait for their answer. I immediately went out and slammed the door shut.
I guess I'm sensible now?
"Aidle" I chilled when I noticed daddy on the stairs. It was leaning against the railings, while both hands were in either pocket of the wearing trousers.
"Dad!" I tried to be lively but it seemed obvious I was just acting.
"Where's Nic?"Yes?"
"Where's your fiancee? I called her to accompany you to the boutique. I thought she went to your room?" I could see the doubt in his eyes. Has he noticed anything yet? Is this it? Will my suffering end now?
I have nothing to answer. I don't really intend to answer. Shall I say that my sister and my fiancee are together? They might be doing something right now ...
my sister is in the room " ops, bad mouth! I don't regret it though.
Daddy quietly walked to his sister's room.
I don't know yet what happened next. I went to my room and took a shower.
Wearing a spaghetti strap blush pink dress and a pair of silver sandals, I strutted outside. I let my long, blonde hair loose.
Just up the stairs I could already hear mommy’s voice from the dining room.
"How did you manage to make that plan your own?"
"It was supposedly a surprise to Aidle. Daddy's case is very rude. Will he suddenly come into my room" replied my sister. What are they talking about? What surprises me?
I quietly entered the dining room. My eyebrows rose immediately when I saw my sister and Nic side by side. Did the table turned? Are they getting married now?
"Come here daughter" mommy tapped the seat next to hers. Daughter! Big word.
I didn’t want to, I was forced to sit next to mommy. In front of my sister.
The two of us immediately looked right. There is still anger with each other.
"Nic didn't say he wanted to marry you on their private island"
"Yes?" Other than that I want to hear from mommy. I'm expecting her to say "Your wedding was canceled. Aina and Nic will get married. Be thankful" the fuck. What's the matter?!
"I heard Nic and Aina talking about private island earlier" daddy entered the conversation. This is when he went to my sister's room earlier. Didn’t he listen properly? Obviously!
"Nic asked me for help with the wedding details ..." my sister said softly. A smile escaped from her lips. Damn! Why is he so quick to think of a reason? She was indeed a lawyer. Damn her!
"I have a plan too ..." mommy snorted.
"That's why. I told him to seek your help instead. In case he's ashamed of you" great! She'd gone this far? I can no longer ma reach his being a liar! "Now that Aidle has heard everything, she won't be surprised. It's daddy!" she pouted
"What would the plan be so romantic? I hope we just acted without Dan knowing. I hope we talked about something else. Aidle then heard" mommy said regretfully.
I rolled my eyes. I hope daddy listened well. I wish he hadn’t entered the scene earlier so he really caught the two!
I think the weather is in harmony with my sister.
"Good morning my dear!" Diego greeted me warmly.
"Good morning. We met again" I acted not happy to see him.
"Yeah. It's boring"
I sniffed and hugged him tightly. "You are ugly"
"Same to you" we both laughed.
We meet often because my sister often goes to see her. After all, I am the one who is always ordered every time I pick up the clothes it makes.
Now, we are here again in his boutique. I was forced to come here to measure mommy’s chosen gown for me.
I was with Nic, as I was just forced to do it too. E, we can do nothing, we let this happen.
"Good morning Mr. Everson"
"Good morning"
Nic sat on the sofa and faced the phone. Cold as ever!
Frowning when Diego looked at me, he grinned for a moment.
"It's not obvious that you're in love with each other, is it?" its philosophizing.
"It's you" I jokingly slapped him and he replied with a pinch on the side.
"Come into the fitting room" was his command to which I immediately responded.
She handed me the gown. I thought I would just measure it and done, we would go home. But the gay man still wanted me to put on make up.
"That's not necessary anymore" I complained.
"What's wrong? I just want to try the make over I thought of for you" I did nothing else when he pulled me into a room.
Lots of make up in a row in front of the mirror. Still from a variety of brands.
He made me sit down and ordered his assistant to do something.
"You know girl. I was really surprised when your mommy said you were getting married. And to Nicholas Gaither Everson. One of the hottest bachelors in this generation" he said with emphasis. "Where did you meet?"
"Do not know"
"What the hell ?!"
"Just, its nosy"
"I'm sorry huh? I'm just really curious. I really thought Aina was going to marry Nic because I once saw the two in a bar" he caught my attention.
"Which bar?"At VMC" there I often roam. How come I didn't notice them?
"Really?"
"Yup! And they seem so close"
"They're really close"
"They're friends?" more than that. I wanted to answer, but I chose to keep quiet.
The make over took an hour and a half he says.
"Your are fuckin gorgeous!" he said in a stiff english. The assistant applauded, signaling that it was also beautiful to me.
I looked at my reflection in the mirror. No wonder why he is one the most requested designer and make up artist. His work is damn amazing!
"Come here" he guided me out and stood in front of the big curtain.
"What will I do here?"
"Have a sexy dance there! It's like timang, I can't wait" I snorted and acted like I was going to attack him.
He laughed and pinched me on the side again."
"You'll be fine"
His assistant handed me a bouquet of flowers.
"Thank you" I reached for it and immediately smelled the fresh flower.
"Stay there" Diego and his assistant left beside me.
"Where are you going?" I was about to follow them when the curtain suddenly opened.
My eyes quickly found Nic. He was standing confidently, hands were inside his pants pocket. She was talking to a man but when I noticed she was immediately taken aback.
Dashing in his dark suit and vest, he walked languidly towards me. Eyes filled with menace.
"You're handsome there in your clothes Nic!" said Diego happily. "Thank you team!" he addressed his companions and embraced them one by one.
From them, I look back at Nic. His eyes roamed on my body shamelessly before settling on my eyes again.
"What?" I asked without enduring his gaze.
"You looked great" he subconsciously bit his lower lip. I took a deep breath and averted my eyes.
Hell! Why does he look so handsome in his clothes? Add more proper arrangement of her hair. Talk to the one who fixed him, I'll be guilty of it.
"Our bride is blushing" I think I blushed even more at what Diego said. It's also nice to kick a 'to!
"What's the blushing all about wife?" Nic whispered huskily. His face was only inches away from me. One wrong move and I'm dead.
My feathers stood up and the butterflies in my stomach were all gone.
God! Why does he affect me like this? I don't like him okay? He's far from my ideal. And one more, he was my sister’s boyfriend!
I stepped backwards. "Don't me. Okay?" I only said then turn around and go back inside the fitting room.
Inside I repeatedly scolded myself. I should behave properly. I can't be carried away by the way he looks melting.
"Where do you want to eat?" Nic suddenly asked after a few minutes of silence. We just left Diego's boutique and now we're going home.
"At home"
"Don't you want something?"
"I want to meet my boyfriend. Will you allow me to do that?" I raised an eyebrow at him.
"Why wouldn't I? You're letting Aina and I talk. It's time for me to pay back" I stared at her badly.
"Really? What if I say I can take a long time talking to him because it's not just simple conversation"
"What do you mean?" furrowed his forehead.
"We're going to have sex like that!" His jaw hardened. He said nothing else but the annoyance was obvious on his face.
"Take me to Arellano right now"
"Are you like that? You really have no respect for yourself?" I was stunned by what he said. "Are you going to your boyfriend today just to have sex? It's that easy for you? I'm the one you're marrying but you're giving yourself to another man!" his eyes darkened. He stopped the car and addressed me properly.I looked like a puppy pushing itself to the side.
I was just annoying him but I didn't know we would reach this point. I'm virgin for fuckin sake! Yes, I want to go to Van. Not to give of myself but to explain everything to him properly.
I wanted to end our relationship properly. There is no such thing as a destination if we continue our relationship even though I am getting married.
It was a painful decision for me to make, but it was the only way I could think of to keep him from getting hurt too much. And at least he doesn't expect me to come back, that in the end he will still be my choice. Cause looking at this now, it's obvious, I chose the latter. I chose hell than heaven.
TO BE CONTINUED...