chapter 4

Wayne's POV

"Marry me and I'll kill you!"

My whole body was shaking.

I couldn't move, I wanted to hold his hand so that he wouldn't go through with what he was planning to do with me.

"I SAID—" he raised the knife and was ready to stab me when I had the strength to open my eyes.

A fucking nightmare!

"WATCH!"

I was thrown back from my shock when his face appeared to me.

She's the one on my dreams earlier and now she's in front of me staring at me.

"What are you doing here?"

He was sitting on my gaming chair which he took from the side and placed on the side of my bed.

He leaned back and folded his arms while looking at me.

"Waking you up."

If he talks to me it's like I've known him for a long time, well that's true but we're not close!

"That's your way of waking up? Staring?"

I could see in his eyes that he didn't even count.

I don't have any clothes on top.

I usually only wear pajamas when I sleep.

"Maybe yes, you woke up."

I shook my head. Can't believe what happened.

I got off the bed and took a shirt from the mini closet and put it on.

"You can go out now."

I looked at him when I noticed that he did not follow.

"What? I said live."

He remained sitting and looking at me.

"I'm here to talk to you."

He looked away. I noticed that he was playing with his fingers, maybe that's when he's nervous.

Ha! He was still embarrassed.

"About what?"

I was busy arranging my gadgets on the mini table when he suddenly spoke.

"Marry me."

"Marry me."

And that makes my heart stop beating.

I don't know but time seems to stop and I can't turn back.

"I said marry me—"

"Stop!" Even though my muscles were stiff, I was able to face him.

"You don't know what you're saying, it's not easy, especially for you. You're still young, you don't know anything about such things. If you're worried about grandpa and your grandfather's will, we can work together. They can't force us if we both don't want it."

He gasped in the air.

I frowned because of that.

"I really want to get married!"

He suddenly stood up and took one step towards me.

My eyes rolled back until I felt a table behind me.

I swallowed one after the other.

"All my life, Lolo gives me what I want. Whatever I ask for, he gives it without hesitation."

He stared at me.

She is not crying but sadness is visible in her eyes.

"And now he's gone, he disappeared without me even doing anything for him."

But I was wrong, tears started to form in his eyes.

I looked at his hand on the hem of my shirts, clinging to it like a child begging.

"Y-The letter he left. That's the only way I see to get back. He wants me to marry you. I know grandpa, he only wants the best for me. I trust him that's why I'm doing it."

I kept staring at him.

"I promise, after that, I won't let you know anymore. It's up to what you want to do."

Ha! is he kidding

If he thought it would be easy after all he was wrong!

"It's a favor brother."

My jaw almost dropped when I heard it.

She smirked at me and wiped the tears from her eyes before turning away from me.

"D-Did you just call me—"

"Brother! Why? With the size of your age gap, that's natural."

He was standing in front of the door while smiling.

He seemed to be a gentle cat just now, but now he's grinning.

"Really?"

He nodded foolishly as he leaned sideways against the door.

"Then I'll tell grandpa that you want to be my sister instead of marrying me like you expect."

The smile on his lips quickly disappeared because of what I said.

I smirked at him.

"Brother huh? Then let's see..."

I narrowed my eyes at him then winked.

I approached the door and without hesitation turned it open causing him to jump out.

"What the!"

I came out smiling.

You want to play? Than I'll give you the game you deserve.

Moreen's POV

Staring at his manly features is priceless!

If only the gaze could melt, he would have been ashes before now.

Wayne Monreal.

He is nothing without his looks and money, but because he is blessed, he has everything.

I shook my head and coughed slightly.

I'm thinking about him now because of my situation.

I was left in his room so I decided to just hang out here on the terrace of his room.

I was comforted by the cool air and a little sunshine.

As I look at the sky, I remember about Grandpa.

It seems like just yesterday, I was almost crushed by the pain. But because of the letter he left and the people he left for me, I feel relieved.

He never leaves me alone.

Until his last breath, he still thought of me.

Lo, wherever you are now, I hope you're happy.

I'll be okay here, I promise.

My eyes suddenly watered.

I just smile a little, maybe this is part of moving on.

I need to start over again.

Like Tita Oli said, this is life and I have no choice but to continue.

My world cannot stop because of this, my mission now is, make Lolo proud.

I'm Moreen Aquinas, 17 years old. I'm just a typical girl who wants to enjoy life together with the most important man in my life.

I'm not like others who will flaunt what I have.

I prefer to enjoy life like communicating others.

I'm friendly at school and anywhere else, I don't choose friends.

Once they don't like me, then same with me.

I'm not smart, call me 'no direction in life' but to be honest, I hate studying.

I go to school for my friends and to wander around, not to study and go home having learned something.

Grandpa never cared about it, he's just telling me that 'where you're happy, you're there' and 'even if everyone hates you, as long as you enjoy something, don't regret it'

I wipe my tears away.

Now I realize, these tears are not about sadness.

Maybe, I cried all the pain.

Maybe it's all gone, or maybe Grandpa brought it so that when I wake up, I can smile again.

Were still together I think?

Like what he said, he will stay in my heart.

I close my eyes and breathe deeply.

This is the beginning.

I know it's new but, from now on, I'll start a day without him.

I left that room with a light heart.

When I went down the stairs, Manang Fe greeted me. The butler of the mansion.

I recognized him immediately because he took care of me last night.

"Hija, they are waiting for you. Come"

He escorted me to the Dining area.

"Moreen son," I smiled as Aunt Oli greeted me with a hug.

Everybody smiled at me except for one who seemed to be angry with the fork and was holding it tightly.

"Come, join us."

I sat next to Tita while across from me was Don Sebastian.

"Good morning."

They greeted me back while Tita took care of me with food.

So this is the feeling of having a mother.

You are taken care of in everything.

"Mom."

Everyone stopped when he suddenly spoke.

"I'm the child, right? But you didn't hand me the rice!"

They laughed a little and so did I.

He frowned because of that.

"You know what Weyn, Moreen is still a baby for me, and its my first time, so give it to Mommy okay?"

"Tss," he stared at me evilly.

"Still a baby."

He ate fast, like a child amputee!

Everyone started eating.

"About the topic yesterday."

Don Sebastian broke the silence.

He wiped his mouth and looked at us respectfully.

"Wayne, we have discussed what needs to be discussed. You know the consequences."

He reluctantly put down the cutlery he was holding and leaned back.

"And you hija, we are waiting for your decision. If you don't agree, then its your choice."

I took a deep breath.

I want to get married for Grandfather's will.

'Marry him for me Moreen.'

'And I'll promise, you'll never regret it'

I closed my eyes because of that.

When I woke up, there were eyes that greeted me.

"She called me Kuya earlier, and that means she prefers me as her brother."

I frowned because of that.

I noticed that their attention went to me.

"Like I told you, we can adopt her. I can take care of her that way. And one more thing, I never imagine myself marrying a kid, a typical brat. What am I a babysitter?"

He was looking at me while saying that.

Just to tease?

"Wayne, she's not a brat!" Lola Romina scolded him.

"That's a natural adolescent habit!"

I was even more annoyed when he suddenly laughed.

"You're right grandma! Girl. In other words, we're not losers!"

"You're right grandma! Girl. In other words, we're not losers!"

I was secretly amazed.

Thank you and we are in front of your parents.

"Wayne!" There was anger in the Don's voice.

Tito just shook his head because of that.

"Hija, don't mind him, its your decision after all."

You are right aunt oli.

It really tests my patience.

What can he have and he doesn't want to be tied down.

Hmm...can't you have a lot of tricks?

He is afraid to get married because women might not like him.

Or maybe there is a jowa?

Afraid to get married because he might get divorced?

But if he has a girlfriend, why does he have to hide it? It can be introduced or used as an ace so that the marriage cannot go ahead. STUPID amputee!

"Why do you keep on staring at me?"

He scolded me in disgust.

I smirked.

Let's see if you don't go soft on it.

"I have made a decision. After what happened yesterday, about the last will and the letter left by grandfather."

I turned to Don Sebastian who was waiting for what I had to say.

"For my grandfather's wish, I'll marry that bastard."

They gasped because of what I said.

Is it because, yes, I will marry him or because I used the alias of that demon?

I looked at him.

His thick eyebrows were almost touching because of annoyance.

The mouth is slightly open and the hands are clenched.

Someone cleared his throat to break the silence.

"So, I'll call Atty. Vallega later, He's the one who will take the marriage contract here. You just need to sign it for the finalization."

Serious promise of the Don.

"Wayne."

I turned to Aunt Oli when she called her son.

"I'm okay, do I have a choice? None. What if I object?"

Sadness and pain are visible in his eyes.

I felt pity somehow.

He can refuse, but why does he say he has no choice?

He stood up from sitting.

"I'm going to take a shower."

Then he left without looking back.

While staring at his back, I felt someone hold my hand.

Its aunt Oli who is smiling at me.

"Don't worry okay?, Weyn is nice. Everything will be fine."

And that makes my heart at peace.

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