The Fixed Marriage

Episode 2: Wedding Anniversary

We’ve just arrived at the venue when I spotted the flirty secretary. Did I already mention that she’s also the ex-girlfriend? Yes, she is. He welcomed us just to whisper “Hi babe.” to my man.

Does it hurt? I’ll be fooling you if I’ll say no, but what can I do? I just learn not to mind it. Maybe, she’s still part of his life. I just hope that one day he’ll get tired with one of us and cut one and honestly, despite the impossibility, I’m hoping that in the end he will choose me.

Then after the bad start here I am sitting in the table with the main hosts of this event, my in-laws with my parents of course. I was spacing out when my dad gets Cedrick and my attention. “The both you, instead of sitting why don’t you help us entertain the guests.” which made my mom nodded.

So, we stood up and started to entertain the guests. Luckily some of the guests are familiar with Cedrick. “Hi. Welcome to the party Mr. Villanueva.” Pertaining to a man is a dark blue tuxedo, a little taller than him. Based on my calculation if Ced is 6’1”, he is probably 6’3”.

“Thank you.” This simple respond before putting his attention to me.

“Please to meet you, beautiful lady. Drop the formality, call me Dylan.” He said as he automatically gets my hand, I thought it’s for a shake but it shocked me when he kissed it.

but what shocks me more is when Cedrick put his hand on my waist and say “Oh, this is Zara Perez-Cheng, my wife.” His voice kept echoing in my ears “my wife… my wife… my wife…” it made me blush but I tried to hide it.

After that, Mr. Villanueva left us and we decided to go back to our seats. This time the press is asking the celebrants. “Mrs. Cheng, do you have any anniversary wish to be granted by Mr. Cheng?”

“Actually, I’m already blessed to have a very supportive and loving husband and I couldn’t ask for more… So, if there’s one wish I want to ask It’ll be from my beloved son and daughter-in-law Zara. I already want to have grand kids.” She said then ended it with her signature demure laugh

Everyone looked at us, me and Cedrick, and I felt like I want to melt at that moment. Then one of the members of the press gave my husband a microphone that made him stand. “Don’t worry mom, this will be granted soon.” He said proudly and everyone claps their hands. Like, Oh my jelly! Don’t keep their hopes up, and you’re saying it on national TV! I Just really wanted to evaporate that moment.

Fast forward:

While we’re on our way close to home he talks to me out of nowhere “Why don’t we try to make our own kid sooner?” Seriously? What should I respond to that? Then he stops the car as he didn’t get any response from me. He faces me “I’m talking to you.” He said seriously. I just face him trying to make an eye contact but I failed. What does he want me to say? He touched my face and try lean closer to me. He tried to make an eye contact to me and then look at my lips before biting his lips. It feels like and want it and the same time I don’t but he’s so irresistible. Then he goes closer and closer to me little by little, I can’t help it but to close my eyes ready to accept his kisses

“Hahahahahaha” He burst out laughing. “You should have seen your face, honey.” and started the car’s engine. I’m so fool. I should have known this trick for so long. He exactly did the same thing on the night of our honeymoon.

Flashback:

Paradise Island Resort in Maldives, this resort was one of their properties and this is the first night in my life where I am not single anymore. Maybe my dream came true today. To be part of Cedrick’s family but only because of family matter.

I was looking out at the ocean feeling the cold breeze then someone kissed my shoulder from the back. “So how does it feel to be Mrs. Cheng?” It’s him my husband. I faced him.

That time, I thought it was okay for both of us to be in this marriage. So, I smiled at him “Happy.” I said it with joy from within me.

Then he cupped my face trying to act that he would kiss me so I closed my eyes to gladly accept it but instead he whispered something to my ears “Enjoy it while you can.” Then that made me realize that I am really in a fixed marriage. So, I said goodnight to him and immediately enter the room, as expected he slept on another bedroom that night.  

End of Flashback.