The Fixed Marriage

Episode 1: The Start

Finally, I get to see his face closer again. He’s perfect for me. His perfect eyebrows really suit him. His long and curled eye lashes, I wish those are like mine. The clear white skin face is showing its natural blush because of being drunk, his natural rosy red lips that you’ll love to bite. I forget their tastes because I haven’t kissed them since that wedding day.

“Everything could be so perfect to you, but here I am messing with your perfect life. You don’t know how much I wanted to apologize.” Yeah, I’m talking to the sleeping guy in front of me.

Suddenly, his phone rings. It’s on his pocket so I slightly moved to get it but I don’t want to free myself from his hug.

Calling… Desiree; his flirty secretary. If God permits, I can burn this woman alive. What the hell does she want at this hour?

“Hi babe, are you home?” With her flirty tone. Please let me slap her just once but using a hammer.

“Of course, he’s a family man so he’s home in my arms.” I whispered this one but enough to for her to here on the other line

“Oh! the wife? Why is his phone with you?” The most stupid question I’ve heard today, but I try to calm down.

“Cause… I am the wife!” With emphasis, I said then drop the call but this time I forget to whisper so the man hugging me slightly move to tighten his hug.

His phone rings again and I answered without looking

“Got another problem?!” I said angrily

“Zara? Is there a problem?” Then I heard a familiar voice so I looked at the phone’s screen it’s mom, I mean his mom that is my mom by law.

“Mom I’m sorry, I thought it was somebody else. Uhm… Cedrick is…” I said as fast as I can.

“No problem, just call to remind both of you about our wedding anniversary tomorrow. I think Cedrick’s a little busy lately. Don’t forget to remind him. Where’s he?” cut me and said with her naturally sweet voice.

“Okay mom. Ced is a little tired tonight. He’s already sleeping.” I explained.

“I’m sorry bothering you,” She paused to laugh demurely “Zara, darling I’m looking forward to seeing my cute grand kid in the nearest future”. Then laugh demurely again before dropping the call,

I wish I can get pregnant by just looking at your son. Like, maybe it’s much possible for him to have kids with another woman than me. Like, how? If only I can say that were not even sleeping in the same room.

The next morning, “Good morning Becky? What’s for breakfast?” I said excitedly, I don’t know but I feel that I had a good night sleep last night.

“Good morning miss. It’s your favorite.” She said while handling another tray of food heading to the dining

“Isn’t it too much for our breakfast?” Asking curiously because I usually eat breakfast by myself or with the helpers because my good husband occasionally eats with me.

“He’s going to eat with you.” And this made me nervous a little.

“Becky, where’s my coffee?” A manly voice from the dining area.

“It’s okay, I’ll get it.” Signaling Becky because she hasn’t brought the coffee with her but before I enter the dining area, I checked myself in the mirror.

“Here’s your coffee.” As I put the coffee near him

“Fix yourself after eating.” said without looking at me.

So, I just quietly eat with him. Of course, if he’s eating the helpers didn’t eat with us.

“Your mom called…” I was about to finish my word but he interrupted me “I know.” Did he hear me last night?

“She called again earlier this morning.” He added after finishing his food and drinking half of his coffee. I hurriedly finished my meal as well then go into my and started preparing myself.

He finished earlier than me and when I get down, he’s watching a news in his is Mac book “Today will be the silver wedding anniversary one of the country’s business tycoons, The owner of Cheng’s Corporation. Join me as we look closer to the preparation…” Then he closed it after noticing me.

“Come on.” He told me as he headed to the main door

“Where are we going this early, by the way?” Cause I really have no idea.

“Don’t you want to check the venue and see whether they put your concept perfectly?” Pertaining to the concept of the wedding anniversary. Yes, I conceptualize it myself it’s Mr. Cheng’s favor from me. I mean my father-in-law’s.

“One moment, let me change my clothes I dressed too simple. Press are already there Ced” I said worriedly then that made him looked at me.

“You look good.” He tried to compliment me though I know he just doesn’t want to wait.

“But I have class at one in the afternoon today.” It’s true but obviously, I am trying to use this as a good excuse.

“Zara it’s just nine in the morning. If we leave now, you’ll have plenty of time.” Then that caught me. His voice calling my name seems to be a constant weakness. “You look pretty so stop worrying about the press.” He added. This made me surrender and just follow him.