Convenient Fixed Marriage
"This is my wife, Summer".
I raised my head when I heard that familiar voice. For three months, I successfully made myself free from his radar. Why of all places, does he appear here?
"Excuse me,but let me re-phrase that. Hi! I am Summer,his EX-wife. Let's not forget that two-letter word EX!", I exclaimed exaggeratedly.
I extended my right hand to the woman he was with. I smiled and threw a knowing look at the gorgeous woman. I glared at the delicate hand she used to cling to Winter's arm.
She briefly received my hand shake and clung to Winter's arm again like a hungry leech. How dare he introduce me with confidence,when he's with another woman and as if he still holds the title! As far as I remember, he lost it three months ago.
"Honey, apparently I am still your husband. Besides,there are no papers that prove we are separated and there's no way that's gonna happen!", he responded seriously with his signature smirk on his face.That annoyingly boyish smirk that makes my knees turn jelly -oh how I love to rip it off his handsome face!
"Yeah right,tell that to the marines!", I burst out, holding up my two hands in attempt to cut the conversation.
"Ahm,Sunshine. I can cancel my reservation here. If you want, we can look for another place to have dinner." I turned to the person beside me. I felt slightly embarrassed. Why did I forget I was with Martin? Am I really that enraged that I forgot him?
"Hmmm,sorry about that. Yes,I guess it's better if we go elsewhere." I mumbled apologetically.
"Nah, it's fine...so let's go?",he said, offering his hand as a gentleman's gesture.
"Sorry to ruin your sweet little act, Romeo,but my wife ain't goin' with you.",Winter spoke coldly, matching his aura while staring at Martin dangerously.
"Seriously?",I spoke irritatedly while rolling my eyes.
The nerve of this man!
"Yes Darling, seriously - I am telling you now,if he takes you then he'll face the consequences!", he warned, looking straight into my eyes.
"I mean no trouble, man,but with all due respect, I won't allow you to treat her that way either...you have the nerve to claim her as your wife with that attitude?No wonder she chose to stay away from you!", Martin replied, obviously triggered by Winter's warning.
I got goose bumps from the heating arguments. I knew Winter all too well,his attitude matches his name. He's cold,tough,arrogant and can be dramatically wild and aggressive. Martin is...well,Martin is Martin, a typical cool boy, gentleman and kind-hearted. He chooses kindness over violence.
"Stop it Winter!Stop being barbaric!We are leaving, okay...do whatever the reason you're here!" I yelled back at him, eyeing him, then the woman beside him who only did was cling into his arm as if we are not in the middle of heated argument.
"Let's go Martin!" I mumbled while grabbing Martin's hand.
Before I even took a single step away, I felt two strong arms on my waist,then next thing I knew, I was lifted up.