NATASHAPromises are being fulfilled one by one, leading me closer to exchanging vows with the person I want to spend my life with."Are you really sure about your choice?" Laura's question felt weighty, as if we were discussing something serious, even though we were just ordering a slice of cake at the café."I clearly said I wanted it," I replied matter-of-factly. "You're acting like you're footing the bill," I added, handing the girl at the bar the money to settle everything I ordered."I'm just worried about you. Michael mentioned you've been into sweets lately. Have you seen all the treats you ordered? All sweets," she gestured towards the three paper bags being readied at the counter. "Yes, you asked for one slice, but did you order every flavor available?"Looking around with a pout, I noticed how Laura's nagging had caught the attention of some customers."If you plan on bloating up like a balloon, you might want to postpone the wedding because the gown won't fit," she teased.
MICHAELThe church is ready, everyone is prepared, and I am all set. However, what's not ready is the schedule; Natasha is still not walking down the aisle.Aaron's laughter beside me only adds to my irritation. "Chill, man. I'm pretty sure Tasha won't run away this time. She's head over heels for you."Choosing him as my best man might have been a mistake. I could have picked Quintus instead, but he insisted on giving up that spot and settled for a seat in the audience. But, Pierce intervened, insisting that they both accompany Natasha down the aisle together.The process of the wedding was a challenge, it was a lot of work, a lot of planning, but now, everything was perfect.I just wish that Natasha will see this as what she expected it to be."You're sweating. I bet you'll be drenched like someone poured a bucket of water on you once she finally arrives," he teased.Rolling my eyes, I silently prayed that I wouldn't do anything inappropriate in the church, or I'd end up in hell soo
NATASHAI let out a yelp as Michael suddenly scooped me up from the ground when we entered the house.The entire day had been a mix of nervousness and excitement. Now, we're wrapping it up by expressing the love we vowed in front of the altar and, well... by making love."How does it feel to finally be my Mrs. Montero?" He inquired, kissing my jaw as we climbed the stairs."I haven't felt it yet, but I think I'll find out once we get to the bed," I mischievously replied, knowing he enjoyed it.The way his face lit up and his eyes sparkled, I knew my naughty Michael enjoyed it when I let myself go wild. He likes it whenever I ride along in his mischievous side."Oh-ho, you definitely will," he chuckled, pushing open the door to our bedroom and gently laying me down on the bed, being careful not to hurt my stomach. "I want to be rough, but I can't, right?""Nope," I shook my head, biting my lower lip."That's a shame," he whispered before leaning in to kiss my lips.I could sense his ex
MICHAELMarried, patched up the past, and currently facing some challenges."Whoa!" I exclaimed as a flying vase welcomed me the moment I entered the house. It nearly hit my face if not for my quick reflexes."I don't want to see your face!" Natasha shouted, catching me off guard.I knew she was in a bad mood when I left this morning, but what had I done wrong?Setting the vase down on the floor, I was greeted by another jar, but this time, I failed to catch it, and it hit the wall, shattering into pieces."Baby, what's wrong? What did I do?" I asked, completely clueless about the situation."You were seeing another woman!" She accused, grabbing a flower vase from the coffee table."Baby! Baby! Stop, okay? Let's talk this through.""Talk?" She threw the vase, hitting the door. "Only guilty people would want to talk because they know they were caught!""What?" I sighed, walking closer to her."Don't you dare take another step, Michael Montero," she pointed her index finger at me, but I
NATASHA"This is crazy, Nat," my sister confronted me when I told her about my plan, causing her to momentarily freak out.Tossing the bouquet on the table, I couldn't help but agree. "I know," I replied.I didn't want to stress her out, especially considering her delicate pregnancy. It wasn't healthy, and I felt guilty for adding to her worries."If they find out about this, you're dead," she exclaimed. "And if they knew that I'm tolerating you and your plan, I'm dead."Placing her palm over her chest, she looked at me as if I had committed an unforgivable act.Taking a long, deep breath, I faced my sister. "Mom and Dad know that we had a fight the other day. Just tell them you haven't spoken to me since then."She looked at me with bored eyes, as if I had become a demon sitting on her shoulder, asking her to lie. But deep down, I knew she wouldn't let me down."If it slipped your mind, let me remind you that we're both terrible liars," she retorted, and she had a point."Please, Laur
MICHAEL"Congratulations to the man who just got canceled. This toast is for you, Michael Montero," their cheers filled my ears, drowning out the loud thumping music from the club's speakers.That disastrous wedding ended far too early. My bride vanished, along with the money I was promised."I was planning on asking how your honeymoon would go, but then..." they jeered at me.My cousin, Aaron, nudged my shoulder, causing me to spill my drink on the floor."Hey!""Man, you could've hit the jackpot," he hissed.Raising my eyebrows, I made a face. "Jackpot? Have you seen the bitch for you to say that?" I scoffed. "She's only 18 years old, clearly immature."The twins, Cole and Enzo, burst into laughter while Aaron seemed confident in his choice of words to describe my supposed bride."You talk like you never had a red mountain on the top of your nose when we were in high school," teased Enzo, which Cole wheezed about."Can you not remind me of that nightmare?"Aaron pulled out his phone
NATASHAAs the rain poured down heavily in the middle of summer, the night sky was shrouded in thick clouds, and the thunder rumbled ominously.Flipping the sign from OPEN to CLOSE, I untied my apron and placed it in my locker."Here's your wage for today," Doris handed me the fruits of my hard work, not even bothering to put it in an envelope. "After tax, and deducting the daily installment pay for your rent."Doris, my boss at the diner where I had been working since I fled the city, also happened to be the landlady of the apartment I sought refuge in."Thanks, Doris.""Don't thank me," her snobbish face and strong voice made her seem like a terror witch, but in reality, she had a heart of gold. "You earned it."She gave me a wide smile and shooed me out of her diner."Watch out for the dark corners, you know how dangerous this place can be at night, especially when you're as pretty as you are."Shaking my head, I brushed off that thought."See you tomorrow!" I waved my hand at her b
MICHAEL"You were supposed to call me the moment you found her!" Aaron yelled at me through the phone. I couldn't help but remind him that I was two years older than him."So, did you?" he asked impatiently.Rolling my eyes, I leaned on the banister of the balcony and glanced inside the hotel room."Yes, I did.""Great! So, how was it?""I fucking found her right before those three fucking pigs could molest her in a dark alley," I replied, my voice dripping with scorn."What?!""She was in shock last night," I explained. "I couldn't talk to her.""How is she now? Is she okay?""Of course, goddamn it, she's fine," I snapped, unable to contain my irritation. "She's with me.""And?""I want to get back at those motherfucking pigs.""Whoa, whoa, hold on. I thought you said you planned to take her with you and get your money. Where is all this madness coming from?"That's the question. That's the fucking question.Why am I so enraged?People may label me a monster due to my obsession with m