Chapter 90

"I don't know how to tell you, Quel," She answered. I don't know if that was the truth or she's making that up. Because my question feels like it was answered half-heartedly. Does she not know how to tell me or does she even want to tell me about Clea's disappearance?

"Did you know that the marriage is still on even if she's missing?" She nodded as a response and held her head down. Fuck! I don't want to find out where this talk is heading to but I have to. "And did you know that you'll be the bride?" I asked. My heart couldn't contain the bitterness the second I realize that she does. My heart got broken like a fragile glass.

I feel like I was just got betrayed. Like I was stabbed by the person I least expected from my back.

She exhaled in an exasperated way. "I know that too, Quel," Her voice wavered.

I looked at her with pleading eyes. "Jha, decline our marriage," Damn it! Please say yes, Athijha. Please, don't break me even more.

I kneeled in front of her with my head bowed. My li