Fixed Marriage

Episode Four

“Is that so? I will give you two sweet options. It’s up to you if I'll be staying with another woman tonight, or you'll be staying by my side for the rest of the night. “ That’s it. She knew very well she was doomed. It was nearly dark when he showed up after they had arrived earlier. She had fallen asleep in her room. One thing she was thankful for was they had separated rooms. She couldn't bring herself to sleep in the same bed as him. He had given her the time earlier to get some rest, she didn't even manage to wander around his house. Now her mind was searching for an answer. ‘What to do.. what to do..? Would he really spend time with another woman besides we are married? I didn’t know this would be so complicated. What to do, Gail? Think.. ‘ She didn’t know why she was startled when he stood up and began to walk away from her. Half of her didn’t like the idea of him spending time with anyone beside her.

“I will be spending the night with you! “Then her mouth burst out, it was too late when she realized it. She was silently scolding herself as she waited for his response. The man was locked in his position, and later he faced her.

“Sweet, bang on my door when you are ready, “ Those were the final words she heard. She didn’t notice he was already out in the kitchen. Only to leave her speechless and agitated. She massaged her forehead in depression, the thought of staying the whole night with him made her want to fade away. ‘I didn’t know if I could still survive tomorrow. If this is a nightmare, I badly need to wake up. ‘

The wall clock tick tock sounds were making her more nervous. She didn’t know what to do. Before she got back to her room, she carried a bottle of champagne with her. It was the first time she’d tasted wine and been with a stranger husband. Although she was getting dizzy, it didn’t lessen how her system was flustered. Every time her mind remembers the word ‘honeymoon ‘ she gets scared. The time hits 9 o’clock, just when she finished the fifth glass of wine. It was enough to give her the confidence to knock on his door. She didn’t know what was waiting for her inside, but she was getting to plaster already. Her breathing was becoming heavier, then there was her blurry vision. ‘I’ll just pretend that it never happened, tomorrow. ‘ With a final thought, she stood up and slowly walked in her direction to the door. She was barefooted, wearing her white nightgown. Her porcelain and seductive slender legs, and her cleavage were inviting.

One more turn and she would be reaching his room. Her hands were tracing the cold walls, which gave her the balance to walk safely. There’s one goal for her, to survive the night with him. Part of her was regretting why she had never set foot outside and attended some night parties. She wouldn't be so naïve and ignorant.

‘One.. two.. three.. four.. ‘ she counted her last steps. Then she was in front of his door, battling with her inner self whether to knock or walk away. But before she could raise her hands, it suddenly opened and revealed her husband, who was topless. And she smiled widely, probably from being plastered already.

“Can I .. come in? “ She muttered without feeling anything besides the dizziness. He took a deeper sigh, and gave her space to enter.

“How many bottles did you drink? “ He followed her afterwards. She sat on the edge of his bed. He was just done having a shower. The truth was, he wasn’t planning on taking her. She did really prepare herself well. Honestly, his manhood was aroused after seeing her appearance. But he wouldn’t be taking advantage of her state.

“I only tried five glasses, I didn’t know that champagne was that good. “ He took his bathrobe and covered her body. The woman stared at him confusingly, he tried not to gaze at her cleavage which was seducing him without her realizing it.

“Have you done this before? “ Well, he knows she has never done anything. He just wanted to come up with a conversation until she fell asleep.

“I didn’t do anything before aside from reading and lurking in my room. I wouldn’t be this ignorant right now, Guen was right. I’m too useless and clueless about everything. “ The name she mentioned had caught his attention. The woman was already too drunk to notice what she was bluffing.

“Who’s Guen,? Your sister? “ He had guessed it right, '' she nodded her head afterwards. Now he was curious and sat next to her. That’s when she changed her position and faced him.

“She was my twin sister, Van. Outgoing and very active. She wasn’t ignorant and innocent like me. Maybe if you do meet her you’d definitely want her.“ He could see pain and suffering from her drunk eyes. Somehow, deep inside of him he was bothered. When he shouldn’t be. Her voice was very soft and gentle, the way she opened her cherry lips was appealing to him. What he had known about her twin sister didn’t make sense at the moment, he was too drawn to her.

“And why would I? “ He went where the information would end. There might be something he would discover later..

“Because.. She was everyone’s favorite. She was more beautiful and wiser than me, “ His hands reached her chin, she looked at him with her dreary eyes. It was the same expression he had seen on the wedding day when she looked at her father. And he had the urge to wipe that sad face and replace it with her heartwarming smile.

“Sweetheart, you had no idea how beautiful you are. Outside and inside, it’s beyond this world. “ The first time he saw her, the world had slowed down. She was walking in the aisle. It was the first time he’d seen such astounding beauty.

“If it happens she didn’t run away from this marriage, would you also say those words to her? “ He was right. She just took the responsibility, which was left by her sister. His mother had given him some background information about his soon-to-be bride before the wedding day. It was the opposite type from her. Now he knows everything. Part of him was upset about her parents.

“I'm probably saying things I shouldn’t be mentioning now. But please, don’t do anything that could ruin my family. I willingly took this marriage, although I was left without a choice. “ Her voice was pleading, which he couldn’t resist. His wife was having an unpleasant relationship with her family. He just wanted to see her soft expression and genuine smile. Not with teary eyes.

“As you wish, sweety. “ Then he saw her lips had formed into a broad smile. And he just loved seeing how it reached her eyes.

“Thank you so much,“ She threw herself at him for a hug, leaving him unable to move an inch. The scene that he had avoided earlier showed up unexpectedly. His breath started to get heavy when her breast had touched his topless chest.

“Should we start now? “She muttered softly. The woman was really drunk, and didn’t know what she was doing. He tried to control himself from the sensation he was feeling. His throat was getting dry from continuous swallowing.

“Do you really want this? You don’t have to do this if you are not ready,“ he whispered. Heavy and hard to pronounce, he was trying hard to control it. But at that moment she smiled at him, and reached his lips. He knew he was doomed.