Myrtle's Point of View
It's been a week since Sean and I went on our honeymoon.
After that, we barely even talked about anything because he was always at work.
I wondered if I really loved him, would I be annoyed if my husband lost his time for me?
Anyhow, it's not my problem anymore. I know his job isn't as easy as I think it is. It's probably more complicated than plowing the fields.
"Good morning, Myrtle. Are you alright?" I heard Lemon's voice.
She was peeping through my door.
"Oh, come in," I told her.
Immediately, she jumped into my bed.
"Hey! Don't be so naughty!" I yelled at her.
"So, what have you been thinking?" Lemon asked me and placed a cola-flavored lollipop in her mouth.
"None at all," I replied and laid down on my bed beside her.
Sean mentioned before that he was planning on making me his secretary once we got married. I think he didn't take that seriously. Until now, I'm still doing nothing.
Does that mean that he's still working with his ex-girlfriend?
Never mind.
"You look so annoyed. What's on your mind? Is it sir Sean? Did he do something to you?" Lemon asked me again.
I shook my head. "He didn't do anything."
I looked at Lemon and smiled at her. I suddenly thought of something to ask.
"Do you know Sean's ex-girlfriend? What is she like?" I suddenly asked Lemon out of the blue.
She looked back at me and removed the lollipop from her mouth. She let out a small chuckle.
"Why are you asking me these things? Are you jealous?" she asked and finally laughed.
Did I seem like I was jealous? I was just asking!
"Tsk, fine," I rudely mumbled.
"Woah, you're mad? Alright. I'll tell you whatever you want to know about miss Krizza," Lemon spoke and placed the lollipop back in her mouth.
Sean already told me that name before. Even the name sounded so fabulous and elegant.
"Uhm—I actually don't know what I want to know about her. Could you just tell me random things about her? Or Sean and Krizza acted as couples?" I asked Lemon.
I hope she doesn't feel uncomfortable.
"Well, as far as I could remember, they were lovers since high school. My mom told me that Sean always brought Krizza here when they were still together," Lemon said while staring at the ceiling.
"Here? As in—in this condo?" I asked her, shocked.
Lemon nodded her head. "I know. They were literally the ideal couple everyone dreamt of. Until Sean became the CEO of the Ackerman clothing line, they still worked together. I just don't know why they broke up, though. It was sudden, " Lemon continued.
Sean already told me why they broke up. He said that he found out Krizza was cheating on him. However, I don't think I should tell Lemon about it.
"That means they've been together for so long," I muttered. I wonder if Lemon even heard it.
"Yeah. I was a big shipper of both of them. Miss Krizza is an angel. She's so kind and welcoming. When I was thirteen, I remember we used to go shopping, and she'd buy me lots of shoes and clothes. To be honest, I kind of miss her," Lemon said with a slight sadness in her tone.
They must've had a good relationship with each other.
How come an angel-like Krizza would cheat on Sean?
"Hmm, but I think I like you better than miss Krizza. Ever since they broke up, she has never spoken to me anymore."
How could Sean even make Krizza his secretary when she cheated on him if that's the case?
Does he still probably like her?
I don't care.
"Anyway, you're already married to Sir Sean. I think he has plans on making you his secretary. Miss Krizza will probably just be your assistant if that happens. I know the both of you are going to get well together. Mis Krizza is kind. She won't hurt you," Lemon uttered again.
Sean's ex-girlfriend? Being my assistant?
I don't want to get tangled up in this mess.
But I have no choice. I married a man whom I never even loved. He already has done his part in my life—now, it's my turn to return the favor for everything he has done for my family and me.
I wouldn't mind working with him or with his ex-girlfriend at all.
I have no rights to complain since everything is staged. No real feelings should be involved.
As I closed my eyes, I remembered the night when Sean and I were at the store during our honeymoon vacation. We were kissing passionately like our hearts were going to burst. Or was it just mine?
Were his words and kisses really authentic from the very start?
Geez, Myrtle, stop overthinking about it.
...
I couldn't help myself but think about Sean. Did he really mean his words every time he confesses his love to me?
Did he really mean that he is always ready to break the contract rules for me?
I'm not assuming anything, but his words are getting into my nerves too much.
Still, I'm lying on my bed while staring blankly at the ceiling, thinking about nonsensical things.
"I'm home." I heard Sean's voice from outside.
Also, I heard a 'meow' from a cat.
Rudolph was probably with Sean. I bet that cat came from a happy trip.
"Darling, are you asleep?" Sean slowly opened the door of my room and smiled as soon as he saw me.
I abruptly sat on my bed and looked at him. His hair was messy, but he still looked handsome in his suit.
He removed his coat and slowly pulled his necktie off while walking toward me.
As soon as he pulled his necktie off, he unbuttoned the first three buttons of his white polo.
Then he suddenly lowered himself on my bed and grabbed my waist to plant a kiss on my forehead.
"I miss you," he said in a raspy, exhausted voice. I guess he had too much work to do these past days.
"You're probably tired. You better get some rest now," I said to Sean and tried to pull myself away because he was too near.
I gently pushed him, but he pulled me towards him. He wrapped his arms around me, giving me an embrace.
"Uh—what's the matter?" I bewilderedly asked him.
He's suddenly all clingy to me after not speaking to me for days? How dare he?
"I just need to rest. Can I stay here in your room for the night?"
...
All I know is that I agreed with him to stay in my room for the night—
BUT I DIDN'T KNOW HE ACTUALLY PLANNED TO SLEEP ON MY BED BESIDE ME!
Now, I feel so uneasy because we're sharing the same pink blanket of mine with kitten patterns.
I'm trying to sleep but I can't! His presence is making me so uncomfortable.
Besides that, he is sleeping half beside me, half-naked. He's just in his trousers.
Goodness, heavens! What have I done?!
This is a contract violation again!
He's really breaking all the rules. What a delinquent!
I looked at him and saw his angelic face while sleeping so tight. He looked like a child.
"Do you really love me? How can I make sure you're serious about it?" I mumbled while I was staring at his face.
His tiny breaths, his lips slightly twitching, his long eyelashes. Every single detail about him is perfect. Especially now that he's asleep.
I raised my hand and gently brushed my fingers on his cheek. He wouldn't feel this because he's asleep anyway. I just find him so adorable this time.
"Good night," I said and smiled.
My eyes widened as I realized what I had just done.
I was about to pull my hands away from Sean's cheek, but he grabbed my wrist.
After that, he kissed my palm. His eyes were still closed.
I felt like my stomach was about to explode!
I just stared at him as he kissed my hand. He kept kissing it without even opening his eyes.
Is he dreaming?
I was surprised when he suddenly opened his mouth and slowly licked my palm.
I felt tickled, so I immediately pulled my hand from him.
Then he opened his eyes and looked at me. His tantalizing blue eyes were so beautiful as they stared right into the depths of my soul.
"Kizza," he mumbled and closed his eyes again.
WHAT THE HECK?
I felt like my heart was hardened for a second. I sat on the bed and looked at Sean while he was sleeping so quietly.
Did I hear the right thing? He called me Krizza?
Is he having dreams about her right now?
Ugh!
It's a wrong decision that I let him sleep here. I will never trust this man again.
He kept telling me about his feelings towards me, and now, he's saying his ex-girlfriend's name while I'm beside him.
Even if it's just a dream.
Dreams are the manifestations of the unsaid wishes of the heart.
He still loves her.
He still loves Krizza.
All he has been saying to me was a lie.