Stranded Love

wasn’t a great idea for two barely acquainted people—man and woman, to comfort each other, but as everything went rough between Jenn and me, Alistair was the only on

be busy with his o

man whom I’ll be facing before the altar and share marriag

n Alistair suddenly queried

orry, what

n was off to work. Don’t get me wrong, Alistair and I were not in a relationship as of now. We are more than friends but less than lovers, and no, we hadn’t done anything sexual. We’re watching

ok my head in response, however, he still insisted on placing his hand on my forehead to feel my body temperature

yable to be with, which does not seem like it at first glance. Jenn’s supposed to look more of a considerate person and not the ot

o him. Nevertheless, the two have the same shape of cupid bow lips, almond-shaped eyes, tall nose, and an apparent jawline that added manliness to the both o

listair to take over the responsibility when the time comes. At some point, Alistair didn’t have the urge to d

s wrong,” I retorted before s

nothing’s wrong, Matilda,” he softly spo

e to his question; thus

up on my pose for a second. Jenn exclaimed, “Both of you!” he paused while pointing a finger at us, and he even raised o

rrational ideas between the two of us since there’s actually none, too. Alistair and I were friends; friends with personal benefits, I suppose. Of course, Alistair’

“How did you two become close to each other, th

ice trembled, and by instinct, I glanced at Alistair and saw him nod like he’s silently cheering me to speak out all of my grudges right at the moment. So, I sharply inhaled before finally continuing, “I’m done with those in

opened my mouth for the third time. “I know I’m not going to reach my title in the industry without your help, but Je

harshly spat. “You came after me to fulf

s not an appropriate approach to the situation, but I’m not too low to kiss their feet and act as if I’m too easy to quench this time. I depend on their social

nfessed my feelings for Jenn in front of Alistair, who also professed his love for me before. Silence then enveloped the whole living room, aside from the television’s noise since we picked an action-thriller film on

n? I have my own place, so why do I have to move in here? Look, we’re a couple, yes, but we’re not live-in partners or such. It’s no

t has totally blown off my mind. As soon as I finished my previous sentences, Jenn declared, “You and I were going to be engaged, and that’s

topped him before he could as I raised my palms as a gesture to make him pause. “Are you telling me that we’re about to get married after this

he chairman position without a woman—a wife, and that’s none other than me. Moments later, Jenn spoke once more, “Let’s get moving, and make sure that my dad will

ted, I cou

prompt, his question brought Jenn’s brows to a knot. Jenn was about to answer when Alistair added afterward, “How would Matilda kno

e who’ll get married and take over the entire Roswell Group. And, what’s with the sudden interest

n in all ways possible, yet you’ve never thanked me onc

Stop it, you two. Remember that you two are brothers. One can manage the medicine and pharmaceutic

t. His hazel brown eyes looked as if they’re spitting fire on me, and his nose was flaming red, as well as his whole face. On the other side

till treat me like shit after

I’m just a nobody; the nobody that you’ll be needing to get to the chairman’s table, don’t you think?” Again, Jenn clenched his jaw for wha

the title of chairman to either of us. Didn’t you say that you will have to meet him?” Several seconds

y such a phrase and statement. “Let me meet Mauro Vann Roswell. Afte

to, exactly?” Jenn questi

o him even further and then, as soon as I reached Jenn’s position. I shot my head up to face him with a lifted eyebrow, then a sligh

statement before he could even utter a word. “What do you think? Should I marry your b