Betrothed To The Heartless Heartbreak...

uiet spot near the lagoon. But now I've already planned to return to the estate before 5:00 p.m. so mom won't be co

e private school in a neighboring town, approximately a 30-minute drive from

lustrious Sarmientos. Most folks knew that I was staying at The Fields, especially

earing from my classmates, particularly the males, that I was growing more beautiful by the year. I was pleased by all the attention

arez was his name, and he was cocky and self-assured. He hailed from a powerful family, so he wasn't put o

returned the roses he had brought me. I cornered him as he was about to go into his physics

his slow stare nev

I wanted him to realize the gravity of the i

his gorgeous face placarded it. While several females chased after him, he

e said, his right hand in the pocket

d openly. So, what could I possibly do? That was the case.

by my comments. His gorgeous face flushed.

there's no chance I'd e

in love with him," he said, flicking his e

not disheartened. Wh

rs and walked away, r

Oh, you ob

im down because he sure continued to pur

mas Day. But he didn't show up. Nigel didn't make it because he had to finalize a very crucial transaction over the holidays, according to Mommy. I couldn't believe Nigel was such a slacker! Even during the holi

previous significant events throughout my high school caree

ally early the following day

tie," she murmured as

t wouldn't happen. But I did

tion again." Her eyes were worried, and I knew that if we had the

do this effectively. It had been a while... I was terrified...

don't be frightened. "I'll be here wi

l be OK," mum said as she gripped my hands. "Nigelito, on the other hand, will be the

sing him. But will it be eno

there, dear. So hurry up and pack some of your belongings since we're l

as come. It's tim

never been beyond the town limits. When that horrific catastrophe occurred, I was with

tance travel came into play, my thoughts would always take me back to the periods when I had to deal with nightmares every night following the accident, and mum

a strong desire to accompany her, but my dread always overcame me. That's when I convinced my

urse, I was looking forward to it, not for its sake, but for Nigel's. I needed to be where he was, live with him, be with him,

AV

eady bey

my worries aside, I decided to go

ere already in the vehicle. This seemed challenging, but I ga

t mind. All I knew was that we were going to see Grandma. I was simply playing with my favorite doll and e

egan great... but ended

n to move. "I'm not capable of doing this." Fear started seepi

will be OK," mum instantly found my

eeks. I wanted to weep just thin

times a week. "This is no different from your s

This is going to be eight hours

er warm arms. "I'll be right the

m, listened to her tales, held her hand, cuddled her, listened to music, and slept... Then we came to

ting, and I had to co

s whenever my tiny frame shivered in f

her lap like a baby. Her finger

I fell as

d one of my hands, letting me know that the arduous trip

he corners of my eyes. She gently caressed my

etched out my body and lay

nts must be overjoyed to see you righ

head. It seems like the weeping would never

at Nigel's house. When I heard his name, I looked around

is the

They were replaced by joy and eagern

'm comin

exclaimed excitedly. "Nigel

was seeing. So this was where my Nigel was living. It seemed to be one of those modern structures I'd only seen in magazines

me being a country bumpkin. Th

ace, mommy, I'll catch up on life

er dropped us off at the entrance. We were in the elevator head

hich floo

e 23rd," sh

rious, Mom?" I exclaimed.

laughed. "I'm not mak

if I could adjust to my surroundings. Everything was s

button, and the door swung open. A middle-aged woman greeted both of us. Her mother later introduced Suzan

I had anticipated. Even though it was too small compared to th

I was transfixed by the interior architecture, w

wasn't to be found. Most

out of the country for

he country?" In di

ook during our trip were for naught? I tried to o

ed stares. We wer

ty before I could grasp

him before we came h

d to surprise him, Mommy

ut this conference?" It sounded mo

us," I joked. Nobody, however, laughed..

est, this was my first time in a long time. I couldn't recall the last time I went to a mall. When my parents w

very modern, very different from the country; scandalized because it was too easy for

y goo

go, but I recall it vividly. I could still feel his lips against mine. Oh my goodness! However, I never informed anybody

ce interview. It wasn't all that difficult. I was just given a couple of questions, which I answered correctly. Mom stated I was among the 5%

topics since I couldn't determine which course to choose. There were just too many options. I couldn't make up my mind. I was a

ive thing? You know what

meone asked me what I want in my life, I would say

fter we returned from the capital. He did not, however, inform me directly.

aster of The Fields, he declared his undying love for me. He apologi

it despite not coming from a rich and prominent family like Jav

by Diego's confession, I cou

ould I keep the