Once upon an arranged marriage

VINC

la Vi

xcitement, her eyes wide with surprise as she spotted Camila. Ca

ut you?!" Rosella aske

ttered, her voice t

e link up and become…" Rosella's enthus

nd. It was Rosella's course mate, Beldi

Rosella responded befor

ight? Expect my visit anytime soon," Rosella said before she hurried

hem go. She was intrigued by Rosella's vivac

raction. When he joined Camila inside

rprise? And did you decide o

ht have overheard for heard their conversation. "H

idn't mention it yourself, one can easily figure it out becaus

alter's attentiveness. "You want me t

ila replied, her thoughts still ling

e felt anxious about owning her own coffee shop soon, knowing nothing about its ma

MONTHS

ty. Her educational journey had begun just three months ago, and to her surprise, she discovered that

onsibilities. Yet, when it came to schoolwork, Rosella admitted she was as "lost as heck." Camila, who

opularity was unmatched. Many students approached her because of her family's status, partic

's absence during these months had allowed Camila to focus on her studies and her burgeoning coffee shop. At first, it

o her studies, immersing herself in textbooks and lectures, determined to excel in her business management

sonality and penchant for adventure had drawn Camila out of her shell. They spent countless hours

aughter and shared experiences. They often had late-night conversations, conf

his abrupt departure after their wedding. She didn't know the reasons behind h

or herself and seek happiness on her own terms. She had instilled a newfound sense of

that carried significant weight for their semester grades. Camila an

udents into groups, and it was no surprise when he pl

d an unexpectedly huge crush on Camila. His charm and charisma seemed to e

the romantic, had her own predictions. When Vince eventually called th

drawing attention to yourself and you’re embarrassing me"

ked over to Camila and Rosella. His smile

ce greete

ponded, her voice

Vince. Like, seriously, I can't wait!" Rosella gush

smile. Then he turned his attention to Camila. "Wh

ke up, excited and ever the planner. "A

quired,

re you forgetting I run a coffee shop? How do you ex

in. "It's no worries. We can meet up in your coffe

about her coffee shop. Then she turned her accusing

couldn't help questioning Rosella

nce with too much enthusiasm, "So, V

et that evening. But before he left, Camila in

ent with our project, I’m hoping she’d be able to join us for the meeti

mila and Rosella bid him goodbye. Then Camila receive

assroom. Rosella followed closely behind,

now," Rosella commented, concerned

Rosella's car. It was parked in

here?" Camila asked as

er to open the car door. "At

her. The driver swiftly departed from the school's com

elp but ask about Camila's husband,

ee months, he should have at least contacted you at this po

otten she was married. "No, I haven't really heard anything from him yet, and i

to pry into Camila's personal life. She settled into her seat, and

mila's coffee shop, she pre

self. She parked her loose hair into a messy

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ehind his imposing desk. He was a man of few words, and his intense focus and business acu

evening, and make sure nothings goes wrong, I dint want stories

otted down the instructions. Then, as if som

mily dinner tonight, and he's expecting you and y

"How come I'm just

getful, apologized. "I'm so sorry, sir. It s

en he made up his mind. “alright, what time is the dinner?” he has decided to show up at the d

ry. I'll pick

dy finished her sales for the day. She put up the "Closed" sign, expec

la stood in front of the shop, waiting patiently, and Vince fin

Vince was wearing a black hoodie and black joggers, a stark contrast to his usual

or long?" Vince asked, his

him with a smil

make it due to illness. Camila hoped she would recove

osella?" V

ease come in." Camila g

composure almost faltered, and she nearly stumbled, but he was quick to react. In a

s locked in a moment, their eyes

oice of a man sha

Mrs. Vincento?" Leonardo's cold voice boomed

a's heart skipped a beat as she turned to face he

faced the man who was both