Marriage and Annulment

Randolf called.

“Hello, Randolf, is there a problem?” I asked him.

“Nothing, Miss, but your suitor is pissed off. “Since he can’t contact you, “he replied.

My forehead is wrinkled.

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“Mr. Ching, He always calls you; you don’t answer, so he always calls me. It’s like you’ve been missing for a year, even if it’s just tonight. It’s better that you don’t want to answer him because it’s annoying.”

My eyes rolled.

“Even if you don’t say so, I really have no plans to answer his courtship towards me.” I said.

Randolf laughs at the other line.

“My suggestion is that you should find a boyfriend as soon as possible so that he can stop pestering you. I don’t like him for you. He was so full of himself. In short, he is so boastful, ” Randolf said.

“You are so judgemental. You’re like a woman judging a man, ” I said.

“Don’t tell me, you accuse me of having a dual personality? You can ask my girlfriend then that I’m a man. ” He said.

I burst out laughing.

“You’re too defensive, Randolf. I didn’t mention anything,” I said.

“Whatever, Miss, you take care there. Bye,” he said, once he hung up the phone.

Randolf was like my brother in terms of caring. I’m not even in the mood to talk to him in the office. After all these years that he was my assistant, we didn’t talk in a serious way, just like others. But I always felt that he cared for me like a family member.

Then I continue changing clothes since I know that the girls are waiting for me outside. I took a plain t-shirt in black and ripped jeans. When it’s cold like this, I don’t wear whole dresses or anything that shows too much skin. I wear it and put on light make-up.

I left the room afterwards. I never found them in the living room. So I went out of the house and I was right because they were already outside the gate waiting for me. They each pressed their phones. And the visitors are gradually leaving. I walked closer to them, frowning. In a smirking tone, I said,

“You’re so excited. I hope you didn’t just wait for me. ” They all laughed.

“I’m sorry, Miss, it’s too hot in the room, so we’re out.” they answered.

My eyebrows rose.

“You’re not used to not having air conditioning, are you?” I said.

Of course, we’ve lived in your mansion for a few years, so we’re used to it. And then we turned white because of that, “said Laica.

“Whatever. Let’s go. ” I told them, once in the car,

We’re just going to walk, Miss, we’re just going to be closed. There’s no need to drive, “said Lucianna.

“All right,” was my answer.

And get out of the car. Mitch and I had also finished eating, so I invited her to go home, and another very cold day.

“Are we going home, Zander?” Mitch asked me.

“Yes, because the weather is cold. We’ll just come back here in the next few days, “was my answer.

Mitch nodded. So the two of us walked out of the place together. We were looking for a ride.

A minute later, a motorcycle stopped in front of us. I supported Mitch to get on and I followed. The driver had already driven his motorcycle away from the area.

“Are you cold, Mitch?” I asked.

“Yes, but I’m happy now because of you,” said Mitch passionately.

“I’m very happy too,” I said.

Nice weather, even at dawn. They celebrate with us too.

An hour later, we arrived at Mitch’s apartment.

“I’m not going into the apartment anymore, Mitch. Are you okay? ” I asked her.

“Yes, it’s early too. You need to catch up on sleep because tomorrow you still have school. ” Mitch replied.

Thanks, I’ll just call you. When I got home, I told her once, kissing her lips.

Mitch just smiled and hugged me. I just looked at him as he walked into the gate. Fortunately, the apartment door was not locked. The residents are no longer minors. The driver had already driven the motorcycle away from Mitch’s apartment. When I got home, I frowned because there was a car parked outside our house and I didn’t know who the owner was. I went inside the gate and saw Uncle Augusto on the balcony of the house.

“I guess you’re celebrating too much, Zander. You’re coming home early. You know, your mother is worried. So I told her to let you go now because it’s Valentine’s Day, “he said to me.

“Thank you, Uncle, because by chance he will scold me again,” I said. Uncle nodded.

“How are you?” he asked me.

“Good.”

“And I know you’re happy now.”

“Yes, because I finally have a girlfriend,” I said in a happy voice.

“Seriously? My worries about you didn’t come to anything, “said my mother, who suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

“Mom, I’m sorry.” I said. My mother sighed.

“Your Uncle Augusto has been waiting for you for a while. He will tell you something,” said my mother.

I suddenly looked at my uncle. He just smiled at me. My mother entered the house. So Uncle and I were left on the balcony.

“What do we need to talk about, Uncle?” I asked him.

“Nothing, I just want to give you something,” he replied.

My forehead furrowed.

“What’s that?”

“You see that black car outside the house?” he asked me.

I looked for the black car, he said, except for the red one, I saw nothing else. But when I looked ahead, I saw the black car that I knew had just been bought because the paint was still shiny.

“Yes, Uncle. That’s a nice car. You just bought it? ” I asked him.

Yes, I just bought it this morning. And that’s my gift to you, “he said to me, causing me to stare.

Uncle laughed.

Why did you fall silent all of a sudden? Don’t you want to believe it? “he asked me.

I know that cars are expensive and I’m too old to teach, but I can’t buy a car like that yet. And I know the value of such a vehicle is millions. I started sweating suddenly.

“I can’t accept that, Uncle, because I don’t have the money to pay for that,” I said. Uncle Augusto laughs.

“Did I say I’d sell that to you? I’ll just give it to you as a gift and thank you for accepting me into your family. It’s not a bribe or anything. It’s from my heart that I’m giving that to you. If that’s what you’re thinking, my relatives will say that you might just have gotten all of my wealth. Don’t think that, because they are not like that. We have our own money and we worked hard to get it. Ask your mother. She will prove that the family that I had is kind. ” Uncle Augusto gave me a reason to be quiet.

I know how to drive, but I didn’t think of buying a motor because I was saving for my future and for my mother and sister Melissa. But from what I can see, my mother has a partner in the future that she will follow.

“Accept that. I’ll be hurt if you don’t accept it. It’s like your new girlfriend having a ride. ” Uncle Augusto said to me with a wink.

I laughed. Only now do I remember Mitch. I even promised her I would call her. I’ll just come in first, Uncle. And then thank you for your gift. ” I said.

“Your welcome.”

And I entered my room and dressed. After I got dressed, I went to bed. I’m happy because I already have a car, but it’s embarrassing at the same time.

I called Mitch. In two rings, she answered. And I heard a noise in the background. And I can hear male voices. Suddenly, my blood boiled. Where did she go?

“Where are you?” I asked in a serious voice.

It’s just in the apartment. There’s a celebration because one of my boardmates is getting married. Are you coming here? ” She asked me.

“No.”

“They’re looking for you here. Why don’t you come with me? There’s still time, “she said to me.

When I go, I will definitely not be able to go to school tomorrow.

“Just next time, because I’m getting sleepy,” I said.

And then Mitch cut the other line. Is he mad at me? I sighed. I called her again, but I could not contact her.

We’re just in a relationship, but she gets upset right away. So I went to sleep. We arrived at a basketball court with a disco light in the middle. And there is dancing to the accompaniment of music.

“It started earlier?” I asked.

“Yes, Miss, it’s one o’clock already,” Genie replied.

“Aren’t those people sleepy? They’re still active in dancing, ” I said.

I can no longer understand their dance because they have different styles. I smiled at what I saw. It’s just that the people here are having so much fun.

“It’s not sleepy, Miss, because it only happens once a year, so give it your all.” Laica replied.

“By the way, I haven’t even seen Genie’s ex-boyfriend,” I said.

“They’re here, Miss, because, on this occasion, her ex-boyfriend’s wife won’t give up,” Lucianna replied.

“I see.”

So we looked for a place to sit. And suddenly, I fell silent as the emcee on stage spoke.

“Everyone, let’s welcome our guest for tonight. Miss Zaneska Vergara. Thank you for coming, ma’am. Nice to see you and get to know you in person,” said the gay emcee.

I smiled and waved. Then they all applauded. It’s like I’m running for mayor in this position now.

“How did he know my name?” I asked with astonishment. They smiled down at me.

“There’s a newspaper and television here, Miss. Sometimes you’re featured in a magazine. That’s why they know you, “said Lazzy.

I nodded in response. And an old man came up to me.

“Good evening, Ma’am. Welcome to our place. And I am Mang Celso, the captain of this barangay, “said the old man, and he shook my hand.

“Nice to meet you, Captain,” I said.

“Come here to the front. We have a seat prepared for you. As well as all of you girls,” he says.

So we walked forward and sat in the chairs that were for us.

“We’re instant celebrities tonight because we have a beautiful goddess with us.” I heard Laica say. That’s why we all look at each other.

“I’m looking at you because you’re white because of the air conditioner,” I said while laughing.

They all laughed. Next to me is Mang Celso.

“How is this place of yours, Captain?” I asked.

It’s okay, ma’am, but the city is short of funds because it’s far from civilization. “We really don’t have the funds to build a center and school here,” said the old man.

“Is that so? Have you already told the mayor of the city? ” I will ask.

“Yes, but the money is unlikely to come. I don’t know why, “said the old man.

“And from what I noticed, the house has very little electricity,” I said.

“Yes, because there is still no money for the electricity poles to reach here. If you weren’t upset, I would have asked for your financial help. I’ve heard rumors that you give help to those in need, ” Mang Celso stated.

It’s okay. But you have to go to the city first. To talk about your problem, and please also prepare a document that I can look at so I can find out what’s missing. ” I said.

“Thank you, Ma’am.”