Married By Mistake novel Chapter 7

VERONICA LUNA GARCIA-REYES

I sat on top of the king-sized bed while waiting for Dylan to come out of the bathroom. I took a deep breath and looked at the bathroom door it entered. It looks like he has no intention of going out yet, so I got dressed first. After I got dressed, I sat on the bed again.

I looked up as the bathroom door opened. I was swallowed. The only thing he was wearing was black boxer short. He wipes his wet hair with a towel. My eyes dropped to his bare chest, a few drops of water dripping there. I averted my eyes as he walked closer to me.

"Uhm, Dylan." What can I say? Shit!

He took the clothes I had prepared for him. I prepared that while he is taking a bath. "Rest now, Luna."

I hugged a pillow and got up from the bed. He raised an eyebrow. "Where are you going?"

"In the living room. That's where I'll sleep." I say weakly.

He pulled me closer to him until we were just a ruler away from each other. As my heartbeat quickened as I met his gaze. "Why? You'll sleep here."

He released me and passed. I looked at him.

"Where are you sleeping?" It stopped when I spoke.

"I can handle myself." He said as he remained behind me.

Is he acting? My Aunt and cousins are not here, there’s no point to act kind and caring.

I lowered the pillow and blanket I was holding on the bed and then stood up properly again.

"Dylan," This time, he turned to face me. His serious face remains. I stabilized my voice. "They're not here. Stop acting like you're flirting with me."

A corner of his lips lifted. He showed me his demonic smile again. "Luna, I cared for you because I need you and not the other way around. You remember my father's will, right?"

"Dylan, you're not like this when we first met."

"When can I wreck the walls, you build around you?" I couldn't stop my voice from shaking.

"You can't. I won't let you." He says coldly and I lowered my head.

All I could do was watch him walk out the door. I was horrified when he closed that loudly. I lay down on the bed and then covered my eyes. Maybe out of exhaustion, drowsiness visited me immediately.

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When I opened my eyes, the darkness of the horizon opened up to me. But I could see a little because there was light outside. I stretched before standing up. I went to the bedroom mirror; I was amazed at the beauty of the surroundings. The moon went round, and round and the stars shone in the sky. The ocean glows under the moon. I felt relieved to see the beauty of it. My eyes went down on the shore of the sea there were people rejoicing.

Maybe that was one of Tita's parties. Suddenly I remembered that Tita had invited us there. I immediately closed the curtain and then started getting dressed. I just put on shorts and a white sleeveless shirt and left the room. I slowly closed the door so Dylan wouldn't wake up. He was lying on the sofa bed. I entered the room again and picked up the blanket. I slowly closed the door and went to where Dylan was. I covered it, fortunately, he didn't wake up.

I sat in front of it then silently stared at its peaceful face. Now I just stare at Dylan like this. Only now did I find out that his eyelashes are long. His red lips touched my lip earlier.

I hope the day comes when you love me too. I was probably the happiest person when that happened.

I smiled bitterly. It's not bad if I ask, is it? I got up. I will never wake him again. I'll just show Tita, I'll just say Dylan is asleep. He will understand me.

Then I also want to forget now. It's like I want to drink, get drunk. It's like I want to experience how those who don't care about the problem. I huddled with people to find them, Trey. I saw him with... Skyler. I took a deep breath before approaching them. Trey smiled when he saw me approaching.

"Cousin! Why doesn't your hubby seem to be gone?" He put his arm around me. "Lover’s quarrel?"

I shook my head then smiled. "He's asleep. I let him go first. Maybe later, he'll be here."

"Okay! It's a party!"

He released me and then took a woman walking in front of us on his shoulders. He dropped the beer on the table then took the woman to the dance floor. The woman didn't even complain about what Trey had done. I was shaken by what Trey did. Boys are boys. I immediately saw Kristian; this woman was also dancing. He looked up while shouting. They seem to be enjoying it.

I took a deep breath. Skyler didn’t leave my side.

"Do you want someone to talk to?" I heard Skyler say.

I looked at him. I was greeted by his chocolate eyes that when looked at you were piercing. It is as if by the time you look into his eyes you have no choice but to obey his commands.

"You know me, don't you?" I said smiling. But I know he noticed it was fake. Skyler and I also spent a few years together. I know he knows me very well when I have a problem. "But, there's only one I want to talk to. Wine."

One of his eyebrows rose. "You don't drink, Luna."

I laughed heartily. "How did you know? It’s been years, Skyler Madrigal."

"Luna—"

I raised one hand to stop it from saying. I bent down and then grabbed a beer from the cooler on its side. There are coolers scattered around. There is no booth set up here because it is an open area. My variety of wine inside. But I only chose the mild one.

When I got there, I walked to a place where there weren't many people. I have already found it. That's not that far from where the party is taking place. When I found the right place, I sat on the sand. I felt the cold and fine sand on my thighs. I opened the beer and peacefully watched the waves.

I want to forget. Even just for a moment. Just a moment.

I felt someone beside me. I didn’t look back at that because Skyler knew that.