BRYAN’S POV
Until now it seems like what happened earlier is so unreal.
Fiancee? What nonsense is that? She doesn’t even have a boyfriend she’s a nbsb(no boyfriend since birth) for cry out loud. And now someone will suddenly come out and introduce himself as her fiancee?!
Maybe Alex just planned that because he found out what Gian and I did? Couldn’t she just do that to avoid me? That’s right Bryan! That guy is not really Alex’s fiancee.
I feel like I’m going crazy. I need to be sure.
I immediately picked up my phone and called Liz. She is the only one who can confirm this.
After 3 rings Liz answered my call.
‘Hey Bry! You called?’
“Hey Liz. Are you busy?” I asked.
‘Not really. Why? ‘
“I just want to ask you something is it okay to invite you for lunch?”
I hope she agree with me.
‘Sure. I also haven’t had my lunch yet. So let’s go to where we used to eat?’
“Yes. Thanks Liz see you later.”
‘No problem. See you!’
After I ended the call I immediately started my car. And after 15 mins I arrived at the restaurant that Liz and I often eat.
Less than 5 mins Liz arrived as well. I immediately stood up to kiss her on her cheeks and pulled up a chair for her.
“So tell me Byr. What is it?” Liz asked immediately after we sat down.
I did not answer her first, instead I ordered our food.
After the waiter left I took a deep breath before looking at Liz.
“Is it true?” I asked her.
Liz creased her forehead. She looks very clueless.
“What do you mean?” She asked.
“That Alex already has a fiancee?” I asked her clearly.
She still confuse about my question. I think its a good thing.
“I still don’t get it. Alex and his fiancee? What do you mean by that?”
I suddenly hoped that my suspicion was correct. It is not true that Alex has a fiancee who just went out earlier.
“I met her fiancee Nicholas Romualdez earlier. Are you not aware of that?” I asked really hopeful.
“Oh really?” She looks amused.
I was suddenly nervous again. I can’t read Liz’s mind. I don’t know what she meant by that reaction of her.
“Do you really think that Alex really has a fiancee Liz? How did that happen she never had a boyfriend yet? She’s NBSB right? So how can she have a fiancee?” I said a bit frustrated.
Liz raised an eyebrow. “What’s the big deal Bryan? Tell me do you like Alex?”
My eyes widened. I was caught off guard I did not expect that question from Liz. Though I feel like she knows what I feel for her best friend.
She sighed. “Look Bryan you are so obvious.”
I sighed. I can do nothing but admit it.
“Sorry Liz.” I told her sincerely.
“Why are you sorry?” She asked.
“You know, the thing that I did for you to break up with me is because I already like your best friend.” I confessed.
I am ashamed of Liz. I admit I’m so selfish at that time, that I didn’t even think about how she felt.
So now I am taking everything slow. Then now this will just happen to me and Alex?
I guess this is what they called karma. Its my karma for hurting Liz.
“Its okay Bryan. I admit I was hurt. Who wouldn’t right? But I already have a hint that you are starting to like my bestfriend. Well I’m not a surprise. Maybe you already know what happened to my friends’ boyfriend right? They all ended up liking Alex. And I can’t believe I will experience that too. ” she chuckled.
From Liz’s reaction I can sense that she already moved on. And I’m happy for her. She deserves someone better than me.
“Yes. Well I didn’t even realize it that time yet. I just woke up one day that I am already falling for her. At first I thought that maybe I just see her as a sister that I never had but that I am just deceiving myself. I know deep inside that I already love her.” I explained to her.
“And I think its mutual feeling. But the thing is she can’t seem to admit it because of me.” Then I see sadness in her eyes.
I gave her a forced smile. “I understand her actions. That’s why I am not forcing her. But do you think that she really has a fiancee?”
She shrugged. “Possible.”
My eyes widened. I felt a little pain in my left chest. “W-what do y-you m-mean? H-how?”
She smirked. “Simple. Arrange marriage.”
Oh yeah why didn’t I think of that. That is not impossible to happen. Even to me it is not impossible.
“Bryan Didn’t you know that all their family member are all product of arranged marriage? From Alex’s grandfather to Alex’s older brothers are all arranged marriage?”
My eyes widened again. “Really?”
“Yes. And all those marriages have a good result. That’s why Alex is not opposed to arranged marriages if that ever happened to her.”
It was as if my world suddenly collapsed. So is it true? Suddenly my heart ached again. Just thinking that Alex is going to marry other man makes me feel like I can no longer breathe.
“Bry are you okay?” Liz asked
I looked at her, I could see the concern on her face.
“I don’t know.” I answered honestly.
“Bry …”
Suddenly there were tears on my left cheek.
“Liz I can’t bare to see Alex marrying someone else. I know this sounds so gay but I really love your best friend. I agree on not pursuing her for now because I know that she thinks of what you feel. I can wait even if it takes forever. But her marrying someone else? That’s another conversation! Liz please help me.” I pleaded her.
I never expected to beg like this. I’m desperate. I wont allow anyone to take Alex away from me. She’s mine forever.