ALEX’S POV
I have a dinner date today with my best friend Liz. Liz and I have not been able to date for a long time since she and Bryan broke up.
We are here now at our favorite restaurant.
“Sis I heard the news from Bryan.” said Liz
I’m sure she is talking about what happened last night.
“I’m sorry sis I was’t able tell you about me and Nic.” I said.
“So Nic is his name. So how is he?” She asked.
Liz knows about the set up of our family’s marriage life. She also knew that I am not against it.
“He’s okay. He’s handsome, smart and we enjoy each other’s company.” I told Liz.
“That’s good to hear. When is your engagement party?” he asked.
“Next Saturday.” I answered smiling.
“6 days to go” she murmured.
“Ah yes but the wedding is still next year. Nic will be making an independent film, he will be very busy that’s why we decided to have the wedding next year.” I explained to her.
“Independent film?” She asked frowning.
“Yes. He is the director.” I said proudly.
“Oh I thought he was the actor.” Liz said laughing.
“So you too will get along well.” She added.
I smiled.
“Yes indeed. You know when I first met him? I felt like I already knew him for a long time. We were so comfortable with each other.” I told Liz with a smile.
“Well that’s good to hear. But what will happen to Bryan?” She seriously asked me.
I suddenly became quiet. I can’t utter any words. I didn’t see it coming.
I try not to think about Bryan because I know there is nothing good about it and it will only make me more confused.
I know that right now this is the most right decision I will ever make.
Nic is also kind. And I don’t want to be unfair to him. I really want to workout this marriage.
I know Nic will be a good husband and father. And I’m so lucky that I can marry him.
I knew I would be happy with him than with Bryan.
“Oh? Why are you silent there?” Liz asked.
“W-what is your question again?” I stammered to Liz.
She chuckled. “I said. What will happen toBryan?”
“B-why are you asking me about B-bryan?” I asked her again.
“Sis you don’t need to hide it from me. I know that you two love each other.” She said seriously.
My eyes widened. She knew? When? Are we that… I mean am I that obvious?
“W-what are you saying?” I asked.
“Sis like I told you … you don’t need to hide it from me. You are so obvious. And I know the reason why the both of you can’t admit your feelings toward each other is because of me. And I am also the reason why you agree to marry Nic.” Liz said in a sad tone.
I shook my head
“That’s not true.” I refuse to admit it to her.
“You know that I already accept the fact that I will end up marrying someone my parents chose for me.” I sincerely told her.
I don’t want her to feel guilty. Its is not her fault. In fact she is the one hurting. And if I have to blame anyone, it will be me. I was the one who fell for my best friend’s boyfriend.
“I know that Alex. But if we Bryan and I didn’t have a relationship, and you meet him when he was still single … will that still be your decision?” She asked me seriously.
Again I was silent. I do not know what to answer. I 100% accept that the person I can marry is the person my parents chose but if Bryan and I started okay, can he change my decision?
“I don’t know. I have just accepted that I am destined to marry the man that my parent wants for me.” I answered honestly
“At least your answer is not a ‘YES’.”
I frowned.
“What I mean is, you are just trying to escape from Bryan. And you thought that the best way is to run away from him.” She explained.
I was stunned. Is that it?
“And honestly sis I feel so guilty. It’s not your fault that you like each other. I’m happy that you think about how I feel. But I hope not to the point that you really eliminate the possibility that you will be together just because you always think of me. I can not say that I am very okay. I still have feelings for him. But it not to the point that I can’t deal or accept that he already love someone else. Now I can say that I can handle that. ” Liz’s long explanation.
I smiled. Glad to know that somehow my best friend is okay.
But Bryan and I are not the only ones who I should be thinking … I also need to think of about Nic.