Marriage and Annulment

She is currently planning a visit to Aunt Carol’s house. She hasn’t been able to see them in a few weeks. Before leaving her room, she took a shower and dressed. Uncle Conrad was watching television in the living room when she arrived.

“Hello, Uncle,” She say.

“I thought you were in the hospital.”

“I went there earlier, but I came home because I needed to sleep,” Zaneska explained.

Uncle Conrad said, “Is that so, you’re probably tired because you woke up at five o’clock.”

“Yeah, Uncle,” she asked, “how’s your stay here in the mansion? Aren’t you bored?”

“No, I prepare in here very quietly; no woman disturbs me; in France, I always hide because women are chasing me,” Uncle Conrad said, his face solemn.

“Seriously?”

“Do I appear to be joking, Zaneska? I’m disgusted by their presence; I wasn’t born attractive, but I’ll leave it to them,” he explained.

Zaneska rolled her eyes.

She murmured, “Conceited and humble.”

“That’s true, but my mother has always told me that I’m so handsome,” Uncle Conrad explains, “but what my mother said wasn’t true until I grew up and got older.”

I burst out laughing.

“When are the mothers going to tell a lie, Uncle? Of course they’re always right; it’s as if you’re looking for a compliment.”

Uncle Conrad erupted in laughter.

“Well, maybe you didn’t get married because you’re too picky with women,” Zaneska suggests. “Why don’t you go out and date? It’s not like you’ll grow old alone.”

Uncle Conrad says, “I already had someone, but I’m having a hard time courting him.”

“Uh, who’s that? Don’t tell Laica; you’ll have a hard time, especially now that Lazzy has been ripped apart by man,” she explained.

“I’m not afraid of responsibility,” Uncle Conrad says, “and even if we have a few more children, they won’t go hungry.”

“You’re right, Uncle,” she said. “Good luck taming a wild animal.”

Uncle Conrad frowned as Zaneska finished her sentence.

“You better help, dear, to make my marriage life easier.” he said.

“Why would I? You’re not old enough to require assistance with courtship.”

“All right, Zaneska, I really like her.” Uncle Conrad said.

“All right, let me see what I can do. I have to go.” Zaneska said.

“Where are you going? It’s afternoon.”

Zaneska replied, “I’m going to Aunt Carol’s house to visit them today.”

“All right, be careful.”

“I appreciate it.”

She walked out of the mansion. Her car is what she uses now. Before getting into her car, she opened the gate. She  was now on her way to Aunt Carol’s place. She  arrived at their house half an hour later. She  went out and press the doorbell. The gate opened and  she saw Calvin open it.

“Sister, you’re here. Come in.” said Calvin.

“I’m definitely going in.”

We all walked into the house together. Lara was scribbling in her notebook when I arrived.

Lara said to her, “Hello, sister Zaneska, I miss you.”

Zaneska approached Lara and kissed her on the cheek.

She responded, “I miss you, darling.”

Aunt Carol emerged from the kitchen, and she recognized her. Her hair is a dark brown color that is straight. She turned out to be quite lovely. Aunt Carol  smiled at her, and she smiled back with a sweet smile.

“Oh, hello, Zaneska, I’m glad to see you here; I was hoping you wouldn’t visit with us again.” Aunt Carol said.

“I’m so busy these past few days. I love your good looks. You’re a little younger than me. And your real beauty came out.” She compliment Aunt Carol.

“Aw, thank you. I felt shy because it doesn’t fit to my age.” Aunt Carol said.

“There’s no age basis when it comes to cosmetology. It was a normal thing.” she replied.

“Calvin suggested this kind of self-transformation because he has money to give me even if I don’t work,” Aunt Carol explained. “I really want to look for a job, but there is no one to watch over Lara, especially now that she is studying in the city.”

“You can build a business, Aunt, the one that you like. For something to do. I can help you with that.” Zaneska suggests.

“There’s no need, Zaneska; this house is too much for us,” she explained.

“Aunt,” Zaneska replied, “it’s fine. We’re family, so who else will work together but us?”

Arthur walked in through the front door. When he saw me, his eyes widened.

“Hello, Arthur,” she said, “I didn’t expect to see you here.”

“Yeah, I was surprised as well.” He replied.

She saw Arthur kiss Aunt Carol’s cheek that make her wonder and stunned. What’s going on? Aunt Carol said her goodbyes briefly before returning to the kitchen. Arthur took the seat in front of her.

“Can you tell me what’s going on here? Can you explain what I saw?” Zaneska asked.

Arthur gave her a friendly smile.

“Carol and I had a relationship, and when my ex-girlfriend broke up with me, I courted her,” Arthur explained.

I was a little taken aback.   She never imagined Arthur’s relationship with his girlfriend would end.

“Rebound?”

“Of course not. She was the one I was looking for. I don’t care if she has two children; I accept her because I love her. And I assure you, she loves me as well. And speaking of her children, I want to. They have me as well,” Arthur said.

Zaneska exclaimed, “Wow, I never thought you and Aunt Carol would end up together.”

“Yes, Zaneska, life is wonderful, and there have been many unexpected events,” he replied.

Arthur said goodbye to Zaneska, “Wait, Zaneska, I’m going to the kitchen first.”

“Go ahead.”

“What do you think, sister Zaneska?” Lara asked. “Uncle Arthur is a nice man; he was the first man Brother Calvin and I loved.

She replied, “Of course, I’m fine with their relationship.”

She was overjoyed because the people she cared about had already found love and someone with whom they could spend the rest of their lives. So, when will she get her chance?

Calvin took a seat next to me.

Calvin asked, “Did you know Arthur and Mother had a relationship?”

She replied, “Yeah, it’s just now.”

“I saw that mother was happy with him for the first time, and there is no longer a problem with her system. I was just thankful because of all your help, and that’s why I’m thinking about how we can get paid for everything you help,” Calvin explained.

“You don’t have to think about how to get paid. I’m not charging.” she replied.

“Thank you, because I haven’t any money to paid you.”

She asked him, “Silly, how are you working at the company?”

“It’s going well so far, and I’m saving a money at least a little.”

“Good.”

 “How are Lazzy and Lucas?” Calvin asked.

“I don’t know if Lazzy is still in the hospital; the situation is even more complicated,” Zaneska replied.

Calvin smiled and nodded.

‘Hmm, sister, does Lucy have a boyfriend? Isn’t she dating someone? “Calvin approached her in the middle of nowhere and asked her a question.

Zaneska gave her a friendly grin.

“Are you ready for a girlfriend?”

“It’s just that I like Lucy.” Calvin replied.

“Good for you, but you should ask him that.” she said.

“She doesn’t want to tell the truth; perhaps she already has a boyfriend, so I’m not interested in dating. It’s difficult to be hurt by a delusion,” Calvin explained.

“Lucy is a nice woman, Calvin, and if you just ask her, she will tell you the truth.”

Zander made the decision to go to town. He was bored at home because he was alone. He had no idea why his mother and Melissa hadn’t arrived until now. He’ll simply ride a tricycle. It’ll be a hassle for him to drive the car. He exited the house in search of a ride. He rode on a tricycle that had stopped in front of him.

When he arrived in town he entered a large store that sold clothes and various household items. He has nothing to buy now. He just plans to pick up Mitch out of work later. As Zander looked around, he came to a jewelry stand. There are many types of necklaces, rings, and earrings.

“Sir, you have already bought this product of mine. It’s original and pawnable. So you won’t regret it when you buy it. You can give it as a gift to your girlfriend.” said the saleswoman.

It’s really original and can be pawned at the pawnshop because there are amazing prices. But my eye focused on a white gold ring with a heart shape diamond on the top.

“You want to take a look, sir?” the saleswoman asked him.

“You can too,”

The saleswoman gave it to him. He looked at this beautiful ring and he knew something was in Mitch’s hand. He wrapped the box with the salesman and paid. She will try to ask Mitch now if he is ready to marry her.

But otherwise he could do nothing. He left the store and went to the coffee shop where Mitch worked. It’s only a short walk, so it’s fine. He was just waiting outside. He didn’t call or leave a message for her because he planned to surprise her. This will be his first visit to his girlfriend’s workplace. Zander and Mitch  has only been together for nine months. But he appears impatient, as if he wants to be in the same house with her.

When Zander saw Mitch talking to a man, he frowned. They were seriously discussing two reasons why his blood was boiling. He was preoccupied with something else, but it’s possible he was simply conversing with Mitch at work. Mitch emerged from the coffee shop at six o’clock in the evening.  She was carrying a backpack. When she saw him, she smiled and kissed his cheek.

 “Love, have you stayed here a little longer?” Mitch asked.

“Yes, but it’s okay; I’m not tired of waiting for you.” He replied.

“Are you sure? I hope you texted so I can leave early and you don’t get tired of waiting for me.” Mitch response.

“I didn’t mean to call or send you a message to surprise you,” Zander explained.

“You came after me just now, do you need anything from me?” Mitch asked.

“Do you mind if I pick you up?”

“No, let’s go,” Mitch said.

“Sure, I’ll take your bag.”

“I appreciate it.”

“First, let’s eat,” he said as he hugged Mitch.

“All right, that’s fine. I’m already hungry, and I don’t want to cook when I get home to the apartment. I couldn’t sit down because of many customers earlier, so when I get home later, I’ll just sleep,” Mitch explained.

“Yes.”

They walked into a restaurant that was almost empty. He sat Mitch in a corner and told her he was going to order food for them. He’d already forwarded it to one of the saleswomen at their table. Then he went after her. He took a seat in front of Mitch, who had already begun eating.

While chewing, he looked at Mitch.

, “What’s wrong, Love? Do you want to tell me something? I noticed you were looking at me earlier.” Mitch asked.

“Nothing, it’s just that you’re still beautiful even with a lot of customers and no make-up,” Zander explained.

“Are you serious? Or are you kidding me?” Mitch asked.

“Of course not; you’re absolutely stunning.”

“I appreciate it.”

“Hmm, love, can we go to the plaza after we eat here and just talk?”

“Of course, no problem,” she replied.

Mitch and  Zander were out of the dining room in half an hour. They’re on their way to the park now. They sat near the fountain in a cement chair. There are people who sell any type of food, as well as couples who are busy talking.

Mitch said to him as he looked up at the sky, “It’s a cold night, love, it looks like it’s really raining.”Copyright by Nôv/elDrama.Org.

“Yeah, are you cold?” He asked.

“Of course not,” 

With only the ring in his pants pocket, Zander picked up the box. Mitch received it from him.

“What is it, Zander?” Mitch asked.

Mitch looked at her as she opened it. As she stared at the ring, Mitch’s eyes widened.

“Can you tell me what this is?”

“Isn’t that ring obvious, love?” Zander asked.

“Of course, I know it’s a ring,” Mitch said, “but why did you give it to me?”

“Gift.”

The ring was taken by Zander. And placed it on Mitch’s ring finger.

He asked Mitch, “Will you marry me?”

“Huh?”

Mitch’s eyes widened in response to his question . It also takes a long moment to decide what she say. This is the kind of reaction I’m expecting from her. Because he knew she wasn’t ready yet, I just tried her.

“Of course but it’s too early for something like this? I’m not ready yet. I still have a lot to do in my life. Maybe you are even worse.” Mitch said.

“Yeah, just always wear that ring. When you’re ready just tell me.” Zander said.

Zander knows that this kind of proposal is not what the woman expects. But he doesn’t like that, he just wants it. And he knew Mitch did too. He knows it was a wrong move to ask here. He followed Duke’s advice. He believed differently.

The length of a relationship is determined by how much they love each other, not by how many years they have been together. He  understand, however, that she still has many responsibilities in her life and with her family.

“Let’s go, Mitch.  It’s getting late, so let’s go home.” Zander said.

“Love, I hope you understand me,” Mitch said, staring at me.

She responds, “Of course.”

“Since I didn’t bring my car, let’s try to find a ride.”

“It’s all right.”

They were riding a motorcycle when the vehicle in front of them came to a complete stop.

Zaneska is still staying with Aunt Carol. They’re eating raw mangoes in the backyard right now. He was accompanied only by Lara and Calvin. As a result of Arthur and Aunt Carol’s leaving.

“You eat too much mango, sister, are you pregnant?” Calvin asked.

“Damn you! Don’t insist on that thing because it’s impossible to happen.” Zaneska retorted.

Calvin chuckles. After that, Zaneska’s phone rang. It was Mitch who called, so she answered.

On the other line, she asked her, 

“Hello, Mitch, how are you?”

“I’m fine, Zaneska, I just called to say Zander proposed to me. Oh my, Zaneska, we’re getting married!” Mitch said over the phone.