Marriage and Annulment

Mitch nodded, and the man walked away. So we began to eat.

“Didn’t you call her and tell her we’re here?” 

“No, because it’s a surprise, but I’m sure her Uncle will call her.”

The man entered the living room again. It’s also shook her head.

“I’m sorry, but I didn’t call her because I ran out of load; however, if you’re not in a hurry, just wait until tonight.”

“Is she going to be late?” 

“I’m not sure either, because I was just here yesterday.”

Mitch gave a nod.

The man took the dishes after we finished eating. It was five o’clock in the afternoon, but what we had been expecting had yet to arrive. But I was distracted by the noise coming from inside. I count nine women.

“Oh, we have a visitor,” the black woman with shoulder-length hair explained.

Mitch took a look at them as well.

“Good afternoon, we’re waiting for Zaneska,” Mitch explained.

“Hmmm, I think she’s working overtime; aren’t you in a hurry?”  the curly-haired woman ask Mitch.

“Of course,” Mitch replied.

The woman we had been waiting for came in  after a few hours. When I first saw her in person, I was awestruck. It is incorrect to say that I admire other women when I know the woman I love is right next to me. But I couldn’t help myself because this woman was stunning. We looked each other in the eyes. I  saw an emotion in her eyes that I can’t put into words.

She stopped in front of us.

“Oh my, Mitch, I was surprised to see you here!” she exclaimed.

Mitch rose to her feet and hugged the woman.

“I’m so glad to see you now. Your here. I’ve been waiting for you here a little longer,” Mitch said.

“I’m sorry; I had a lot of work in the office and just got home,” Zaneska explained.

“Because that’s why.”

“Hmmm, who is he? Is this what you always say when I call?” the woman ask Mitch, who was staring at me intently.

I’m embarrassed by the looks she gives me. She seemed to be probing every nook and cranny of my being. I’m not assuming, but she gave me a different meaning.

“Nice to meet you,” Zaneska said to me.

I just nodded, my gaze fixed on Mitch. With this woman, I weakened my knee.

“Excuse me, Mitch, I’ll just get dressed for a moment, and please make yourself at home,” Zaneska said.

“Of course, take your time.”

I dashed into my room. I also texted Lucianna to bring me water.

At that man’s stare, I felt as if I couldn’t catch my breath. I couldn’t figure out why I felt strange when I saw him. I’m aware that this is not correct. I am not aware of this sensation. Never! But I couldn’t help myself. This is the first time I’ve felt strangely drawn to someone. And to the boyfriend of my best friend. I’m not going to look at him anymore so I don’t forget anything.

I stripped down to my garments and went down to the bath tub. I intend to stay here longer because I’m puzzled by how I’m feeling right now. My bedroom door swung open.

“Miss, your water has arrived,” Lucianna announced loudly.

“Just put it there, Lucianna, and please feed our guest as well as clean the guest room,” I command.

“How about you, Miss? Aren’t you going to eat?” 

“I’ll be right behind you.”

I lay down in the bath tub after Lucianna exited and closed my eyes. The water from the faucet continues to flow into the bath tub. I didn’t realize I’d dozed off. I heard Uncle Conrad’s voice.

Because it was so hot, I was covered in water that flowed into the bath tub. A blanket wrapped around my entire body and yanked me out of the bath tub.

“What did you think you were doing, Zaneska? You’re not a suicidal person; you would have drowned in the bath tub if I hadn’t been here!” I heard Uncle Conrad preach to me.

“I’m sorry, Uncle, I fell asleep and forgot to turn off the water,” I explained.

“I hope you just go to bed if you’re tired; it’s not the one who will harm you.”

“OK, Uncle, I’ll just get dressed.”

“Hurry up, we’re all going to eat,” Uncle Conrad said.

I nodded and wrapped a blanket around myself.

We were invited to eat in the kitchen. So I just followed Mitch quietly. After she sat down, I followed. Everything is here, but Zaneska hasn’t yet  arrive.

“What about Zaneska? Won’t she eat?” Mitch wondered.

Uncle Conrad explained, “She was just resting for a while because she was probably planning to commit suicide in the bath tub.”

“What happened?” the brown-haired woman inquired. Uncle Conrad stopped her as she was about to stand up.

“Relax, Laica, you’re too agitated; she’s fine; she just slept inside the bath tub,” Uncle Conrad said.

“Where is she now? Why hasn’t she come down yet?” inquired the short-haired lady.

Who exactly are they? Is it possible that these women are her sisters? I notice they are all concerned about her. I can tell Mitch is concerned as well. She was about to stand up to go to Zaneska when the woman walked into the kitchen.

“What are you thinking, Zaneska? Do you have a problem? Is it just because of a man?”

She flashed me a shivering smile. When I saw her smile, it was as if I had entered another dimension. This is excessive. I know this is complete adoration. If it is just a simple crush, it will fade away as well.

“Don’t worry, Mitch; I’m not going to kill myself just because of the guy,” Zaneska said, looking at me.

I averted my gaze and never looked back.

“By the way,” Mitch said, “I’d like to ask you about the picture of you that I saw on social media.”

I noticed Zaneska clench her fist.

“Speaking of the man, he was attempting to do something bad to Zaneska. It’s a good thing I came. I’m truly the knight in shining armor of yours  Zaneska,” Uncle Conrad explained.

“I appreciate it.”

“It’s best if  that man didn’t show up again if he is I’m going to skin him alive, Zaneska,” Mitch said.

“Not really,” Zaneska replied.

As he began to eat. She was so graceful even when she was eating. This woman comes from a very well family.

And she had a visitor. A man sat in a chair. But my eyes widened when I noticed the next person sitting next to him. It was Duke.

“Mitch and Zander, are they already here?” 

“What do you think? Are we just a shadow? What are you doing here, Duke? We’re calling you, but you can’t be reached,” Mitch inquired.

“I’m sorry, I left the city first to see him; we’re cousins,” Duke explained.

“Really? You have a cousin they know, Randolf?” Zaneska inquired, her gaze fixed on us.

“Yes, Zaneska, he was Zander’s co-teacher there in their place,” Mitch replied.

“Wow, a handsome teacher,” Zaneska commented. When she says we’re handsome, my heart skips a beat.

“Actually, Miss, you’re the one she’s looking for.” Duke’s cousin asked.

“Me? But why?” Zaneska asked, causing me to frown.

What does Duke need from Zaneska?

“What do you need from Zaneska, Duke? Insist that you are her relative?” Mitch asked, causing Duke to frown.

Zaneska laughed causing me to look at her.All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.

“Are you related? It’s my pleasure to know you then.” said Zaneska.

Duke smirked.

“Really? Do you accept me without question?” 

“Yeah, I won’t be surprised because I’m used to my relatives showing up at any time, just like Uncle Conrad. I’ve been living alone for almost three years now, but I’m thankful for the nine of them; they’ve been my family for a long time.”

“It’s difficult to be alone. Most people say I have a lot of money and wealth, but I’m not happy. Because my parents are no longer alive. “So whoever comes, I will accept them wholeheartedly as long as they have no hidden agenda with me,” Zaneska explained.

“Thank you,” Duke said.

“I appreciate you taking the time to come from your home to meet me,” he says.

“So far, we’ve also had a school vacation, so we’ve had a vacation,” Duke explained.

“All you’re saying is you’re avoiding because you’re heartbroken,” Mitch explained.

“Stop it, Mitch, you’re talking too much.”

“Are men who are successful and attractive still hurt?” Zaneska inquired.

“Of course, I’m not a robot to avoid getting hurt,” Duke smiled.

Mitch inquired, “Conceited, you’re really acknowlegde that you are  handsome?”

“Of course, hearing I was handsome from a woman known all over the world was a privilege; it was so touching.” Duke’s drama.

The girls went into their rooms after an hour of talking and eating. Mitch and I were joined by the woman who introduced Lucianna to the visitor.

“I’ve already cleaned everything here so you can sleep comfortably, and if you need anything, just knock on our door,” he says.

“Thank you, but this is too much for you to accommodate us,” Mitch said.

“You’re welcome, I didn’t know you were here,” he said.

I sat down on the bed after Lucianna had gone. The sensation of my back being pressed against the thick and soft bed. I was just tired from our entire trip earlier.

“Get dressed first, Love,” Mitch said as he pulled a dress from the closet.

“Is this clothes for the guest?” 

“Yes, and I know it’s new because of the smell.” Mitch replied.

“Does the style really change when you’re wealthy?” I wondered.

“Yeah, they’re very different from us.”

I stood up and went into the bathroom, carrying a change of clothes with me. I wore it out once more. When I approached Mitch, she was already dressed.

“Go to sleep, Mitch,” I said.

“How are you doing? Can’t you sleep?” she inquired.

“Not yet, but would you mind letting me out for a little while?”

“Of course,” she says.

Mitch sat down and wrapped a blanket around herself.

I’m now in the mansion’s back yard, near the swimming pool. I drink beer by myself.

Randolf and Duke are no longer with us. Uncle Conrad told me to leave first and go to the city. The girls then entered the room. Mitch and her boyfriend Zander have already went into the guest room. It was only now that I realized Mitch was happy with her boyfriend that I felt the emptiness.

I have everything, but I have never had a boyfriend. While I was thinking, I noticed a man’s shadow walking towards where I was standing. Obviously, I made a light fixture for the mansion’s back yard.