ALYZA's POV
"Your honeymoon starts now... let it end in forever" — that's what's attached to the door of our room... We just arrived in Bali, Indonesia... we were given a honeymoon package by Dricks' parents.
I smiled to myself...
"I hope so... I hope every day feels like a honeymoon... I hope it starts now and lasts forever," I whispered to myself, making sure Dricks (that's what I call him when I feel like being affectionate) could hear.
"What are you waiting for?" he teased me.
"Oh, I'm coming in..." I quickly replied.
"Don't be delusional; that's not going to happen," he added.
"Let me love you then," I tried to cheerfully respond with a sweet smile.
I heard no answer, just a smirk.
I continued walking in, placing my suitcase on the side of the bed, and he did the same with his.
"It's a good thing we each carry our luggage; I'd rather carry my own than have him lift it for me," I thought to myself.
After a while, I excused myself to freshen up before we had dinner. Not a single word was heard in response.
"I'll break down your coldness eventually," I whispered hopefully.
"I'm done; it's your turn. It would have been sweet if we could have dinner together," I whispered.
"What?" he responded loudly.
"I said, after you, let's have dinner together," I replied.
"I'll also arrange your things in the cabinet," I added.
A little later, he came out of the bathroom.
"Here, I've prepared what you're going to wear. Is this okay?" I asked.
"Do I have a choice? It's already there... if I had no choice in getting married, how much more in what I wear?" he retorted.
"Hmmmmm..." I was tongue-tied. I couldn't add anything more. It's true, but deep inside, it hurts.
"But the truth hurts, as they say," I consoled myself.
I didn't let it bother me; I ignored what I heard.
"Come on, everything's set, and we have a reservation at the restaurant," I invited him.
AT RESTO
ALYZA's POV
We're at the restaurant, and it's cozy and romantic. The scent of the delicious food being served is appetizing. Hendricks is in black denim jeans and a very light blue muscle-fitted polo shirt, a boy-next-door outfit. I'm wearing my nude-colored halter midi dress paired with beaded nude sandals. The service crews are accommodating, and I'm playing the role of the ultimate service to Hendricks. I put rice and viand on his plate and filled his glass with cold water. He doesn't seem to notice my efforts, but why should I be surprised? For obvious reasons, I know why.
I keep asking questions, trying to engage in small talk, just to break the silence surrounding us. He responds with nods or shrugs, and that's fine; it's better than complete silence, right?
As I glance at a nearby table, I suddenly feel a pang of envy. The couple there is feeding each other, wiping each other's lips. I wish my companion would at least acknowledge me; that would be heavenly for me. But, oh well, I guess I owe him a big favor for joining me for dinner.
After a while...
"Are you done? Let's go back to our room... I'm dead tired!" he says.
IN OUR ROOM
"Pick your choice... bed or couch?" he asks me.
"What?" I respond.
"What are you expecting, that we'll share the bed?" he teases.
"Okay, take the bed... I'll be fine with the couch," I reply.
"Your choice," he says. He turns off the bedside lamp, lays down, and covers himself with a duvet.
"Good night, hubby, I love you... let me love you," I add.
Yes, I'll call him hubby from this moment on. It's true; he's my hubby now. Whether he heard me or not, I didn't hear any response. Maybe because I didn't hear a goodnight, what more a kiss? I ask myself.
"Is this what they call a honeymoon? Sleeping separately? No goodnight, and certainly no kiss?" I wonder.
"This is what I should expect, right?" I tell myself.
"You can do this, Alyza, just keep going... it's only day one," I console myself and try to force myself to sleep. Yes, I need sleep, not just for myself.
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