MASTERPIECE (ProfXStudent)

CHAPTER 13: GIVING IN

'Tyler will pick you up tonight.'  he informed, straight to the point over the phone.

'I don't need him to. I can go there by myself.' I protested.

'Enough, Elle. He's already on his way. Let's not argue about this. I'll hang up now. See you at the party.' he said before dropping the line.

Fuck!

This is too much. I hate this life. Being bossed around by him. I hate the fact that I'm trying hard to pretend that I'm in love with Tyler, when the truth is every time I put on a show, I'm about to throw up.

The person I really like is not giving me any sleep. She keeps popping up in my head. I've been up all night for days now. And guess what? I literally insulted her. I was so rude. Those words I threw at her were offensive. I bet she has already put a curse on me ...

... which I'm already experiencing. This whole thing that's going on is a lifetime curse.

A tear fell in my eyes upon realization. No, I can't ruin my makeup.

I immediately wiped the tears, heaved a sigh as I gathered myself together and put on a straight face.

I stared at myself in the mirror. Oh... poor thing. You've been through a lot after your mother's passing. But, you're still standing. I'm proud of you. Guess, I'm talking to myself now while I'm tapping my own shoulder.

After a while, I heard a ring on the doorbell.

I took a last shot of tequila before heading out.

'Hey, my queen. You look gorgeous as always.' Tyler praised, as he opened the car door.

I just nodded as a response.

I'm not down for any pretending drama right at this moment. We're not at the party yet. This is not the time to put on a show.

'My parents and my sister will be joining us tonight. Would you mind being nice to your fiancé even just for once?' he started while driving.

I looked directly at him wearing no emotion.

'Oh... Tyler. It's too early to pretend that we're lovebirds who are madly in love with each other. Disgusting.'

'You know that I'm no ordinary person, right? So, stop talking to me that way, please.'  his tone became serious, but I didn't care.

'Yeah ... you're no ordinary. 'Cause you're an ass.' I replied confidently.

He just heaved a sigh in defeat.

'You're lucky, I'm in love with you, as always. It's just you who can't love me back. I may be playful at times, but it's always you, Elle. I want you to know that.'

He sounded sincere but I'm not touched.

'Oh... gosh, Tyler. Stop. I'm having goosebumps, for real.'  He's creeping me out.

He sighed then smirked. What an idiot!

'Yeah, I get it. You don't like me, but sorry for you because you'll be marrying me whether you like it or not. You will be mine, mine only. I bet you already accepted your fate. Did you finally get tired of disobeying your father?'  he's mocking me. Fuck him.