Our Arranged Love Story Point 5

Chapter 15.5

"He makes me happy."

Nami, Camie, Conis and Perona were sitting down on a bench during recess and were having lunch at the same time.

Our heroine had given them a mikan each to compliment their meals and they were so grateful for them. Those oranges were one of a kind.

"That was an interesting teddy bear collection you have there, Perona," Conis said, "The kids loved that you were able to share them today. They were all so unique. Did you name them all yourself?"

"Thanks. I did. Bearsy is my favourite. He's the cutest!"

Camie cleared her throat,"Let's talk about something else. This economy is crazy. I'm holding down two jobs ever since I left my parents' house and I'm literally struggling to make ends meet. I've been taking care of myself for far too long. I need a man in my life."

"Men are jerks."

"Why are you always so negative? Surely all men aren't the same. We may be single right now but someday we might find someone who's not the ideal stereotypical male and would want to settle down."

"Actually, one of us is already married," Connie said and she called out to one of the kids who was up to nothing but mischief.

"No way! Who?"

All fingers pointed at Nami who instead of joining in, completely oblivious to the conversation, was occupied reviewing the register.

"Nami-chin!"

"Huh? What?" Nami turned and had to quickly pull back since Camie was all up in her face. She sweat-dropped at the random intrusion.

"Are you really married?"

"Yes."

She checked her finger and for the first time ever saw the ring that said it all.

Perona laughed, "It's not even a secret, genius. We all knew from day 1."

"I had no idea. How come you never talk about him, Nami-chin? I thought that we were friends."

Nami scratched her head and laughed nervously,"I don't like to brag."

"What's he like?"

"His name is Luffy and he wears a straw hat," Perona said.

"And he's very good with kids. Friendly too," added Conis.

Camie stared at them in awe, "You guys have met him before?"

"Yeah. He drops Nami off and picks her up everyday. Oh that's right. You've never had the chance since you have to leave early for your second job at that cafe downtown."

"Ehh?!"

"You need to calm down. It's not a big deal." Perona said covering her ears. Camie was a person who was easily shocked. Everything surprised her.

"I'm so jealous! How did you two meet?"

'Ahahahaha...' Nami trailed off. People had a habit of raising brows at the mention of arranged marriages. She still haven't yet found a perfect answer for that question just yet. "Can you ask a different question, please?"

Camie blinked. "Oh. Okay... A girl like you must have had your very own handful of options in the past. How did you know that he was the guy for you?"

"I never had other relationships. Just my husband."

"No way!"

"Can you keep it down?"

Perona was ignored.

"What do you like most about him?"

"That's a hard question but I have to go with the fact that he makes me happy."

Camie blushed. A simple answer with an impactful meaning: "He makes me happy."

"You're so lucky, Nami-chin."

"Thank you."

"I have so many more questions."

The bell rang and Nami, thankful that she got saved from the interrogation, stood with the others to beckon the kids inside.

She didn't like to brag? That was an obvious lie and she knew it. She could talk about the great things about him for hours if they asked.

They just had to promise her that they wouldn't fall in love with him.