love through you

The plan

The spoon she's using fell on the floor. A slow down. She's trying to listen to what Brad is saying both her dad and his parents but the only word she remembers and probably will never forget is 'vatican'. Everything is vague. Every commotion in her head stopped when she felt her father's hand at hers.

"Sweetheart are you fine?" She looks at her dad with wonder. She felt she's under medication of morphine. All eyes are on her which she began to be intimidated.

"Ah yeah, i'm fine. I was just shocked by what your son's plan without even asking me." She told coldly straight to Brad's parent's eyes but they kept smiling which irritates her. They seem nice.

"That's right Brad honey, you have to consult first your future wife for any plans." His mother said as she was munching a bean.

Brad looked at her intently. She doesn't understand. The last time they met, his eyes and looks are a bit gentle but now, it seems strange, it looks angry but she right away demise the idea. 'There could be no reason for him to hate me.' She said quietly in her head.

"Right, i'm sorry Angie but i won't change my mind. I still want Vatican." He said.

Yes! Vatican were divorce is not allowed.

"Why do we need to marry in Vatican when we can do it here in L.A? Does is hold anything special to you?" Yes, she felt something very tense between them and yet she still doesn't understand.

"Oh!" Brad hold off his meal. He placed his right hand in his chin and looks at her. "Well, as you know this isn't my first marriage." He continued eating. "And...i'm not youth anymore. So, i don't like the idea of divorce you know?"

She almost choked by his last words. She smiled and laugh at him mildly so as his parents.

"Brad, what are you? Thinking divorce right away? You're not even yet married. That's bad honey." Brad's mother stated.

Brad waved his fork in a playful manner then looks at her. "That's the thing! It's REALLY BAD when we're thinking about divorce right away when we're not yet married right Angie?" Brad emphasizes the really bad part. "So you know, i want to have kids and you...being my wife. I don't like us, will ever get separated. I hope it won't bother you." He said.

She felt her seat is on fire but no she just want to get out from this mess. She accept her father's proposal because she loved him and this is the only way she would make her dad proud to her. Angie has lots of achievements in her life but none of these things made her daddy happy. The moment she accepted it, her dad suddenly became so warm with her and its lovely for her.

"Okay. But you know, we should talk everything...on our own." She told brad. She drank the wine that they served. She wants to ignore everything that's been happening. She just broke up with Gael, she's still in pain while this guy named Brad is trying to control her. Brad did not respond to her instead, Brad gave her a dessert that his mom prepared.

"You should try this. Its the best." Suddenly, he became gentle. It's crazy as she thinks.

"You look good together! I imagine you every meal doing that for the rest of your lives!" Brad's mom said happily while looking at them. She can feel brad's breath. There is only 2 to 3 inches away his nose are away from her.

"And i imagine our grand kids playing around!" His father laughed at what Brad's father said. It was not sarcastic but its more a laugh of an old man who is satisfied in his life. She felt guilty. Though Gael is already out of her life her plans are still the same. After 3 months she will file for divorce. Never consummate in their marriage, good grounds for divorce. At the very side of her eyes she saw Brad smiling, not sarcastic. He returned to his seat.

"So how many kids do you like?" He asked playfully. "I love a big family."

"Yeah, me too." She said. His gaze changed suddenly. She then turned to his parents. "I love dining with you all but i need to go now." She did not asked permission. She stood up so as Brad.

"Well then, i'll take my wife home." He said. Her dad agrees.

Silence is such an elephant between them while Brad walks her but it did not really stayed that way. Brad began to speak as her home's main gate opened.

"I'll pick you up tomorrow." She was shocked. "Why?" She asked but he did not respond. "What time are you working?" It irritates her. She felt he is really trying to control her. "8 in the morning." She said in a low tone. "I'll be here at 7 so we can have breakfast together." Yes, she was stunned by what he said. She never did it with Gael. They are both busy. "Okay, i'll see you then." She was about to get out when Brad pulled her but it was gentle. His both hands cupped her jaw. Her cheeks turn red. She felt his lips on hers. She closed her eyes, do not know how long they are in that situation. Brad released her and smiled but his hands are still on her face. He bit his lower lip. "You forgot my kiss." He kissed her again. "Everytime we are going to see each other or we will go apart, kiss me okay?" She just nodded and she did not understand why she just nod. He totally relased her. "See you tomorrow, honey." He said sweetly. "See you." She responded. She got out as she look at the car brad is driving out of her home. She touched her lips and smiled.

"See you." She said again.