I had woken up around 2 hours ago and still no sign of Mario. Although we got in a fight, I still loved him and I was starting to get worried. I debated on sending a text, but I mean he was old enough to take care of himself.
I was in the kitchen making a sandwich when I received a text. I looked down at my phone and saw a text from Leo. 'Hey want me to pick you up around like 2?', it read. I replied with a yes and my address. It was almost 1 so I decided to start getting ready so I could take my time.
I finished around 45 minutes later then went downstairs to wait in the living room. Soon I heard a car pull up to the drive way and looked outside the window. A drunk Mario walked out of the car and into the house.
"You've been gone for more than a day", i said eyeing him in his drunken state.
"Mhm", he replies as he walked into the kitchen to raid the fridge.
I decided to ignore him and just sit back down on the couch. I wasn't in the mood to have another fight and he sure wasn't about to ruin the rest of my day. My phone rang and I immediately knew it was Leo so I looked outside and sure enough I saw him pull up in a red car. I quickly grabbed my purse and wallet then headed towards the door.
"Where are you going?", I heard Mario say.
"Out with a friend.", I said carelessly.
"What friend?", he said and looked out the window. "Is that a fucking dude, Julia? You're not going anywhere with him", he shouted.
"Too late", I said then slammed the door. I jogged up to Leo's car and hopped in.
"Woah was that your husband shouting?", Leo asked.
"Yeah", I sighed
"Damn he sure looked drunk", he said laughing. I joined him.
"So what's this place called anyways?", I said looking out the window
"It's called Pablo's Patisserie. I swear their strawberry cheesecake has me rollin on the ground. It's so good"
"Hmm sounds damn good.", i said as we pulled up to the place. We both got out of his car and entered the place. The smell of pastries filled my nostrils and made me feel all jumpy. I was really craving a cheesecake.
"What would you like to have kids?", an elder man with an apron asked.
"Uh well I want a strawberry cheesecake and I'm guessing you want one too?", I asked Leo
"Yes two strawberry cheesecakes", Leo said
"Alright anything to drink?", the man asked.
"Uh a lemonade please", i said politely.
"Make that two", Leo said.
"Alright that'll be 14.95 is your total", the man said. Leo quickly took out his credit card and slid it. I sent him a thankful smile and he nodded back. We then sat down at a table as soon as out order was set on the table.
"So how've you been", Leo asked
"Eh not good, but not bad. My husband Mario barely came home today and I've been so nauseous everyday", i sighed
"Are you sick or something?
"No, I'm pregnant", i replied
"Oh wow, you're even having a baby. How far along are you? I mean your stomach is still pretty flat", he laughed.
"I just found out a few days ago. Literally", i said taking a sip of my lemonade. "But it's no help that Mario is acting all weird and different. If he keeps this little act up then I'm gonna have no other choice than to leave him. I mean I love him a lot, but after the baby is born, I want my child to be safe and not with some drunkie around ya know?"
"Yeah I wouldn't want that for my child either. I mean if you're ever in need of a place to stay if he continues to be like this then you can count on me. I still live with my parents, but there's more than enough space in my room and I'm sure my parents wouldn't mind."
"Thanks Leo, I might have to take it into consideration because I have a feeling he's going to get worse", I said.
"Well my doors are open", he smiled.
"So tell me about you. Any girls you're laying your eyes on?", I smirked.
"Well there is one, but I can't have her.", his smile wearing down.
"Well, why not?", i said confused.
"She's kind of in a relationship like a real tight one. I've been after her since like the 7th grade, but she never seemed to notice me even though I was always obvious as hell."
"Well you can always find someone else I mean look at you. You're super duper handsome and stuff, I'm sure it won't be trouble trying to find someone for you.",i said
"God no you are so wrong. I've been single for like a year.", he laughed
"Well would you look at that. We just you your first match", I said while looking at the blonde girl who had just walked in.
He rolled his eyes. "Never in a million years", he said.
"Sweetie if you're gonna be that picky then continue being single for the next 30 years. Let's go to the mall and find you someone c'mon", I said dragging him out the door.
After a whole car ride of bopping to songs, we arrived at the mall.
"Alright look around, is there anyone that catches your eye", i asked.
"Um no, not really. The only thing that catches my eye is Subway over there", he said pointing at the food court.
"Silly we literally just had cheesecake. You can't be hungry", i laughed
"Damn let a boy be hungry", he said laughing.
"That gave me an idea though. We can go to the food court. It's filled with tons of teenage girls. You HAVE to find someone there or else I give up on you"
"Fine lets go", he said
We got to the food court and it was packed as always. "So... what do you think?", i asked
"Well there is that girl over there next to that pole", he said pointing at a brunette who was talking on the phone.
"Go, i'll wait for you here", i said while sitting down at a table. I watched as he walked towards the girl and began conversation. They talked for a while until a guy came up to them and slapped Leo. My eyes went wide. He quickly jogged over here while holding his cheek.
"She had a boyfriend, Julia!", he said with a red cheek. "This shit burns"
"Gosh, i'm so sorry". I placed my cold hand on his cheek to ease the pain. He then put his hand over mine as he proceeded to push my cold hand onto his face.
"Your hand is so soft", he said smiling.
He looked into my eyes and began to lean in a little closer. I felt myself lean a little too until our lips were just centimeters away.
"What are you doing?" I asked, but the question was thrown away as soon as I felt his lips touch mine.
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Forced to Marry Mario Selman
Hayran KurguJulia Parks, a 15 year old who was forced to marry a boy she didn't know after an afternoon that changed her life for good. She didn't know what she was put into or that this was just the start of something beautiful and that she would fall in love...
