Contract Marriage

Marry by threat?

Me: "Where am I....?"

When I turn around, I see Toma in his tuxeda.

Me: ( Oh! And I'm in my wedding dress... That's right. Toma asked me to marry him... So, have I married him already? )

Me: "Huh?"

When I wake up, I realized we're in the same hotel we stayed in last night.

Me: "Was I dreaming...? That really scared me..."

Me: (But did all that stuff yesterday really happen..? )

When I drag myself out of bed I don't see Toma and I don't hear the sound of the shower, either. I got changed, thinking that I should head home.

Me: "Oh yeah, I have to pay for the room.."

Even something small like a hotel room charge felts like a lot when you're in debt. I open my fallet with a sigh, but...

Me: "Wait...Huh?! I know I had more money in here! I can't find my driver's license or credit cards either... (Was he just a con artist pretending to be a famous star...?

If I got caught in a scam when I'm already in this much debt...rock bottom wouldn't even begin to describe it.)

All I could do was just stand there in disbelief...

My money, driver's license and credit cards had all been taken from my fallet. I gaze dumbly around the room, looking, hoping I just dropped them. Instead, I find a note on the table.

Me:" I took your driver's license and credit cards. I'll give them back to you when you sign the marriage registration form..."

Me: "Are you kidding?! "

I hurriedly pull out my phone and call the number on the note.

Toma Saji: "Did you just wake up ?"

Me: " G-Give me back my driver's license and credit cards ! "

Toma Saji: " Of course I'll give them back, But for now, I'll just hold onto them for now as a little insurance so you don't just run off. I'm still working, so come to the office later. I'll give them back to you then. Oh, and don't forget to bring the marriage registration form--- signed! "

He hung up on me.

I only have $50...That should be enough to get to his office. I have to get back my driver's license and credit cards back as soon as possible, otherwise I can't pay for anything.

Relying on the map Toma scrawled on the note...I eventually arrive at his agency's office. It's a huge building. I didn't even know there was a talent agency here. It seems the one Toma belongs to is quite successful. It's a modern building with a glass exterior, the symbol of a successful company. It's kind of imposing.

Me: "Hello, I've come to see Toma Saji.. "

Reception: " You must be Ms.Yuri Mizuguchi. We've been expecting you. Please come this way."

Me: ( Oh!  That guy that just walked by is that one famous actor... and there's that singer that's really popular.)

The receptionist leads me into the president's office.

Me: (W-Why am I in the president's office? Oh my god...what if the president is going to expect me to pay then damage for getting close to Toma!?

Though even if they asked me, I couldn't pay.)

In my hand, I have the marriage registration form. It's crumpled, but it's signed, and the witness section is all filled in, too. I wonder.. why he prepared this.. Nobody just caries a signed marriage registration form around with them, even if they are determined to get married.