I made my way towards Manuel's apartment. I told Bradley to stay in the car. I wanna have a moment with Manuel before I leave. I dont wanna leave New York with an unfinished business.
I dont wanna lose my friendship with Manuel.
Manuel opened the door as soon as I knocked.
He looked so shocked to see me, "what are you doing here?" he asked
"are'nt you gonna invite me to come in first?" I chuckled
He told me to go inside so I did. I walked towards his couch and sat down.
I looked around and saw 2 big luggage near his tv.
"are you going somewhere?" I asked
He sat beside me and said, "yes, Im moving back to Florida and stay with my family" he sighed
"permanently?" I asked
He's leaving New York.
He nod, "My job here in New York was just to study College. I think my life really belongs to Florida"
"listen... I just wanna apologize for not telling you about Bradley and the marriage thing." I sighed
"The reason why I stayed a little longer here was because I thought we would really work out" he took a deep breath and continued talking, "I knew deep down you dont really feel the same way I feel. But I thought it would really work if I dont stop trying. I know I get really annoying sometimes but maybe because I really am to desperate to have you"
Manuel is a really nice guy. He was my second friend in College. We became really close with him and Victoria. They kept me company. We had sleepovers, pillow fights, food trips, night road trips, and then we graduated together.
We had so much memories to treasure.
Eversince I felt he had feelings for me, he started to get annoying. He gets into my nerves easily. But nothing changes. He's still my favorite guy in New York, in Columbia. My favorite guy from Florida.
No matter what I do, he's really just a friend to me.
"Im sorry Manuel... Some things dont really work the way you wanted them to be. But even if you get into my nerves sometimes, I still love you even if it's only as a friend" I smiled and gave him a hug.
He let go and asked, "this Bradley guy, does he make you happy?"
"Manuel,really? We're on a fixed marriage." I chuckled
"Even though, Trina. Does he make you happy? Do you think you'll live a happy life with him?" He asked again
Bradley makes me happy. He makes me smile, he makes me laugh.
But I dont know about the life happiness.
"He makes me happy but I dont really know about a life with him" I faked a smile
"Im sure he can give you anything in this world. The way he looks at you. The way he holds your hand, puts his arm around your waist. It's all in his eyes, Trina"
What is he even talking about. Why is he like telling me how in love Bradley is?
We've only been together for almost a month now. It cant be this fast or easy.
"He makes me really happy. And I guess that's enough for me" I smiled
He pulled me for a hug, "I hope you wont forget about me." he whispered in my ear.
I rubbed his back, "I will never forget about you. You can count on me"
After talking with Manuel, we bid our goodbyes and I headed my way back to the car.
"How was it?" Bradley asked as soon as he started the engine
"It turned out really well. But he's moving back to Florida" I sighed
"Did he say anything about me?" Bradley asked
I stared at him and said, "He asked me if you make me happy"
Bradley gasped in a jocking way, "really? then what did you say?"
"it does'nt matter" I rolled my eyes
Good thing he didnt saw it.
"hey it does matter. So do I make you happy?" he asked again
I let out a breath and said, "yeah, you always do"
"I won! That's a really good thing" he chuckled
I faced him and said, "yeah? How about me Bradley, Do I make you happy?"
"Always." he winked
"I won too! Now this is what I call, fair" I laughed
"sure, anything for you"
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The Fixed-Marriage | Bradley Simpson
FanfictionTwo people forced to marry each other for the sake of their family's wealth.
