?Married To
Mr Popular?
(Rude and grumpy)
Episode 14
By: Faith Lucky.
Bethel’s Pov:
We remained silent and I felt like falling since I was the only one standing.
Am I supposed too speak up first? But what do I say?
And what about him? Doesn’t he have anything to say?
Oh, God! I can’t believe I’m standing in front of my husband to be who turns out to be the world’s famous Ryan Winthorp.
It still felt like a dream to me.
“Um…” I tried speaking but stopped.
What the heck? Why doesn’t he say something first?
I was scared to look directly into his face. I mean, I was tempted to, but couldn’t. What if our eyes ran into each other’s and he kind of thinks I’m drooling on him or something?
No; I can’t do it.
But this is so weird. I suddenly recalled everything Hannah told me about him. Could they be true? Was he really jealous and hard hearted? What’s it going to be like being with someone like Ryan?
I don’t know if he was about saying something because he sighed, but immediately, a call came into his phone and he looked down at the screen and I noticed his countenance changed.
Since he was sitting, I could have an easy look into his phone and when I did, I noticed the caller’s name was Shirley.
With the look on his face, he seemed troubled by the way call and silenced it without pickin it up.
I flinched and wondered. Shirley – who could she be?
Ryan doesn’t have any girlfriends. Or, could she be one of his s3x toys? But why does he look troubled by it?
It started ringing again – same person – and this time around; he switched off the phone.
Okay; this is really weird.
Immediately, he stood up and took in a deep breath.
“Since all you have to do is stare into my face like a movie, I guess we’re done then” he said brusquely and walked out.
Whaaaat?
Did Ryan just say that to me? And…did he just walk out on me?
I watched in dismay as he opened the door and walked out of the room. How can someone be this rude? Am I really doing the right thing getting married to this guy?
Of course, I’m not. How can I cope?
????
I woke up the next morning feeling very weak and reluctant to go to school. But mum was still at home and was just busy making and receiving calls in preparation for my wedding ceremony coming up the following day and thinking about it alone makes me sick.
So, not wanting to hear any of it, I decided to get ready and go to school.
“Your wedding dress will be ready by the time you’re back from school” mum said as we had breakfast together.
I didn’t say anything but just sipped from my tea.
“By the way, Bethel, what color of shoe would you prefer? White, black or red? Oh! Of course; black would be perfect” she asked and replied herself and it made me scoff.
I wonder why she’s so excited over this marriage issue. It must be of great importance to her.
“Um mum…” I called in a frail voice after a little while.
“Yes dear” she replied ecstatically, looking at me.
“Uh..when I get married to Ryan, will I have to be living with him in the…Winthrop mansion?” I asked, feeling nervous to know the reply.
“Well, of course! What else do you expect from married couples? You guys will have your own room to yourself. He might even decide to take you to one of his mansions so you could live alone”.
I bent my head and felt my stomach rumbling. I didn’t want to think about it – staying in the same room with someone like Ryan. What’s it gonna be like?
I hurried up my breakfast and left for school, not wanting to hear anymore of it.
As I sat in the van headed for school, I couldn’t help but think about the big day ahead. I still couldn’t believe I was getting married the next day.
I never thought something like this could happen to me – getting married at such a young age. I’ve always dreamt of going to college first, then getting a good job before settling for a family. But everything’s changed now. I’ll be getting married at the age of nineteen – to Mr Popular.
We finally arrived in school and I heaved a huge sigh of relief before coming out of the van. I started walking soberly to the class and noticed something different; like…different.
The entire students were staring at me. Okay; what’s wrong?
They kept staring and making side talks and it was obvious they were talking about me.
Most of them were going through their phones as well.
I walked pass a set of students and what I heard almost froze me to the teeth.
*Getting married to Ryan*
Hold on; don’t tell me they’re referring to me. I mean, it’s obvious they’re talking about me; but…what the hell? How come they’re talking about my getting married to Ryan? How did they…
No, no; ,no. This isn’t possible.
As I passed more students, the rumours became clearer to me:
? I can’t believe it. She’s getting married to Ryan.
? It’s unbelievable.
? I heard they’re being forced by their parents.
? She’s so lucky.
? I don’t like her.
My head was spinning from all the voices and I almost tripped to the floor, but fortunately, Nicole’s presence saved me.
“Bethel!” She called and held my hand.
It was more like she’s been waiting for me because I saw her at the facade.
“Are…Are you alright?” She asked and I shook my head and looked around.
I couldn’t even speak. All eyes were revolving around me..
“Come with me” she said as she took my hand and led me to a place which was free of students.
“Your name’s all over the school; Bethel. Everyone’s talking about your wedding with Ryan” she said as we stood, facing each other.
“Well, I…I’m pretty confused, Nicole. I don’t know how it got to spread out. I don’t want this to happen” I replied, perturbed.
“Hmph. It must be the work of Ryan’s relatives. It’s all over the net”
“Oh, God! Nicole, what do I do? I’m confused. How do I stay in class? Everyone’s talking about me. I can’t take it.”
“Chill Bethel; you’re getting married tomorrow, right? So, the truth was bound to be exposed anyway. It just came sooner.”
“No; you don’t understand. I…”
I was speaking when the presence of one of our lecturers interrupted me.
“Bethel” she called while climbing down the stairs.
Nicole and I turned to face her.
“It’s a good thing I found you. The principal’s calling for you in her office. She wants you now” she said and it sent shivers down my spine.
I swallowed hard and turned to look at Nicole who was biting her lips.
Oh, God! I’m dead.
“Um…okay ma’am” I replied nervously and tried walking away with Nicole behind me.
“You’re not included Nicole. You should go to class’ she said and we stopped to look at her.
Oh, heavens! Really?
I looked at Nicole and she shrugged.
“I’ll just wait for you in class” she said and walked away and I swallowed hard and proceeded to the principal’s office.
I can’t believe this is happening to me. I couldn’t even walk properly as all the students I came across kept staring at me.
I knew the news was gonna spread. I just never expected it now. I don’t know how to face it.
I got to the principal’s office and took in a deep breath before walking in. I met her on a call.
? Um…okay sir. I understand.
? Alright bye.
And she dropped the call.
“Good morning ma” I greeted nervously as I drew closer.
“Morning, Bethel” she replied and started scribbling something down in her book.
Could it be for me?
“Um…ma’am, you sent for me” I decided to speak up since she wasn’t saying anything.
“Oh, yes” she paused to look at me and adjusted the glasses on her eyes.
“Well, I had intended talking to you about the rumors going around about you getting married. But I just got off the phone with your…father in law and everything’s cleared out now”.
I bent my head and cringed.
Father in law?
“I was just really surprised you were getting married. I mean, it’s stunning. But, you don’t have to worry about a thing anymore. It’s not gonna affect your belonging here. And I’m sure you’re still gonna sort things out with your family so it doesn’t affect the studies either. Good luck dear” she said without a smile, sounding very strict.
“Thanks” I stared at the floor and mumbled.
She continued with what she was doing and I figured we were done. So, I left the house.
As I walked palely to class, thinking about the whole thing, I felt bittered.
I couldn’t believe I’d be getting married tomorrow.
I walked quietly, cogitating and was almost close to the classroom when I got Interrupted by the presence of the gangster – Mawthie – and three other boys.
Geez! Seriously, not now.
“Hey, pretty face” he said with a smirk as he drew closer.
I sighed and tried walking away, but he held me back by the wrist.
“Seriously Mawthie, not now. Let me go” I said blearily and he chuckled.
“Woah! Why, Bethel? Why are you in a hurry? Are you tryna make plans for your wedding tomorrow?” He asked and busted into laughter with the rest of the boys and I fumed.
“So, you’re really getting married, huh? I can’t believe one guy’s finally gonna gain access to that shape of yours” he said and busted into another round of laughter with his friends.
I could feel my head burning up.
“You’re insane, Mawthie. You’re as ugly as your name” I said fiendishly and he gasped.
“Woah!” He gasped.
“I think I’m gonna have to cut off this tongue of yours someday” he said and moved very close to me, almost making our foreheads touch.
“it seems you don’t even like the idea at all” he whispered into my ear.
“Just say the word and I’ll make sure it doesn’t work out”.
I looked at him in disbelief. He thinks he can help me stop the wedding?
I scoffed and glared at him.
“Get lost” I said and tried walking away again, but one of his friends drew me back roughly with my bag and it made my bag fall from my hand to the floor.
“We’re not done yet, hot legs” Mawthie said with a smirk and held me by the wrist.
What the heck?
“Let her go” I suddenly heard someone say from behind.
It was the voice of a male.
I quickly turned to have a look and…what?
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