Chapter 11: Chapter 11

It's really about marriage... again.

A few years ago, when dad realized that I was turning eighteen soon, he brought up marriage for the first time. I was the sole heiress of our family's fortune. For that reason, he only wants what's best for his only daughter. When he knew I had swayed my interest to music and lost my focus on what he planned for me, that's when he started to question my position as his inheritor.

Remi, Mila and I were best of friends. Mila and I started being friends when we were just about seven. Remi started joining us during middle school. Unfortunately for dear Remington, he was chosen by my dad to be my marriage partner. It was our senior year of high school, the event of our lives that we couldn't forget. Somehow we find it very funny memory for us now.

Our parents held a marriage meeting for us. Mila couldn't do anything and just stayed at home to wait for us. She was shit scared of my father. We couldn't do anything at all to stop it. Out of nowhere, Remi suddenly confessed that he was actually dating Mila and he loves her. I couldn't forget the look of our faces back then. All of us stopped eating our lunch and stared at Remi, stunned at his revelation.

Of course, I knew the truth. I knew he lied. But Remi saved me from such an awkward situation. I was thankful for that but I wasn't so sure for Mila though. She was going to slap him and she did when she found out.

His sudden confession was indeed successful. My parents stood back and let us go. Remi's parents, on the other hand, were happy that they were dating. They both adore me and Mila. It felt like it's fine as long as Remi ended up with either of us. I was beyond happy that it ended well. As for Mila, she managed to agree fake-dating Remi. We didn't really convince her though. She's actually the one who suggested that they'll continue the act so our parents wouldn't doubt us.

Years later, here we are. I didn't know if they're still fake dating though. We never really brought it up in our conversation but I'm sure they are. Probably dating for real. I don't know. Like I said, we never really talk about it. Surprisingly, the two didn’t show any interest on dating other people which made me sometimes question their relationship. But who am I to complain anyway? I don’t want to face the horror of possibly marrying my best friend again.

However, years later, here we go again. I'm going to meet that Adriel guy and probably have that marriage meeting again.

I need to talk to Mila and Remi about this and perhaps execute some plan to ruin the future marriage meeting.

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The week went by a blur. It was already the day of our camping trip. I haven't had enough sleep since we had a gig last night. I was able to sleep for three hours and had to wake up at 3am so I could go to our meeting place which is the frat house.

I was the first one to arrive so I let myself feel at home and sunk myself on the living room's couch. Rems was already awake. He greeted me before resuming preparing everything to bring. His friends that were coming were also awake too. I told Rems to wake me up when he's done and everyone's already here.

I can feel someone shaking my shoulder trying to wake me up. I opened my eyes to see it was Mila.

"Hey, babe. Everything's set. We're good to go."

"Wow. Am I the only who died?"

Mila giggled. "Apparently, yes but understandable. Let's go." She pulled my hand and helped me up.

I saw the rest standing beside the two cars, an SUV and Rems' pick up. I realized they were all waiting for me. I felt sheepish and guilty as I walked over to Remi.

I smacked his arm. "I told you to wake me up when you're done." I whisper yelled at him.

"Ow! We are done and Mila woke you." I rolled my eyes as I smacked him again. I could hear a string of curses as I opened the door to his car and got inside.

"You're evil." He stated before closing the door.

Not a moment later, Mila got inside the passenger's side and Remi on the driver's side. The door to the seat beside me opened and I saw Keelan coming in. My eyes widened for a bit before looking away. He sat beside me and closed the door. His friend must have been in the other car.

After our date was cancelled, he never approached me again. Not even a talk or a glance my way. Not a single eye contact. I see him in the hallways every day. He was always with a girl, although they weren't always the same girls. Sometimes he's surrounded by his admirers. They're talking and laughing. I hate to admit it but I was looking from afar. I could always sense him and no matter how much I averted, I always managed to look in his way.

I don't know what happened. I don't know why he's suddenly cold and ignoring me but I'm pretty sure a cancelled date would have motivated him to pursue me more.

I sighed. I should be happy that he wasn't bugging me anymore but the risk is still there. He knows who I am. What if he's angry at me and he'll spill my secret to everyone. I know behind that kind and prince charming facade, he has hidden tricks up his sleeves and he always does something that made me obey him wordlessly.

I was woken up by someone shaking me again.

"Just carry me, Mila." I groaned.

"Kyree."

"Remi." I groaned as I realized it was owned by a man's voice. I hugged him and inhaled his amazing scent. He must’ve changed his perfume to smell this nice. I have always loved Remi's and Mila's scent. They were both comforting.

I frowned when I realized it was a different scent. My eyes opened wide as I backed off realizing it wasn't Remi. Keelan stared at me blankly. I was stunned by what I've done and probably what I've been doing the whole time I was sleeping. I love to cuddle and I was a hugger whenever I'm sleeping. It didn't matter who or what it was, I found solace and warmth in whoever and whatever my victim was.

"I'm sorry." I said awkwardly