Arrange Marriage With a...GUY!?
Marriage
Fredrick Diaz
Come downstairs
Calix found a slip of paper to use as a bookmark and kept down his copy of Anna Karenina before going downstairs.
His expression was distant, almost as if he was looking at a stranger.
Calix Diaz
(I don't feel good about this)
Anne Diaz
Do we really have to do this?
Fredrick Diaz
Are you questioning my decision?
Anne Diaz
I...no. *looks down*
Calix Diaz
Just tell me what it is, I am late for college.
Fredrick Diaz
Is that how you talk to your fucking father?
No matter how strong he acted, Calix was scared of his father. After all, the scars on his body were yet to fade.
Calix Diaz
I am sorry, Dad.
Fredrick Diaz
When are you going to graduate?
Fredrick Diaz
Then, you are getting married next month.
Anne Diaz
What are you saying? He is still so young.
Calix Diaz
I already told you my sexuality won't change just because you force me to be with a woman.
Fredrick Diaz
Who said I am marrying you to a woman?
Calix Diaz
You can't do this.
Fredrick Diaz
Yeah? Are you going to stop me?
Anne Diaz
Fredrick, please. He is your son.
Fredrick Diaz
Who knows? Maybe you were promiscuous-
Calix Diaz
Don't you dare say anything about my mom!
Fredrick Diaz
You fucking-
Fredrick's lips were cut. He wiped the blood and then hit Calix.
Calix doubled over himself when he was punched in the stomach. After having his full of hitting him, Fredrick turned to Anne.
Fredrick Diaz
You are turning my own kids against me. You are teaching them all this. You fucking
Slowly, Calix got up from the floor. He lowered his gaze and dragged his body upstairs.
After getting his bag, he left the house for college.
Kevin Melendez
📞 Calix? What happened to your voice? What's wrong?
Calix Diaz
📞 I am near the bus stop. I missed my bus, can you come pick me up?
Kevin Melendez
📞 Yes, wait for me. I will be there in ten.
Calix remembered the face of his mother crying. He knew he shouldn't have left her alone, but he wouldn't hit her too much if he couldn't put up a show.
He hadn't cried, but his expression looked somber. He had gotten a bruised cheek as an early morning gift from his father, it would be a good day.
Kevin Melendez
Fuck! What did that man do again?
Kevin Melendez
Let me take you to the hospital.
Calix Diaz
I didn't break any bones. It's just external injuries, they will heal.
Calix Diaz
Let's go. I don't want to miss today's class.
Kevin Melendez
Hop on the bike.
Calix felt the breeze hitting hid face as if waking him up from a slumber.
Calix Diaz
(Marriage? What if he chose a man just like himself?)
His grip on Kevin's shoulders increased due to his fear.
Kevin Melendez
I am here for you. I will help you.
Calix Diaz
*chuckles* I wish you could.
Kevin parked his bike and they both went for class.
Calix Diaz
Do you have any concealer?
Kevin Melendez
No. Should I go and buy some?
Calix Diaz
*sigh* Forget it. People will probably think I got into a fight, it's fine.
Kevin Melendez
Are you sure? You look pretty messed up?
Calix Diaz
Still pretty, right?
Kevin Melendez
As pretty as an angel
Kevin Melendez
A biblically accurate one.
Kevin Melendez
*runs to class*
Kevin Melendez
(Please keep laughing)
Author
This story has a lot of trauma but also a lot of healing so stay tuned
Teacher
Kevin and Calix settled down on the first bench of the class. While waiting for the teacher, they talked.
Kevin Melendez
Now tell me what happened.
Calix Diaz
It's really just the usual.
Kevin Melendez
If someday that excuse for a man dies, it was me.
Calix Diaz
*chuckles* Okay.
Kevin Melendez
Will you tell me or continue to act evasive?
Calix told him everything, about the marriage and the aftermath of rejecting it. He skipped talking about the injuries that couldn't be seen.
Kevin Melendez
Two years back, he hit you because you came out as gay. Now, he hit you because you don't want to marry a man.
Kevin Melendez
This fucking hypocrite.
Kevin Melendez
Is he batshit crazy?
Calix Diaz
*smiles* He probably is. He just won't go get a diagnosis.
Kevin Melendez
What are you going to do now?
Calix Diaz
*chuckles* Stop being so serious. Not like he'll kill me. If he does, even better.
Calix Diaz
Alright, sorry. I won't talk about dying.
Kevin's heart hurt seeing his best friend mask his pain and hide it under cruel humor. If they weren't in the class, Kevin would be a crying mess.
Ryle Romanov
Good Morning, class! *smiles*
All the kids stood up to greet it the teacher. Although they were in college, they were disciplined and enthusiastic.
This was an elective course on Literary Criticism and not many people were there to begin with. The ones present were all interested in the course.
The teacher for the course was fairly young, he looked not a day older than 25, which was rare for college.
After the students settled down, Ryle begun the class.
Ryle Romanov
I am pretty sure none of you completed the task I gave you yesterday.
Kevin Melendez
How could we, sir? Reading Anna Karenina in a day is almost impossible.
Calix Diaz
*grins* I read it.
Ryle Romanov
*raises a brow* You read it in less than a day?
Calix Diaz
*nods enthusiastically*
Kevin Melendez
*whispers in Calix's ears* Unless want the entire school to know about your crush on him, be a little subtle, won't you?
Calix Diaz
*scratches his nape in embarrassment*
Ryle Romanov
That's good. Honestly, it doesn't really have to be read that fast but sometimes, a book reads better when you are racing against time.
Calix's ears turned red after being addressed directly. He really hadn't done anything great. He finished the book because he wanted to stay awake while his mother and father argued downstairs, lest something go wrong.
The class continued like that.
Ryle Romanov
Calix, stay back after class.
Kevin Melendez
*Whispers to Calix* Be honest, you have had wet dreams of such a scenario, no?
Calix Diaz
*face turns red* Shh
Kevin Melendez
I'll wait for you in the next classroom.
After the class was empty, Calix went near the teacher's table.
Ryle Romanov
What happened this time?
All the excitement Calix felt was replaced by cold anxiety. He didn't want to tell him.
Calix Diaz
I...got into a fight yesterday evening.
Ryle Romanov
*sigh* Your knuckles aren't even busted, Calix. You got beaten. It isn't a fight if you don't hit back.
Calix Diaz
*scratches his nape*
Calix Diaz
*smiles* Well, I can cancel street fighter as a career option now.
Ryle was almost a head taller than Calix. He stood up and took out the first aid kit from his bag.
Ryle Romanov
When's your next class?
Calix Diaz
In twenty minutes.
Ryle Romanov
Sit down. We'll talk while I apply ointment on your wounds.
Calix Diaz
*sits on the chair*
Ryle Romanov
Sit on the table. You're too short.
Calix Diaz
*mumbles* I am not that short.
Calix Diaz
*sits on the table*
Ryle begun putting ointment on his bruises. He maintained a decent distance between them. Calix didn't know if he felt relaxed or disappointed.
Ryle Romanov
You are an adult so it is not really my place to say this but, if something is wrong you can tell me.
Ryle Romanov
I will be able to help.
He didn't continue because he didn't know what else to say.
How was he supposed to tell him that his own father was the cause of these bruises and suppose he did tell him, what next? He didn't have enough evidence or money to get his father arrested. The nightmare would only become worse.
He stopped the tears filling his eyes and spoke jovially.
Calix Diaz
You should try nursing if you ever get bored of teaching.
Ryle Romanov
*chuckles* I have a younger brother who likes to get into fights.
Calix Diaz
Like me or is he any good?
Ryle Romanov
I usually only have to patch up his knuckles.
Calix Diaz
tsk. Introduce me to him sometime, I will learn from the best.
Ryle Romanov
You really shouldn't be fighting. *sighs*
Calix Diaz
Alright. I will try my best.
Ryle stepped away to allow Calix to get off the table. Calix jumped down and his face contorted in pain. Had his father hit his legs too?
Ryle Romanov
*concerned* Are you okay?
Ryle Romanov
Should I take you to the nurse?
Calix Diaz
*smiles* It's okay. I am late for class. I will get going now.
Ryle Romanov
Oh, by the way, did you decide the author for your thesis?
Ryle Romanov
Decide quickly. You only have a few more weeks before it's due.
Instead of going to class, Calix went to the washroom. He entered a stall and rolled up his trousers.
His entire left leg was bruised.
Calix Diaz
It only hurts when I touch it or jump around.
He unrolled his trousers and went back to class.
Calix Diaz
Perhaps marriage is the only escape left.
Author
Almost a thousand words wow
Author
Y'all should thank me
Run away
Kevin Melendez
What have you decided?
Calix Diaz
About what? My thesis?
Kevin Melendez
Who is talking about your thesis? You're a valedictorian, I know you will do well.
Calix Diaz
Sir asked *mumbles*
Kevin Melendez
Professor Romanov?
Kevin Melendez
Oh. *teasing*
Calix Diaz
*blushing* Shut up
Kevin suddenly came back to earth. This bastard almost changed the topic successfully.
Kevin Melendez
You fucker-
Kevin Melendez
Don't change the topic.
Calix Diaz
*face fell* When did you become so smart?
Kevin Melendez
Don't try to get me angry either. Tell me, what are you going to do now?
Calix let out a loud sigh and then smiled. He placed his head on the table and looked sideways at Kevin with that sweet smile that never seemed to reach his eyes.
Calix Diaz
What else? Get married.
Kevin felt powerless. He couldn't even help the one person he wanted to help.
Kevin Melendez
I...am sorry, Calix.
Calix Diaz
Hey! Why are you crying?
Kevin Melendez
*teary eyed* I am not crying. My eyes are sweating.
Calix Diaz
Alright. *wipes his tears*
Calix Diaz
If my husband turns out to be a bad guy, I will bite his dick off. Okay?
Kevin Melendez
Then, we will both run away.
Then, they both laughed because they couldn't cry. Kevin was an orphan. He had only barely managed to scrape together enough money through scholarships and part-time jobs to afford a studio apartment. How could he help Calix run away?
Kevin Melendez
Do you want me to drop you home on my baby?
His baby— his beloved bike that he had bought from prize money in a debate competition.
Calix Diaz
No. I will stay in the library for a while longer.
Calix Diaz
You and your baby can enjoy some quality time.
Kevin Melendez
You're the best *winks*
Calix picked up his messenger back and made his way to the library.
Since this was a famous college of fine arts, the library was open 24/7 for students and teachers alike.
Calix picked up a bunch of short story collections and sat down to read with a notebook in hand.
Everytime he came across a good writing style, he would take notes.
He also had his laptop open so he could search about any author he liked.
He enjoyed spending his time like this, it was better than going home.
Author
When I was in school and things at home weren't...good? I would sign up for extra classes and competitions. 6 days out of 7, I would stay out till 8 at night and come back to study again on my table.
Author
Was it tiring? Yes. Did it make me feel better? Yes.
Author
Art imitates reality
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