Episode 2 Ivy

Fighting with Windsor really drains the life out of me. God knows how much I tried to avoid the conflict between us, but he just won't stop!

And speaking of conflict, I don't even know what he's trying to prove with his bullying.

Maybe because he really doesn't want us to marry each other.

And maybe it's his way of telling me to be the one to call off the engagement since he respects his parents so much that's why he can't reason out with them about us.

But I am as filial as he is so how can I say something against the will of my parents?

I'm as helpless as him!

"Ivy."

"Ivy?"

"Are you alright, baby?"

"Oh, I'm sorry, mom. I was just thinking of some things."

I was so lost in my thoughts about Windsor that I forgot I'm having dinner with my parents.

"So how was your day at school?"

That's my mom's question everyday. Other daughters may find their parents annoying for asking the same question over and over again but for me, I find it sweet. Because it just means that they care and love me.

"How's Windsor? I haven't heard any problems from both of you lately. So I think you two are getting along very well now."

She sweetly smiled at me so I was also obliged to smile back. I just hope that my smile doesn't look weird 'coz hearing his name caught me off guard.

"We parents agreed that we will officially announce your engagement next year when you turn 18." Mom continued while elegantly slicing the rich steak on her plate.

Right. I am engaged to Windsor Lee for seven years already... Before I even met him. It was decided by our parents to strengthen and broaden our businesses.

They were close friends since their high school years.

They treat each other as family and want to make it official by marrying us their kids to each other.

But by how Windsor treated me for the last 5 years, I sometimes wished that I was born a boy so that our so-called marriage won't ever happen.

"It's up to you to decide mom." Though I gravely wanted to utter my opposing comments, I held back. I don't want to dissapoint them in any way possible.

"Oh, I can already imagine my chubby and adorable grand kids running around the house."

My mom suddenly blurted out which made me choked on my food. And seeing her all dreamy face gives me shivers.

"Mom! Are we really gonna talk about me having kids now?"

"You can't blame your mom, baby. You're our only child and you are a grown up already. We missed the noise, joy and stress of having babies around."

My dad finally joined the conversation but his comments are more embarassing and his face mirrors my mom's dreamy expression.

"You're talking about me giving you grandchildren but you won't stop calling me baby." I whined.

I can already feel my face burning hot from embarassment. And they just laughed at me.

We continued eating our dinner along with a happy conversation.

I love my family so much.

And I could even endure to live in hell for them if I have to.

*****

I'm just done with my shower and grabbed my hair brush on my vanity table when I noticed my doll sitting at the edge beside the mirror.

Vicky.

That's her name.

Seeing her never ceases to make me smile. It makes me feel soft and warm inside.

I picked it up and brought it to my chest while I walk towards the side window of my bedroom.

I remember that I frantically asked my parents to transfer my room here when I knew that this is the perfect view for me to see Windsor's bedroom balcony. I even bought a telescope just so that I could have a clear sight of him.

And right now, there he is on his balcony.. Topless. Wearing only his sweat pants and exposing his well toned body.

A sight to drool over.

He was talking on his phone while leaning on the railings and he's sweetly smiling.

He sure is talking to one of his girls again.

I've known and seen him flirt with girls for years but I could never get used to it. It still never fails to stab me in the heart.

I had to stay away from the window and sit on my bed before I began to cry again.

I squeezed and held Vicky more closer.

I could somehow feel a bit of comfort by hugging her.

"Vicky. What will you do if the person who can stop you from crying, is the one who's making you cry?"

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