Tesla.K.Walter
"Do you ,Tesla Katherine Walter take Red Kelvan as your wedded husband,to live together in matrimony, to love him, cherish him,honor him,comfort him, in sickness and in health,in sorrow and in joy,to have and hold him,from this day forward, as long as you both shall live.." I almost rolled eyes at the last sentence. As long as I shall live? How am I supposed to do that? But do I have a choice? Hell, no. So I had to answer as everyone does.
"I do." Wait, did I just say that. I should have said something like "over my dead body" or "not when you are marrying a jerk," yet I didn't. The pretty bride won't be that rude, right? Remember to note the sarcasm. I slid the ring down his finger and waited as the devil's name replaced mine in the script and the priest or whatever he is, recited it while maintaining a smile, of course. Yeah,I was told to smile through the vows, and I was doing a good job at it. He put the ring on me, and everyone cheered. Not that there were many people, yet their voices irritated my ears.
"Now I declare you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride. " I watched as his face turned into smirking one as he lowered his head toward me. I wish I could punch him in the stomach to wipe off that stupid smirk. I closed my eyes and waited till I felt his lips on mine. I didn't dare kiss him back, and he took it as a sign to remove his filthy lips off mine. We turned to face the crowd, my eyes landed on my father, and our eyes met. His were as usual. Cold. There was no hint of parent's joy that his only daughter had married. Though I knew this wedding was business and that my father never cared about me, my heart still hurt. I regretted that day. I shouldn't have been excited by his sudden call and invite back home....
20 days before the wedding.
"Hey kris, don't you have class? Why are you still in bed?" I pushed the covers off her and went to draw off the curtains. I wonder if this girl will ever finish college.
"Leave me alone. I still want to sleep. " The sleep Krispy mumbled, trying to pull the cover on her again.
"That's only if I want Aunt Meg on my neck. Why did you come here to cause me trouble anyway? You should have stayed at home and studied there, " I nagged, pulling the covers out of her reach.
"That's only because I love you dumbass. I don't want you, outcast to stay alone. But I guess the feeling is one-sided, " she nagged back, sitting herself on the bed. Though I knew she was joking, I was thankful that she was here. at least I didn't feel like an outcast anymore.
" Happy that you know it. Now get your ass up . I'm going to leave first. Some new books will be delivered so I have to be there a little early "
She groaned and stretched. "Anyways, why are you still working at that library when you already graduated in business. Shouldn't you be looking for another job?" She questioned.
"Well, " I said, looking for a rubber band to tie my hair. "I am looking for one. But we still need to live"
"As if we lack money," she mumbled, but to her bad luck I heard it and shot a killing gaze at her. She mumbled sorry and went to the bathroom. I, too, took my bag and headed out, not before leaving her a message that there is breakfast in the kitchen. The sky was bright and day sunny.
"Looks like we will have good day" I cheered in my heart, as I strode toward my favorite coffee shop for morning mug.
"Hey max" I greeted. Luckily there weren't a lot of customer's today.
"Oh! morning Tess. The usual, right? You look much pretty today " he beamed and I smiled. This pretty boy always flirt with me and I like him. He is one of the few people who manage to boast my mood.
"That must be because of the magic smell from your coffee" I joined in his flirts and he winked pointing at the funny logo on the coffee cup. I couldn't hide my smile. I walked down the street,savoring my coffee while listening to Bruno Mars songs. Well,he is my favorite and his songs brings comfort to me. A few minutes after I reached at the library, a van delivering books parked.
I was busy arranging the books on their shelves when my phone rang. I thought it was Krispy since she is the only one who wouldn't mind calling me anytime. However I was dazed by the caller ID.
"Dad!" It's been like two years since dad called me. After high school, I moved here against his will and he refused to pay for my fees or giving me allowance to teach me a lesson. Luckily my aunt and brother got my back and helped in paying college fees and my living expenses. While I also started doing part time jobs to help them, till the day I got this job at the library. He never called and whenever I went home he refused to talk to me. We are more like strangers now. But why is he calling now? I hesitated for a moment before I clicked on accept.
"Dad ?" My voice come out more like a question than an daughter calling her father. I still couldn't believe it. I waited for a moment before I heard his voice.
"Come back home the day after tomorrow " with that,the call died. Yeah he hung up. Yet I couldn't care less. I was thrilled. My father called me and above all asked to come back home. I remember the day after tomorrow is his birthday. He definitely want me to attend his birthday right? I joyced and jumped in excitement that I almost knocked over the book shelf.