Caden's POV

Day seven: Enjoy the marriage

Background hit: Perfect by Ed Sheeran.

Quote: I can't love you forever. Forever is not enough.

She was definitely not the best kisser but hers felt memorable. It could last in my memory a lifetime or even more.

I never expected she'd give in. I expected a slap, a punch and a whole lot of quarrelling but when her lips touched mine, I felt so different. Really different.

"So -" she started, looking down at her navy blue stockings and curling up her toes.

"I know. Its weird. Trust me. You're not the only one with butterflies," I chuckled, noticing the war between herself and herself.

"Getting to know you, you're a bit less annoying and more of a - "

"Sweetheart," I interrupted.

"Let's say, more of a less annoying person,"

I laughed.

"Its the only way I know how to," I replied with a shrug, applying the lotion evenly.

"Know how to - "

"Feel better. About myself. A lot has happened already and I seriously don't know how else to live a moment without regretting every breath I take," I smiled.

She was the first person told. Probably the last too. Hopefully...

"And you think having so much ego's and thinking you're better than everyone else is the best way to feel better?" she asked, looking up at me as I rested both hands on the table and faced downwards, my eyes slightly closed as the downpour increased and a loud thunder cracked through with a deafening sound.

"Well, it has been for the longest time now," I managed to reply as I opened my eyes and slowly returned the cap of the lotion to its position and turned to her, half sitting on the table with both hands at my back, my grip firm to the table and my body and face to hers.

She couldn't stare at the scars for more than a minute. I realized it quickly than I expected. They made her tear up and want to break down.

"Anyways, Caden, I think I'll be off now. I have a little business to attend to," she excused herself and stood up.

"Of course." I smiled. "Later!" I yelled as she closed the door and left off.

A sharp lightning danced through the clouds as  a sharp streak of light went through my room. The weather was unfavorably cold and all I needed was work.

It dawned on me to get the papers for the trip to Bahamas ready so I quickly put on a black T-shirt and a pair of blue sweats with my clogs. I stared at the strands of hair that fell beautifully down my face, and I smiled, lifting a corner of my mouth in a little smirk before heading to the bathroom and washing my hands in the sink. I dried them with the warm fluffy towel and flopped on my bed, rolling to the opposite side.

I grabbed my laptop with my initials boldly unscripted on the back of the monitor compartment, following was a pile of files that were stacked neatly by the corner of the bed.

I opened the laptop and kept recalling what happened just a few seconds ago. She was much more than I expected.

Much more than a girl different from the others.

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"Ladies and gentlemen, day seven. Enjoy the marriage," the usual Lady said in her accent.

"I am so sorry I was late. I had to get some aspirin because I had this killer headache and - "

"What took you so long? And, where the heck were you last night?" I asked, staring at her.

"I told you I was going to the concert by Xander. It lasted till ten," She admitted and I could hardly grab a word she spoke, staring at her sweet ravishing body. Her black leather skirt hugged her hips and toned her butt so well, it highlighted every detail. The red long sleeved shirt matched perfectly and her black boots finished it all off.

"Caden! Earth to Caden!" she yelled, snapping me out.

"Yeah?" I asked, staring at her beside me.

"Where the heck were you? I was just saying -"

"And exactly what time did you return home last night?" I asked, interrupting her.

"I actually didn't. I told you, I - "

"Nothing, Mercedes. It was just a party by Xander. He's not God and you could have easily declined the request," I argued.

"Seriously, Caden? You knew I was going to that concert. You didn't say anything last night so why the change of tones?" she raised her brow and properly fixed her gaze at me, her fixed eyelashes standing firmly above her eyes and the green contacts creeping me out. I paid more attention to her features than her words.

"My point is, the party wasn't necessary,"

"Reason being?" she asked.

"What if something happened to you? What if - "

"Oh!" she laughed.

"What?" I asked, looking suspiciously at her.

"I get it now," she said, laughing more and pointing at me.

"Get what?" I whispered with gritted teeth.

"You're *laughs* you're *laughs* You are jealous, Caden," she blurted and couldn't contend her laughter anymore. It was my time to laugh.

"What? That's the most ridiculous thing I've heard today!" I argued.

"Seriously?  Why then would you care so much? Look, Caden. Its okay to be jealous," she laughed more.

"No, it's not!" I shot. "And I am not jealous. You can quit laughing like you're advertising the lamest joke on the planet, now." I scoffed.

"Caden, I can't believe it. You are such a jealous wreck. Trust me, you look like a chubby ball of cute when you're jealous," she chuckled.

"No I don't! And I am not chubby!"

"Yes you are, chubby! " she slapped my tummy playfully.

"You are pissing me off. You know that?" I asked.

"Obviously," she rolled her eyes.

"Oh, so you think it's so funny now? Huh? How about I send a text message to Xander, telling him you're in love with him?"

"First of all, you wouldn't dare. Second of all, it'd be the first truth you've said since I met you," she smiled and patted my hand softly.

"Mercedes!" I yelled angrily.

"Caden!" she mimicked my bass like tone and my angry face.

She was so annoying. How did  I even manage to put up with her?

"Mercedes, you - "

"Shush!" She said and stared at the stage.

I  rolled my eyes.

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