Runaway Fiancée

Chapter Thirteen

Chapter Thirteen (UNEDITED)

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"Trust takes years to build, seconds to break and forever to repair." - http://stylopics.com/trust-quotes

Mia's POV

"He'll never changed." I felt the screams of frustration at the back of my throat.

"That makes him a real asshole. I don't like the idea that he's treating you like his possession. You're human for God's sake and you're free to do what you want." The person at the other line said angrily.

"It's always what he wants NOT what I want. I feel like a kid that can't decide for myself."

"He's selfish, controlling. Tonto! He should respect your decisions."

"But he keeps on saying that he loves me."

"Being in love is not enough. There should be respect, trust, loyalty and honesty. Communication and commitment is very important too. In his case, all the mathematical formula of a perfect relationship is missing."

"What am I gonna do?"

"Hmm... let's figure it out later. I'll call you back. Mikael is here."

"Ooopss, sorry. Give my love to him."

"Sure. Take care of yourself, mi amor."

"Bye, love you, Dylan."

That's right. Dylan was my accomplice. Everything was pure acting. 

Dylan and I became best of friends and shared our problems. We pretended to be engaged to help him conceal his homosexuality from the press. I needed the fake engagement also so Xander would find me. It was a year already but still I haven't moved on. I wanted to see him to know if I still feel the same way.

Too bad. I still feel so strongly for him.

I saw Xander coming back in the car, carrying a paper bag. I asked him to go inside 7-Eleven to buy me three packs of sanitary napkins. I had my period and I intentionally didn't bring any spare with me. I wanted to test his patience.

"I also bought some chocolates and nuts. The cashier said that it's good when you're menstruating." Xander said. "You should eat bananas to avoid muscle cramps."

"You actually asked the cashier about that?" 

"Of course." He gave me a boyish smile that made my heart flipped. 

I wanted to go shopping, alone. But he insisted on accompany me. So, fine!  Let's see if he can bear following me around the mall. 

It took me an hour to decide what lipstick to buy. 

"Why not buy everything?" Xander whispered behind me.

"I'm not wasting my money buying all that colors."

"It's very cheap, Mia. I'll pay for it."

"No. I have my own money. I can buy whatever I want. I don't need a sugar daddy. If you have no patience then go home." I faced him, giving him the 'I told you so' look. 

"I'm not leaving you. I'll stay here no matter how long you'll shop." He put his hands on his pants pockets  then rocked back on his heels.

"Okay." I lifted my chin and faced the saleslady again. "I'll take the Posie K, Coco K and Mary Jo."