MinAera

It had never crossed her mind, that Mandy Gilbert, would live in her imaginary life when the boy she had a crush on since primary school, Justin Bedington, chose her to be his wife. Mandy knew Justin for as long as she remembered. She was only able to look at him through an untouchable wall known as ‘reality’.
         Justin is crazy rich, the son of a CEO in a multi-billion company in the U.S. Being surrounded by countless pretty girls, selected as head of the Student Council, brilliant, a social butterfly, and a highly dedicated person he was, didn’t make Justin got easily overwhelmed by that. Though he lived in a world full of loving gaze in any where he went, he gave zero care in it—even when almost half of the girls on this planet were head over heels in him. But who knew, his final choice was Mandy.
          Since their dramatic and ridiculous meeting, Justin thought that girl is amusing, funny, and known as a trouble maker girl who often gets over-dramatic at school. Justin first encountered her at a party, and from then on, he knew that this girl is one of a kind, so he chose her to be his wife.
           But who thought Mandy would live her new life in peace? The Drama Queen faced countless dilemmas revolving around Justin; from his sexy assistant, a gorgeous widow next to their house, and also, an obsessed teenager. Mandy couldn’t stand all the girls’ hysteria every time they were around him. Adding to that, the trust that was given by Justin, made Mandy feel as if she was ignored and invisible.
            In Mandy’s little mind, marrying someone of her dream would lead her to a life full of happiness—as seen in fairy tales. However, marriage life wasn’t as good as she thought. Problems after problems appeared unexpectedly. Starting from Justin’s anger toward Mandy who ruined the most important event in his life, being shunned by her best friend due to misunderstanding, to the revenge carried out by her school friends that put Mandy in danger. Mandy only had her journal—the only thing she could write her feelings, lies, and all the secrets.
           So, how did the drama queen overcome the problems she faced and admitted all the biggest secrets that separated Mandy from her loved ones?

Confessions of a Drama Queen

My hands were cold. I wanted to slap my cheek over and over to make sure this wasn't some crazy delusion of mine. This wasn't what I imagined. This wasn't my long dream. The devil on my shoulder slammed her wand on my head, signaling that this was indeed reality. It happened in the human dimension and the person next to me was completely homo-sapiens, completely human.

"What is this?" I opened my eyes wide to see a canal with long, dimmed lamp-posts lined along the line of the hallway. I gave a look of amazement all over the place. By the gods of Olympus, this place is very beautiful. In all my life in Long Beach, I've never been to a place like this.

"Lake Meritt. From morning until evening, we would be greeted by the gondola. However, I prefer the view at night."

I bit my lower lip. All this time the angel on my shoulder couldn't keep quiet by muttering admiring Justin from her place while biting her knuckles. Geez, how could Justin take me to his favorite place if he didn't pay attention to me?!

"Don't expect too much. If you fall, you must be in excruciating pain," the devil next to my ear whispered scornfully. Damn, why did he always confront me like that? Nothing wrong with hope right? Ugh.

We walked together following the lobby board to enjoy the fresh night view here. I didn't expect him to take me to dinner in an expensive restaurant like a nobleman as he should. For me, just went to a deserted place with such an indulgent view was enough to make me happy. Moreover, the one who invited me was Justin. Coming home from Lake Meritt, I wanted to slap myself on the cheek again or sink my face in the sink to make sure I'm fully awake.

"I feel like an ignorant person. Accepting your invitation to leave after yesterday afternoon you were dumped by your boyfriend," I opened my mouth as soon as I made up my mind to join in monopolizing the conversation. "That redhead girl doesn't deserve you. You're too perfect—" Stop, Mandy! What am I talking about, gosh… I hastily covered my mouth with my palms, turning away my already reddened face.

"Perfect? My?" he repeated. "Thank you, Mandy." And added with a laugh. Sink me into the ocean, Poseidon. Just sink me into your ark. "But I'm not," he added.

"I suspect, God accidentally spilled one hundred percent 'Attractive Looks Liquid' when creating you," I said trying to cover up the tremors in my body. Damn, my legs are like being shackled by iron balls now.

Justin responded with a small laugh. His hands were in his jacket pockets and he looked at me through his hazel eyes. My heart, where is my heart! I melted being stared at like that. His gaze, oh my God, his gaze can make me like falling rose petals.

Again he said I'm funny. The corner of my lips pulled up, forming a wide smile that filled my face. "Why did you ask me out on a date?" Remind me that he asked me out on behalf of 'friends'. What kind of friend goes on a date with his best friend? He chose the word 'date' instead of 'hang out. It's a date!

A Real Date!