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"Don't worry, I'll explain it to you first before signing this contract. The very first thing is to read the detail what is written. Signing is also your choice if you do not agree to what you want to happen. And since we don't know each other, I will respect whatever your decision is." After my short explanation. I took a two paper contract and gave one to him. He immediately took it and read what's on the paper.

My butler gave us a two red signing pen before leaving us alone.

'This contract may last one or two years before expiring. Please sign this contract after reading the contents written.'

I read and take a note inside my head the details of the contract before signing it together with my signature.

My lips pursed when I saw him making a signature. So fast that I doubt that he read all those. My mind came up with something so I sit straight and look him into his eyes which was hazel brown. Perfect eyes, nose and lips. His skin is a light brown but he's still look attractive in my eyes.

"Listen, I know that you didn't know me. Can I ask some personal questions like what you like and dislike? A basic question so it'll be help to know each other." I explain again, his mind seems occupied after signing those contract. I wonder why.

He nodded his head as a response so he was listening to what am I saying.

"I'll introduced myself to you again. I'm France Axle Molliñez, 27 yrs old."

"And I'm Elisha Aianna R. Alyanzra, 24 yrs old." And some stuff about myself.

We exchanged question and answer to each other casually. I don't mind at all if he has a girlfriend or not. I just want to marry him for the sake of my parents needs. I'm tired of them and I just want to go with a flow without direction.

"Do you have a girlfriend?" He stopped when I asked him next. Maybe he has?

"I don't but I like someone. But I knew that I can't like her back because of... this." He answered hesistantly and avoid my eyes.

I understand. The contract has the list of no cheating even if we're not really together or ever. I just don't want to break my heart again because of a guy.

I changed the subject so he wouldn't feel uncomfortable around me and it works when we talk some random things. He was so funny. He looks like he want to limit himself and not showing his true side.

"So this marriage contract will start and our act now?"

"Yes." I answered.

"And you will live in my place?" He asked again so I patiently answered him.

Maybe he wants to make it sure. "Yeah, for a year and you need to teach me how to speak a filipino so you won't try harder to keep up with me."

"Let's make a promise to each other so our parents will notice that we have an assurance that we won't break this contact." I raised my brow when he told me that. I cannot expect a thing from him because he seems so uninterested earlier.

"Don't worry, I'll be a good fiancé to you. And I won't limit you." I promised.

"Alright, and I'll be a good fiancé and a future husband without having a secrets." He said it with a sincerity. Should I trust his guts?

"Deal?" I smirked.

"Deal."

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F R A N C E

Nandito kami ngayon ni Elisha sa balcony upang makapag pahangin saglit. Kitang kita namin ang city lights mula sa itaas kung san nandoon kami. Hawak hawak ang red wine glass ay tahimik lamang kaming nakatingin sa mga building.

"I have a question," Napatingin ako agad sa kanya ng magsalita sya sa kanan ko. Nilalaro nya pa ang wine na hawak nya bago tumingin sakin.

"What is it?" Casual na tanong ko.

"What do you do for a living? It seems that you're not a type of a man who's just standing up straight, and keep sighing behind me." Nangunguryosony tanong nya.

Kalmado naman ang boses nya pero hindi ko talaga maiwasan kaba ng kaonti. Napansin nya pala 'yon? Hindi kasi ako makapag open ng topic dahil parang ang bigat ng presensya nya, o ako lang yung kinakabahan?

"Work. I wanted to become a successful business man to proved my parents that they can be proud of." 'Hindi nga lang sa ngayon dahil ibang trabaho ang tinutukoy ko.' I want them to be proud. I don't want to stuck because of this business deal with our parents. I have a freedom to choose and my father won't force me if I don't want to. But I wanted to save him at first, our business. That's what I plan since I don't know how business works for now." At gustuhin ko din malaman kung sino kayo at ng pamilya nyo. Hindi ko alam ang mararamdaman ko nung mag open ako sa kanya.

Hindi kaya sya mabigla? Hindi naman kami magkakilala. Pero ang nakakapagtaka, hindi ko din naman plinano na mag open sa kanya.

"Great idea. It seems that you're more mature enough to not depend on your father. It was not a big deal for me if you choose this path. After all, your reason is your father." Tumango sya at ngumiti ng tipid bago tignan ang city lights mula sa baba.

"How about you?" Panimula ko. Kung ganito ang gusto nyang pag usapan tulad ng sabi nya, ito na din ang tyansa ko para makilala sya.

"Well-"

"Honey you're here! I was looking for you." Sambit ni Mrs Alyanzra nang makitang nandito lang ang anak nya.

Sayang naman! Nandoon na eh, pero hindi ko naman sinisisi si Mrs Alyanzra doon. Kahit sino maghahanap kapag yung anak mo, ilang minuto nang hindi bumabalik.

Kasabay ni Mrs Alyanzra ang pagdating ng tatay ko. "France come here, we'll go home. Alyanzra family is inviting us at sunday to have a dinner with them in a mansion." Nakangiting sabi nya pa sakin.

Uuwi na ka agad? Parang ang aga pa ah. Ni hindi man lang ako nakatikim ng pagkain.

"Thank you, Mr and Mrs Alyanzra for inviting us." Pagpapaalam ko sa pamilya nya. "I'll see you so again." Sabi ko naman sa kanya ng makitang nakatingin sya sakin.

Aalis na sana kami ng magsalita sya. "I'm having more fun with you. I'll see you soon." Nakangiting sambit nya.

Bakit ba ang ganda nya kapag nakangiti? Sana palaging ganyan para naman good vibes kami.

Tumango nalang ako at tumalikod para maka alis na. Ramdam ko ang mga tingin ng pamilya nya sakin. Ano bang meron? Ngayon lang ba sila nakakita ng gwapo? Char lang.

Panay ang kwento ng tatay ko habang nasa byahe kami pauwi. Mukhang nag enjoy sya kausap ang mga yon habang nakikipag usap ako kay Elisha. Mas mabuti na din siguro yon.

Magsasalita na sana ako para i share yung usapan namin ni Elisha ng tumunog ang phone ko.

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