Do You Remember?(#Wattys2017)

"Which one do you prefer, your highness?", I asked Nathan.

I gave him 'what the heck' look.

It has been a week, and I am still under house-arrest. I will soon be savage if this continues.

Nathan is happy, Richard is happy, Sarah is happy. Am I the only one who isn't happy?

Who cares? I have my imagination to make myself happy. My brain chose exact moment to go blank.

BRAIN!!!!!!!

Sometimes I wonder it is my foe from my previous life.

Even though the plan worked, I couldn't stop scolding myself. What if my leg got amputated? Mahn, travelling in wheelchair would be so cool...

STOP IT!!!

"Take your legs in, Sky. I am not letting you meet him."

"I am not moving Nath. Either you let me out or you carry me in wheelchair for rest of your life after you come out jail which you will be going for attempted murder. Your choice buddy."

Nath opened the door with a groan. I understand his insecurities but I can't leave the chance of knowing the truth.

Before we reached the stairs, I was hugged by Nath.

"Whatever happens Mermaid, I will always love you even if you leave me. You will always be my angel", he murmured into my hair.

Does my hair smell? Doesn't seem to , he isn't recoiling.

"I will love you too Nath, we will be friends forever. And maybe this man is someone else. Chillax."

Did I just friendzone him? I guess so.

We broke apart and made our way downstairs. The first thing I saw was, Richard and Sarah staring at the man whose back was facing me like they saw an extraterrestrial specie. They diverted their attention to me and their eyes widened. And then the man turned and I chocked on my own saliva. For the record, never try that.

The man standing before me was the hazel-eyed man who was in New York. Didn't Stella say 'Mr.Drew Blackwood' is here to meet me? Wait a second. The hotel's name was 'Hotel Blackwood' which means he owns the hotel. Damn, he is loaded. It wouldn't have been tough to find him if I was given time. I virtually glared at Nath's face inside my head.

"Hey sweetie, come here", said Sarah, extending her hand to me.

I went to sit next to her. We all settled down. I was placed like a teddy bear between Nath and Sarah. Drew sat directly in front of me, scrutinizing my every move. I had second thoughts even about breathing due to his dangerous eyes watching me.

Police should replace traffic cameras with his eyes. I am not even kidding.

"So...this is Drew Blackwood. He is from Verftet. He owns chain of hotels and indulges in various diversity of business. And he here claims to know you, Sky ", Richard told me.

Were we classmate? Is he my brother? Please don't be my brother. Friend, he must be friend.

I waved at him. I WAVED AT HIM LIKE A FREAK.

His eyes were amused now and he waved his hand back. Huh?

His eyes turned in the direction where Nathan was seated and scowled. He then said a sentence which actually made the land under me slip. Literally.

"I am your fiancé."

I have two suitors with no lovers. Perfect. I am like the queen of the Chess, everyone else dies saving her life but no one stays to live with her. Bad comparison, I know.

Richard and Sarah didn't say anything as expected but I didn't know Nath will keep his mouth shu-

"What the fuck you are talking about?"

Ahh there it is.

Drew patiently took out of his coat and extended his hands with some sort photographs towards us. Before I could have a look Nath snatched it away. Soon Nath passed me the photograph silently. He was too silent. Something is wrong.

OH.My.God.

It was the picture of me and him. Drew was sitting on one knee and was sliding a ring into my finger. And I....I looked happy.

Fuck. I was his fiancé.