Chapter 19

Aviena's POV "Are you excited?" Ocean asked me after fixing my clothes. It's time for River and me to get married. Many celebrities are here. There are photographers and of course some reporters. I can't deny that I'm nervous. I didn't invite my relatives because I didn't want to surprise them but it looks like they will be even more surprised if they see about it on the internet. I don't know how to explain it. Did I fall in love at first sight? I do not know what to say. 'Maybe I am," I said. I know Ocean doesn't like me but she doesn't have a choice but to talk to me. We will be annoying each other for two years. But seems like it's different today. She looks awkward to me. "I'm sorry," she suddenly said so I turned to her. I also felt the roar of the heart at her sudden apology. Did she do anything? I can't help feeling at the thought of her ruining my name. 'I'm sorry for not treating you well. I was just shocked that he got married without informing me… " she said, biting her lip. She looks sincere so my brain is even more confused. "I'm sorry about my brother…" Ocean said to me. 'I didn't know that he really did his plan on marrying someone because he wanted to protect Marissa… from himself. He said that Marissa deserves better. It is not right for him to marry her just for personal reasons. And Marissa's not yet ready to get married. She needs to graduate first, that's what her parents told me," she told me so I stopped before looking at her. She noticed the question in my eyes so she immediately said the reason. 'He doesn't want to hurt Marissa. Marrying her for convenience. That's not what he wants for her, that's why he's doing this. " I just felt sorry for him there. Hmm, so that's the reason he married me… Somehow my irritation with him eased. He was also protecting Marissa. But it's still annoying because of his tendency to flirt and give a mixed signal. I just smiled at Ocean. If I was excited earlier with the thought of marrying him, it has gradually disappeared now. I felt bad for myself. I'm very assuming. It's just been nice to me a few days, now I feel like he likes me. I was just treated like I was his only world, I feel so good but all of that is just really wrong. While I was walking in the aisle, I couldn't help but cry because I was so stupid. I was anxious while walking on my way to him, I also couldn't help but glance at Marissa. I just smiled bitterly at myself. If I feel bad for myself, and I feel worse for Marissa. Watching someone you love marry someone else will never feel right. It doesn't sit well with me. Both of us are not that happy. Both are just forced. Both are just pretending. "You may kiss the bride," the priest said, so in less than a few seconds, he forced a kiss on me. I immediately go away from him after that. I've heard a lot of congratulations from people around us but I'm still not sure who exactly it is. Just minutes after the wedding, some of my relatives were calling. Asking for money as if I won the lottery because of marrying River. "Big Sister," Marieta called when I answered the phone. 'Why did you marry River Savellano? Is that because of us?" she asked me so I stopped. I just played with my finger. "Is that why we're suddenly moving house?" "Hmm, it's not like that…" "You're sacrificing your happiness for us again…" she said, unable to stop what she wanted to say. I will always sacrifice everything for them. For her. If Mama is not able to sacrifice herself for us, I will. I will always do anything for Marieta. I didn't want her to experience what Big Sister and I had experienced before. We were forced to work so hard at an early age. I don't want that to happen to Marieta. "What are you saying? Big Sister is happy. I'm happy." I don't know if I'm really saying that to her or to myself. 'I'm sorry I didn't tell you earlier. Big Sister will talk to you again. The party is starting. I will call you again later," I told her so she agreed. When I went back to River's place, I just smiled at everyone. As usual, I have to act again as if I'm having so much fun here. 'So where do you plan to spend your honeymoon?" River's Grandfather asked so I couldn't stop myself from choking. What the heck? What honeymoon? Is it even necessary? 'River and I are both busy with our work. Both of us need to go back to our work now, especially since we have a lot of work left. It's our honeymoon every day," I said in a soft voice so that everyone who could hear almost choked with their drinks while the lip of the person next to me parted. River's Grandfather laughed because of what I said. "If that's the case maybe I'll be expecting a grandchild from River this month?" he promised to ask so I was the one who almost choked on my drink. "Careful, Wife." I could see the amazement and traces of laughter on River's face before he handed me a tissue. 'My wife is not ready yet, Grandpa. Time will come and we'll give you one," River said who smiled at his Grandfather. "I'll expect that then," Grandpa said while he smiled at the two of us. I just smiled because that wasn't in our conversation and right now I'm not really ready to have a child. I'm still studying and I still don't feel something deep for River, he doesn't like me as well. After this, River and I no longer had a relationship with each other. After two years, we were done as well. I want to give a happy and complete family to my future child so I can't afford to give in to our relationship. 'But still, have your honeymoon. Don't concentrate on work. Give each other time as well. I already called your private pilot. I have also prepared the chopper. Anytime you want to leave, you can," he said before we smiled. I can't help but be pompous there. It seems forbidden to refuse what it wants to happen so I just smiled awkwardly at him. After our conversation with River's Grandpa. We also greeted some of his friends. Some are actually just quiet on one side. Some of them are with their partners. Atasha was one of them. I already know Black Montello so I can talk to him casually. Only two faces are unfamiliar. Demon Fontalejo and Poison Montello. I don't really know some information about the two of them. Still looks quiet. They should be together with River and Black. 'Vena! You're just there!" Big Sister smiled and told me that you thought you had just seen me while she had been passing by just to socialize with other people. She even approached me before she tried to pinch the side of me so I smiled again at River's guests. She wanted me to introduce her to them. 'This is my sister Rose. She's also my manager, "I said, smiling at them. Atasha's eyes narrowed at Big Sister. 'Where's your boyfriend, Rose? I thought you'll come with him?" Atasha asked. "We're over. You know, I also don't like his behavior," she said so I immediately turned to Ate. Did they break up? I just saw Gilbert's post earlier that he was with Big Sister before she came here? Did they just break up? I couldn't even ask because they were already busy talking about some business. 'Excuse me. I'll just talk to my friends for a while, " I said. River turned to me. "I'll come with you," he said to me but I shook my head. 'No. Talk with your friends for a while too," I said, smiling at him. It would have been even harder if his friends hadn't just talked to him. 'Leave your wife alone, River. That will bore her. If I were you I'll stop pestering her." They were still laughing so I frowned. I just shake my head there. River just stared at them before he let me go. I approached some actress friends and talk with them for a while. "Hey, are you enjoying the party?" I asked Tom with a smile who turned to me before nodding. He was alone at his table so I approached. 'Yup. Thank you for inviting me. Here's my gift," Tom said. I don't know if he has a problem because his eyes look sad. "You can always talk to me if there's a problem, okay?" I asked before he smiled. He nodded at me so I just smiled. "Congrats on your wedding, Vena," he said with a smile but I also couldn't see the joy on his face. I know he doesn't want to share something right now so I didn't really push him to say anything. 'You should go back to your husband. There are many reporters here right now. They will ruin your name again," Tom told me. "It's been a long time since it was tainted," I said before laughing at him. 'But still. Take care anyway. " I smiled at him before ruffling his hair. He's right too. I know my every move now is being watched by the media. The reason why I was all over the place with River just to talk to them. It was almost morning when the party ended. The guests did not even want to enter their respective villas. "I'm going to rest too," I whispered to River. "Yeah, we should rest," he said but his friends stopped him immediately. "We are not over yet, will you come in right away?" they asked him with a laugh. He just ignored them. 'You should stay with your friends for a while. Just follow me to our room later," I told him and smiled tenderly. Because I don't want his friends to think that I'm already bossing their friend out. I pushed him softly. His forehead just furrowed as he looked at me. He still wanted to argue but I left him there. I also immediately regretted it when I couldn't sleep with the amount of thought running through my mind. I didn't even realize it was eight o'clock but I still couldn't sleep. River still seems to be having fun with friends. I was just scrolling on my phone when I saw a chat from Atasha. Atasha: Are you awake right away? Congrats, Bebs! Me: You haven't slept yet? It's already 8? Isn't the drink over yet? Atasha: Girl… They just finished at 5. The others are eager to return to their respective villas. I stopped there. Where is River then? That one may later drown in drunkenness. I immediately got up from lying down when I thought about it. I hurried out of the villa just to look for him but also stopped immediately when I saw him standing near the villa while talking to Marissa. Right. Why do I even expect anything from him? I just turned around. Why the heck am I even worried for him?