1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:05,680 It's day three of our honeymoon and all I can say is that I'm content. Sergio has kept his word 2 00:00:05,680 --> 00:00:10,960 on not touching me but I still have to sleep on the same bed with him. I don't know why, but he 3 00:00:10,960 --> 00:00:17,360 insists on it. I keep on my side and he keeps on his. Every morning we have breakfast together, 4 00:00:18,080 --> 00:00:23,120 and then he leaves me to hit the gym and get some work done. By the time he's finished with 5 00:00:23,120 --> 00:00:28,800 whatever for the morning we meet up again for lunch. In the afternoon he's like my tag along. 6 00:00:28,800 --> 00:00:33,520 He devotes all his time to me even if we stay in silence and don't speak with each other. 7 00:00:34,400 --> 00:00:40,000 It's kind of weird, but I'm okay with it. My marriage could have been worse. I could have had 8 00:00:40,000 --> 00:00:44,400 a husband who forced me to have sex on the first night and beat me when I refused to do anything 9 00:00:44,400 --> 00:00:50,000 with him. Honestly, I should be grateful. My mom of course calls me twice a day to make sure I'm 10 00:00:50,000 --> 00:00:56,480 behaving, but really I don't have to do anything. I tell her we are fine and getting along. Well, 11 00:00:56,480 --> 00:01:02,640 we are just not on a couple level. We are making it work, like friends. 12 00:01:04,800 --> 00:01:10,080 Sergio and I are booked at a beachfront five-star hotel resort. There are so many things to do that 13 00:01:10,080 --> 00:01:16,160 if we are to actually do something, we may have to plan it a day in advance. Most of the activities 14 00:01:16,160 --> 00:01:20,960 are in the afternoon so it's kind of difficult to fully enjoy anything with Sergio by my side. 15 00:01:20,960 --> 00:01:27,600 Now it's 4.30 in the afternoon and Sergio and I are sitting on the beach. We have been doing this 16 00:01:27,600 --> 00:01:33,200 since our arrival because it's supposed to be our bonding time, but we don't do anything together. 17 00:01:33,760 --> 00:01:39,520 We don't even talk. I bring my book and he brings his music. While we are lounging on our 18 00:01:39,520 --> 00:01:45,520 beach chairs, I'm enjoying my book and he's plugged in, enjoying his music. That's all. 19 00:01:45,520 --> 00:01:51,920 But there's this thing that nags me. I don't know why it nags, but it just does. 20 00:01:52,880 --> 00:01:58,080 I'm gonna put it out there. My husband is ridiculously gorgeous. He is possibly every 21 00:01:58,080 --> 00:02:03,360 woman's dream husband. Had this not been an arranged marriage, I would have struck the jackpot. 22 00:02:03,920 --> 00:02:08,960 Sergio is toned, built, and wears a black panther tattoo on his left chest that is big enough 23 00:02:08,960 --> 00:02:14,480 to draw attention. The marking I had seen on his neck on the day of our wedding had been the panther's 24 00:02:14,480 --> 00:02:21,840 fucking tail. My god. Every time Sergio is on that beach chair relaxing, there is always some woman 25 00:02:21,840 --> 00:02:27,600 staring. I mean, women are just walking past us for a glimpse of him. Most of the time, 26 00:02:27,600 --> 00:02:32,240 he doesn't even see them because his eyes are closed and listening to his music or busy doing 27 00:02:32,240 --> 00:02:39,120 some work. This man commands the attention of women and does not care. But I care. I see everything. 28 00:02:39,120 --> 00:02:46,400 And it's goddamn annoying. Women literally throw themselves at him. Five minutes ago, 29 00:02:46,960 --> 00:02:52,560 a woman dropped her phone in front of me and bent over to pick it up. She was wearing a thong. Had 30 00:02:52,560 --> 00:02:56,960 she been a leg length away from me, I would have kicked her disrespectful ass into the sand. 31 00:02:58,240 --> 00:03:03,120 I'm reaching for my pina colada when Sergio opens his eyes and glances at his watch. 32 00:03:03,120 --> 00:03:09,840 He has never done that before, so I stare at him. He then closes his eyes again and adjusts himself 33 00:03:09,840 --> 00:03:16,320 in the chair. I turn two pages in my book and he does it again. Then out of nowhere, 34 00:03:16,320 --> 00:03:21,600 a woman in the resort uniform approaches us. Good evening, Mr. and Mrs. Bonaparte. 35 00:03:22,400 --> 00:03:27,200 Sergio sits upright and unplugged his headphones. I peer at him and then at the woman. 36 00:03:27,200 --> 00:03:34,560 I'm sorry, is something wrong? I ask. No, not at all. Your husband is arranged for a sunset cruise 37 00:03:34,560 --> 00:03:39,200 and canoeing, and I'm just here to let you all know that the boats will leave in 35 minutes. 38 00:03:40,080 --> 00:03:47,200 I gape at Sergio. I'm sorry, did I ruin the surprise? The woman says. My husband stands. 39 00:03:47,920 --> 00:03:53,840 No, not at all. Thank you for letting us know. We'll be at the dock shortly. The woman smiles. 40 00:03:53,840 --> 00:04:00,560 Great. When she walks off, I hop off my beach chair a little too excited. 41 00:04:01,520 --> 00:04:07,280 Uh, a cruise? Yes, would you like to go? I shrug one shoulder. 42 00:04:08,320 --> 00:04:14,880 Uh, yeah, sure, I guess. Hell yes. I was dying to go on this cruise. Actually, 43 00:04:14,880 --> 00:04:19,200 I was more interested in canoeing in front of the sunset than anything on this trip, 44 00:04:19,200 --> 00:04:25,360 so hearing Sergio asking me if I wanted to go is like music to my ears. I try to keep my excitement 45 00:04:25,360 --> 00:04:30,480 down because I don't want to give him any ideas that I want to do things with him when truly I 46 00:04:30,480 --> 00:04:35,680 want to do this for myself. Had this been a morning thing, I would have done it in a heartbeat. 47 00:04:36,720 --> 00:04:41,600 But since canoeing and sunsets are an evening thing and my evenings are set with Sergio, 48 00:04:42,240 --> 00:04:46,880 I didn't think it would be wise to plan something on my own when we're supposed to be spending time 49 00:04:46,880 --> 00:04:53,760 together. Good, let's go get changed. And as usual, Sergio grabs my hand and pulls me along. 50 00:04:54,720 --> 00:05:00,480 Sometimes I think he enjoys this, or at least he enjoys my company. He doesn't show any emotion, 51 00:05:00,480 --> 00:05:05,840 but the way he does it, it makes me think that he cares. But I know he doesn't because he has 52 00:05:05,840 --> 00:05:11,200 someone else. Maybe my mom is paying him to do all of this, or maybe there's a marriage bargain. 53 00:05:11,200 --> 00:05:17,680 We get ready and head back downstairs. There's a short line for the crews, but I'm guessing it's 54 00:05:17,680 --> 00:05:23,520 because some have already left. According to Sergio, our boat is supposed to leave at 5.20. 55 00:05:24,240 --> 00:05:28,320 We get on board the small yacht and we're quickly briefed on safety and whatever else we're not 56 00:05:28,320 --> 00:05:34,960 supposed to be doing. And throughout this entire process, Sergio has not let go of my hand. I am 57 00:05:34,960 --> 00:05:41,360 certain he thinks I'm going to run away or leave him or something. He's so possessive yet numb when 58 00:05:41,360 --> 00:05:47,200 it comes to his feelings towards me or anything involving us. This is also why I'm still surprised 59 00:05:47,200 --> 00:05:52,560 about this planned cruise. When we are finally out in the middle of the ocean at the perfect spot to 60 00:05:52,560 --> 00:05:58,320 watch the sunset, one of the guys managing the boat approaches us. Right, so we'll be doing the canoeing 61 00:05:58,320 --> 00:06:02,800 and the watching of the sunsetting here. Which canoe do you prefer, single or double bin? 62 00:06:02,800 --> 00:06:06,800 Single. The guy eyes both of us and smiles. 63 00:06:07,840 --> 00:06:11,360 Okay, so I'll check you two back in a few minutes. I'll let you guys decide. 64 00:06:12,640 --> 00:06:18,320 Sergio glares at me as if I shot him in the leg. I would prefer a single. Single is fine. 65 00:06:19,520 --> 00:06:23,280 If you think I'm going to let you get into a body of water on a boat by yourself, 66 00:06:23,280 --> 00:06:26,960 I've canoed before I know what I'm doing, so you won't have to worry about me. 67 00:06:26,960 --> 00:06:34,160 We'll be doing a double. I don't know why he insists on having me with him when we can simply 68 00:06:34,160 --> 00:06:40,720 have our own boat. It's not like we are an official couple and in love. Sergio should be happy to be 69 00:06:40,720 --> 00:06:49,360 alone. But I don't want to. If something is to happen, I can save you. I roll my eyes. I get it, 70 00:06:49,360 --> 00:06:55,040 you don't want to lose your precious bank card. My parents will have his head if I die on my honeymoon. 71 00:06:55,040 --> 00:07:00,960 They might even think it's his fault. Sergio grips my wrist and pulls me closer. 72 00:07:02,080 --> 00:07:07,360 Little girl, I have my own money. I'm more wealthy than you or your parents think I'm worth. 73 00:07:08,080 --> 00:07:12,080 So enough with this money talk. I am only concerned for my wife. 74 00:07:13,120 --> 00:07:19,520 I huff. Shouldn't you be glad? If I die, then you'll be free. His jaw tenses. 75 00:07:19,520 --> 00:07:24,640 As much as I don't want this sham of a marriage, keeping you alive is very beneficial for my image. 76 00:07:25,440 --> 00:07:33,120 I squint at him. You're a dick. I have a dick. There's a difference. Then he slides his fingers 77 00:07:33,120 --> 00:07:39,520 between mine. You're stuck with me whether you like it or not, wife. Now, let's go tell the kind 78 00:07:39,520 --> 00:07:46,400 young man we'll be taking a double. I remain silent and follow his lead. There's no getting out of 79 00:07:46,400 --> 00:07:52,160 anything with him. I am truly stuck with this man. Well, for now. 80 00:07:52,160 --> 00:07:56,560 You're gonna suffocate me to death like this. I whisper. 81 00:07:56,560 --> 00:07:59,280 Don't worry, love. It won't always be like this. 82 00:08:00,320 --> 00:08:05,920 Sergio stops in front of the guy and tells him about the canoe. Is he planning on divorcing me, 83 00:08:05,920 --> 00:08:14,160 letting me go? Is there a set period for this thing we call a marriage? A year? Six months maybe? 84 00:08:14,160 --> 00:08:22,080 I smile at the thought. What are you smiling at? Nothing, husband. 85 00:08:23,200 --> 00:08:27,520 We spend the rest of the evening in our double bin canoe and watch the beautiful sunset. 86 00:08:28,400 --> 00:08:33,440 On the bright side, Sergio let me do almost all of the steering. He also let me sit at the front. 87 00:08:34,160 --> 00:08:40,960 I almost cried seeing the beautiful oranges and pinks of the sky. I love sunsets. It's like a 88 00:08:40,960 --> 00:08:48,560 reminder that all things need rest. By the time we get back on land, it is time for dinner. 89 00:08:49,360 --> 00:08:53,680 And even though I told Sergio I wasn't in the mood for a restaurant or dining, 90 00:08:53,680 --> 00:08:59,440 he insisted on us eating together in the room. He orders room service and we sit in silence 91 00:08:59,440 --> 00:09:04,960 eating. How am I supposed to live like this? How am I supposed to tolerate a stranger who 92 00:09:04,960 --> 00:09:10,000 wouldn't even speak to me unless it's necessary? Thanks for the cruise. 93 00:09:10,000 --> 00:09:17,440 I finally say setting my cutlery down. We are both finished eating and I'm glad. The awkwardness 94 00:09:17,440 --> 00:09:23,680 was glaring. You're welcome. He stands and then piles our plates on top of each other. 95 00:09:24,560 --> 00:09:31,760 I know you would have liked it. My brow shoots up. Oh really? Sergio makes a call to tell them to 96 00:09:31,760 --> 00:09:37,520 come for the dishes and then he heads for the bathroom. I follow him. How did you know? I quickly 97 00:09:37,520 --> 00:09:42,560 turn away when he whips out his dick and lifts the toilet seat. He could have at least given me 98 00:09:42,560 --> 00:09:47,600 a warning. Honestly, I thought he was going to brush his teeth or something. I didn't think he 99 00:09:47,600 --> 00:09:52,720 was going to pee. As soon as I hear the toilet flush and think he's finally finished, I turn back 100 00:09:52,720 --> 00:09:58,960 around only to see him smirking. You're a piece of work. What? Have you never seen a dick before? 101 00:10:00,080 --> 00:10:05,680 I roll my eyes and walk away. I should have never followed him to the bathroom in the first place. 102 00:10:05,680 --> 00:10:11,920 I don't even know what I was thinking. When he emerges from the bathroom, I'm sitting on the couch. 103 00:10:12,960 --> 00:10:17,440 Care to tell me how you knew I would be interested? Does that really matter? 104 00:10:18,640 --> 00:10:23,200 He pulls his t-shirt over his head, exposing his tattooed chest and settles into bed. 105 00:10:24,320 --> 00:10:30,400 Yes. I want to know if my mom has put him up to something or if he has prior knowledge of me 106 00:10:30,400 --> 00:10:36,640 and my interests. Sergio shrugs. I saw you reading the Things to Do magazine, 107 00:10:37,200 --> 00:10:44,800 and I also heard you asking the front desk about it. Oh, I swallow hard. Even if he heard me asking 108 00:10:44,800 --> 00:10:49,520 about it or saw me looking at a magazine, why would he take it up on himself to book the trip? 109 00:10:50,880 --> 00:10:57,120 I stand. I'm going to wash up. I make it to the washroom and sit on the toilet cover. 110 00:10:57,120 --> 00:11:02,960 Why would he care? Why would he go out of his way to book that cruise? Maybe he's trying to get 111 00:11:02,960 --> 00:11:09,120 into my good books. Maybe my mom told him to. None of this makes sense. Sergio doesn't know 112 00:11:09,120 --> 00:11:15,200 or like me enough to care about that shit. So why? When I head back out into the bedroom, 113 00:11:15,200 --> 00:11:21,680 the plates and glasses are gone, and Sergio has turned off the TV. Now he's typing on his phone. 114 00:11:21,680 --> 00:11:30,000 I climb into bed and stare at the ceiling. How can this possibly be a marriage? How can this even 115 00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:37,760 be a honeymoon? I'm confused. One minute my husband is cold towards me, then he shows that he cares 116 00:11:37,760 --> 00:11:44,400 by planning a tour, and now he's in bed on his phone talking to another woman. I know it's another 117 00:11:44,400 --> 00:11:50,000 woman because I can see her face in the picture above. He doesn't care that I'm lying next to him, 118 00:11:50,000 --> 00:11:57,200 and I can see. He doesn't care at all. I don't know what any of this means, but all I know is that 119 00:11:57,200 --> 00:12:03,520 I can never love an unfaithful man and a heartless one. I refuse to let someone like him break my 120 00:12:03,520 --> 00:12:08,640 heart. I refuse to be the wife of convenience. This has got to end. 121 00:12:10,320 --> 00:12:17,760 Turn off the light. I say. I'm ready to sleep. I shouldn't be angry. I shouldn't be mad at him 122 00:12:17,760 --> 00:12:23,360 for having someone else. But for him to do it openly as we are in bed and still on our honeymoon 123 00:12:24,080 --> 00:12:29,920 makes me sick to my core. I scoot to the edge of my side of the bed and pull the sheets closer to 124 00:12:29,920 --> 00:12:36,320 my body. And just before he puts away his phone and leans over to touch the lamp, I see the last 125 00:12:36,320 --> 00:12:40,960 message. It's a hard emoji. And he is the one to send it. 126 00:12:40,960 --> 00:12:52,240 You have met the end of Arranged Marriage Part 2. I felt like I needed to take my time with this one. 127 00:12:52,240 --> 00:12:56,640 I don't want to rush this storyline. You know, sometimes we need a little build-up, don't we? 128 00:12:57,760 --> 00:13:03,920 Anyway, stay tuned for Part 3, and if you haven't already, subscribe and share. If you want to donate, 129 00:13:03,920 --> 00:13:11,680 see the link in the description. Thanks. Bye.