Chapter Thirty-eight

Chapter Thirty-eight

Justin Smith Montemayor
It was the longest silent awkward ride with Joanna. I wanted to pretend and ask her where does she stay but I can't even utter even a single word. Every time I try to talk to her I always catch her biting her lower lip then sigh after. Makes me want to fucking kiss her, right at the moment. Your grip on the steering wheel is getting tighter. One more thing is that I don't want us to fight, maybe if I tried to open a conversation it will just lead just questioning each other that might end up in a fight and hurtful words. D amn.
"Justin it's just for two years!" Mommy forced me. I washed my face with my hands and then met his gaze.
"Mom can you hear yourself, it's not just for two years! It's f ucking two years! How about Joanna? I can't leave her, here alone. I need to be with my Wife." I told him emphatically.
"You should have known better young man." Daddy gave me an emphatic answer.
"Both of you are just twenty-one years old and the marrying age here is twenty-three. I can just call our family lawyer and ask her to withdraw your marriage contract at the city hall. Remember that." I clenched my hands at what he said.
"Don't you there." I answered him angrily.
"Then just do what you're told! Go to the US with Lenita." Lenita San Jose is the daughter of one of Dad's investors at Smith House. We are on the same age and attended the same school. She is also friends with Joanna, that's why I know her.
"Why would I go there with her? If I were to go in the US, I am going with my Wife, with Joanna."
"Do you want us to get married?! You married that poor girl without our consent and now, you want to bring her with you in the US! You will only go to the US, with Lenita. End of discussion."
"But Dad –" Too late, he already went outside his office here in our house. I was about to follow him when Mom blocked my way.
"You are going to the US with Lenita tonight or I use all my connection and the next thing you will know, is that poor girl behind the bars."
"What?! What are you talking about Mom?! You can't do that! She's my Wife. She's a Montemayor now!" This is wrong. Everything is wrong! How I wish I never came back home and just stayed with Joanna. I thought they'll be happy to know that I am married to the woman I truly love. To the woman I wanted to spend my forever with.
"Tell me Justin? Has this happened to you? Did she use that to black mail you? I am going to sue her, then! She is just a cheap gold digger b itc –"
I didn't let Mom finish what she was about to say. She's lucky she is my Mother and I still have respect on her because seriously if she is nothing to me, I don't give a f uck if she's a woman! I will really fucking punch her for calling my woman names she never deserves!
"You have one hour to decide Justin." And then he put the envelope in front of me.
Out of curiosity I took the envelope and opened it, to know what's inside it and as I read the letter no matter how calm I am, no matter how much I remind myself that the woman in-front of me is my mother, I really -really can't help it but to get mad at her. Because I was annoyed with him, I crumpled up the arrest warrant for Joanna and her Mom. Angry and angry, I faced and talked to Mommy.
"What the f uck is this all about Mom?!" I can't even control the tone of my voice I. She smirks then sighs after and looks straight at my eyes.
"Son, please understand that this is not just about our company's status, this is also about you and your future. I just want the best for you."
"And you think Lenita is the best for me?!"
"Yes." She answered back immediately. "If you won't go with her tonight in the US, I am sorry but I am using your Dad and mine's connection, the caps are ready to pick-up your so called 'wife' and her mother. I asked attorney what case I can file them and asked her to make sure that the next time you'll see her is behind bars."
I clenched my jaw and kicked the glass table in-front of me, it immediately fell and broke into pieces. I wasn't satisfied yet and I went to our TV and then grabbed it above me and removed it from its place on the stand causing it to fall to the floor and break as well. I was so angry that I couldn't stop letting loose one after another.
"You have no choice but to do what I told you so, you see Son I also asked our lawyer about our marriage to that poor girl –"
"Her name is Joanna! Stop calling her names!" I immediately followed what Mommy said. She shrugged her shoulders and continued talking.
"As I was saying as your legal guardian, I still have the right to withdraw your marriage contract at the city hall. It's easy as one, two and three. So, it's all on you Son, you to the US with Lenita or you 'll be staying her and watch how your Dad and I make your so called 'Wife' life miserable."
"I know it all along! You also want to be with me!" Lenita said happily when I sat on the seat beside her. I didn't speak back and decided to wear my headphones and put it on full volume. I don't want to talk to anyone after what my so called parents did to me!
I sigh and wait for the plane to take off as I watch my wrist watch seconds hand move, its eight PM. I am sure as hell; she had been waiting for me all day. I'm sorry. I'm so sorry Wife, if I can just do something to be with you right now. I bowed down when I felt the edge of my left eye get wet, followed by tears. Joanna. I miss you so much already.
I decided not to call her and just threw my phone on the airport's trash bin. I also deactivate my accounts on social media. I know it's a stupid move and I just prove not only to her but to everyone else how cowardly I am, but what's the difference anyway? Weather she'll know it or not I am still going to the US, with this b itch. Everything is f ucking messed up and I can't even do even a single d amn thing.
"Justin, Mom and Dad told me that we're going to live on the same roof? So, what's this? Where are you going?" Lenita asked me as she tried to keep up with me on the walk but because my steps were bigger than hers, she could never catch up with me. I didn't bother to answer his questions and just walked straight ahead until I found a hotel, I immediately entered it and inquired about checking in.
"The cheapest price is one hundred dollars, per night Sir." The receptionist told me when I asked her how much is the cheapest hotel room.
"Okay, I'll get it." I told her. I was about to get my wallet when Lenita came and handed her phone to me. I looked at her then her phone, then her and her phone again.
"It's your Mom." He gently told me. How did she find me here? I I thought I lost her on the way. Geez! I was left with no choice but to answer the Mom, on her phone. I sighed and spoke to her after.
"Yes Mom?"
[Justin?] I immediately put the cellphone away from my ear. His voice is so strong that it's still a bit shrill. I sighed again for the nth time, and spoke to her again.
"Yeah, its me Mom. Why?" I have no similar answer.
[I was calling you for like one hundred times now! I can't reach you.] I didn't answer and just waited for what else he had to say.
[Lenita told me you, you don't want to go home with her. What's up with you, young man? I thought we understood each other?]
"Yes Mom, we clearly understand each other. Like, what we had talked about I am going to the US with Lenita. I am here now with her." I answered him emphatically. I heard her sigh on the other line but I ignored it.
"Look Mom, I am tired from the long plane ride and the last thing I want to do right now is to argue with you. I am hanging up." And before she could utter a word I turned off the phone and brought it back to Lenita and went back to the receptionist for my payment.