Episode 4: Mr. Crazy And The Wedding

Times flies so fast and our wedding day is knocking on the window sill of my shack. I may not be the one planning the wedding but I was pretty much involved, especially for Gus, who would text and call me and preach me about how to be family man.

I've become very bored with my work, it was so "useless" when you try to tinker objects that is already good and doesn't need to be tinker anymore. "Useless" Contraption Manipulator! Bah!

The better thing about this wedding, is that I got to see Bebe everyday. Her mom suggested that I stay on their house and help in the decision-making or help them pick up something or just the one who's gonna hang-out with Gus, while they are out, or at least I could also hang out with Xander while I'm doing that.

Living with the Harts, has been a good experience. I got to see my wife-to-be every day and she would involve me with the planning of the wedding.

In the days that I would be staying with them, I've seen an odd happening one day...

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Plunk, plunk,plunk...Thud! I was startled by the sound and immediately rise to that sound, glanced at the wall clock of the house and it's 3:00 am in the morning. Nervousness rushed to my system and I got up and slowly crept to the kitchen, following the sound. I could see a shadow at the Hart's backyard. I grabbed on of the wooden pot for my weapon, Shit!, that's all I can say while I slowly open the kitchen door to attack the intruder from behind.

But before I could attack the guy, I was shocked who it was...

It's Gus Hart! The father of my wife-to-be and who is gonna be my father in law! He's half-naked and rummaging in a garbage can around 3:00 am in the morning. "What the hell is he doing at this time, and doing it half-naked? What is he trying to rummage at a garbage can?". I tried to take a few steps to asked him, but before I could even go near him...

"I'm sorry boss, I could not f-f-find it. I lost the treasure. Please don't hurt my baby. Don't worry, I promise I would find it!" stammered Gus. I was lost, I looked around if someone is there with him, but the street is empty. I remember Bebe telling me that his Dad is sick, and tend to have panic attacks, especially if he forgot to drink his medecine. This may be  one of them.

"This is not only panic attack, It's paranoia. I just have to make sure that he's gonna be okay and not run of the street. He's seeing things." I worriedly thought. I would watch over him so that he could not hurt himself.

I trudge back to the house and I lie down on the couch but kept myself awake. I check Gus every hour to see what he is doing, just to make sure he's not gonna hurt himself.

But my body can only do much. I slept while watching over him. When I woke up and immediately check him. I ran outside and see him knocked down on the grass. He is asleep, lying like a drunk guy.

I woke him up. He was startled when he saw me. He immediately got up.

"What are you doing out here, Ibrahim?" he asked with a surprise look on his face.

"I should be the one asking you that," I thought. "I saw you this morning," Shocked crept to his face. "What are you doing out here, Gus?" I asked him.

He avoided my eyes. He started to walk back to the house. "Let's eat," He answered me stiffly.

I wanted to ask more questions but it looks like he wasn't in the mood to answered it. This is gonna be weird.

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 Forgetting what happened this morning. After work, I decided to call Morgana, we haven't talk that much, ever since me and Bebe have been engaged. I want her to invite personally. We decided to met at the park to hang out.

I told her that I'm marrying Bebe.

"So you are happy? Finally.."she suddenly said.

I looked at her. She;s showing an expression of sadness, she's trying to be happy for me. I can see it. "Why?" I asked myself. "I want to know why you are sad? Aren't you happy for me? You want me to find someone that's gonna make me happy because you can't do it. You let me go.


"Why are you sad, Em?" I asked her, trying to see if she will answer truthfully.

"Huh? What are you saying, Ibby? I'm not sad. I'm happy for you." she answered with me with forced smile.

I did not push the subject anymore. I will end it here, whatever I had with her, the love, it has to end. I'm gonna be married to someone who completed my empty heart that she chose to left.

But at the back of my mind, I want her to say she was sad because I'm marrying someone and I'm not marrying her. I don't know why I was thinking of that.

               

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"You're so beautiful!" I can't keep my eyes of her. I could just let my whole day past by staring at her beautiful face.

We've arrived to our venue, which is not far away from my place, well, it's in front of my house. We prepared the bridge for our wedding. It is where we will read our vows to each other.

Since I'm new in this neighborhood, few people was invited. My co-workers, The Clavells and Morgana. Bebe's bestfriend could not come because she is in a holiday in France.

I looked around, I could see Xander's boyish grin and Morgana's forced smile, I knew she meant well.

I turned to Bebe, looked deeply into her eyes and said, "You taught me how beautiful life is and I know you would keep continue that as we spent our lives together. I love you so much"

Tears fell, tears of joy from Bebe fell...

"Ibrahim...Thank you for coming into my life. You show me that I'm capable of being loved by someone. You let me feel how it's like to be taken care of. I love you and as you said about me, I would continue completing your life. I promise."

Then we sealed it with a kiss.

It was perfect for me. Everything was picture perfect, the guest throwing confetti at us, congratulating us and telling us that we look good as a couple.

I can't remember the last time that I was happy like this.

Bebe's Point of View


"Thank You, Dad! I love you!" I hugged him tight and kiss his cheek.


"Why thank me? I did nothing but to torture Ibrahim." Dad chuckled.


"Thank You... For letting me go." 


"Bebe, you are our only daughter. I know, it's hard for you to decide on this one. To leave us. Don't worry about us.Me and your mom are taking our meds seriously, and if one of us has an attack. We have your contact numbers." Dad assured me. "And please, Bebe... You have to tell him our sickness."


"I will Dad. I will" I answered him reluctantly.


"It's our wedding day. I don't want to be divorced after a wedding day. I just hope I can make Ibrahim love me more so I could tell him everything about me, especially my family. I hope so." 


"SORRY!"


I bumped into someone. I was so lost into my thoughts, I looked up to say sorry and..


"Sorry. I was not looking" It was Morgana. Ibrahim's close friend, she is very beautiful and Ibrahim is always talking about her.


"Oh, Bebe! I think we haven't been introduced. I'm Morgana Wolff!" She reached out and reached my hand. I smiled to her and shook her hand. All I can say she is very beautiful.

I could see Morgana clapping at my wedding and after that I could see her congratulating my wife. She seems so good at this acting or she's not acting at all.

I approached them and hold the hand of Bebe, in front of Morgana.

"Oh, hey. I hate you!" She looked at me angrily.

I was shocked did Morgana said something.

"You haven't introduced me to her. She is very nice!"

I puffed out the air that I've been holding in after her statement that she was mad at me. "Oh! Sorry! Morgana is-"

"I am very busy studying, working at the hospital and taking care of my husband" She cut me of and answered Bebe.

"Oh! Where's your hubby?" Bebe asked her.

"He has business meeting today. He can't come and to be fair with you, Ibrahim never met my husband."

Bebe laughed.I looked at Morgana if this all an acting. She just stared me with her lips formed in a smile.

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After the wedding we celebrated in my house and danced the night away. It was all congratulations and Good lucks I've received that day.

Then the party ended. The guest said their goodbyes. The first to leave are the Clavells, they said their goodbyes, Xander grinning at me, telling me," Be careful, Virgins!", where he was given a stern look by Buster and shaking of head by Bessie. The next to leave are the Andrews and take out food with them.The next is Gobi Koffias, one my closest friend in the Lab. Then Morgana's next, she hugged me tightly and kissed me in the cheek, she looked at me and whisper, "Be happy now, Ibby". Then the last ones are Bebe's parents, there were tears that left the cheeks of the Hart's girls and Gus patting me, making me swore to take care of his daughter.

Then it was just only us, alone here in our house.

We giggled.

"Let the true party begins," I whispered to her. She giggled.

I lift her and carry her through the door and to my bedroom. This is the first time she is at my house and now to my room.

She looked at my sheets and giggled more. "Skulls? Troubled childhood? You told me you were raised by the nuns?"

I laughed and as I put her to bed, she smiled at me. We cuddle.

We were giggling like idiots on our first night. We tickled and cuddle under the sheets and then..

I kissed her, deeply. Then she kissed back passionately.

Then as the night.. or should I say morning came. Everything was in place, I made love to woman I love. Hahahaha! Sounds redundant but I guess I'm just happy. I'm crazy talking to myself in my thoughts!

Happy Honey Moon!

Episode 3: I Heart You, Bebe!

True enough to my word, I took it slow. Bebe and I have been dating for almost a year now. Many things have changed, my feeling for Morgana has somehow fade away, I still love her or care for her but things have to stay that way. Well, we're pretty good friends right now. I don't want to break it.

Things were also getting better with my career. I was promoted as Lab tech and because of the increase in the salary, I finally built myself a home with a roof. No more looking at the shooting stars or feeling the freezing wind at night. I'm all covered up.

Well my mini- garden is looking good also, but messy. I'm too tired to clean the old newspaper that I obviously don't care to read. Haha! The newspaper boy got mad and he demand that I cleaned up. Well, I'm too lazy to pick up this papers that I don't even read, basically the boy get mad at me and won't deliver me any newspaper anymore, not that I care. 


I added few new fruits and vegetables in my garden, a grape and a tomato. I love to eat fresh fruits for breakfast. It's refreshing and somewhat feels good.

Living her in Sunset Valley has been good, going to work, take care of my garden, saving money for the house, hanging out with Morgana and Xander and especially, being with my girlfriend.


After work, I received a text from her, inviting me for dinner at their house. She said she wants to formally introduce me to her parents. Well, I met her mom, Mrs. Dorie Hart but I never met her dad. I gather up my courage and accepted her invitation. If she really is the one, I guess I have to make a good impression to her dad.


As I stepped on her porch, I feel my knees buckled a bit. "Gotta stay calm" I thought nervously.


Bebe noticed it and laugh, "You have some time to make yourself at home. Mom is in the bookstore and Dad is hanging out by the pool."

I laughed nervously. She invited me in and I stared at her house. It's just and simple and homely. It's a good place where you can have your family stay. 


Bebe eyed me nervously, "It's a bit cramp. You know, it's just us and-"


I cut her off with a peck on her cheek, "It's beautiful. I like it"


"So what did you do all day?" I asked.


"Cleaning the house so it looks good you?" she smiled, teasing me.


"Well.." I joking placed my fingers in the desk as if checking the dust. "You've did a great job and I think you deserve a reward"


I give her a back massage to soothe her tired muscles. I could feel like we are husband and wife while we are all alone in this house. I'm really feeling that after this day I might be thinking that she may be the one.

"Well my dear, the reward would just be getting better and better." I said to her.


She gave me surprised look. 


"After the pampering at the spa, let me get you to 5-star restaurant and let the world- greatest chef cooked your favorite" I told her with my singsong voice.


She chuckled and she pulled me to their kitchen.


"Okay, just don't break any of our things," Bebe joked. "I would just rest here on the couch"


I smiled. I practiced this many time at Xander's place. I know  Bebe's favorite food is Autumn Salad, and I would practice over at Xander's place and Xander would be the tasting judge. Bessie, Xander's mom would also be cooking guru and after several fingers that was cut accidentally by knife, I master the Autumn Salad.


Then her parents came after I cooked the Autumn Salad. She introduced me to her dad, Gus Hart. He eyed me seriously and I could feel my heart thumping.


"Very well, let's eat. My daughter told me you cooked something for us." Gus motioned me to sit beside him. Oh my God! I could hear my heart now!


I could hear a laughter behind me. I turned around and see Bebe laughing, she mouthed, "Sorry."


Bebe and her mom prepared my Autumn Salad and I could feel myself loosen up a bit. Her Dad is such a quiet guy but his story on how Bebe had took care of them. I could feel how much he was proud of her. I felt a pang of jealousy.Bebe grew up in a loving family, a family that I never had and always dream of. 

After dinner we went to the fanily room and continued chatting and telling stories with each other. Bebe's parents are strange, especially their stories. Gus would tell us the story about his fascination with swimming pools and Dorie about the pixies living in them. I don't know if it is a joke or they really believe on that stuff, but I found it weird. I never say a word about what I feel to Bebe, she might get disappointed by my reactions. Her parents accepted me without any resentment, maybe a bit for Gus who seems liked to study my movements.


Dorie insisted on letting me stay overnight, because the wicked pixies that roam only at night may do harm on me. I laughed, but it feels weird that an older woman is talking about pixies! 


Bebe said that she would be sleeping already and I kissed her goodnight.


"If you need something just call me on my room and if you can't sleep and needed to relax, just play dad's video games there. Just don't save file on his games he would be really upset by that." Bebe kiss me on the forehead and went upstairs.


Well I tried the video games and I enjoyed crushing the zombies! After that I retired in the couch. What a day!

The next morning I decided to snucked quietly on her bedroom and cuddled with her. I start to kiss her back, her neck, and--


"Oh, no, no, no!," Bebe pushed me away. "I told you, I will not do that. Especially when my parents are home!


"Sorry! Got me in the mood coz you're sexy in your bedroom outfit," I smirked and kiss her on the nose.


That soften her reaction. 


"You naughty boy! Go back downstairs and I will prepare breakfast before you go to work!" She finally said, laughing after saying that.


We never got really into a fight, just misunderstandings and usually when I tease her or do something annoying, like this. She protected her virginity more than anything else and I respected her for that. I just to love to annoy her when it comes to that.

After that day, I would always be at the Hart's Residence on weekend, when I don't have work and hang out with Bebe. Gus would always give me small talk and Dorie would really enjoyed telling me her adventures with the pixies. I still feel it was really weird but the more I talk about them the more I like hearing them from Dorie.

Not too long and I have a uniform to wear, the white lab coat and it now it makes me like I'm really a member of the Science facility. I was promoted as Contraption Manipulator, I fix and tinker with some contraptions used in the lab's research at the same time they are teaching me stuff about science. Minerals, rocks, chemicals, etc. Some of my co-workers would add "Useless" before the name of the job, because it's boring but it gives me more time with Bebe and with my garden.


After work I hang out for a bit in the bookstore. Looking for references with the research that my co-workers are doing and have a "pixie talk" with Dorie. She worked there as Cash Register Specialist.

Things between me and Bebe are becoming more deeper and serious. It's time to do a serious consultation with Xander, my one and only buddy in Sunset Valley. I decided to pay him a visit.


I received a hug from Bessie when I entered the house and I saw Xander sitting on his chessboard already.


"C'mon dude. You and I need a serious boy bondings!" 


I laughed and decided to start the game of minds, chess.


"Are you pretty sure about your decision, dude? Xander said, breaking the ice.


I made the first move with my pawn. "I'm pretty sure."


"She's a nice girl. Before I thought Xander would like her more that a childhood friend," Bessie butting in. For the sounds of it, Xander already told her mom about my plans.


"She really is, Bessie. But I doubt that Xander would marry her even if he likes him."


"C'mon man, you know I don't want to be committed with one woman. There are more women that men in this world. Why would I settle for one?" 

Because of that statement from Xander, Bessie just shake her head in disbelief. I just laughed.


"But if you really want be with her, go for it. It's your call man. I like Bebe because she's that kind of a woman who would take care of you, very fragile but caring. I know it since were kids. Checkmate dude! Seriously would you ever win against me?" Xander tease me.

After hanging out with Xander. The lion in my chest calm down. Full of determination and confidence, I texted Bebe to meet me in the Recurve Strand.

"Why there? It's an isolated place. It might be dangerous with no people around." She texted back.

"I have a surprised." I replied.

She finally came and we are the only people at that place at the moment. I could see nervousness in here eyes. I hugged her and held tightly in my arms while her cute brown eyes, staring at me with anticipation, waiting for my surprise.

"Its been a year and we're still going strong. Thank you Bebe, for all the love and support and being with me even though I may not be the perfect guy. You've been there for me."


"I love you too, Ibby. But I already know that--"


Then her face changed when I kneel down.

"Oh my G--" 


"Bebe Hart, thank you for saving me from drowning. I was hurt, lonely and feeling so empty when  I met you. But you saved me and held me in your arms teaching me how to be happy."


I pulled out the black box in my pocket. 


"Be my wife, let's build a legacy that would survive for generations." 


I could see tears streaming in her eyes, looking at the black box that I revealed.


"Yes!" When I heard the word the lion in my heart cheered! 

She hugged me so tight. I could feel her trembling in my arms. 


"I love you, Ibrahim Hollows. Thank you for letting me feel how important I am"


I looked at her and kissed her passionately.


This will be the start of something new and for the first time in my life, I feel complete...