A Girl Nobody Wanted

Sarah's POV

After having an incredible, blissful time together, he left...

I went directly to the cafe. Since it was a holiday, I wanted to work the whole day.

In the evening I got a call from Jake... I went to the bathroom and answered his call.

“sarah...” he said as soon as I answered.

“Getting ready for the engagement?” I asked.

“I don't have any early preparation to do. I just have to suit up and be there on time." he chuckled.

“Anyway, there is someone you need to talk with.” he then added.

“Talk with me, who is that?” I asked with surprise.

“Wait... I am giving her the phone..” he said.

I felt nervous... Who can be that?

“sarah...” a musical girl voice raised from the other side.

“Y... Yes." I said. This voice is not familiar... I don’t know anyone in his family as well. So how am I supposed to identify th voice?

“It is Marina...” the girl spoke again...

Marinalti The girl Jake is going to get engaged to... That goddess-like girl... Well, her voice matches so much with her looks But why the hell he asked me to talk with her? She doesn't even know me...

“so how are you dear?” she asked like she has known me for a long time.

“I am doing good, Marina... How about you?” I asked.

“Oh! I am doing excellent... It is my engagement, after all”

Though she said it, laughing, her words made my heart ached and filled my eyes with tears ... Fake or not, she is getting engaged to my Jake today in front of the whole world ... I indeed got engaged to him before anyone, but it was just two of us and Luke know about that.

“Hey, Sarah... What happened? I was just joking... This is not real engagement, just a drama... How can I get engaged to hir anyway, when he is already engaged to you from his mind, soul, and everything?” she asked.

Her voice was soothing and there is no doubt that she meant every word she said. But I was so stupid and I couldn't control the senseless fear I was feeling at that time. Letting tears running down my cheeks, I hold the phone to my ear silently.

“sarah... You there..” she asked.

“Yes.” I managed to say.

“Are you crying?” she asked.

“she is crying.” I heard Jake's worried voice raised behind her.

“Give me the phone...” he said again.

“No... Wait... I will handle this...” she said firmly.

“sarah, please listen to me... she then said to me.

“Don’t keep any concerns about this engagement, dear... This is all fake... I am not ready to get into a relationship with anyone. I agreed to this just because Jake told me everything about you. I am pretty sure that he doesn’t want this. engagement as well, so there are no ties attached. We are just doing a media show for the sake of his dad and my grandfather.” she said.

“I know that, Marina... I just..” I don't know how to convert my feelings into words.

“I can understand you, darling... When you love someone so much, it is hard to endure this kind of circumstance... But I assure you, there is nothing you have to worry about. Just think of me as his sister... Everything that happens between the two of us is just things between a brother and a sister...” she said.

“On the other hand, you can trust Jake with your life, Sarah... You can keep him locked with thousands of beautiful girls, t he will never even want to look at them. His eyes see only you... His ears hear only your voice... His mind is filled with you memories... There is no space for any other girl in his life... So stop crying, darling... You are one hell of a lucky girl..” she added.

Her words brought a slight smile to my lips... Everything she said was right... I knew all of them... But when I hear them frc her voice, they weighed more...

I thanked God because it is Marina Jake has to get engaged to... Not just from her looks, she is indeed a goddess even fro her character...

“l am not crying now... Thank you very much for talking with me, Marina... You are really a good person, I am so glad that i is you who get engaged to my Jake..." I said.

She smiled...

“Okay, Sarah... Then I will give the phone to Jake... I will talk to you later... Take care...” she said.

“Okay, dear... Take care.” I replied, smiling.

“Why did you cry, princes.” After a few seconds, Jake's voice raised.

“I am just stupid, Jake... You know how I feel sometimes...” I said, trying to smile.

“am so sorry, Princess... I always make you hurt..” he said sadly.

“Are you mad? You don't have to say sorry. Didn't I say I am just stupid? Anyway, I am so glad that you let me speak to her I said.

“Promise me, Sarah... You won't cry when you see this fu**ing engagement on TV or somewhere else. You know how these people report things. They fabricate things as they require. They just need to get the highest hits on their news. So, only God knows what those bastards will report about this. But tell me, you would be strong no matter what happens.” he said “I promise you, Jake I will stay strong. Don't worry...” I said.

“I have to go, princess... I will call you at night. I love you so much..” he said.

“I love you too, my babe... I replied with a smile.

After coming home, I prepared dinner. Only Mom and Dad came for dinner as Shane hasn't come home yet. Luke said the have a special meeting with the coach...

I was cleaning the kitchen when mom and dad were watching a movie on TV. I wanted to finish my work as soon as possit and go to sleep. I was exhausted working all day.

suddenly, the movie paused, and someone announced that they are going to telecast special news.

I also paid attention just to know what is the special news.

“Today, a very special function was held at the Grand Hotel... It is to celebrate a new and very special relationship betwee the two most powerful families in the country.”

A very special bond between the two most powerful families in the country... It is about his engagement, right? I walked towards the living room to have a look.

“Today the People’s Party presidential candidate Victor McMiller's only son Jacob McMiller getting engaged to Marina watsons, the granddaughter of the current president his excellency David Watsons. Let's move on to the live telecast fron the Grand Hotel..."

There was him... Smiling brightly and looks like a Greek God! He looks so damn handsome! So divine handsome!

He was on a magnificently decorated stage... His mom and dad were also with him... All three of them look wonderful together...

Then Marina walked up to the stage from the audience with her mom, dad, and grandfather.

She also looked so beautiful!

Then all of them got on to the stage... Jake and Marina came a bit forward... They look amazing together...

Our president David Watsons did a small speech, but I didn't get any of the things he said. I was just staring at Jake and Marina...

Just think of me as his sister... Marina's words were echoing in my mind...

But I couldn't help thinking about how perfectly they match together...

Then the most magical moment of ring exchanging came... Jake put a ring on her finger... Without even knowing, I was touching the ring he put in my finger... I didn’t wear the ring on my ring finger to avoid being questioned about it. I was wearing it on my middle finger...

Then she put a ring on his finger... He had to take off the ring I put in his finger, right?

Simultaneously the front door was opened, and Shane entered the house.

“ee, darling this is your friend, isn't itz Did you know that he is Victor McMiller's only son? However, I think this beautiful girl matches him perfectly. This must be a match made in heaven..” mom said, looking at Shane...

Shane's eyes traveled to the TV and at the same time... Jake kissed her on lips...

Though, I knew very clearly all these are just a drama, that moment I felt really depressed... I couldn't bear seeing him kissing her in front of the whole world... It is true, that it is barely a kiss... He just pecked her lips... But...

“God! They are so adorable, aren't they honey...” mom again asked from Shane.

But Shane's eyes were glued on my face...

I couldn't stand these anymore, especially my mom's comments on how flawlessly they match each other...

I climbed the stairs as quickly as I can to get into my room.

“What is wrong with her... Why she ran away..." I heard mom's voice behind me...

I shut the door behind me and collapsed on tot he bed, sobbing...

I promised him that I would stay strong and I wouldn't cry... But I couldn't help it...

I know I am so stupid... I don't have to act this childish... But I was totally out of control... 1 was sobbing like crazy... “sarah...” Shane's voice raised outside the door.

I didn’t say anything. But when I heard his voice, my sobbing just got worst...

Since there was no response from me, he opened the door and entered...

“What the hell is this?” he asked, trying to pull me towards him.

I couldn't clearly understand if he is angry or he is surprised...

“Sarah...” he tried again to make me turn to him...

I was holding to my pillow so hard and sobbing...

“What the fu**? Look at me, Sarah..” then he made me turned to him using both of his hands...

He was staring at my flushed face for a few seconds... His eyes clearly said that even he didn’t have a clear idea of what h should do next.

“Tell me, what is all this about? He loves you, doesn't he? Then what has fuc*ing happened?” he asked.

“Did you know he is Victor McMillers son? Did you know about this stupid engagement?” he asked again.

I didn’t know how to answer him. I was overwhelmed...

“sarah...” he said, sitting next to me and holding my hand.

I have no words to explain how much of a comfort and protection I felt with his small touch... This must be the bond between siblings, which I always so desired to have...

“sarah... Come here, don't cry... I know there must be a fair explanation for all of these...” he pulled me to him and hugge me tightly. Then only I realized I was just sobbing all this time without saying anything to him...

I rest my face on his frim chest... He felt so warm and comfortable...

Luke told me that Shane revealed to him that he is gay... That means he has clearly changed, and he trusts us with his secrets, right?

I don't know if 1 am allowed to tell him the truth about Jake's engagement... But I felt a sudden urge to share everything with him... With my twin...