Falling For The Man I Married

Gabriel's POV:
"Hi bro."
I smiled when I saw Greg's smiling face walk into my office and make his way towards my desk.
"Greg." I stood up to hug him. "What's up, man?" I patted him on the back.
"Well, still single, unlike you." he winked at me before taking a seat on one of my visitor's chair.
He's my cousin on the mother's side and my bestfriend since childhood, but his family moved from Chicago to Florida after we
graduated high school from the same school.
But our friendship never stopped there. We've shared everything, secrets including what happened with my past relationship with
Stacey and my plan to get her back and make her suffer for what she did.
"You know, it's not a real relationship." I shook my head and go back to my chair.
"Okay, not a real relationship, I see." he said nodding. "By the way, guess who I bumped with before I entered your office?"
I scrunched my eyebrows.
"Who?"
"Your beautiful assistant. What's her name again, ahh... Madi. She's a nice and beautiful, man."
"Don't approach her again! Don't come near her or it's better if you'd never talk to her!" I said in my serious tone.
"Whoah! Jealous are we? I thought it was just a 'fake' relationship?" he asked grinning.
"Yeah, it's just fake, but still, I don't want you to talk to her again." I avoided his stare when he raised his eyebrow.
"But why.. I mean no harm, bro, and don't worry, I just said she's beautiful."
"I know you too well, Greg." I leaned back in my seat.
"Ohh, really Gabriel?" he also leaned in his seat.
"Tsk.Tsk.Tsk. Can I ask you something, bro?" He suddenly became serious.

"Sure. What is it?" I asked with my eyes fixed directly on him.
"Why do you want to have Stacey back? Are you still in love with her?"
"Tss! What kind of question is that? I've already told you my answer on that."
"Yeah, but I want to know the real reason."
"I told you, it's just to punish her."
"Okay," he brought his fingers to his chin. It's his mannerism when he's thinking about something serious. "But you said she
asked you to get back together, right?"
"Yes." I've already told him about the latest happenings between me and Stacey.
"So, why do you have to continue your plan with your PA? She seems nice and kind, bro. Don't you think it's unfair for her to be
tied with this kind of arrangement?"
"She's willing to help, Greg. I've already offered money, but she didn't take it."
"Maybe because she has her own money, or maybe she doesn't want to become one of your charity cases." he shrugged, but I
frowned at him.
"What do you mean she doesn't want to become one of my charity cases? I don't get it."
"Well, she doesn't want to call 'your slut' if she accepts the money. By the way, what was her reason for accepting this deal?"
"She said she loves challenges."
"Ahh, okay, challenges." He repeated. "What a strong woman!. But it's just a plain reason why she accepted this kind of a stupid
deal! I hope she'd really thought about her decision again." he said nodding.
"Greg, let me clarify these things to you. Yes, things between me and Madi were just fake, but that doesn't mean I'll let you screw
and play with her feelings. So, stop whatever you're thinking of her." I said, looking him directly.
But he just laughed at me.

"Ohh.. Gabriel, Gabriel. I'm not a monster, bro. And what did you say--- 'screw and play' with her feelings? Are you sure you're
referring to me or are you just referring to yourself?"
I formed my fists as I my eyes threw daggers in his direction.
"Come on, bro. What if she falls in love with you or you fall in love with her in the process?"
I laughed at his question.
"That's not gonna happen, Greg. She's not my type."
I said avoiding again his gaze.
"Yeah, but sometimes the person you're not looking for or not looking at all, is the same person you're going to love the most
unexpectedly. Because sometimes, we fall in love with the most unexpected person at the most unexpected time."
I don't know, but his words stuck me in my place.
"Wow! I didn't know you're a poet now, Greg."
He just gave me a humorous laugh.
"Yeah, but can I ask you one more question? It's not actually a question, it's a favor this time."
"Sure."
"Can I date your assistant after you finished your deal with her?"
I was taken aback by his question. I don't know what to say or what my reaction will be.
"Greg---"
"I like her, bro."
"Fuck you! You just met her earlier, and then now you're telling me you like her?" I couldn't help but raise my voice.
"Gabriel, I'm not asking you for this favor right now. I said after your deal with her! And what is it with you if I like her? She's just
your 'fake' girlfriend as you said, besides, she still your assistant and she will remain your assistant even after you get married,
because the exact words came from you... 'fake and not real'."

I didn't say anything. I just took a deep breath and formed my fists under the table. But on the other hand, I thank God from
above for making him my cousin and my bestfriend, because if not, I swear I've already punched him multiple times in the face.
"Easy brother, I also know you too well. You don't seem jealous." he laughed and leaned again in his chair.
"I'm not jealous, Greg!" I snapped, trying to calm myself down. I'm not jealous, he's just kinda annoying.
"Why are you here?" I asked a bit annoyed.
"Well, I'm here to ask you to introduce me to your assistant, but since I've already met her, you no longer need to do it." he
smirked.
And I'll lie to myself if I say I don't get irritated.
"So, since you've already met her, what can you say?"
"She's perfect."
"I know." I proudly stated.
"She's perfect to be my girlfriend." he added grinning.
"You better get out of this office before I forget that you're my bestfriend!" I said as my smile dies.
"Whoa!" he stood up immediately. "Bro... I'm your cousin too."
"Yeah, and you should really leave now before I forget that you're related to me and you've been a part of my life!" I got up,
glaring at him.
He took a step back one by one.
"Wait! Can I get her number?"
"No, you dickhead! She'll be my wife, so back off!"
"But you said it's fake! She s just going to be your 'fake' wife. So, I'm sorry, I'm still going to get her number!" he's already at the
door but he's still grinning like an idiot.
"Fuck you, Greg! Fuck you!"

I'm starting to get really annoyed with him and regret my decision of telling him about Madi.
"Gabriel, you're getting too possessive, bro. Take it easy. Take care of her because someday, when your deal with her ends, I'll
take her by that time, whether you like it or not. Whether you approve of it or not, but for now, take care of her for me."
And with that, he exited my office. I was left dumbfounded. Why did it seem like he already knew Madi? He seemed so sure he's
gonna take her from me.
I sighed and shook my head to get those thoughts out of my mind.