To Have and to Hate
Marry a man I barely know to save my family from ruin.
It might’ve been simple, if my betrothed were anybody else.
On
our wedding day, my husband-to-be arrived at the courthouse like a
black cloud rolling over Manhattan. Walt didn’t crack smiles or pepper
in pleasantries as we exchanged hollow vows in front of the judge.
His
disdain for me was so palpable I assumed we’d walk out of that ceremony
and resume our regularly scheduled programming. But then fate was like,
Hold my beer. I got this.
In desperate need of help and with nowhere else to turn, I had no choice but to ignore a crucial rule in our contract: I shall only contact Mr. Jennings II in case of emergency. But hey, what’s a little fine print between husband and wife?
Turns
out, Walt’s a stickler for legalese—I think it might be his love
language. Oh, and his attitude at the courthouse wasn’t a put-on. My
so-called husband is a jerk. He takes what he wants without giving any
consideration to other people—specifically ME, his blushing,
contractually-obligated bride!
I knew life with Walt would be no honeymoon, but a marriage of any sort should still come with a few standard guarantees:
To have and to hold.
For richer or poorer.
In sickness and in health.
But
after experiencing Walt’s version of wedded bliss, I say let’s forget
about all that lovey-dovey crap and just take me straight to death do us part.
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