NEVER MEANT TO BE (#1 BOOK OF THE MARCELINO FAMILY)

'I wish someone would love me to death' 'I wish someone would make me feel alive all the time' 'I wish someone could make me love him so deeply that it hurts so much' Those were the thoughts that always occupy my mind no matter what I do. When I see those people holding hands and smile brightly looking at each other like their life depend on it. Love was a luxury that I could never afford and my plain life definitely could never handle such passionate love that I dream of. That’s why I look for it in the library near my home, specifically in those countless romance books that I read all the time. Little did I know that I should have been careful for what I wish for. The day I met him was like any other day. I woke up at 6 in the morning, showered and put on my red blouse and my black formal skirt. I put on some makeup in effort to look pretty and popular like I always do, stared in the mirror only to see the same disappointment my parents left in this world alone. Yes, I am an orphan and my parents are dead because of me. That is a story for another time. I rushed out of the room and to the kitchen to grab three apples, one for breakfast and two for lunch. I grabbed my laptop and my books and headed to the library nearby. I am 23 and thankfully, I already went through high school and did my diploma. I am currently doing my degree online so my mental health is still in check. I was diagnosed for minor anxiety and surprisingly it only occurs when I am in presence of strangers My doctor advised me to do my studies online. I really felt pathetic at that moment but deep down, I knew I was ecstatic when I found out it was possible. I work as a librarian and and I love it because no one ever come here. I grabbed the romance book I was reading yesterday and logged in Google Meet for my class. I barely hear what my lecturer says. All I need to do to get my degree are read my books and do my assignments and final examinations. While I was fantasizing about kissing a guy just like the female character kissed the second main lead, the door chimed signaling someone entered. I looked up to see someone with their hood up and wearing a black mask. Only his eyes were visible when he turned to look at me. His iris were black and showed nothing yet, I felt tingling all over my body. He walked slowly towards me and leaned over the counter. I shuddered a little due to the closeness and backed a little. “Where is the History section? I need to do research for my assignment.” 'What's with that deep accent? ' I quickly pointed to the furthest Northwest and looked down. “Thank you”, his deep voice gave me the shivers again. I just nodded my head in silence and silently wished he would make his way out of my personal bubble faster. He walked away in such a poise that no ordinary man should possess. I started to analyse him because that is my only way to learn about a person as I hyperventilate even at the thought of a conversation. He walked with such a poise that no ordinary guy should possess. He disappeared into the rows of shelf and returned after a few minutes. He pulled a chair at the table and took his seat. He did not even hunch over his book. As I was staring at him, suddenly he looked up from his book and looked straight at me. I immediately turned and faced my laptop. I took a bite from my apple and focused to the online class I am attending. Time went by and lunch time approached. My class ended 30 minutes ago and I finished my book. I stood up to get a new book when the door opened. Three tall guys with big arms came in and approached me. One of them leaned on the counter and smirked. “Ye-yes sir, how ca-ca-can I he-help you?” Why the hell am I stuttering? “Where is Verona?” Verona? That’s my employer. I looked over the Computer Room and saw her head peeking out from behind the door, slowly shaking her head from left to right as if asking me to not reveal her whereabouts. “She is not here, sir. I am sor-sorry, but you shou-shou-should come another time.” “Hmm. I need leverage. You are coming with me until she decides to show up and pay her due” ********** Don't forget to like, share and follow, lovelies. What do you think will happen to Kira? Comment your thoughts?