An update! ^_^ This chapter is in 3rd person narration now. Enjoy!
Chapter 3
“Buy a husband??? That’s the most stupid idea that I ever heard!� Aff was laughing so hard.
“You may think it’s stupid but it’s true. Will you stop laughing? I hate you!� Rita told her angrily.
“I’m sorry...I’m sorry…� Aff told her while wiping her tears on the corner of her eyes and still laughing a little. “So how do I buy a husband? Through ebay or what?� Aff asked her friend as if she was really interested in buying one. Rita brought out a pamphlet from her bag and gave it to Aff.
“What’s this?� Aff asked while staring at the pamphlet.
“You’re not blind so why don’t you read it?� Rita told her.
“Huh? Husband for sale?� Aff was really puzzled.
“Yup! They sell husbands on that place. They have sweet & sour husband, chocolate-flavored husband, and many more. Just tell them the flavor that you like. And I think they have a promo this month. If you buy a husband now, you can also avail a free wedding with a free trip to Phuket for 2! But you have to provide the wedding rings and a wedding gown, of course.� Rita spoke so fast.
“Very funny!� Aff was laughing like crazy again..
“You don’t believe me? Then why don’t you check it out yourself? The address is written there.� She said while pointing on the pamphlet.
“Sure if I’m bored enough with my life, I’ll probably visit that place.�
Aff told her.
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After talking about the husband and stuff, Aff and Rita went home. When they finally arrived, Aff pushed the doorbell.
One of the maids opened the door.
“Good morning, Miss.� She greeted Aff politetly and made a little curtsy.
“Good morning, Ms. Rita.� She also greeted Rita in the same manner when she greeted Aff.
“Good morning!� The two of them said simultaneously like what they always do when they were little.
“Will you kindly carry Rita’s luggage and bring it up to the guest room?� Aff asked her politely.
“Certainly, Miss.� She took the luggage and carried it up to the guest room.
She summoned another one of her maids and asked her to bring them something to eat. Then, a not-so old lady came down the stairs. She was Aff’s nanny before but she was now the head housemaid.
“Khun Pat, where’s Arisoya?� Aff asked her.
“Little Miss went to kindergarten today and went to her ballet class. Her class is probably over by now. � She said while looking at her wrist watch.
“Okay, I’ll just wait for her by the door. Rita! You eat first, okay?�
“Sure!� Rita said while chewing a piece of bread.
Aff opened the door and saw a pink Mini Coper from entering the gate. It was Arisoya’s car. (A/N: Yes, her daughter has her own car.) When the car was already in front of the house, a little girl wearing a pink tutu and a pink ballet shoes came down. Her hair was formed into a tight bun. And she was crying. Her mother immediately approached her and hugged her.
“Why is my baby princess crying?� She asked her daughter gently. Seeing her daughter cry breaks Aff’s heart.
“My classmates made me cry.� Arisoya said in between sobs.
She broke their hug for a moment and talked to her daughter. Aff kneeled down so she can be face to face with her little princess.
“What did those little brats told you?� Aff asked.
“Mama, my classmates told me that I don’t have a papa!� She said while tears continue to fall from her beautiful eyes. Aff felt scared. This is what she fear the most.
“Papa? Of course you have one! Every baby princess born to this world has her own papa! And you’re papa is the most handsome of them all.� She told all these lies to make her daughter happy.
“Then where is he?� The little girl asked. The question hit her hard. Where is he? Where was Arisoya’s father? Aff didn’t know what or how to answer her.
“Uh… He is…uh… He is in the Philippines right now.� She told little Arisoya.
“When will he come home?� She asked her mom.
“Uh…He’ll come home next week and he will stay here with us for good.� Aff told her with a smile on her face. Oh God, I’m getting myself in trouble now, Aff thought. As much as possible, Aff didn’t want to tell lies to her daughter. Aff was quite worried now. How would she answer Arisoya if she asks for her papa again?
The two of them went inside the house. Arisoya, who was crying a while ago, now looks very happy and greeted her aunt Rita with a huge smile on her face.
“Baby princess!� Rita hugged the little girl.
“I missed you, aunt Rita.� She told her aunt.
“I missed you too. You really have grown so fast.� Rita broke their hug and stared at her best friend’s daughter.
“Arisoya, go up to your now and change, okay?� Aff told her and smiled.
“Yes, Mama.� The little girl immediately obeyed her mother.
When the little girl went upstairs, Aff spoke to Rita about her problem.
“Rita, I have to get married in one week.� She told Rita.
“What? A while ago you told me you don’t want to get married! I don’t understand you.� Rita was really puzzled.
“I’m not doing it for myself. I’m doing it for Arisoya. The little girl needs and WANTS a father.�
“It’s better if you a buy a husband.� Rita told her. She told her again about the pamphlet and stuff.
“That will be my last option. If I don’t find a husband within a week, I will definitely buy one.�
“Why don’t we hold a contest? We’ll name it Thailand’s Next Hot Husband. And all hot guys will come and compete. The hottest of them all will be your husband!� Rita told her. She really seems to love that idea.
“You’re really insane, girl!. I will not do that! I’ll just find a guy who will be a good father to Arisoya.� Aff said. She would do everything to make her only daughter happy.
---TBC---