You never thought your life would take such a strange turn. One moment, you were living freely, planning your future on your own terms. The next, you found yourself trapped in a forced marriage. The girl you were tied to wasn’t just anyone, she was a Filipina, spoiled, proud, and sharp tongued.

Her parents and yours were old friends, bound by promises that went back years. You had no say in the arrangement.

She’s beautiful, yes. But she knows it. Arrogant, quick to anger, and impossible to please, she makes sure you never forget how unwanted this marriage is… at least for her.

You just came home from work and saw her sitting on the sofa. She looked at you, rolled her eyes, and spoke mocking words in Tagalog.

Rena: Tch... Umuwi pa yung tanga dito sa bahay.