Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

**Archie’s POV**

My relationship with Lisa was going better every day since the time Lisa and I talked to his father about our situation with her aunt. Her father was very supportive of us, and couldn’t ask for more. I left on board a ship and returned home safely in her arms. I invited my relatives to see them at my arrival. Some of them at home and some from the airport, and most especially my Lisa, my future wife. I was so excited to see her and I missed her a lot. Talking to the telephone is not enough to quench the feeling of touching and kissing her in person.

I wanted my relatives to enjoy the feeling that I also gave them importance before I told them that I am going to get married. Though I know that would be a shock to them. I am just twenty-five years old but experienced a lot in life and I wanted to have a big family. My sister and I were just two siblings before my father left us for another woman. I wanted to grow old with my wife and children and cherish the time we would spend with them.

I asked Lisa what kind of wedding she had in mind, and I was so glad that she wanted it to be simple and solemn, just close relatives and close friends. I wanted the same. The most important thing is that I can have Lisa as MINE and MINE alone. Call me possessive, can you blame me for having so many men running around her and trying to snatch Lisa from me? I have fought so much before, but I have never been so afraid that the thought of losing Lisa is a nightmare.

I have asked my mother and my great grandmother to Lisa’s place to ask for Lisa’s hand in marriage. And we talked about what kind of wedding and reception we wanted, and where we would stay after the wedding. Lisa’s father suggested that we should stay at her mother’s house since they were just two living in that house and it has three bedrooms, enough for us to be accommodated. Her mother also agreed to the arrangement, because she doesn’t want to be left alone at the house, besides we don’t have enough money to purchase a house for ourselves yet. So, it is advantageous to us.Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

The wedding is also set and all the preparation. Just waiting for the day of the wedding. “You need anything to add to the reception” I asked Lisa, but she was satisfied with the numbers of invited guests. It is RSVP, and they need to confirm that they will be attending. “No, it is all I expected to be done. Thank you.” She graciously smiled at me.

The wedding was done in a small chapel, a simple white dress for Lisa and white Barong (our native suit for men) for me. The wedding went well and the reception was also lively. It is good enough that all the invited were all that close to us, and there was no need to pretend. I was so happy that I definitely say that Lisa is already MINE, she’s already my wife and I would like to spend the rest of my life with her and our future children.

We stayed for the night in a reserve Hotel room in the city. Well, you can guess what happened to our overnight stay in that Hotel. I was really hungry for my wife and I know I have tired her for the night since it is her first time. I was so lucky even though I am not her first kiss, but I am the first in her life. I can say that was our Honeymoon. We cannot stay away that long because of her work. We will be leaving soon to my province, do some island hopping and have some fun before I make my next voyage. I wanted to have a child before I left, you know my insecurities.

We left for my province and we spent one week over there before we went back to the city. I know Lisa can’t stay absent for too long because of her job. We went back to the city happy and content with what we had. We stayed at her mother’s house and Lisa went back to her work, and I reported to my office waiting for any messages from the principal.

Two months had passed and Lisa was six weeks pregnant with our first child. I was so ecstatic that my wish was granted. My office also informed me that they received a message that I need to be on board by next month, which is Lisa’s eight weeks of pregnancy. I am good with that knowing she will be staying with her mother and her father is constantly seeing her since he knew that Lisa is pregnant. Our relatives were excited because this will be their first grandchild on both sides. My great grandmother will still see her great-great grandchild, because I am her great grandchild. She’s so happy to hear that I will be having my own child. I am also thankful that she has this long life to see us grow and have our own family.

**Lisa’s POV**

I was more than happy that Archie’s relative came to our house to get my hands on marriage. I couldn’t ask for more that it turned out better than I expected. The date of the wedding was set and the reception was settled. “Do you need to add to the reception?” He asked me. I was so overwhelmed by what was happening to my surroundings. “No, it is all I expected to be done. Thank you.”

Our attire at the wedding was so simple and it was not glamorous as every wedding wish turned out to be. But I am more than happy because I wanted it to be simple and solemn. After the wedding, we stayed overnight at the Hotel, and you can guess what took place there. I was happy that I have offered myself to my husband which is rightfully His. I considered that as our honeymoon though that was short, but fulfilling. Though tired of that night, we need to travel to their province to spend my one-week vacation from work. And we can’t stay long because Archie is also expecting some messages from his departure.

We returned from the province and we stayed at my mother’s house and continued our blissful life. My work has been the cycle of my life and Archie. Though there were some incidents where Luigi and I crossed paths. He never said a word but you can see the anguish in his eyes. I know it was not easy for him to accept the hurt he feels just like I felt for Leon’s betrayal. I know he was really hurting especially when the news about my pregnancy was revealed.

One time, we were riding the same elevator going down. At first, I was so hesitant to say anything but he was the one who started the conversation. “Congratulations and best wishes to your wedding. I was expecting that you won’t invite me, but it is better that way. I might do something that I myself don’t expect to do.” I was surprised by what he said, so I asked him. “What can you do?” He stared at me and smirked and he answered without hesitation. “I might abduct you and take you somewhere that they can never find you, so it would be just you and me. If I have done that, I would not regret it though. Because for sure you would be MINE. And whatever the consequences it causes, I am ready to face it.” I was so afraid and started to tremble. “By then, I was supposed to be the father of your baby. Anyway, congratulations again and be careful.” He added. I was about to faint when the elevator door opened and he hurriedly went out. My knees were weak from walking, so I held the elevator door to remain open.

Seriously! I can’t understand why he was still holding that anger towards me for breaking his heart. First of all, I have always been open to him about my feelings for Archie. Only that he cannot accept his defeat and frustration that I love the other man and not him. I am sorry for him, but that’s all I can do for him. I am already married and having my baby. I just hope he gets over his anger over me.

After my encounter with Luigi at the elevator. I don’t want to talk about it to Archie. I know he would be apprehended by the incident and I don’t want my husband to meet with Luigi, knowing Luigi has become vocal of what he feels. I just don’t know if he is serious about what he said or just teasing me. Nevertheless, it was creeping me out that he uttered those words. Joke or not, it was not good and I am really afraid. I hope I never meet him again.

I tried to erase Luigi’s words from my mind. But fear settled within me of what he really meant by what he said. He is creepy and weird every time we are alone. There is always insinuation in his words whenever he talks. I don’t want to think that he is instilling fear into me. I wanted to ease my mind, so I texted Archie to see me at lunch. It is good that he is within the building and he immediately come to my office and we went out for lunch