For every young man, his wedding is, undoubtedly, the most eagerly awaited day of his life. He has a million little hopes and dreams about his marriage; a vision of what his husband should be like, his own thoughts on the kind of life he wants to live once moves into his husband's home. However, the picture-perfect life he envisions for himself and what destiny has in store for him isn't always the same! Set in Ashton, Destined hearts is the story of one such starry-eyed, small-town groom, Praveen who embarks on the quest for marital bliss, his eyes brimming with hope.
Praveen's new life has just begun, bringing more than he had bargained for. Will Praveen find his knight in shining armor who will whisk him away into a fairytale wedding only to live happily ever after or will he end up disillusioned and disappointed?
Destined hearts continues...
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Praveen was coming out through the gate and his mood was definitely not right. He had a terrible headache and his entire body was in so much pain. He had travelled for the first time by air but it didn't even feel like it. He didn't love Antonio but why did it hurt so much. He wished it had been nothing but a terrible nightmare but it was all true. He had sat in the airplane alone while they sat together and romanced. The flight had taken about five straight hours but he didn't even sleep.
He had arrived at the airport and it was really beautiful but he didn't even have the time to check it out. He was walking slowly, looking in front of him but he couldn't even see a thing because all he was seeing was his life turning into a nightmare.
Meanwhile, Antonio was holding Bruce's waist tightly, smiling and kissing his cheeks from time to time. They were no longer in his hometown but he didn't give a fuck about who saw them. All he knew was that he was with his lover and he was gonna enjoy himself.
He quickly took a turn and found Praveen a distance away from them walking really slowly. He wanted to reach the hotel quickly so that he could freshen up but the stupid boy was walking like a snail and it actually made him.
He slowly moved away from Bruce and furiously walked to Praveen who was so lost in his pain. He stood right in front of him but the boy was too hurt and preoccupied to even notice that he was standing there.
"What the hell are you doing?" Antonio snarled, folding his arms on his chest.
Hearing Antonio's voice, Praveen slowly raised his face and stared into the face that reminded him of nothing but pain. He couldn't even open his mouth to talk. He had a really huge lump in his throat.
"Do you think I have time to wait for you while you walk slowly?" He said harshly, trying not to shout. "I am really tired and I don't have an entire day to wait for you."
"I... I...."
"You wanted to get married to me and you also wanted to come to this honeymoon." He warned, pointing his finger at the boy. "This is what you wanted so you better get used to it or go back to where you came from."
Praveen dropped his eyes to the floor as he fought his tears. "You shouldn't worry about that." He said in a sad voice.
"Good!" Antonio chuckled bitterly. "Then let's get out of here before you cause some drama. Coming here with you is already embarrassing."
With those words, Antonio hissed and turned. He couldn't even see the tear that went down Praveen's eyes. He just held Bruce's waist and the two of them started leaving together talking and laughing. He had dreamt of such a life with his husband but what was happening was the opposite.
He quickly rubbed his tears, looked everywhere and started following them behind. It wasn't long and they found themselves outside. The driver to their beautiful and posh car packed the bags and they all entered. Praveen sat in front with the driver while Antonio and Bruce sat behind, holding each other and kissing from time to time.
It was supposed to be his honeymoon, he was supposed to be in Bruce's place. He had dreamt of a wonderful fairytale life with someone he would be able to love and love him back but everything was really different. He had to accept that Bruce was the man that Antonio loved and not him. But the question was, for how long was he gonna endure everything? How long was he gonna sit quiet and watch as everything got worse?
The entire way to the hotel, Praveen was really lost. The city he was in was extremely beautiful and normally he was supposed to be looking around, admiring the whole place but he wasn't in the mood. It took a bit longer before they finally reached the beautiful hotel. It was really huge, classy and sparkled everywhere.
They were beautiful cars, beautiful gardens and amazing swimming pools. It was really a beautiful place for relaxing but Praveen wasn't gonna enjoy it. What really amazed him was the tall building with tinted glasses. It was to die for.
When he got out of the car, he couldn't help but look around. But it didn't last long before he looked behind him and saw Antonio and Bruce holding their hands together, smiling at each other.
"Wow!" Bruce gasped, looking all around. "This place is really amazing. It is...." He couldn't even begin to explain what he felt just by being at such a place with the love of his life.
"Yes, baby..." Antonio wrapped his arm around Bruce's waist, giving him an adorable smile. He was happy he was with the man he loved to the moon. "....and our fun begins here. I will give you a very beautiful holiday, just the two of us."
Bruce's heart started pounding deep in his chest as shivers ran down his spine. "I love you so much."
"I love you too." He brought his head closer and kissed it. "Now let's go inside so that we can freshen up and prepare for dinner."
"Just the two of us?" Bruce asked.
"What do you think?" Antonio gushed, smiling like an idiot.
Bruce didn't need to answer the question. Antonio knew exactly what he was thinking. Antonio kissed Bruce on the forehead and they started heading inside with the driver taking their bags out.
"Let me help you." Praveen offered, staring at the driver.
"What?" The driver gasped. "No sir," He shook his head. "I can handle it. Just go inside because I know you are very tired."
"Are you sure?" Praveen asked. He didn't wanna go inside to be humiliated.
"Yes!" He nodded.
Praveen took a deep breath and turned to go inside. The door opened on its own and he found himself in the most beautiful place he had ever been to. It was sparkling everywhere with gold ornaments, chandeliers and beautiful flowers everywhere. The smell was just wonderful and Praveen saw about two fountains as well.
There were many people, beautiful people and most of them were couples that were probably on their honeymoon. But Praveen wasn't interested in that. He had come to his misery anyway.
Meanwhile, Antonio reached the reception and just from the gasp he got from her when he reached there, he knew that she was surprised to see him. He had been seen people staring at him while he was going in and knew that they had recognized him. He kept on smiling but he held Bruce's hands and just walked.
"Hey!" He greeted, winking at her.
"Antonio....." She gasped, holding her chest. She was a fan and it made him happy. "....you are here? Oh my God."
"Yeah!" Antonio nodded, taking a quick glance at his boyfriend. "...I believe I have a reservation under Emilia Gonzalez?"
"Err.... Um," She stuttered, now staring at him as if she wanted to fuck him. "I'm so sorry. Let me check." She took out one of the registers but before she did anything.
"There is no need for that." A voice spoke, a really happy voice.
Antonio quickly turned and found a handsome man who was probably in his late 50s coming towards him, staring at him with the most wonderful smile he had ever seen anyone look at him with.
"It was specially reserved and I came to welcome you myself."
Antonio looked at Bruce in confusion and then at the man that was now just an inch closer to him. "Err.... I am really sorry sir but who are you?"
The man chuckled, extending his hand to Antonio. "My name is Mr. Goshu and I am the manager of this hotel."
"Oh!" Antonio gasped as his face brightened. He quickly shook the man's hand lovingly. "I am truly sorry about that, sir."
"It's really fine." The man said, letting go of Antonio's hand. "It's an honor to have you at our hotel. You are a celebrity and a businessman and that makes us happy."
"Really?"
"Yes!" The man beamed. "But before anything, may I congratulate you on your marriage?"
Antonio's smile started fading when he heard of that.
"I am really happy for you." He continued. "Marriage is one of the most important things that can happen to anyone."
Antonio gave Bruce a quick glance and saw that he too was no longer smiling. He knew that he was probably hurt by what happened.
"Err... how did you know about that?"
"Are you kidding me?" The manager laughed, touching his chest. "The news about your marriage had spread like wildfire, especially in this city. Everyone knows you are married now and besides, you are here for your honeymoon right?"
Antonio was left speechless.
"Y... yes!" He nodded, smiling sheepishly. "I.... I am."
"Okay." The manager nodded, wondering why Antonio was acting weird. "...so where is he?"
Antonio's heart started pounding deep in his chest. He looked at Bruce, slowly moving away from him. Bruce couldn't have been more surprised. He had expected Antonio to introduce him as his husband or something like that but he didn't. He was a bit angry.
"Huh...." Antonio looked around and saw Praveen coming towards him. "....Praveen?" He called.
Praveen got surprised when he heard someone calling him. He moved his face in front and saw Antonio gesturing at him with a smile. He stopped and closed his eyes to see if it was Antonio or just someone else. But it was truly Antonio.
Praveen wondered what might have entered Antonio that he was smiling at him. He was definitely surprised. His heart started racing and he got really nervous and he took a deep breath. He walked closer to Antonio and slowly stood beside him.
Antonio smiled and wrapped his arm around his shoulder, surprising him even more. Antonio was really mad but he had to control himself.
"This is Praveen," Antonio said with a controlled smile. "He is the boy I married."
