Chapter 2
As I drove into my parents' house or more like mansion, I couldn't help but be a nervous wreck. My parents weren't one to call an impromptu dinner unless it was something serious. I rang the bell as I waited patiently for house door to my opened.
"Hey Roy, it's been a while" Eleanor our family maid and nanny said as she opened the door.
"Hi nanny, it's good to see you" I said before walking in to see everyone sitting at the table which also includes my older brother, whom I love to death. I had a sickly feeling that something was up as they were staring at me.
After greetings and pleasantries, we started dinner, talking about everything we have missed so far to random stuff.
"So honey, your mum and I have something to tell" my dad said clearing his throat.
" What......, Is it about your health." I asked the anxiety eats me up.
" Oh no sweetie, your dad is perfectly fine." my mum said with her lip stretched wide in an over excited grin.
I turned to look at my brother, who avoided my eyes and kept staring above my head.
"Sweetie, you're getting married. "my mum squealed .
I couldn't hear anything else while I tried to comprehend what I just heard.
Did she just say I'm getting harried or was it parried, I could have sworn it sounded just like married. I looked up to see the three of them staring at me
"Ahhaaaaaaaaa." I laughed so hard to the point of tears. I mean, I always knew my mum was a prankster and I was her favorite victim. That's what I loved more about her and I must say this tops it all.
"Seriously mum, wow" I wiped the tears off my eyes " nice one, you almost got me there for a second" I said smiling
"It's not a joke sweetie, you are getting married". I looked at three of them confused, my head started to buzz, I tried to make connection from the words coming out of her mouth and what they meant.
" You're joking right." I spoke again, the smile was wiped off my face. I noticed the look on their face I couldn't help but wonder, it made no sense. Me? Getting married? To who? Why? I just recently turned 21 and just graduated from college , I'm too young to get married.
"Honey, it an arranged marriage." my father finally spoke looking at me with a pained expression.
" Why." I managed to whisper out not trusting my voice
"The company isn't doing well and close to bankruptcy, this was the only way." he said
"So you're selling me off." I cried out, I couldn’t control the tears that fell from my eyes. I turned to my mom who was close to tear then to brother who couldn't even look me in the eyes.
" No, sweetie never. If we had any other choice we would never have thought of this" my mom spoke out softly as she cried. I stood up slowly staring down at them, hurt and disappointed
"You want to marry me off to a stranger"
"No honey, we would never do that." my dad said, him and the rest of my family stood.
" You might not remember cause you were little, but you have met before when you were eight. His father was a good friend of mine till he passed away"
"Who is it."
" Giovanni Reeves." he replied
Giovanni Reeves i thought to myself. His named sounded so familiar but couldn't pictures a face or anything else.
" Can I think about it, I'm tired and I just want to rest" I said before climbing up the stairs, walking towards the direction of my old room.
"Sure sweetie, take your time "
I closed the door of my room and I laid on the bed as more tears fell off my eyes and scumbled to sleep.
*
I groaned loudly when the sun rays hit my face , I rolled over on the bed to face the other side. Today was the day I finally going to meet my so called soon to be husband and family. It's been a week since I found out I was getting married, I decided to go with it cause I know how important this was to my family. Right now I'm at my parents because my mum thought it was better if I got ready here.
"Hey buttercup, wakeup" my brother sat beside me, he shaking me awake.
"Five more minutes" I whined covering myself with a pillow and groaned again
"Breakfast is almost ready and I want to talk to you"
I got up to sit up straight, rubbing the sleep of my eyes then let out a lazy yawn, I turned to look at my brother. I could see he was stressed out from this situation.
" I know this is wrong and I wished there was another way" he sighed before he continue talking " I just want you to know that I will always be there for you every step of the way, you aren't alone. "
"I know, you have always been my hero and nothing will change that" I hugging him tightly
" If it's too difficult for you please tell me"
"I will, thanks big bro" I gave him a kiss in the cheek.
"Now go shower you stink" he stood up.
" Hey........"I whined which was received with a laughter as he closed the door.
I stood up walking pass the mirror, my hair was a mess I looked like I got hit by a train. i walked into the bathroom for a quick shower. I tied my hair into a messy bun as I took ages to dry it up. I wore a pair of black jeans with my white tank top and Snickers, not bothering to do any makeup. I walked downstairs only to be welcomed with an amazing aroma, it smelled heavenly. Ah... My love for food.
"Good morning" I kissed my mum on the cheek then my dad. I stared at the food on the table, toast bacon scrambled eggs and don't forget coffee.
" Mhm" I hummed, my mouth watered, eager to stuff myself with food
"What time are we going to the Reeves " I asked my mum while eating
"Around 6 sweetie and swallow before you talk" she scolded
"Yes ma" I saluted , making my brother and dad laugh shaking their head.
"You know how Roy is mum, you can literally kidnap her with food " Richard said. I stuck my tongue out childishly at him which he reciprocated as we started making faces at each other while our parents laughed.
