Mia’s POV
“What!” Ash screamed as the entire cafeteria turn to look at us. You might be wondering why? Well let me begin from the beginning.
I was telling Ash about the whole thing that happen with the scary man. And he went to shock for a good five minutes and started screaming. And that’s how we got the cafeteria attention on us.
“Be quiet.” I hissed at him. He looked around and quickly mumbled a apology. The cafeteria went back to what they were doing.
“You are getting married?” he question. “Yes Ashton Wilson. I am getting married” I told him for the billionth time.
“But you are only 17 years old.” he said back. “Yes captain obvious.” I glared back at him. “Sorry” he mumbled. I just nodded. “Don’t you have a say in this?” he asked.
“Apparently not.” I sighed. “I am sorry Mia” he said as he hugged me. That’s when I let everything out. My frustration, anger and sadness. I cried till I was breathless.
Soon my cries were mere hiccups. We skipped school and went to the mall to the gaming centre and spent our afternoon.
Ash is a great friend. He always had my back and I always had his. People usually thought we are dating but I always saw him as my brother and he saw me as his sister.
When boys start approaching, he will become my over protective brother and chase them away. Its a good thing that I had him cos I was never good in dating.
I was always the opposite of my sister. I hated the attention while she always had the spot light. She is gorgeous while I am plain. I guess that’s why we cliqued together.
It was early in the evening when I reached home. When I went home my parents were busy with the wedding arrangements while Olivia was in a photoshoot.
I ran up to my room to take a quick shower. I relaxed as the hot water hit me. I needed this. After 20 mins I got out and dressed in my PJs.
It was about 8pm when I decided to do my homework. As I opened my book, I heard the door bell ring. I ignored it thinking my parents will take it.
As I heard the door open, I heard my mum. It was muffled. However it sounded excited. I wonder who got my mum so excited. Curiosity got the best of me. I opened my door to hear who was it.
When I heard the voice I froze. I can never forget that voice. Ever.
“Hi Mr and Mrs Knight.” he greeted them. “Oh please, call us as Christopher and Sophia. What made you come?” my dad asked him.
I was dreading his answer.
“I came to bring Amelia to dinner. If that is ok with y’all.” he said in a calm voice. I felt like I was going to collapse any time now.
I started to panic. I slowly closed the door and think of a way to escape this situation. Olivia was not home for me to bring her along. What am I gonna do?
That’s when I got an idea. I quickly got my handphone and jacket as I climbed out of the window. I slowly walked down the roof and jumped from the roof to the tree as I climbed down the branches.
This is how I usually sneak out of the house when I wanted to have peace of mind. Lucky for me I had the tree there.
I messaged Ash if we can meet and he texted back to meet at the ice cream parlour. I jogged myself there. It was getting cold. I was wearing a tank top and shorts with a jacket. Not helpful.
As I reached there I saw Ash. “Hey. why did you wanted to meet?” he asked. “The scary man came over and asked my parents if he could bring me for dinner. So I sneaked out.” I say as I shrugged. He sighed in return.
“Ok come on lets get ourselves some ice cream” he said as he grinned. “You know me so well.” I said as I grinned back.
We had tons of ice cream I was sure I am gonna get a cold. It was about over 10pm and decided to go back home.
Ash offered me back a ride. I had ice cream as I went back home.
Soon we reached my home and I bid Ash goodbye. As I entered my house while I was eating my ice cream, my eyes almost popped out when I reached the living room.
He was sitting in the middle of the living room. With his legs crossed over each other. The ice cream spoon was inside my mouth and I made no movement to take it out.
I was too shocked to move. That’s when my mum and dad came into the room. “Oh dear where were you? We were looking for you. We tried to call you. But you didn’t answer.” my mum said.
But I kept quiet. What is he still doing here? I thought he would have left. But he was still here.
Seeing this my mum started to talk. “Damien here wanted to bring you for dinner. We thought you were home. When did you go out?” my asked.
I got out from my shock and decided to answer my mum. “I-I w-went to g-get ice c-cream.” I stuttered out. All this while he was just standing there.
“Damien I am sorry for this.” My mum apologised. “Its ok Sophia.” he said as he stood up and fixed his suit. He came closer and I shrink back. I wasn’t able to move as my mum was holding on to me.
As he came near me, he took my left hand. I gasped when his warm and rough finger touched my skin.
He took my ring finger and inserted the engagement ring. Then he did the unthinkable. He kissed my fingers.
“Oh how lovely.” my mum gushed. I was feeling the opposite. I retreated my hand back quickly.
“I wanted to announce the media about the marriage and thought of bringing her to the restaurant and doing a public proposal.” he said.
“But its ok. I will inform the media about it tonight.” he said as he turned to my mother. “Thank you Damien.” she said back.
“I will be leaving then.” He said. “Oh please stay for dinner.” my mum called back. I wanted to glare at my mother.
“No its ok. The wedding is tomorrow. I have preparation.” he said as he waved them off. “Ok sure. Mia why don’t you send him off.” my mum said. Ok now I am glaring at her.
I nodded as I shifted for him to walk. I followed him to the door. I opened the door for him and let him walk out. As I was about to close the door, he stopped me.
He came near me and leaned down to my ears.
“Goodnight babygirl. Tomorrow you will be officially mine.” he whispered and turned on his heels and walked to his car.
I stood there frozen for awhile before shutting the door and bolting to my room. As I reached my room I locked my room my door ands fell to my bed and sobbed.
I hate him.