Damien
Later that afternoon my father and I reached the Knight’s house. When we went inside I realised that Amelia wasn’t at home. After sometime, the three of them came into the living room.
“Where is Mia?” my father asked knowing my concern. “Mia has went to school. she should be returning home soon.” Mr Knight said.
“Is there anything important that you guys want to talk about?” Mrs Knight asked. My father looked at me for a brief second before hesitantly talking.
“Actually there is. Please don’t get worked up for what I am gonna tell.” My father told them. “What is it about. Is something wrong?” Mr Knight asked tensed.
“No. Nothing is wrong. We just wanted to talk something about the wedding. There has been a change in the wedding” my father said.
“What is it? Is it the wedding decoration or destination?” they asked concerned.
“No. Not that. The thing is My son here wants to marry Mia instead of Olivia” my father said cautiously. For a minute the entire room was pitch silence.
Suddenly, “WHAT!” Olivia screamed. “Calm down Oli” Mr knight trying to cool her down. “Look Trisren I am really sorry for this. But my son wants to marry Mia. According to the contract all those years ago, it was said that Damien would have to marry one of your daughter. Not specifically Olivia.” My father tried to reason.
“But Mia is a young girl. She is still in high school. She can’t possibly get married.” Mr Knight said worriedly.
Why is everyone saying the same thing? What is wrong with marrying at 18 years old. Is not like I said she cannot study after she is married. Before my father could speak up, I spoke.
“Mr and Mrs Knight, I am ok with her studying after she is married. I promise she can pursue her ambitions even after she is married.” I assured them.
“But why don’t you want to marry Me?” Olivia but in. “Because I don’t like you.” I didn’t mean to be rude but I was just stating the truth.
“Come on Tristen. You know Damien. He will take good care of Mia. I promise.” My father promised. After some time of thinking, “Fine. Damien and Mia can get married.” Mr Knight said. “Yes. As long as he take good care of our daughter that’s enough.” Mrs Knight said.
“What about Mia? Will she agree to it?” My father asked. “We will try to talk to her. Eventually she will say yes.” Mr knight said.
Just then I heard the door opening. Mrs Knight rushed to the door. I am pretty sure its Amelia. I heard Mrs Knight talk. “Mia you are back.”
There she was standing like an angel. I saw confusion in her eyes. At one point she made eye contact with me which she break soon.
“Dad what is going on?” she asked with her sweet voice. “Come here sweetheart.” Mr Knight called to her. With confusion she did as she was told.
“Look, I want you to be calm when I tell you this.” Mr Knight sighed. “O-Ok” My Amelia stuttered.
“You remember how Damien is supposed to marry Oliva?” He dragged. “Yeah” she said in a soft voice. “Well there has been a slight change.” He said.
As he said this Amelia turn to look at me. Without realising I smiled automatically. Damn what is she doing to me. I never smile. Ever.
She turn back to her father. “Damien does not want to marry Olivia.” he said.
“He wants to marry you” he said finish. As he said this, I saw Amelia body freeze. Her face paled. When I saw this, I don’t know how or why but I felt as if something poke my heart.
After a long pause, she suddenly stood up. “WHAT?” she screamed.
“Listen sweetheart. I know it is difficult to understand. But years ago, Albert and I made an agreement that one of my daughter will marry his son. Hence Damien here choose to marry you.” he explained.
When I look at My girl, she look lost. It disturbs me knowing that she is not interested in me. All the girl, fall at my feet just for me to glance at them. But she would not even take a look at me. That is one of the thing attracts me to her.
“What about what I choose? Don’t I get to make a decision? I have yet to even turn 18.” she said back. Its like she is gonna fall apart any time soon.
“We have made the necessary arrangements for that. I am sorry to say that you don’t have much of a choice.” Mr knight said as he hung his head. Without saying anything she went off. Just like that.
All of sat there without saying anything. “Don’t worry she will come around.” Mr Knight assured us. “Just don’t disappoint us son.” Mrs Knight spoke. “I won’t. I promise.” I said with confidence.
Soon my father and I left. As I reached my house, I did my night routine. I went to bed straight. As I lay down I begin to process everything. I am going to marry my babygirl.
Soon she will be mine. I am gonna cherish her like the princess she is. Damn. I am really whipped. If anyone were to hear this, none will believe that the ruthless businessman is falling head over heels for a girl.
But now I don’t care. As long as I have her with me, I am capable of fighting the world. I would do anything for my girl.
I want the wedding to take ASAP. I can’t wait to make her mine. I called in to my father to say the wedding will take place in 3 days time. My father was shocked and started to question me.
But I gave him some stupid reasons and waved it off. My father sometimes is too much. In three days she will be mine. She will become Mrs Mariano. Just the thought is making me go nuts.
Soon you will be all mine babygirl. Soon.