Chapter 22

Book:Arranged To The Devil Published:2024-5-1

Damien’s POV
Its 2pm now in the afternoon and I have not met Amelia or heard her voice and its frustrating me. She has become my addiction. And I can’t stop thinking about her. If I go and stand in their door stop without a reason, it’d be too awkward.
Just then my secretary brought in a package. It was from Tiffany & Co. When I opened it, there was the engagement ring and wedding rings.
I imagined the rings were to be in Amelia’s hand. Just then I got an amazing idea. I should bring Amelia to dinner and propose to her and slip in the engagement ring. Yes. Now I can see her and also bring her out and have dinner.
I quickly made reservations in a Italian restaurant. This was it. I am going to tell her everything during the dinner. How much I love her. Why I chose her instead of her sister. That’s it. I came up with the plan. I was anticipatingly waiting for the evening.
I quickly went back home, refreshed and wear clothes to impress. The things I do for this girl. I smiled to myself. It was around 8 when I reach their door step. I ringed the door bell. I thought just maybe, maybe, Amelia would open the door. But end up her mum opening.
She gave me a pleasing smile and in a cheerful voice and invited me in. As I went in my eyes searched for one cute girl who spread joy around her. But failed.
Just then Mr Knight came in. “Hi Mr Knight and Mrs Knight” I greeted them. “Oh please call Tristen and Sophia. What made you come here?” Tristen asked me.
“I came to bring Amelia to dinner. If that’s ok with y’all” I asked politely. I have to remain in their nice book. Both of them looked at each other before, ” Of course dear. Take a seat first. I will bring Amelia down.” Sophia said.
Both Tristen and me took a seat and started talking about the wedding tomorrow. After quite some time Sophia came down. “Trist, Mia is not at home. I think she went out.” Sophia said with nervous.
“Did you try calling her?” Christopher asked. “Yes. But her phone is at home.” She replied. “She must not have gone far if she didn’t bring her phone along.” He said.
“I’m sorry son. We didn’t know she went out. ” Tristen apologised. “Its no problem. I’ll shall wait for her return.” I answered. There is no way I am going off without seeing her. Both of them agreed.
We talked for some time and then I asked if I could see her room. Which they hesitated at first but I told them I want to decorate our room according to her taste and they agreed.
I went to take a look at her room. Her room looked so simple. Her bed had the baby cot net hanging in her bed. It didn’t look girly or tomboyish which was obvious. It was in white colour.
I went to look at her photos. There were photos with her family and class photos. I also noticed there were few photos with a boy. She looked all smiley with him. Which again rise jealous. Is he her boyfriend?
But the investigator told me she was single. He must be her friend. But still it didn’t settle the bubble in my stomach. She looked happy with him. I want that. I want her to be happy with me. Be all smiley. Demand me whatever she wants.
Allow me to spoil her. Treat her like a princess. And have our own family. Grow old with her. I want to say all this to her. But when I see her, none of those words come out. Which is frustrating. I took one of her picture where she was holding onto a candle and she was in the dark. Only her face can be seen in the light. It was mesmerising.
After looking around some more, I exited her room. I went down and waited for her. Her parents had went somewhere inside the house.
After some time I heard the door being open and shut. Then she entered the living room. And the sight of almost made me burst out laughing. But I refrained. She was eating ice cream. The spoon she was holding was mid way in her mouth and her eyes were wide as if they were gonna pop out soon.
She had ice cream in the tip of her nose and in her lip line. She looked absolutely adorable and innocent. My innocent baby. I stood up slowly which made her drop her spoon.
That’s when Tristen and Sophia came. “Oh dear where were you? We were looking for you. We tried to call But you didn’t answer.” Sophia said in a panic tone.
She kept silent. “Damien here wanted to bring you for dinner. We thought you were home. When did you go out?” she kept asking.
Finally coming out from her trance, ” I-I w-went to g-get ice-c-cream” she stuttered. Why does she stutter when she sees me?
“Damien I am sorry for this.” Sophia apologised “Its ok Sophia.” I said back. I walked closer to them and Amelia shrink back but didn’t move.
I went near her and took her left hand. I heard a slight gasp from her. Which mean my touch do have a effect on her. That’s interesting. I slipped the engagement ring in her delicate finger. I went a step further and kissed her hand. I wanted to kiss her so badly. But for now this would do.
“Oh how lovely.” Sophia gushed and she quickly retreated her hands. I told them how I wanted to propose in front of the media and announce the wedding. I wanted the whole world to know that I am getting married to this angel. Tell everyone who called me heartless and monster that I am indeed getting married to an angel. This angel standing in front of me.
But guess I can’t do that now. But in due time. Tomorrow is when everything will fall in place. I told my leave when Sophia asked Amelia to send me off. Thank you Sophia I said mentally.
As we reached the door step, She was about to close the door when I stopped her. I leaned down to her, “Goodnight babygirl. Tomorrow you will be mine.” Is what I said as I return home with a flushed cheeks girl standing in her door stop.
I lay in bed think about tomorrow. I am unable to sleep when I think about tomorrow. The more I think about it, the more crazy I was getting. Tomorrow I will be lying in this very bed cuddled with my babygirl.
I wont be alone in this big ass house. I don’t have to sleep alone anymore. I can have someone to look forward too when I return home. With all this thought I went to sleep.
The next morning I made sure everything single thing was perfect. I wanted this day to be perfect for both me and my babygirl. The anticipation was over whelming. As time tick, I was getting more excited. Just few more hours she will be all mine.
The hours passed by, and here I was standing in my white and rose gold wedding suit. It fit me perfectly. I put on everything that was needed. My father came in.
“Damien. You are finally getting married.” he said with a soft voice. I just nodded my head. “You know, whenever someone told me you were heartless and emotionless, it hurt me. People used to say that no one will marry you for the reputation you earn. But I knew that one day a special girl will melt that stone heart of yours.”
I was about to disagree when he spoke again. “And don’t deny about your feelings for that girl. I know you are in love with her. I have seen in it your eyes. If your mum were to be here, she would be so happy.” When he start to talk my mother about I stiffed. It was a very difficult topic for me.
“Alright enough with this. Come on son you are wanted for your wedding.” he said before he chuckled and left. He was right about one thing. If my mum was here she would be so happy for having an angel as a daughter.
I gathered myself up and went to the wedding location.
I was standing in front of the registrar waiting for my babygirl to enter from that door. The only thing that is separating my babygirl and me. Seconds felt like hours and minutes felt like days. After what felt like years, the music start to play. Which means she will walking out anytime now.
And the door opened. There she walked out like an angel that she is. She was breathe taking. Amazing. Gorgeous. Magnificent. Beautiful. Lovely. Just perfect. And I cant believe this angel here is going to be mine. All mine.
Here she was standing in front of me. “Take care of my daughter, son.” Tristen said as he handed me his daughter. “I will, sir.” I assured as I took her hands.
As I touched her delicate hands, I heard her gasp. Every time we touch there is this spark. I brought her up. She had her head down all this while. Once she was up, she retreated her hand.
Soon the speech start. The priest asked me for my consent. This was it. With full confidence “I do.” I said. Next the priest went on to Amelia. At first she did not respond. The priest asked again. She was quiet for some time. My heart was exploding. Finally she said ‘I do’. I was beyond happy. So happy I felt like I was flying.
After exchanging the rings, the priest announced us husband and wife. Now comes the part I was waiting. “you may kiss the bride.”