Chapter 2

I'm here outside the gate, watching Mom get in the car. She's going home now with our driver, Douglas. I still remember this driver because he was the one who took me to school.

"Bye, sweetie, get ready to meet your Fiance this Friday"

I sighed deeply "I know, mom, please don't mention it again"

She smiled foolishly and closed the car. I waved until the car got away.

I went inside the house and did my daily routine.

EAT. YOGA. BAKE. BATH. READ A BOOK. EAT. SLEEP.

That's what I always do here and I'm used to.

I just got out of the bathroom when my phone beeped. I immediately looked at it and saw Dad's text

From: Dad

Get Ready, I will bring your fiance this Friday. I want you to bake for us, make sure to impress him.

I roll my eyes. Ugh! They are so annoying! They just text me to say that "I need to prepare". Like, what the fuck? Do they have nothing else to text other than to prepare?

I roll my eyes again.

I did my routine at night and went to sleep.

The next day, I woke up early and sat on the sand 'cause I was going to watch the sunrise.

I prefer sunrise than sunset. That's why I watch sunrise almost three times a week.

When I'm done watching the sunrise, I went inside and did my routine again.

EAT. YOGA. BAKE. BATH. READ A BOOK. EAT. SLEEP.

That's all I do for three days, until the day comes when my mom and dad will come here, and of course with my ....... FIANCE.

"Hilda, please take care of my cake, I'll fix my hair first" I said while looking in the mirror, fixing my hair. I also put on a little make-up. Even though it was early, I fixed it because I hadn't been able to put on make-up for a long time. I'll change it later, so it's ok if I'm ugly now.

Hilda's immediately stopped vacuuming and left the room.

It's eight o'clock in the morning and here I am, having a hard time fixing my hair. I woke up early because my mom called me to get ready. It was only six o'clock in the morning when my mom called, she's annoying!

Mom said before lunch they were already here so that when it was lunch time, I will bake the cake with my Fiance.

I just rolled my eyes again and again.

They just make sure my Fiance is kind.

"There! I'm done! " I said smiling

"You're beautiful, Ma'am" said Josephine, Hilda's sister. She's only here for a week and she's younger than Hilda.

My cheek turned red "Are you sure Josephine?" I asked shamelessly and grinned foolishly.

"Yes, ma'am, you're beautiful. It's a pity you can marry someone you don't love."

I immediately lost my smile and just looked in the mirror.

"Josephine!" Hilda shouted at her sister and turned to face me. "Ma'am, I'm sorry if my sister--"

I smiled at her. "It's ok Hilda, she's right, I'm really going to marry someone I don't love"

She just bent her head down and rubbed his finger. I immediately took my phone and went to the terrace.

I took a deep breath. In a few years, I stay here and I haven't done what I wanted and I waited for the time that I will recover so that I can do what I wanted to do but it all seems vague. I'm getting married and all my dreams will be lost because of that Arranged marriage.

I took a deep breath and opened my Instagram. I tried to calm myself first and smiled to take a picture. I took a few shots until I was satisfied. I choose which one is beautiful there and post it.

I went down to the kitchen and saw Hilda preparing the ones I will cook later. I remembered the cake that I baked earlier.

"Where's the cake?" I asked as I approached

She pointed at the mini table in the living room

I take a few steps and looked. I tasted two flavors. First is the Red Velvet Cake and the second is Cheese Cake. I need to know where is the most delicious because I will cook later.

"The Red Velvet Cake is delicious than Cheese Cake" Hilda pointed out to the red velvet cake

I nodded and went out with the cake and book. I will read first since it's too early. I just read until 10 am, I stopped then went to the kitchen and cooked what I needed to cook for later, but later I will bake.

"What can you say?" I asked Hilda as she tasted my cooking.

"It's delicious ma'am, I'm sure your mom and dad will want to eat it." she said and tasted again

I laughed softly and also tasted my cooking.

I looked at my phone and saw it was 11:45, and mom said before lunch they were already here, but I don't see a car yet?

Maybe just ... traffic?

I nodded at what I was thinking and just distracted myself with other activities.

It's almost two o'clock and they are still gone, So I called Mom but her line is busy so I just texted, but I haven't sent it yet when I have received a text from her.

From: Mom

Sorry sweetie, Mr. Gray was late so it took us a while to get there.

I rolled my eyes and threw the cellphone I was holding on the bed.

I took a bikini and got dressed. I decided to swim in the sea first instead of waiting for the unimportant man.

I left the house and headed to the beach.

When I get there, I couldn't stand the heat and swam.

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LOGAN'S POV

"Logan, Have you eaten the lunch?" Hazel asked, my childhood friend

"Not yet" I replied, while still busy looking at the papers. I have to finish it NOW.

"Great! Let's eat together" Hazel said, happily

"I'm sorry, Hazel, but I have an important appointment right now"

"Come on, 20.mins is enough" she said

"I'm sorry, I really can't go with you .I promised that I would eat lunch there."

"But it's almost 1 o'clock. You're late. Do you think they waiting for you?"

I laughed at what she said. "Yeah I'm late but they seem to be waiting for me"

"Okay, fine. It looks like your walk is really important so I'm leaving, Im so hungry"

'It's really important because my fiance is the one I will meet today'

My Uncle, set me into arrange marriage and I didn't protest even though I hadn't seen the woman because I wanted to have a family.

"I'll treat you next time"

She give me a thumbs up, so I just shook my head.

It was 1 o'clock, when I finish what I'm doing. I immediately went to the parking Lot and rode in the car to the restaurant where we would meet my fiance's parents.

When I got there, I immediately went inside and when I saw them, I immediately apologized.

"I'm sorry, Mr. And Mrs. Griffin, if I'm late."

"It's okay, I know your busy." said my fiance's father

"Yeah, We understand. Being a doctor is not easy" The woman beside him said while smiling

"Shall we order here? O-"

"Ahmm,Let's just eat together with your daughter." I said

"Okay, If that's what you want" said my fiance's father

"You go first, Ma'am"

"Mr. Gray, You can call us mom and dad. Don't be shy, we should be ashamed of you because your Uncle just forced you to get married, right?" said mom as we walked out of the restaurant

Mom ... I haven't used that word in a long time since my mom died.

"No. I am agree to this marriage mom" I said

"We're very lucky. Your so kind"

I just smiled and got in my car. I followed their car until we arrived.

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I'm still here in the beach,swimming. I feel like they will come later because my Fiance is late. I swam again and I don't care if I get dark as long as I enjoy swimming.

I swam again into the very deep part. Only the sea calms me down right now.

I dived deep and I saw something like glitter, so I went for it.

A necklace hung on a sharp stone.

I was losing air, so I swam up. I swam to the platform surface to sit, when someone was waiting there.

Dad, mom and a Man. He was tall and good looking guy.

'What the fuck Vianne?'

I frowned and looked at dad who hold my towel. He smiled at me, so I smiled too. I would have run to hug him but Mom pointed her phone at dad and I heard, that was their business partner. Mom and dad walked away, so the towel was on the man waiting for me to walk towards him.

He doesn't look like pervert but I'm nervous about his gaze, especially because I'm only in a bikini. Even though I didn't want to come, but I have no choice, so I went to him.

He handed me the towel, so I looked at it. My hand was shaking when I took the towel.

"Thank you" I said without looking and wrapped the towel around my body.

He step forward to get close to me, so I was nervous but I did not make it obvious . I was surprised because he brought his face close to mine so I slapped him.

"Damn!" he shouted loudly

I was startled and began to tremble. I haven't really been able to get the guy to be too close.

I want to say "Sorry" but I realize it was his fault. But he doesn't know my about my situation, right? Why did he come close to me? It's like he's going to kiss me or I'm just feeling.

I just averted my eyes and walked towards the house. I don't know if he followed me, I don't care about him at all.

I immediately went to the bedroom and took a shower in the bathroom, then put on some make up, got dressed and went downstairs. I caught up with them eating what I cooked while talking. I haven't heated it yet, I cooked it earlier remember? But they seem to be hungry, so I just let it go and I don't care if my fiance doesn't like it.

"Sweetie, come here. Let's talk about the wedding and of course, I will introduce you to your fiance"

I sat in the chair next to Mom and the man in front of me looked at me seriously.

"Louise, you should introduce yourself to your fiance" my dad said and I can't help but to grimace.

I smiled fakely. "Vianne Louisse Griffin. Nice meeting you ....?"

"Logan Parker Gray" His baritone voice makes me nervous

I heard mom's weak laugh so I bent my head down and started eating.

"Too formal" dad said

"Let it go. They are still awkward to each other" said mom

"Louisse, you better take a walk with your fiance tomorrow, so you can be comfortable with each other."

I just nodded. I lost my appetite and then Mom inserted this wedding again.

"So, Mr.Gray, When will the wedding be held? "

"I haven't thought about that yet. Maybe you can ask your daughter about that"

I stopped eating. Why me? She's talking to mom, isn't he? Why did it come to me? I'm already annoyed with him. He added that there was no emotion on his face when he spoke.

"You decide, But it's okay for me if you not continue the weeding.

"Vianne!" mom and dad said at the same time.

I just closed my eyes. 'You stupid Vianne, you shouldn't have said that, what about your company?'

I sighed before speaking.

"How about before the anniversary of our company? It is 2 month from now on."

"Great idea, sweetie" mom applauded

"Do you agree with that, Mr. Gray?" ask by dad.

"If that's what your daughter wants, then I agree." I just rolled my eyes. He's so good on pretending. I know he's a cold man.

"OMG! He's so sweet!" I heard mom's giggle.

Ewww .....

I just hurried to eat because I might get sick. I don't know but I'm annoyed with him, even though this is the first time we meet.

I ate even faster because I wanted to be locked in my room.

When I was finished eating, I got up and was about to walk when dad called me.

"Louisse" I close my eyes because dad called me. I don't want to be called by my second name. I'm used to being called by my first name.

"Yes, dad?" I turned around with a smile on my face--a fake smile.

"Where's the dessert?" Das ask

"Oh! I haven't cooked yet. Wait, that's easy too cook"

"Ok, Mr. Gray has finished eating. You can talk while cooking"

The fuck?

I forced myself to smile even though I was irritated. He got up and went closer to me, but before he could get close, I turned around and couldn't paint my face because of the annoyance.

I open the refrigerator to get some flour.

When I confronted him, he's near at the table. I ignored him and started mixing the ingredients.

The kitchen was quiet, no one spoke. I could feel his eyes staring at me.

"You slapped me, earlier." he said plainly

My eyebrows rose

So?

I can't say louder in what's on my mind

"Is that how you greet your fiancé?" I can hear the annoyance in his tone.

I raised my eyebrows to face him, but I almost sat down because of the depth of his gaze on me.

I took a deep breath, unnoticed.

"When there are new people in my eyes, I smile and treat them well" I said

"So why did you do that to me earlier?"

"Simple" I looked at him from head to toe. "I. DON'T. LIKE. YOU".

"Hmm, I don't like you either but I didn't slap you."

I glared him, but he remained calm

"I slapped you earlier because you were so close to me"

Her eyebrows rose at what I said. "What's the problem with being Near?When we get close, will you slap me every day?"

I give him a deadly glare, but again, he remained silent

I ignored him and just took an egg. I was going to break the egg when I feel a hot body sticking to my back and a hot breath in my ears.

"You know, I'm a goodboy but you've done so far today that I don't like. I'm going to tell you that..." he whisper in my ear and he pressed his body behind me, so I tried my best to catch my breath.

'I can't breath'

I started to get cold. I don't want to be this close.

"I.DON'T. LIKE. YOU. TOO "he whispered again in my ear.

My grip on the sink tightened as he left. I stared blankly at the broken egg. I looked at the man who was already left in the kitchen.

I was cold but I could still feel the heat of his body towards me.