Chapter # 9

“You are my choice, Candice” When he said that a shiver went down my spine and in certainly not a good way and gave me a bad omen.

“And about loyalty… If I have a beautiful wife at home, I am not interested in outside girls.”

“And what if you get tired of me one day?”

“But I won’t cheat, rest assured.” Finally passing my smile from his unreadable face. I smiled faintly, not liking him at all.

“You said that I cannot have male friends after marriage. You will not stop me from meeting them before marriage.” I said.

“As long as I am your top priority.” He said. I hate how demanding this guy is. And Father, I will ask him at home, how dare he. How could a father bound his daughter to a guy like this and without her consent.

“Here you go, wear this and tell everyone that you are getting married.” He said, giving me a ring box.

“What if I refuse the marriage?” I asked, knowing it’s not a good question to ask. A smirk came to his lips and he looked at me with a dark gaze.

I swallowed hard, feeling discomforted by his gaze, “You can’t.”

“Why..?” My voice came out like a whisper because of his icy green eyes. “Because your Father has already taken money.”

Fuck you, Elmer.

“I see.” I trailed off. We then had lunch and after lunch he offered to drop me off but I refused and decided to go somewhere and fresh my mind.

I walked around the park but felt so alone, I didn’t know what to do. I wanted to go to Sophie and tell her about my condition but she is on her honeymoon.

I don’t know what I should do so I went to Tyler’s home. He was shocked to see me and I was shocked to see his home.

Well he is not called the King of Shipments for nothing, judging by his home, I felt so insecure.

“Candice.” He called me. Surprise and happy to see me.

“Hey, Tyler.. Are you free?” I said nervously.

“Yeah… You are okay or you are dying to meet me. You couldn’t wait for the evening.” He teased me.

I chuckle and shake my head, “No.. just want to go and get an ice-cream.”

“Come in, I have ice cream at home. We can talk inside.” He offered.

“No, I am fine. I actually want to tell you something.” I said tentatively, not knowing what I should say.

“Yeah… tell me?” He said. I opened my mouth to say something but got a call from Father.

“Wait, it’s from my Father.”

”Shall I say that you are enjoying your date?” He teased me.

I laughed a little and shook my head and picked the call. “Hello, Father?”

“Don’t you dare to tell anyone about the reason for your marriage. If you show that you are unhappy with it then you know what I can do.” He warned me.

I kept my face skeptical, not saying anything while cursing him in my heart.

“Okay, We will talk about it at home. I also need to talk to you.” I said and cut the call.

“Seems like the ice-cream has to wait, I have to go.” I said and was about to leave but he stopped me.

“You are about to tell me something.” He said. I made an ‘o’ face and nodded. I smiled and took a deep breath; it’s time to act.

“I am getting married!” I said excitedly, engulfing him in a hug. “I am so happy!” I beamed- even though it was all unwanted.

He was left flabbergast, just like I was when I heard about it for the first time. It took him a few moments to understand and when he did he burst.

“What? When? Why?” I pulled away and looked at him in confusion

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“Yeah, I am getting married and what do you mean why? Because I love him. And It’s still a few months away.” I said, showing him my ring.

He looked at the ring with a sorrowful look, he was breathless. I don’t understand his demeanor, what happened to him?

“You said you don’t have a boyfriend.” He tried to reason.

“But I didn’t say that I don’t have a fiancé.”

“You have not worn it before.” He kept trying to deny it.

“Before he told me not to and now he wants it to be official and you are the first person I am telling!” I said in such enthusiasm.

He looked away with a depressing look on his face. I was about to ask him but we heard a voice from behind,

“When did you guys start dating?” I gasped when I heard it. I turned and saw Sophie.

“We are not Sophie. Great timing! I was looking for you. I wanted to tell you that I am getting married!” I exclaimed as she asked in utter shock, “With whom!?”

“Leon Vincent!” She squeaked, I hugged her tightly. I felt so fake for doing this but I have to.

“I was thinking of coming to you. But how nice you came here. Anyways, I gotta go. Bye!” I left waving at her in excitement. I was about to leave but stopped and shouted to Tyler,

“Pick me at six! I’ll be ready!”

“There’s no need now!” He shouted back, hiding the pain in his voice. I don’t know what happened to him.

“Why!?” I asked.

“I got some work!” He said.

”Okay! We’ll talk later!” I smiled and left. I then turned my back on them and left.

A few tears rolled my cheeks but I tried my best to remain the same but it was so hard.