Chapter 16; Is is true you are getting married ?

Ryan herself wowed.

" Trina, Where have you been hiding this beauty from ?" She asked walking towards her.

" Turn around ?" Ryan asked.

" What ?" Trina couldn't believe Ryan's request.

" I said turn around. I need to see if you have all the curves." She insisted

The two dressers almost laughed but controlled them selves.

Trina turned around but Ryan didn't find any fault on herbody.

" Well done.." she said and led her to the next room.

Trina didn't understand what was going on until they got into a photo studio.

" Mrs Walter, Why am I here ?" Trina asked.

"

Stop asking stupid questions and sit down !" Ryan spoke directing her to the seat.

The cameraman started doing his job. Trina didn't know how she was supposed to pose but she tried her best.

" Give us a smile !" Ryan cheered.

Trina finally smiled as her photos were being captured.

After they walked out of the studio.

" Mrs Walter, What was that for ?" Trina couldn't help asking.

" You wait, I have a surprise for you tomorrow." Ryan spoke and left Trina confused.

***

The following day, Romeo was in his office when he got newspapers that shocked him.

Romeo's eyes widened in frustration as he stared at the newspaper headlines. He had agreed to marry Trina to please his mother, Ryan, but he had never felt comfortable with the arrangement. In fact, he had been dreading the wedding for weeks.

He quickly scanned the article, feeling a sense of trapped desperation. According to the article, the wedding was supposed to take place in a few weeks, and all the arrangements had been made.

Romeo felt like he was stuck in a nightmare. He didn't love Trina, and he didn't want to spend the rest of his life with her. But he had promised his mother that he would go through with the wedding, and he didn't know how to get out of it now.

He quickly grabbed his phone and dialed his mother's number. "Mom, we need to talk," he said, trying to sound calm and reasonable.

"What is it, darling?" Ryan asked, her voice still bubbly and enthusiastic.

Romeo took a deep breath. "I don't know if I'm ready for this marriage, Mom. I mean, I barely know Trina."

Ryan's tone turned slightly stern. "Romeo, we've discussed this. Trina is a wonderful girl from a good family. She's perfect for you."

"But Mom, I don't love her," Romeo protested. "I don't even know if I like her."

Ryan sighed. "Romeo, love is not always about grand romantic gestures. Sometimes it's about making a commitment and working together to build a life. You and Trina will grow to love each other, I'm sure of it."

Romeo felt a surge of frustration. His mother just didn't get it. "But Mom, what if I'm making a mistake? What if I'm marrying the wrong person?"

Ryan's voice turned firm. "Romeo, you're not going to back out of this marriage. You've given your word, and you're going to honor it. Do you understand me?"

Romeo felt a sense of resignation wash over him. He knew that his mother wasn't going to budge. "Yes, Mom. I understand."

As Romeo gazed at the newspaper again, he couldn't help but notice how stunning Trina looked in the photos. Her long, dark hair cascaded down her back like a waterfall, and her bright, expressive eyes sparkled like diamonds. Her smile was radiant, illuminating her entire face and making her look like a true beauty queen.

Trina's features were delicate yet striking, with high cheekbones and a small, button nose. Her skin was a smooth, porcelain-like complexion, and her full lips were painted a deep, crimson red. She was dressed in a beautiful, flowing gown that accentuated her slender figure and made her look like a fairytale princess.

Despite his reservations about marrying Trina, Romeo couldn't help but feel a pang of attraction as he gazed at her photo.

She was truly a beautiful young woman, and he could see why his mother was so eager for them to get married.

Trina was also at the hospital when she saw the news and before she could her phone rung.

It was one of her friends Sophia.

Sophia's voice was filled with excitement. "Oh my god, Trina! You've been keeping secrets from us! How long have you and Romeo been dating?"

Trina hesitated for a moment before responding. "Uh, well... we've been together for a few months now. We just wanted to keep it private, you know?"

Sophia squealed. "A few months? Trina, that's amazing! I had no idea you were even interested in him. What's he like? Is he as charming as he seems?"

Trina laughed, trying to play along. "Oh, yeah. He's definitely charming. And sweet, and kind... and just, ugh, perfect."

Sophia's voice was filled with envy. "Ugh, Trina, you're so lucky! I'm seriously happy for you, though. You deserve it."

Trina felt a pang of guilt for lying to her friend, but she tried to brush it off. After all, it was just a little white lie, right?

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Romeo walked through the lobby of Walter's Hotel, nodding at the familiar faces of the staff.

But as he approached the reception desk, he was stopped by one of the employees, a friendly woman named Maria.

"Congratulations, Romeo!" Maria exclaimed, beaming at him. "We're all so thrilled to hear about your engagement to Trina."

Romeo forced a smile onto his face, feeling a growing sense of annoyance. "Thanks, Maria. That's very kind of you."

But as he continued on his way, he was stopped by several other employees, all of whom congratulated him on his engagement.

Romeo's annoyance grew with each passing encounter, until he finally reached his office and slammed the door shut behind him.

Why did everyone have to make such a big deal about this? he thought, feeling frustrated and trapped. He didn't even want to marry Trina, and yet everyone seemed to be celebrating the engagement as if it were the best thing that had ever happened to him.

Romeo took a deep breath and tried to calm down, but he couldn't shake the feeling of resentment that had been building up inside him all morning.

On the other side of the Walter's Mansion, Ryan was cheerfully picking calls from one to another.