Music Recommendation; Shut up and drive by Rihanna
I sat quietly in the back seat of a Rolls-Royce ,my dad sitting beside me.The car is the only one not sold or else we would have had to rent one.The price called us over for dinner,my stepmom didn't come along because she didn't like the fact that I am getting into an arranged marriage.I didn't like the fact that it is Anthony price which was why I spent the entire noon meeting with several potential investors in hope for an investment.
They all fell through.As expected, no one wanted to invest in a botched company like ours,I wouldn't too."Don't make that face in front of the price and embarrass me" My dad warned adding to my annoyance.I huffed looking out the window I plan to depose him as the president when the company gets back on it's feet.He isn't worthy to be the president.The cool evening breeze soothed me a bit and eased up my mixed emotion of;Anger, Nervousness and a whole others I couldn't name. My phone buzzed with a notification a message from my aunt asking why I took a box of postpill from her clinic.Aunt Elle is an observant person I knew she'd notice.I texted back saying I'II gist her some other time."
"Who is it?"
"Huh?"
"You just smiled for the first time today it is only right that I should be curious" He reasoned
"None of your business" I retorted holding my phone tightly
"You will do well to end whatever relationship or fling you have you would be getting married soon" I scoffed silently.The advice was funny coming from someone who cheated several times while being married to my mother.Silence settled in for over half an hour before we got to price mansion.It screamed pure wealth and luxury befitting their status as one of the richest families in the country.Lia price the madam of the price family along with her husband the Desmond price welcomed us in.They seemed glad to have us and they seemed to like me a lot especially Lia who chatted with me like I am already her daughter in law marriage will be smooth if the parents like their daughter in law.I looked around not seeing who I was supposed to marry.I didn't care if he showed up or not the dislike was mutual.
"I chewed on my steak like it was wood" I was comfortable with the atmosphere the three old adults chatted happily talking about the wedding, investment and other stuff I didn't pay attention to.The chair beside me was pulled back and sat on I looked sideways to see Anthony sitting beside me.There were a lot of other chairs why did he have to sit beside me?
"Sorry am late"he said the maids came and dished out his own plate.
"You should apologize to Scarlett,she was wondering where you were" I snapped my head to Lia I never did that."I saw it in your eyes dear you were dying to see him"
I wanted to deny it flat,but quickly thought against it.It would be easier if we got along it is fine also if it doesn't.
"Pleasure to meet you Scarlett" Anthony took the initiative.
"Pleasure is all mine, Anthony" I said flashing him a smile.
"There would be no problem seeing the way you guys get along,might as well proceed with the wedding what'd you say Thomas?" Desmond suggested
"That would be up to my daughter.I never force her to do what she doesn't wants"
Everywhere turned silent with all of their gazes on me "hmmmm......?"
"We asked if you would be okay with the wedding happening right away" Desmond said. It would be great if the wedding would take place soon soon since the investment would happen right after.But why hold a wedding and act like we're meant for each other? That'll be a waste of both our time so I spoke "A wedding isn't necessary.We could just register our marriage at the county court"
"No honey! a wedding is one of the most important days in a girl's life you can't skip that."
"I---
"You don't need to worry about the hassle of preparation all you have to do is relax, enjoy the procedure and get ready to be married."
Everyone was excited except me.I didn't so much hate it now but I still hasn't welcome the fact that am getting married.I glanced at Anthony he was seemingly okay with the whole thing. "A week from now would be okay right?" Dad said
"The day after tomorrow" I looked at Anthony incredulously a week was too short let alone two days.Who the fuck holds a wedding like that.