"I did not get you dad", June said
Taking a deep breath he said, "When she asked aunt Davis to protect you she had also taken promise that Liam should marry you. That way we can all protect you together. She had seen Liam grow up with you and that boy was excellent in everything"
Pausing for a while he caressed her head and asked, "You'll think about it right?"
Though she had so many complicated feelings, looking at her father she smiled and nodded her head.
Standing up to take her leave she hugged her father and left the room with so many thoughts in her mind
June's workplace
Nudging June's arms who was exceptionally quiet from morning Edith asked, "What happened you are so quiet from morning and the most horrible truth is you didn't even want the sweet and spicy pork ribs that were served in the cafeteria today?"
"Nothing I'm just tired", June said taking the coffee cup from the counter
"Wait did you have your breakfast or not?", Edith asked
When June shook her head Edith placed her hand on her shoulders and asked, "What is bothering you June you never skip your meals even if the world is going to end and today you didn't eat anything?"
June shook her head, "Nothing so serious"
"Oh! now you have also started lying to me I thought we were best friends", Edith frowned
June chuckle and said, "We are still best friends Ed"
"Then tell me what made you to skip your meals", Edith asked
June sighed and said, "It's about father I know he'll never force me into anything but this time he is asked me to think about it. As far as I remember dad never lacked in the love and affection he gave me but this time-"
"So you are worried about that. Why don't you meet Liam once and tell him what you have in your mind, and he can call the wedding off right?", Edith said
June shook her head and said, "What kind of good reason can I give him for not marrying him and it isn't like I don't hate him but marrying a complete stranger was not in my books"
"Then speak to your dad itself and I am sure uncle will listen to you I mean he is such a good person and he loves you a lot", Edith suggested
"It is not only dad who want me to marry Liam, it was a promise between my late mother and grandma Davis to protect me", June said
Supporting her head on her hand Edith sighed, "So there is no way to escape this. Anyhow whatever decision you take I'm with and you can always count on me but don't stress too much over it"
June nodded her head and was about to get up she received a call from father Hembron receiving the call she asked, "what happen dad you called me at this hour"
father Hembron suddenly fired so many questions at her asking, "Did you have your breakfast or not? What about lunch? Is the matter about your marriage bothering you? You didn't like Liam? You know you can tell your dad anything right? And if you don't-"
"Dad calm down. I've already eaten my breakfast as well as lunch and right now I am drinking juice so don't worry your daughter is all fine okay and I have to leave I'll call you later", June said before hanging up the call
"Is she okay. Did she have anything or not", Uncle Hembron asked worriedly