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My Grandmothers study was...grand.
To my left and right were floor ceiling book shelves..to my left in front of the book shelves was a couch and a little side table and lamp.
A grey Persian rug on the floor and to the back was a huge mahogany desk and a expensive leather chair.
Behind that are floor to ceiling windows.. and heavy velvet curtains.. which were pulled back, allowing a beautiful view of the yard.
My Grandmother led me to her chair and sat me down, I frowned and looked at her she smiled tears sparkling in her eyes.
I held her hand, "What's wrong?"
"My angel is growing up too fast"
I looked at my Father, he set the briefcase on the desk, opening it.
He took out four folders and set them down in front of me.
I set them straight and looked at my Grandmother in confusion.
"Sweetie pie, you need to read these with your Grandmother. I have arrangements to make..."
He nodded to my Grandmother and left.. I stared after him my heart pounding in my chest.
What the hell is going on?
Did I do something wrong?
Are they going to disown me?
My Grandmother sat down on her desk next to me and smiled.
"Read the first one"
I picked it up and opened it...our family's name was printed there.. on the first page...nothing else...
Blade.
I flipped the page and breathed deeply.
Name:
Emma O'Neil
Age:
45
Occupation:
Accountant
Hobbies:
Going on hikes. Getting out of her comfort zone, travelling the world and experiencing new and strange things.
The life that Emma wishes to have with Claudia(From Emma herself):
I just want to give you the life you deserve, We could do so much and have so much fun together. We could go on countless adventures and I know that the life that we will build together will be absolutely amazing.
Important aspects to note:
Emma's work may cause an issue.
.....
I looked at my Grandmother, "What the hell is this?"
My Grandmother put her hand on my shoulder and smiled, "My angel this has been going on for generations...you are to be presented with four suitors.. you have three months to get to know them..at the end of those three months you will choose one to marry, once you have chosen you have six months to plan the wedding and get married"
I was absolutely and utterly shocked.
What the actual fuck?!
Am I hearing this right?
I must be dreaming.. I cant be sitting here right now having this conversation...
"W-...What?"
She kissed my hand, "I know its a lot to take in but keep reading"
She took Emma's file away, I looked down and opened the next file.
I flipped the folder open, I flipped to the second page.
Name:
Jenna Jacobs
Age:
49
Occupation:
Nephrologist
Hobbies:
Reading,painting,jogging, and relaxing where she can.
The life she wants to have with Claudia(From Jenna herself):
I hope that you and I can build a life together, I need someone as gentle and caring as you.
Important aspects to note:
Her field of work may cause an issue.
.....
I closed Jenna's file and put it aside, and opened the next one.
Name:
Lana Thorne
Age:
55
Occupation:
Lawyer
Hobbies:
Reading,travelling, and helping others.
The life Lana wishes to have with Claudia(From Lana herself):
My work schedule may cause a few bumps, but we can work around it! We can do whatever your heart desires, we can go where ever you want when you want.
Important aspects to note:
Lana may become severely over protective.
....
I closed the filed and opened the last one.
Name:
Naomi Schmidt
Age:
57
Occupation:
CEO of 8 businesses around the world:
-2 Oil refineries
-1 law firm
-4 technological innovation empires
-1 car company
Hobbies:
Relaxing when and where she can, reading and traveling.
The life Naomi wishes to have with Claudia(From Naomi herself):
I know my age may present itself as a problem, but I will give you the world if you ask. I will take you anywhere do anything you want, I want to build an amazing life with you. I have never been more serious about anything in my entire life.
Important aspects to note:
Her work life and age may cause an issue, and Naomi is extremely over protective.
....
I closed the folder and put it down, I stood up my Grandmother hugged me, I hugged her close and sighed deeply.
"You will be just fine my angel"
I nodded not believing that for one moment.
My Mother knocked and came in she smiled at us.
"I have set up your first 'meeting' for tomorrow with Emma"
I nodded and walked out and ran to my bedroom, I closed and locked the door and threw myself onto my bed.
What the fuck is happening!?
What the actual fuck!?
Jesus...what the hell did I just agree to?
I walked out of the study and out into the backyard, I...what do I do now?
I have to married at the end of the year, God what!..... my Father walked out into the garden, I waved and walked to him. I looked up at him, he smiled and hugged me, I burst into tears, I bunched my hands in his suit jacket.
"Shh! I know my sweetie pie"
I am so fucking scared, I have now idea how they expect me to do this, this is just fucking crazy and insane and shouldn't be happening.
My Father tipped my chin up.
"I know this is scary, I know.. but I am going to be right her sweetie I promise"
I gulped in a deep breath and nodded, my Father wiped my cheeks and smiled, We walked to the pool and sat down, "I didn't know you like older woman"
I looked at him, a blush creeping his way onto my cheeks.
I nodded and breathed deeply, "Uh...yup"
My Father always supports me, in whatever I do.
"I.. knows its weird and I know that the age gap may cause a problem"
He shook his head and smiled, "Sweetie its perfectly fine, there is absolutely nothing wrong with it, the age gap while be a new adventure for both of you. But you both will get threw it, I know you will.. two of them are friends of your Grandmothers actually"
I looked at him and frowned, "Which ones?"
He smirked and shook his head looking out at the garden, "That my sweetie pie, I can not say"
"Cant say because gran said or.. cant because you don't know"
He chuckled and hugged me, "Smart-mouth.. but I do actually know"
I giggled and nodded, my Grandmother looked out at the garden from the window of her study.
I looked at my dad, "When you did this...how did you take it?"
"Much like you did"
I nodded and sighed deeply, "Until I saw your mom, I fell in love instantly and I didn't want anyone else.. but I had to still see the others and spend time with them"
I smiled and hugged him again.
"But you will be fine, I hear that the two that know your gran, have been dying to spend time with you"
I blushed and bit my lip.. "Promise?"
He looked at me and smirked, "Yes"
I smiled and looked at the pool, My Father stood up and walked to the pool I stood up and followed him.
"I promise that I will be right here threw all of this okay?"
I nodded and smiled, "Thank you dad"
He nodded and pushed me into the pool, I gasped as the cold water enveloped me, I opened my eyes under the water. I swam to the surface, my Father was laughing.. my Grandmother had walked to us she looked at me and smiled.
She turned her attention to her son and frowned.. he was laughing his ass off.
I giggled and swam to the ladder.. I pulled myself up and climbed out of the pool, a maid walked out with a black towel. I smiled and took it from her ,"Thank you"
I wrapped myself in the towel and walked to my Father, he hugged me close.
My Grandmother smiled and hugged us.