I woke up the next morning feeling down. But why? Oh, my marriage. I sighed and stood up heading into the bathroom. I have decided to accept all the way it was. Afterall, there was nothing I could do. It was either I accepted or I try and fight it and still end up getting married. I wanted to avoid to the latter. But first, I needed to speak with Megan.
I laid in the bathtub thinking about my life after marriage. Would I stop attending school? I would let a man I never knew touch me in an intimate way. The thought of it made me cringe. I would have to bear kids. And then sooner I would be addressed as mom.
It was like a time bomb exploded just like in those action movies and years past. The only difference was that in my case it was reality.
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I walked down the stairs with my bag hung over my shoulders. Walking into the kitchen I met mom and dad at the dining area. Ignoring them, I walked towards to the freezer taking a can of chocolate milk. I turned and headed towards the door when I heard my mom.
"Wouldn't you at least have breakfast" she said.
"I'm not hungry" I replied simply and continued towards the door.
"Honey, I know you're mad about to the new development. But starving yourself would do you no good. The decision has been made and trust me when I say you won't regret it. But right now you need to stop this and come have breakfast with us" my dad said.
I sighed before turning around. I got to the dining table and took a seat. Then I turned to face dad.
" Dad, I don't get why I don't have a say in my own marriage. It's really unfair"
"I know, but there is nothing I can do now. The deal has been made. And I don't want you to feel like I chose to the company over you. No. This was all well thought out and it will benefit both you and the company and you don't have to stop your carrier as a model or drop out of school. Like I said it was well thought out. We've spoken to Mr Callaghan and you can even be signed into the company as a model. I just need you to understand and I want you to know I love you no matter what and I will always be here" he replied.
I sniffed and a tear rolled down my cheek. I stood up and walked up to him sitting on his thigh. He smiled and patted my hair as I lay my head on his shoulders. My mom stood up and patted my shoulders. If this would make them happy then I was willing to do it. They have thought about my happiness over the years. Even when I was mostly bored, they did all they could to make sure I was happy. I guess it was my turn to do so.
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I sat opposite the shocked Megan in class. We were done with first period and everyone had left but we stayed behind. I had told her everything and she has kept the same shocked look for more than half a minute now.
"Megan..."I snapped my fingers in front of her eyes. She finally got herself and shouted.
"Are you serious?"she asked and I nodded. And slowly I saw the edges of her mouth moving upwards. Wait! Was she happy about this.
"Are you happy about this?"I asked her.
"Of course, who wouldn't be. You are getting married to every girls crush. You should be excited" she replied.
"But I don't know him. What if something goes wrong"
"Nothing will go wrong. The only thing going on right now is that you are getting married to Alex Callaghan!!"she exclaimed and hugged me. I frowned.
"You know this was not how I expected you to react right"
"Fine, I'm sorry but there is nothing you can do. As you have said your dad as already made up his mind. So to avoid hurting yourself more, I'll advice you accept it"
I nodded. I knew she was right. I have accepted it anyway. We decided to go out and have fun. Afterall we might not have enough time for each other once I'm married.
We headed out of the compound when a woman walked towards us. I tried recalling her but I couldn't. I don't think I've met her before. I exchanged looks with Megan before turning back to her.
"How may I help you"I asked her.
"Good day, ma'am. I was sent by Mrs Callaghan to help you get your wedding dress and accessories" she replied and showed me a badge. It was signed 'callaghan enterprise'. I guess their workers are given the badge for easy identification. I stared at her for a while before turning to Megan.
"Can I come along?" She asked before I could say anything. I chuckled and nodded and together we followed the woman towards a limo.
Next update coming later in the day
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