Nina was curled up on her bed, sobbing noisily. Then a thought struck her mind " Do I run from home "? she thought.
" Why has my life always been complicated? I have been through different traumas and they never seize to end. When I think everything's finally okay, something else comes into my life. I hate this kind of life, to me it is a living hell. I am stuck right in a mess, a mess of an absurd betroth to a monster. I can't even make decisions for myself, I guess I am just a mere puppet to everyone ." Nina lamented sadly.
Some minutes later, Mrs Sarah Branks knocked on Nina's door, " Nina darling" she called softly, " could you please open the door. " There was no response, Nina was fast asleep, Mrs. Branks kept Knocking but got no response.
" Honey, she refused to open her door. I knocked for quite a while but got no response " Mrs. Branks complained.
" Give her some time, it came as a surprise to her. I thought Theo would be her hearthrob at first sight just like you and I did, but the reverse was the case. No matter what, she has to marry Theo. I hope she understands that it is the best for her ." Mr. Anthony Branks sighed.
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There was silence in the car as Theo and his parents drove home. Theo was angry and disappointed as they drove home. A lot of thoughts were going through their minds but no one could utter a word.
Finally, they got home and Theo made quickly for the stairs but his father's voice brought him to a halt " Get changed and meet me at the sitting room. We have something to discuss " Mr. Parker said and Theo climbed the staircase. Theo was about to open his door when Marlia teased him.
" Hey, wedding guy, I wish you a happy marriage life with the girl you consider a prey. Ha-ha...you didn't know things would turn out like this. Well, let's see how things would end, ha.." She huffed and made for her room.
" Hey "!! Theo hollered, " how dare you, little punk " he held his hand up in a fist. He was flustered by her words but it did hit him hard and his angry face slowly lowered into a worrisome look. He entered his room and collapsed on one of his sofas. He unbolted his tie angrily and tossed it on the floor. " Why am I stuck in this mess "! Theo roared angrily.
Theo took a shower and changed into one of his home wears. He went to the sitting room and sat on a sofa. Mr. Parker was already there, he was looking at some pictures and he took out a particular picture and sat opposite Theo.
" You've seen this picture several times but you've never bothered about it. Now take a look at it again " he handed the picture over to Theo, who collected the picture and looked at it.
" That girl with you in the picture is Nina, Mr. Branks' daughter. You played with her at the park when you were little and we decided to take a picture of you two together. You two seemed like a perfect match." Mr. Parker explained. Theo gave a critical look at the picture.
" How could that be"? He thought.
" We shall be meeting again with the Branks about the engagement process and this time comply." Mr. Parker stood up to leave.
" But what if I don't want to do this "? Theo hesitated.
" You have to " Mr. Parker patted his shoulder and left. Theo sat all alone, lost in his thoughts.
" How do I face all these? It's unfortunate that I have to get married, but it's more unfortunate that I'll be marrying that girl. This is so ridiculous. She is the most stubborn and strong headed girl I have ever met. Anyway, I know she has fallen for me. Who wouldn't, just take a look at how handsome I am."
His narcists self showed up.
" Well, she'd better work hard to get me. If she's not careful, she might not taste my good side." Theo glanced once more at the picture before him, then he sighed and left the sitting room.
He would be releasing a new song in some months to come, that should be enough to keep his mind preoccupied. He went to his underground studio to plan on his new song. Well, the world would be looking forward to it.