Olivia's POV
I stood in front of the full sized mirror staring right into it admiring how beautiful I have become and how the dress I had on fitted my petite body. I let the comb run through my Golden blonde hair in a slow motion. I had to look perfect for tonight's dinner. My father had said someone special wanted to meet me and he wanted me to dress my best. I repeatedly pressured my father into telling me who the special person was and why he wanted to meet with me, but my father was not someone to be questioned,he looked at me with a Stern look that I recognized it simply meant I shouldn't get ahead of myself and just do what he says. He only revealed that A Billionaire and CEO wanted to meet with me. It sounded exciting but I still had a strange feeling about this meeting because my father hardly gets interested in my personal matters. He was more invested in his company than his daughter. He stopped being sweet towards me after mom died.
I placed the Comb on the table before taking a last glance at myself in the mirror while adjusting my silver sequin gown. I was ready to step out of my warm-pink- cozy room. I took a quick glance at my wrist watch. It was already 8pm,and my visitor would have arrived. Suddenly there was a knock on the door
"Olivia,are you ready?" It was my father,he looked corporate as ever in the Grey suit he wore.
"I am almost done Dad,can you give me a few more minutes?"
"Of course" he said "But hurry up,you won't want to keep our guest waiting"
I took a deep breath trying to calm my nerves. My hands were already getting sweaty. "Alright,I am ready," I announced, opening the door.
"You look stunning" my father said "He would be so impressed" he added, his wrinkled face beaming with smiles,I didn't realize until now how fast he had aged,his blonde hair had already turned silver . His blue eyes were no longer sparkling,they were now dull and gloomy. Whatever it is that's making him smile right now must be really important.
"Who?" I asked
"Our guest" he said smiling
I gave him a weak smile. "Oh.. Thanks anyway" I said almost in a whisper.
He moved closer to me resting his hands on my left shoulder. " Before your mother died,I promised her one thing which is to give you the best life in the world and make sure everything I do for you is for your own good" he retorted.
I gave him a reassuring smile. " I understand you Dad and I appreciate what you do for me even though sometimes it can be a pain in the ass" we both laughed out loudly as he adjusted his suit.
"Let's not waste our guests' time,I think he has already arrived," my father said, snorting immediately as we both walked arm in arm down the stairs, smiling at each other.
He led me to the dining room where my Visitor sat there were bottles of red wines and glasses arranged on the table already,our eyes locked- his grey eyes staring into mine,He stood up immediately at the sight of me Damn he looked so tall and broad shouldered,he was wearing a tailored dark coloured suit that fit his body perfectly and blended with his Dark hair. I stared down at his pants. They were slim fitting with a slight taper at the ankle,he was wearing a white shirt and a dark tie. He looks confident and powerful. I must admit he was hot,there was something calm and appeasing about him. He looked very reserved and collected. I was so lost in admiring him that I didn't notice my father was saying something.
"Olivia.. are you okay?" My father
Asked in surprise,this jilted me out of my reverie.
I let out a fake smile sitting up now "Yes..of course.. I am" I mumbled. As I took a seat opposite this man his eyes still never left my body. Who could he be and what was his purpose?
"As I was saying,Mr Jake Michaelson,meet my daughter Olivia" My dad said.
Jake stretched out his Palm for a handshake and I accepted it abruptly,they felt warm and soft to hold. "Nice to meet you Olive"He said slowly,his voice was deep and so audible.
"Olivia, not Olive" I corrected him quickly.
He just smiled at me and nodded. hmmm!man of few words, mysterious man,let's find out why he is here after me.
"So let's get to the business of the day because I am really curious,why are you here?" I asked totally oblivious
My Dad took a quick glimpse at me,before gulping some wine into his throat,he appeared to me nervous.
"I forgot to introduce him properly,this is Jake Michaelson my business Associate and your soon to be husband"
These words dropped like an atomic bomb,it felt so unreal, soon to be husband? Was this some kind of joke or something cause if it was it's surely funny as hell.
I paused,stared at my Dad then to the stranger sitting in front of me,my lips were pouted and I was already bristled. "Is this a joke Dad?" I questioned.
He stood up "No Olivia,it is not" his eyes were heavy now. "I didn't want to tell you this because I wasn't sure how you would take it,but remember everything I do for you is for your own good," he added.
I shaked my head in disbelief, standing up immediately,I staggered backwards, this was too much for me to bear.
"I cannot marry this strange man Dad,I don't even know him, you cannot do this to me…I have a boyfriend"I retorted.
Jake stood up facing me "This is not a request Miss Olivia,your Dad had already signed the necessary papers for the contract marriage,so it is already done" he said.
Contract Marriage? What was this I was hearing?
I laughed out loud. "No Mr man I am not going to marry you… you and the papers can go to hell" I faced my dad who was now sitting quietly. "Tell me this is just a joke Dad"
"You should know that I do not joke,you are to get married to him as soon as possible,as he said you don't have a choice"
I was about to say another word when two hefty guys walked right in the front door towards me, each of them grabbing both my arms. " No,let me go!!! Dad you must make this stop "I screamed at the top of my voice. It was at this moment I knew my world had come to an end.