Josh( Mia's dad)
My wife made me borrow money from my boss, Bryan. Rukky needed some money to sort out a severe issue she got herself into and my wife persuaded me into taking a loan. And now, he wants one of my daughters in return for his money.
Well, I won't mind giving Mia to him in return for my dear life. After all, she's doing nothing in my house than cursing troubles. I'm sure my house would be very peaceful once she leaves.
The cab driver pulled over at my home address and I paid him off before making my way to the door.
"Where's Mia?''I asked the moment the door was opened by my wife Linda. I didn't have much time to spare so as to avoid Lord Bryan's anger. His anger is terrible and nothing to write home about.
"Won't you get inside your house, before thinking of asking about that wretched girl?"she gritted out spitefully. I perfectly understand my wife. She must be quite surprised at my sudden inquiry about Mia. Before now, I won't ever do that. After all, I have my Rukky to care for.
"Oh, Linda! you won't understand what's going on Linda. My life was almost slaughtered."I muttered as I took my seat on the two seater worn out coach I'm my living room.
"Then, spill it out. I'm very curious already."she uttered, staring curiously as she sat close to me.
"You know, the money I borrowed from my boss to sort out that issue Rukky had back then, you know the loan has been due for pay back for months now." I began explaining to her while trying to take her back to the reason we had made the move of taking a loan from Lord Bryan in the first place.
"Yes, I know. Of course I wouldn't forget such an important thing. So, what's his problem with it? Can't he wait till his money is ready and we pay him off?"she asked nonchalantly.
"Oh, Really? Do you really think he wasn't gonna ask for his money? Come on Linda that's not possible. After all, it was a loan and we are expected to pay it back."I groaned, trying not to get angry at her nonchalant attitude.
"So? We don't have the money now, what do you have in mind? What are we expected to do just to pay him off? Should we sell ourselves just to settle the so-called Lord Bryan? "she asked sarcastically and I scoffed loudly. What's actually wrong with this woman? I tried to calm my nerves before replying to avoid us getting into a heated argument.
"He doesn't want what I have in mind or your stupid sarcastic questions. Rather, he wants one of my daughters in return for his money"I uttered in a low tone to avoid anyone overhearing us.
I saw how her mouth immediately opened in awe. "What? Whose daughter are you planning on giving to him? You better get this into your head Josh, my daughter goes nowhere with you!" She yelled without allowing me to tell her who I've chosen already. Gosh, this woman is just so dramatic!
"Can you just keep calm and let me tell you who I've chosen? Well if you must know, I'll be giving Mia to him." I uttered and I could see the smile that crept into her face.
"Really?? Then that's good news" she beamed and I just spared her a glance before returning my gaze to the floor. "She would be out of our lives for good, Josh."she added and I just palmed my forehead in thought.
"I'm really worried, Linda."I couldn't help but spill out my worries.
"Huh, why?" She asked, probably surprised. because she knows I care less about Mia.
"I'm worried about Bryan, Linda. He's so much like a devil and kills easily without giving a second thought. Mia isn't like that.she's still an innocent kid, Linda. How's she gonna cope with him? With a heartless monster?"I poured out my worries. but, I could see from Linda's expression that she cared less about it.
"Oh, stop it Josh. How's that your problem? She's gonna cope with him! That shouldn't be your problem. You've already agreed to it and there's no going back. Unless, you wanna lose your life just to save hers.''she added sternly and I sighed in defeat knowing I didn't plan on dying just yet.
"Where's she? I have to take her to him before he gets angry"I asked as I eye searched the house from my sitting position.
"Oh, I chased her out of the house for burning Rukky's new gown.The one you bought for her last week. But, I'm sure she'd return soon since she has no were else to…" Her words were interrupted by the soft knock on the door.
"I'm sure that's her"she muttered before trailing towards the door and pulling it open. I was also hoping it was her.
"Mom please, I'm sorry for burning Rukky's gown. Although, I didn't do it"I heard Mia's pleas and I hastily walked towards them.
"Just come in and go freshen up. You're going out with me"I ordered and she walked in smiling widely and Linda scoffed.
"Where are we going, dad?" She asked and I glared hard at her, making her shut her mouth.
"Go get ready and stop asking stupid questions"Linda yelled at her and she scurried off.
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"Dad, i'm ready" We turned on hearing her voice and I Cross checked her dressing from her head to her toes and nodded in satisfaction. She doesn't have nice clothes but this one looks better than others.
"You look like someone better right now"Linda said in mockery.
"Let's go! There's no more time to waste"I ordered as I walked out and she trailed behind me.
"Farewell little fellow" Linda Grinned happily as she watched them board a cab to their destination.