I woke up and got up from bed with the light glowing through the curtains. I took a shower and dressed up because I will be going to meet Dad today which made me feel nervous. I went downstairs to make breakfast but Mia had already done that.
Wow you made breakfast today! I said to her surprisingly because she rarely cooks. Yes Marley,I made breakfast today and I can't wait for you to have a taste of what I made. She said and we both chuckled.
Are you going somewhere? I heard her ask me. Yeah! I will be going for a job interview. Good luck on that! Mia told me; How about you Mia,won't you be going out? I asked her.
I will actually I'm going out now, She threw me a kiss and left,Bye!
I felt relieved that Mia was out of the house, since Dad will be sending a car to pick me up and I didn't want her asking questions.
Still in my thoughts, I heard a car horn that brought me back to my senses. I went outside to check, I saw a huge man with a black suit; Miss! Your father sent me to pick you up. I got into the back seat of the car.
It was a long and quiet ride,I sat and admired the beauty of the trees wandering the adventures awaiting me.
We got to Dad's company "Grey's corporation" I walked into the company with the chauffeur leading me in. We both got into the elevator and reached the 3rd floor, It wasn't a huge company.
The chauffeur led me in and left; He is inside, The female secretary said to me. She was putting on a very short skirt and the upper buttons of her shirt were loosened.
I nodded my head and knocked on the door gently; My heart was pounding so fast and I felt very nervous.
Come in; I heard a voice from inside say to me. I walked into the office and met him giving me a welcome smiling glare. He was sitting on his office chair facing me, While another man sat in front of him with his back turned to her.
Dad stood up from his seat and walked up to me with his arms wide open;
Marley my princess, I have missed you so much, he said giving me a hug. Come,come my princess, come sit down. I walked awkwardly towards them and sat down,I did not care to look at the man seated beside me.
Dad took out a file and handed it over to me. That's the contract of the business we have, You will have to sign it now and give it back to me! I did not have the time to go through the contents of the contract because I just wanted to leave this place. Will that be all? I asked him.
Yes my princess! He responded, I hate it when he calls me that. But first meet your soon to be husband! He said smiling.
Mr Logan, This is my daughter Marley! Dad said smiling at the man.
My jaw dropped in shock of what was going on. What is going on James and what do you mean by my soon to be husband. I asked Dad angrily but this time calling him by his name. I don't have any fiancé, I guess you forgot to check my relationship status when you were spying on me all my life, I said to him calmly trying to see if was just pulling my legs.
Marley my dear just calm down! And besides you just signed a marriage contract with Mr Logan here. My eyes widened at what he just said.
I turned my eyes around to look at the least man that came to her mind, It was the devil.
Logan turned his head to my direction, his lips formed into an evil smirk.
I stood there in shock, not knowing what to say or do. It was the same guy who made her loose her job. The same handsome guy that saved me from Edwin. The same guy that refused to take any compensation from me.
And now "Marriage". Marriage with the a guy that I met few days ago. No! I hope this is all a dream! I screamed in my head.
Logan starred at me smiling, I'm Logan Wills, Nice to meet you Marley. You are just like how your father described you ,Logan said;stretching his arms out for an handshake.
But instead, I threw his hand. Why are you doing this? I asked Logan with tears rolling down my eyes.
Look Mr Wills! I don't know what games you are playing but I already apologized to you at the coffee shop and thanked you enough when you helped me in the club. So I don't understand why you're talking about marriage now! I don't even know you.
Logan kept starring at the woman in front of him. Did you think I fell in love with you? I asked him angrily.
I will leave you and your father to sort things out and I will be sending my friends to come pick you up tomorrow by 12pm ; Logan said and left the office, While I stood there dumbstruck still trying to process everything.
I turned and looked at Dad; You just fucking sold your daughter out! You're are a fucking coward! I said out loud.
Don't you speak to me that way Marley, I am your father, you need to show me some respect. I did what is best for you. What's best for me is to sell me out to a man I don't know, I asked.
Look Marley my princess.. Don't you fucking call me that..
My company was failing and he offered to help me out..
So how does selling me out have to do with this, I mean you haven't seen me for years and the first time we meet, you sell me out. Why are you so wicked? You are robbing me off my freedom. First you left mum and I alone and now you are selling me to a guy.
Logan Wills is the richest guy here in NYC,Do you know what I just did for you.
But why me? You have other kids so why me.. I asked with tears rolling from my eyes.
I won't marry that man, I said boldly to him..
You dare not Marley and besides it's a contract marriage, you will be free after 6 months.
I wanted leaving his office when he said; Mia and her mum will be leaving the country tomorrow, so her mum will get a better treatment.
I stomped out of his office angrily. I took a taxi back to the house, I paid the driver, alighting out of the car and ran into my apartment. Mia wasn't home so I led out my tears crying like a little baby.
***
Logan sat in his car thinking of what had happened. He chose Marley Grey for the contract because she was a beautiful, Intelligent and naïve girl. Logan chuckled as he thought of it.
He had to convince his Mum and grandfather that he had a woman. He did this to protect his position in his company and also for his mother. Logan took out his phone from his pocket and called his mum; You will be meeting her tomorrow, he said to his mum on the line..
***
Mia got back home and hugged excitingly me the moment she saw me. Wassup Mia! Why are you so happy? I asked her. Marley guess what happened today. Mia you know I'm not good at guessing so just tell me what happened.
When I went to the hospital today, the doctor called me to his office and told me that mum's treatment will be free and that she will be having her surgery in India. We will be leaving tomorrow Marley ,and our visa has been sorted out already. It still feels like a dream to me. Mia said excitingly.
Wow! That's great news, I'm so happy that Aunt Vivian will finally be getting her surgery done. I told Mia!
Well Marley Grey, I have to go pack my bag now in preparation of tomorrow's flight. She said and left the living room while I sat down feeling happy and sad the same time.
I finally went to bed after today's scenario played in my head.