I walked in a fast pace trying to get home as quick as I can. The faster I walked,the closer they get to me. Earlier when I was on my way I noticed a car trailing me and I instantly knew they were not after me for any good purpose.
I successfully got to my house and as I was about to unlock my apartment door,I felt someone grab me and sprayed a strange liquid on my face, before I could react , I had already blacked out.
Contrary to what I expected, I woke up in a rather beautiful room decorated with fine antique vases. I was still taking the sights in when a lady wearing a maid's uniform entered the room and said is a cocky tone.
"The boss and young miss are expecting you in the dining area"
I stood up in haste which made my head spin for a moment or two, at this point I could already guess who my kidnappers were.
I took the stairs and went to the dining room, there I saw my father and twin sister Diana having what seems like a perfect English breakfast. I stood by the door waiting until they notice my presence.
Well are you just going to stand there like a statue or join us
My father suddenly spoke up. I walked towards them and sat down at the table still staring at them.
Ok what's going on and why are staring like you've never seen us before, gosh
Diana said with an exaggerated eye roll. I smiled to myself trying to calm down. After a few minute of me calming my nerves, I asked
Why did you kidnap me when you could have simply invited me to your house
Well that's because asking is so not fun and it's not like we even want you here
Diana stated as if she was saying something reasonable. About to lose my patience with their attitude,I stood up from my chair and attempted to leave.
Where do you think that you are going
My father asked in an authoritative tone
I'm going back to my house and you can't stop me
I said and turned to walk out , before my hand could touch the door knob, I was tackled by three buff men. I could already guess that they are my father's men.
"Let me go now! Let me go,you stupid men"
I screamed in a very loud voice
"Take her away" my father said as he left
THREE HOURS LATER
I slowly opened my eyes,this time around I was in a dark room which smelled like dead fish and iron. I tried to stand up but then I realized that I was tied to a chair and I could definitely feel my legs being tied to an heavy object . All my thoughts was to get myself out of this awful situation I got myself into. I wished like this was a movie where there's always a broken glass or knife near the hero.
As my thoughts ran wild in the dark room,I didn't notice when someone entered the room.
"You know, this is how it should have been from the beginning but if not for your sister trying to convince me otherwise I would have gotten this over and done with"
My father said while taking slow steps towards me. I couldn't bring myself to give him a befitting reply because I was at my wits end at the point.
He stared at me for a while and asked one of his men to get rid of the object obstructing my mouth.
"I don't have much to ask of you but if you defy me Tiana Anderson ,I will make sure your life is more hellish than it already is. Okay"
He stopped talking and just observed me
"Nothing...…, well i don't have much time to waste on you so I'm gonna make this quick"
He started explaining in an eerily calm voice
"When I was still developing my company and brand,I had a friend and we were very close. I encountered some problems in the development of our first product and he provided a large financial assistance to help me. And through this help of his this great money making empire which I own was established.
The point is that he didn't ask for shares or a refund but all he asked for was a contract in which one of my daughters will get married to his son, I agreed to his request and signed the contract...…"
"You maniac are you planning to sell me to a stranger!!! Have you gone mad!!!"
I exclaimed cutting through his words. I couldn't comprehend why this man resented me so much .Before I could have another outburst, I felt someone put tape over my mouth.
"Your voice is very loud,just like your mother.
Well, the main reason why he wanted his son's marriage to be set was because his son was involved in afire accident which scarred his face very badly.
And now that I'm of a noble status,I can't be seen associating with a pauper and neither can my daughter. So all I ask is that you consider marrying that imbecile in place for your sister."
I couldn't help but see red, he said those words ever so lightly that you would not even comprehend how heavy his words were.
He signaled one of his men to get rid of the the tape on my mouth. I took a minute or two to recollect my thoughts before stating in an even calmer voice
"No ,if your entitled daughter can't accept the marriage then neither can I"