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Chapter 1: "A heart's hesitation"
A soft knock on my door signaled the arrival of our head maid, Helen.
Helen: Good morning Mr Arthur
She was very cheerful and excited today.
Helen: It's a beautiful day, time to rise and shine!
Me: Just a few more minutes Helen
She ignored me and continued to open the curtains, letting the sun fill the space with a bright golden light. I rubbed my eyes and stretched my limbs as I was yawning.
Helen: Breakfast is ready and your parents are expecting you at the table, it's best not to keep them waiting, Mr Arthur.
I let out a deep sigh and preceded to the shower. I then made my way to the garden, stepping out of the warmth of my family's grand estate.The chill was serving as a reminder of the cold reality I faced. In just a few short weeks, my life would no longer be my own. I took a moment to embrace the perks of having a fresh garden at the back of your manor. Footsteps echoed behind me, I turned back and it was Benjamin.
Benjamin: Hey big bro
Me: How's it going with Talentia?
Benjamin: She's coming up pretty well, Iam doing my first character design on her.
Me: Great stuff
Benjamin: What's wrong? you look worried
Me: It's nothing, let's go.
Benjamin: You go so long, I'll wait here
Me: Grandpa will be angry if you're absent from the table.
Benjamin was staring into the deep space. I made my way to the table.
Me: Good morning everyone
Eliz: Morning honey
Me: Am I late? where's grandpa?
Speak of the devil, he came from downstairs and rushed to the table. The atmosphere quickly changed upon his arrival.Β
Me: *clears throat* uhm grandpa, I have something to talk to you about
Theodore: Good, because I also have exciting news for you and for the future of our family.Β
Richard: Isn't Benjamin joining us? Emily could you go look for him please
Theodore: Sit down girl, we are expecting very important guests.Β
[Door bell rings]
Helen went on to open the door, a familiar face appeared...
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Helen went on to open the door, a familiar face appeared.Β
Theodore: Ahh, welcome welcome
Edward: Pleasure to be here Mr Delby
Theodore: And our famous bride to be, Catherine. you look stunning dear
Catherine: [Blushing] thank you Mr Delby
Theodore: Oh no enough with the formality, I'd prefer Grandpa.
They laughed and came to the table. I spent moments trying to figure out who could she be.
Theodore: Arthur, can you still remember her?
Me: I don't think so
Theodore: Oh come on, try harder
Catherine: It's okay if you can't, don't stress yourself about it
Edward: Well, he'll need to know you soon because you two are about to get married
Emily: What!?
Eliz: Emily dear shush
Emily: sorryΒ
Me: Iam sorry, I don't think I heard you correctly
Theodore: You're getting married son! my grandson is getting married can you believe this!!
Me: Excuse me [I excused myself from the table]
Theodore: Where do you think you're going?
Me: I have a business to attend to, the company won't run itself
Victoria: Is he always like that?
Catherine: Let's give him time to process this, i know it's a hard pill to swallow...
Whilst driving, I dialed up Stephen's number.
[On call]
Stephen: What's up?
Me: Hey man, where are you?
Stephen: At work, are you coming in today?
Me: NO, let's meet at Tom's Bar
Stephen: Okay, you better have a solid excuse for this when I get there.
[I dropped the call]
Once again, I have to live up to my family's expectations. I have no say in what they do in my life, Iam voiceless, drowning in the sea of my own sorrows...
I arrived at Tom's Bar, I didn't waste time ordering a drink.
Me: Give me the strongest you've got
Tom[ the bartender and owner] : isn't it too early?
Me: Dammit, would you all stop it with the lectures!! am I that invincible that you'd be speaking over me
Tom: Sorry, rough morning?
Me: Iam so over this sh*t!
Guy: Hey Tom
Tom: Hey Adam
The guy passed behind me, something felt different about him than other guys...
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I felt like approaching him.
Me: Psst, Tom who's that guy?
Tom: Oh thats Adam, he works here at night
Me: A stripper?
Tom: No, he's a bartender. He doesn't do dirty dancing. Wait, are you interested in him?
Me: What kind of question is that? Of course not
Tom: I mean he is pretty attractive, sweet, and he's very good at what he does
Me: Urgh, why would you tell me that!? [I spilled the drink on him]
Tom: Hey!! what was that for
Adam: Hey, what did you do that for?!
He was infront of me, fuming with anger. I stared deep into his eyes. I couldn't help but notice his light pink lips, his perfectly shaped face and he's so cute when he's angry.Β
Adam: Are you gonna say anything or are you just gonna carry on staring at me
We were so close in contact. Again, I thought to myself, something about him just feels different. Could I be wrong, or am I following a deceiving pathway that might be the end of me....