NATHAN'S POV
Thinking of how things were going to change in my life gave me anxiety; in a few hours, I was going to be a married man to a woman I knew nothing about, and it was a choice I had to live with and see her every day. I sit here thinking, is she a good person, as my parents said? Was it just a ploy to get me to agree to the marriage? I asked myself. I only have two extra people in my house aside from me, my chef and my housekeeper, who I have known since I was young, and I prefer it that way as I like my space.
I have a nurse my parents hired to assist when needed, but I rarely use her services as I got used to doing things for myself. I hate having company in my house as I hate seeing the look everyone who sees me gives me. The pity eyes, them feeling like I need help, and others faking concern for their selfish reasons. Now, I will have to get used to getting the pity look and fake concern from her for a while before I convince them we get a divorce, as that is the plan I have for this mess my parents are getting me into.
''Sir, everything is sorted, your suit is ready, and Mr. Seth is already here.''. My designer stated as he had been here the whole day making my suit. ''okay, you can go. Mary will see you, I told him as I called my housekeeper, Mary, to see him out. ''How are you getting married? I am the last person to know a man, your only best friend''.Complained seth as he walked in, giving me a blow to my arm. ''I am the one getting married, and I just found out. My parents have outdone themselves this time, and I can't get myself out of this''.I said, shaking my head in disbelief, as I rubbed my arm where he gave me a blow as it was a strong blow.
''But you know, It's about time, he said, laughing, Let's hope she 's a good one, congrats, man.''. ''How are the kids and Leila?''I asked him. Seth is married with two kids whom I adore and love so much, and Leila is Seth's wife. She's like a sister to me, even though she can be annoying sometimes. Seth has been my best friend for many years. We were three best friends, but we lost one friend, and it affected both of us so much; even though Seth never blamed me for what happened to Blake, I know he misses him like I do.
''So your best man is here; what do I have to do? I hope my suit is ready. I sent the measurements to the designer as you requested. I have to fit first, though, and I trust it to my liking.''.He winked as he picked up his suit and walked to the fitting room. ''You know my taste is expensive, or I would have to call for my designer to make one for me now.''.He shouted from the fitting, and I just rolled my eyes.
He came back dressed in the suit, and I smiled, raising my brows, waiting for him to admit I have eyes for good things, as it fitted him exactly as I knew he liked his suits. He looked at me and knew what I wanted him to say, but I knew he wouldn't admit it. '' You have tried; I can tolerate this for a few hours; things I do for you, my friend?''.He said while smiling, now sitting next to me. ''You know it won't hurt your ego to admit the design and colour I chose for you is the best and to your taste,'' I told him.
We talked for a while, and I told Seth how my parents have been blackmailing me to get married; he enjoyed hearing anything that caused torture to the almighty Nathan Patrakis, as it was not an everyday story; he knows the fear people have in me and how I have punished people who crossed me.
My parents succeeding in tying me down like this impressed him, and he seemed pleased by all this. He used to see me as in control of things, and now I have no control over my own choice of a wife, and this is what impressed him out of all this situation. We went to sleep after a long conversation, and my parents sent people to my house to ensure I made it to the wedding and check everything was ready for tomorrow.