Chapter 1

Angel's POV:

"Come on Dad Please, you can't be serious," I said quietly.

"I'm sorry Angel but the family business is going down and your sister is already married to Enzo, we can't make her marriage Ace." My Dad said with a scold.

"So what?, All you do now is sell your children off for money?" I asked him.

"You did the same thing to Anna, now me," I said while shaking my head.

Father stared at me for a moment before looking away.

"Just get ready, he's going to be coming here soon." That was all he said.

Shaking my head, I stood up and walked towards the door before saying;

"You are the reason Mom left not us, stop putting your anger on us," I mumbled banging the door right behind me.

I stepped outside, feeling the weight of my father's decisions pressing on me. The cool breeze offered little comfort as I contemplated the impending arrangement. 

My mother's departure lingered in the air, a reminder of the broken family I was now a part of.

I couldn't let my life be dictated by a crumbling family business. Determination set in, and I vowed to resist the path my father had chosen for me.

Facing the uncertain future, I took a deep breath and steeled myself for the arrival of this mysterious Ace, wondering if I could find a way to break free from the shackles of a predetermined destiny.

Shaking my head, I walked back inside, walking straight to my Room.

I had no idea what to do next.

I couldn't call my sister because her husband hates people calling her.

Toxic relationship I'll say. And that was something I have avoided for so long until now.

A breath left my lips as I looked around my room. I had no idea what to wear, I couldn't leave because that would make father angry.

Shaking my head I walked toward my closet.

Looking at the different outfits, I decided to pick the white dress mom brought for me on my birthday. With a smile, I walked toward my bathroom to have my bath.

The warm water cascaded over me, a temporary escape from the impending reality. As I dried off and dressed in the white dress, memories of happier times with my mom flooded my mind. The dress, a gift from her, held a bittersweet significance.

I glanced at myself in the mirror, trying to find strength within. The reflection showed a mixture of defiance and vulnerability in my eyes.

Heading downstairs, I braced myself for the arrival of Ace. The family dynamics were unraveling, and I felt a surge of determination to forge my path, untethered from my father's misguided decisions.

As I descended the staircase, thoughts of resistance and self-discovery echoed in my mind. The white dress, once a symbol of joy, now became my armor against the unwanted fate imposed on me.

 I took a deep breath, ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead.

"Ah, Angel you are finally here," Father announced standing up from his chair. He grabbed by my hand and turned me around.

"What took you so long, do you know how pissed he is now," Father whispered but I said nothing.

"Sorry," I mumbled, trying to steal a glance at the unbothered man behind us.

He looked to be about 7ft with black hair and grey eyes, his body built. A dragon tattoo on his neck.

"Great another bad boy." I thought before rolling my eyes.

"Ace, this is my daughter, Angel," father said to the large man.

But all Ace did was stare.

He didn't say anything or move just stared at me like I was some freak.

"I thought you had two daughters?" He asked father.

His voice was thick with an accent I couldn't get.

"Yes, my other daughter is married," Father said softly.

I shook my head slowly, feeling disappointed in my father.

"Is there any problem Mr Ace?" Father asked.

"She looks like a trouble type of woman," Ace said.

All this while his eyes were still connected to me. 'I guess he does have a brain,' I thought with a chuckle.

Father gave me a naughty side eye but I smiled like nothing happened.

"Forgive me, sir, Angel is just really not In a good mood at the moment," Dad mumbled looking at me.

"I see, well I'll come back tomorrow and talk more to her when she's less angry," Ace said.

"I'll take my leave." He said giving me one last look.

Slowly I watched him walk toward our house entrance, then closed the door right behind him.

"WHAT TF WAS THAT ANGEL!" Father screamed making me hiss.

"I didn't do anything, he was the one that left father, I didn't do or say anything," I replied trying to smile at him.

Father let out a groan.

"Call your sister and let her talk some sense into that stupid head of yours," Father said walking upstairs.

I looked at him as he walked before looking back at the door Ace had walked out from.

So this is it? This is how I'm going to get married to someone I don't know.

Shaking my head, I walked back to my room. I needed to talk to someone about this.

When I entered my room, a breath left my lips, I  guess I dressed up for nothing.

"And Lord, does he have to come tomorrow," I said with a groan.

Grabbing my phone from the bed, I called my sister Anna. After a few rings the call went straight to voicemail.

Shaking my head, I already knew who did that.

Laying down on the bed with a sigh, I had no idea what to do next. One thing I hated about myself was my lack of friends. It's like I can't remember the last time I tried to socialize.

"Meh, I need sleep," I said with a yawn. With that, I let my eyes close on their own.

Funny day today, a crazy day tomorrow.

"Just have to wait for tomorrow then, "I said quietly before letting myself fall asleep.