CHAPTER 3

[AMARA, are you still awake?] Princess sent a message to her friend when she was finally inside her room. She wanted to talk to someone for advice on her condition.

She is getting married next month. She never thought she would come to such a situation. She will marry a man she doesn't even know very well.

[Yes, babe. What’s up]

Princess was thankful that there was someone always willing to listen to her. No matter where she is, she never forgets her at any time. If she was allowed to ask, she would have asked for Amara to be his sister. That’s how much they value their friendship.

[I need you.]

That’s what she used to tell her friend and Amara already knew what she meant.

[Talk to me, babe.]

Princess was not mistaken. Amara always has time for her.

[I’m getting married next month.]

Suddenly her mobile phone rang and she already knew who it was.

“Hey,” she said.

"Tell me you are just pranking me," she said from the other line. "It's not a good joke, babe."

"I wish I could just prank you, Amara."

"So, you mean -"

"Yes, it's true." She let out a deep sigh. “I’m getting married next month. Are you willing to be my maid of honor? ”

“Wait. Are you pregnant? Who’s the lucky bastard? ”

Princess could sense the annoyance in her voice even though Amara had mistaken her for a pregnant woman. “First of all, Amara I’m not pregnant. Okay? Listen to me first before saying anything. ”

"Fine."

“I’m at home now and got engaged to someone I don’t even know. I thought we were going to attend dinner with my Mom and Dad’s friend but to my surprise, the Rodriguez family announced my marriage to their son, Ethan. ”

“Ethan? Who is that? ”

Princess wanted to laugh. Her friend since disgusted. Amara can only speak their language when her mood is not good, a sign that she is upset.

“You’re not listening, babe. He’s the child of the Rodriguez family. ”

"I don't know him."

"Me either."

“So, what are you going to do? Do you want to elope? I can accompany you. Don’t worry, I won’t pay, babe. ”

There Princes finally laughed. “Looks like I can't do that, Amara. I’ll break my parents ’hearts.”

“So, are you going to marry that Ethan even though you don’t have any feelings for him?”

“I don’t know. Or should I say, I don’t have a choice? ”

Soon she heard a series of knocks on the door. “Princess, are you still awake? Can I come in?" That was her Mom's voice.

“Wait, Amara, Mom is here. I will call you back. ”

"Okay."

When Amara turned off the line, she immediately stood up to open the door.

“Mommy? Why?"

“Can we talk to you? Your Daddy and I? ” her Mommy asked. When she widen the door open he also saw her Daddy on the side.

"Yes. Please come in. ”

They sat on the side of her bed after she sat down on the middle part.

"How are you?" her Daddy asked. She could see the concern on his face. “I know you were shocked earlier. I hope you don't get upset and angry with us, my daughter. We just want you to have a better future. ”

Her Daddy grabbed one of her hands and squeeze it softly. "Your Mommy and I can't take it anymore and we just want to be assured that you, our daughter, will inherit and manage our business."

“That’s right, sweetheart. Your Daddy worked hard to build a business that made a living and gave us a comfortable life, ” her Mommy added.

"But, why do I have to marry Ethan?" She bites her lips after saying it. The reason for their marriage is still not clear to her.

Daddy sighed deeply. “As your Uncle Dominic said earlier, we have already agreed to marry their eldest child when you were young. One day, your Mommy and I will tell you how we reconciled the Rodriguez family. And another reason, is we want that through Ethan he can help you learn to manage our business. We don't see any other man who suits you if he doesn't. ”

"How did you say -"

“My daughter, please trust me. Hmm? ” Her Daddy gently stroked her hair. "If you're worried because you don't know each other, I'm telling you, he's a good guy. I saw how Katherine and Dominic raised him. I assure you that you can count on him too. ”

"Daddy, Mommy, we don't feel anything for each other."

They just smiled at her which surprised her.

“Did you not feel anything for each other when you got married too? What if Ethan wanted something else? What if I like someone else? W-what am I going to do? ”

At once they hugged her. She could feel them smiling as they hugged her.

"As long as you always remember to trust each other. You will also know the answers to those questions when you get married, ” her Mommy advised him.

“Don't worry, my daughter. Your Mommy and I are always here, to support you. If you have a problem, tell us right away, we are ready to advise both of you. ”

“How about my job? My contract is still in six months.”

Her manager will surely be hysterical once he finds out that she is getting married. That would make him cry terrible just so she wouldn't resign from modeling.

"Well, maybe Ethan will consider that I know, he will understand you," her Mommy stated.

"Okay."

At that point that was all, she could say.

They hugged her tightly again and expressed their love for her. Princess knew her life had changed a lot by the time she became the wife of Ethan Rodriguez. She can no longer continue her work as a model because she has to manage their family business.

"We love you so much, my daughter." She heard her Mommy and Daddy uttered at the same time.

She closes her eyes. She really couldn't ignore them.

"I love you too, Mommy and Daddy."