Nathaniel
I looked at the guy sitting right next to me. This is shit; this man is the last person I could think my parents would want to match me with. so boring and ugly.
"Sweetie, do you need anything?" he asked, and I felt like hitting him for calling me that.
"Did I really need anything? Nope, maybe yes, but not from you," I reply angrily.
"You are too full of yourself; I don't know why I don't like girls like you. I am done with this date," he thundered, standing on his feet.
I glared at him for a while and burst into laughter.
"Sorry, you must be really disappointed. I don't like you either; in fact, you disperse me. You are an ugly. Monkey, would be a better way to describe you, Mr. Date, "I said mockingly and smiled to myself.
He took his car key and left angrily. This is really cool.
I closed my eyes, remembering what was going to happen.
I knew that today wasn't going to be a good day. This is my fourth date, and I messed up again. That man I call father will screw me alive .
"Whatever, I can bear that," I let out angrily, then I realised people were staring. I bit my teeth for the umpteenth time before leaving for my car. What car was I talking about? That idiot was the one who brought me here. How do I get home now? Maybe I will just pass a call across to my driver; I was about to do that when my dad call came in. Speak of the devil. I muster up, and resorted to pick the call.
I took a deep breath as I plugged in my earbuds.
"Nathaniel, where are you?"His croaky voice asked, My head became empty, as did my stomach. I didn't know how to answer him.
"Dad, please calm down; it's not what you think." That was the only word I could gather.
"The driver will be there to pick you up," he shrieked, and he ended the call. I realised I was doomed. I nervously put my phone inside my handbag.
Then my mind went back to him. He has always been there for me. Where are you, Khalid? I don't want to be with anyone except for you. Please come back for my sake; I can't live all by myself. I tried controlling my emotions, but the tears flowed easily.
I quickly wiped away my tears when I realised I was not in my room. A few minutes later, the driver arrives, and I slowly walk into the car with my heavy legs.
"How was your date, ma?" he asked in a friendly way.
"What date are you talking about? How dare you talk about date?" I shouted at him, and I couldn't help but let my tears flow freely.
"I am sorry, ma; please don't complain to the boss. He's going to fire me immediately," he pleaded.
Who cares about him? If he really knows how much pain it is for a child not to have a parent by her side.
I was like a stranger to my family, and it hurt that they only wanted to sell me off to their rich partner without asking me if I was okay with it.
"Just keep quiet and keep driving," I instructed. I managed to look at myself in the mirror. I can't believe I messed up my beautiful face.
I am very beautiful, and I only want to be beautiful for him. It's been 10 years already; he promised to be back, but he's taking forever. I hope I won't be dead when it finally comes.
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Khalid
I looked at myself in the mirror. It's time for revenge. This is the moment I have been waiting for. No more delays. I must make sure I make use of every opportunity to ruin the Edward family, everyone included, including their daughter. I sniff out some cigarettes from the pile.
My door slammed open, and I felt some rage rise in me, but not until I found out that it was my silly friends. No one dares open my door in that manner unless they are ready to die.
"Calm down, guy, if you can see your face right now. Like, seriously, you look like a devil that comes from the 1000 Generation," Herald, my best male childhood friend, said, sitting on the sofa.
"You don't mean that; you know I am always handsome," I replied with a smirk. That's the best laugh you can get from me.
"Don't mind him; he must be really jealous that he doesn't have balls and packs like you," Jenny, my female friend, said in defense.
"Wait, are you kidding me? Have you seen his d*ck before?" he asked, covering his mouth with his palm.
"Stop being dramatic; you know such things can't happen," I said.
"Khalid, why are you delaying your revenge? We've been in the state for a week now; why don't we strike and let leave for London immediately?" she asked, rolling some dice for herself.
"I will strike soon, but I have a change of plans," I was about telling them my new plans when my phone beeps.
"Guys, enjoy yourselves; I am out." I went straight to my room and got dressed in my best outfit.
I arrived at my company to see one of my business partners with the devil, Mr. Edward, my biggest enemy.
"Mr. Lionel, you are welcome," Steve, my partner said stretching out his hand.
I shake him, and my eyes are on Edward.
"Did I know you from anywhere?" he asked, confused.
"Not at all; I don't live in this country," I lied as I shook hands with him. How can he know me when he thinks he succeeded in killing all my family when he didn't even know I was a friend to his daughter?
Playing it cool just to take my revenge. But that idiot is in love with me. When I only want to see them suffer miserably, I hope they will cry for death.
We all head into my office.
"Okay, let's discuss business," I said and went to sit in my chair.
"I want to invest with you; my company is losing money and I need help. My friend here said you are the best person in position to help me.
Mention anything, and I can give it to you so that you can help me," Mr. Edward said.
That was convincing enough. The ball is now in my court; all I have to do is play it safe.
"I will help you, but I have conditions," I said, scowling.
"What condition?" he asked.
"Firstly, I will have a 70% share in your business, of which you will have 30%, and we shall sign all necessary documents," I uttered, and the look on his face changes. I will so deal with this man; he killed my father and the people I care about, and now he wants me to help him. Screw him. I took a long look at him, waiting patiently for him to make his decision. But I don't think he's ready to do this. "When you are ready to make a decision, you can tell me; I've got other things to do," I said in a final tone. "Oh, wait, I was just trying to think it over; you know I can't make decisions in haste. But what are your others conditions?" He finally let out. "I don't state my second condition without getting an answer to the first one; you can ask him. I don't do business with people who will bring me bad luck. The decision is yours." I stood to leave. "Okay, wait, please just state the second condition, and I promise to give you a reply on both." He spoke calmly. "Mr. Khalid,
"Do you both know each other?" Mr. Edward asked, and they looked at each other confused. Khalid wanted to speak, but Nathaniel cut him short. "No, this is the first time I am seeing him; dad, how could you forget that you mentioned his name to me yesterday? Maybe because you were angry," Nathaniel said, faking a smile. "Oh, I forget. Sorry, my daughter. So what do you think about my daughter, Mr. Khalid?" Mr. Edward asked, sitting down. Nathaniel also sat down and smiled with the corner of her mouth. Herald noticed this and signalled Khalid. He smirks and replies to Mr. Edward's question. "I must say you have a beautiful daughter, so smart and amazing. "I like her already, but it will be good if we ask her what her decision is," Khalid suggested. "No, my decision is her decision. You don't have to worry; she has agreed. "Mr. Edward tried to convince him.No, she's not a kid. She should be given the opportunity to decide what is good for herself. So let her decide, and on her
"What are you talking about? Who are you going to punish?" She asked glaring closely at me. That was quick; I wasn't expecting those questions. What answer will I give her? I just had to divert the conversation. "So let's go shopping before marriage, you know. So we can have a memory," I suggested. "Don't try to escape my question. Just answer me first," she insisted. "Oh, baby, you are still as stubborn as I left you." I tried to escape the questions. "That's not a reply," she said, pouting. "Well, if you insist, I mean, I won't forgive myself because I took so long; don't you think I deserve some punishment for keeping you waiting?" I lied, and she couldn't stop glaring at me. Why won't she fall for me when she's always glaring at me? Did she think I would fall in love with my enemy? Nope, I will deal with her so well that her parents will mourn each and every day. I will make them suffer. I want to show you nothing but my wrath. You shall feel it as each day passes. I will
"I asked again, are you in love with my enemy's daughter?" He roared like an angry lion. Herald stared at him for a while and then burst into laughter. "Is this really funny?" he asked with a long face. "Yes, infact you are a joker. You are aware I am a playboy; how can someone like me fall in love? I know Nathaniel loves you a lot, and I don't want you to make a mistake you will ever regret" "Please Khalid, think about it," he said, and he sat down on the sofa. "Stand up and get out of my house," he ordered authoritatively. "Are you serious right now?" He asked, standing on his feet. "Since you don't understand the excess of my revenge and have chosen to support my enemy in spite of everything, I think you are no longer needed here," he said, and put on a fierce look. "I am not supporting your enemy; in fact, I want you to punish those old people very much. But not the innocent girl; can't you get that?" He tried to make him understand. "Get out, or I will be forced to
"How could they be planning on killing the man I love?" This isn't going to happen. Noooooo, I won't let this happen. Even if it's going to cause Edward's life's"Nathaniel shouted. She wonders how callous her parents could be. How could they be planning to kill him just for his wealth? Khalid I love you with all my life, and I won't let anyone hurt you. She said with teary eyes that she was trying to hold herself back from crying, but she couldn't. She picked up her phone and dialed Khalid's number. But there was no reply; had he refused to pick up her call? Did she do anything wrong to him? Different thoughts popped into her mind. She later resorts to calling Herald. But she drops the idea. "I think it's time I face these people; for how long are they going to make my life miserable? All they have ever given me is pain all my life, and the only person that makes me happy, they are planning on taking him away for me." "How callous could they be?" She dashed out of her room
Khalid looks at the stack of work he has to tackle. He tried getting himself to work but couldn't. He actually thought it would be easy for him to move on without Herald, but it's quite difficult. He really needs to speak to him but that idiot has refused to pick his call. He was so worried. He decided to tell jenny about this. He pick up his phone and dial her number. "Hi dude"Jenny voice came from the other end. "I am not fine, please can you help me contact Herald, I try my best to call him but he refused to pick up my calls"He said calmly. "Did you both had an argument"She asked. He took a deep breath before speaking. "Yes, but I shouldn't have walked him out of my house. I made a big mistake"He said with regret in his voice. "That was too much, ever if it was me, I would not pick up. But don't worry you make the right decision by calling me. I will check on him for you"Jenny said, giving him an assurance. A smirk light up his face. "Thanks sweetie, I owe you bi
"No, we are in the same boat. I was thinking we should stop this marriage by any means," she suggested with an evil grin.There was a long silence. Herald scoffed and shot a glare at Jenny. She was eager to hear his opinion. "I am not going to support this," he finally said. "Why? "you really don't want him to punish her, right, then why don't you want to be part of this?" She asked and rushed towards him, holding his hand."We can't do this; you know Khalid well enough. He won't forgive us if he finds out. I think he's right; this revenge includes the whole family. He should deal with them, " Herald said, even though it wasn't coming from his heart. She looks really disappointed. That wasn't what she expected. She took a deep breath and tried to emotionally blackmail Herald. "I feel so much for Khalid; he has really gone through a lot." He deserves revenge. I am sorry for saying that. We should support him instead of going against him," she said with teary eyes. She has always
"Khalid who is the guy, and why the sudden meeting"Herald asked confused. Jenny also nod to this. He chuckled. "Firstly, I will like to say sorry to you Herald,I was so rude and I betrayed brotherhood"He apologized. "You are forgiving. So who's this guy?"He asked. "Yes, is he one of your business partners. Or who is he?"Jenny asked, with anxiety in her voice. "I know you guys are curious. Just take a chill pill. Well this is Steve"He started by introducing him. "Huh Steve, so what does that got to do with us"Jenny asked, tired of the gathering. She just hope Khalid is not trying to introduce a new friend because she hates having so many friends. "Well, the guy here is an actor, but not a popular one"Khalid furthers say. "Oh! but what's an actor doing here. Are we shooting movie?"He asked, trying to understand what he's trying to get to. "I wanted to ask the same thing"Jenny said and put her hands under her jaw. "Can you guy allow me, your questions are freaking me out. You sh