"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 decision, I stand. I don't want a situation where there will later be rumours that I married your daughter based on the fact I am rich.
I don't want to buy my woman with my money; rather, our decision shall do," Khalid insisted.
Jenny was so angry at the motivational talk Khalid was giving.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward gave Nathaniel a horrible look that scared her heart away.
"I accepted this relationship with all my heart; I think I love everything about you. And I can't wait to be your wife. And I promise to forever love and respect you as my husband," Nathaniel said, blushing.
Herald smile seeing her beautiful face, her smile could melt anyone's heart. He prayed Khalid would change his mind, as he never wished that Nathaniel suffer for what she hasn't done.
He wished he had come to hear him out yesterday; maybe they would have stopped this marriage, but on the other side, he felt that if Nathaniel became his wife, he might change.
"You see that; my husband told you she would agree. We should pick a date, right?" Mrs. Edward asked.
"Yes, that's a good idea," Khalid replied, nodding to the idea.
Nathaniel couldn't take his eyes off him as she continued blushing. Mr. Edward saw this and smiled; he hasn't seen her be this comfortable with any guy before.
"I think you both need time alone. At least, maybe there's one or two things you want to talk to each other about," Mr. Edward suggested.
"Yes, Dad, that's really a good idea," Nathaniel said before Khalid could decline.
Jenny noticed this.
"Is there a need for that? They can say all they want after they get married," she said with a frown.
Nathaniel was angry at her decision.
"I don't think he needs someone to decide for him. He can actually decide for himself. "And I think conversation helps grow relationships," Herald said, giving Khalid a long look.
"He's right, we need some privacy," Khalid said in agreement to Herald. They both went to Nathaniel's room.
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Nathaniel
I couldn't explain how excited I was to see Khalid after a good ten years; all these years he's been away are the worst of my life. But today, seeing him is the biggest happiness. And I also have a lot of questions for him.
That's why I agreed we needed to talk. Immediately we got to my door,I opened the door for him.
"You don't need to do that, Nathaniel; I am here for you," he said sweetly, and I couldn't control myself but to stare at him lustfully.
Staring at him, I grew some desire in my heart. I feel like going closer and kissing his lips passionately, like I have always dreamed all this year.
"Hey! Aren't you going to stop drooling? He brought me back from my dream land.
"Sorry," I replied, and I went inside with him. I couldn't stop glaring at him as he looked around the room.
"Wow! "You still haven't changed your room setting," he said, and look at me.
I smiled before replying to his question.
"Yes, and that's because of you," I replied, and he looked confused.
"Me!"He said.
"Yes, did you forget you said you like this setting?" So I decided to leave it like this. I can still very well remember how Michelle used to sneak you guys in here to play with me.
"So I love to see this room like this," I explained.
"Huh! I never knew you treasured memories so much. How has life been after we go abroad?" he asked. And tears dropped down my cheek unexpectedly.
"Why are you crying? Was that my question? I am very sorry to have made you cry. "He come closer. Sit me down on the edge of my bed.
He sat beside me and wrapped his hand around my back. I look into his eyes and hold his hand. "
Life was a whole lot of hell for me, and you know that except from you guys, the female maid—I mean Michelle's mother—was the one that always made me happy.
But some months after you guys left, she had an accident and died. Ever since I lost my happiness and me and Michelle tried hard to grow up You know what hurts the most about that: Michelle is an orphan, but my life is not different despite my parents being alive.
Only your words keep me moving, and that's why I still stay alive. I don't want to disappoint you; that's why I haven't taken my life all this time"
"Thank you for coming back, Khalid." I cried and hugged him.
"I am sorry; I will have come back soon if I hadn't lost my family. You know I told you I wanted to go abroad to join my family, but they are all dead now; the only family I have left is Herald and Jenny"
"That's why I have come back so that you can join that family," he said, patting my back. I was so sad that he had lost his family.
"I am sorry about that. Thank God that you are finally here. I weep.
"It's okay, now that I am here; everything will be okay," he assured me while cuddling me.
Khalid POV
I feel so angry and irritated by the way she's crying and getting closer. Can't she see I have nothing for her but hatred? I wish I could have pushed her away.
Was is she really thinking? I came back after all this year just to marry her. I only came for my revenge, and I won't turn back until I get my revenge.
"I won't forgive this; I will punish them," I mumbled, but I didn't realise I was so loud.
"What are you talking about? Who are you going to punish?"
"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
Khalid POV"Guy, I think this will suit you well; I will go for this," Herald said, picking a suit for me and himself."Let me try it on; let's see how it goes," I said, and I took the suit to the dressing room. I came back and they were mesmerized as if this is the first time I am putting on a suit. To me, it doesn't makes any difference. "Wow! You really look good in this. "Common dude, marriage is already shown on your face," Herald said teasingly. "Don't miss these two things, dude: revenge, not marriage," Jenny corrected, and Herald chuckled. "Correct. I know you are smarter than this guy," I said in support of Jenny, and we both shook hands. "Whatever, all I know is that you are getting married. And I think that's a good thing because I might be lucky to find my bride," Herald said while trying his suit on."Really, what about your flings?" "Are you giving up?" Jenny asked. She didn't mean that; was she supposed to remind him about that?"Not until I see someone who steals
"I don't understand; what are you trying to say?" he asked, moving towards her. "I overheard my parent saying you used me at a collateral for their business, how could you"She yelled feeling disappointed. Khalid keep silence for a while, that question meet him suddenly, but he knows how to play the trick. "Common baby, do you think I will ever do that. Look into my eyes and tell me if you believe those word"Khalid try to change the topic. "Why shouldn't I"She asked trying to control her emotions. "Okay wait let me explain what happened, I never mean to use you as a collateral. Just that I was trying to follow the way of your dad" Khalid said trying to convince her. He smirks when he sees she was already confused. *I know how to get my enemy confused" He thought yo himself. "How do you mean"She asked calmly. He scoffed before continuing. "When I came back some weeks ago, I tried getting in touch with you but I couldn't. Then I choose to do my investigation very well, that's w