Chapter 2 ~ Arranged Marriage

*CATHY'S POV *

After I was dropped home from that incident, my father ordered the maids to shut me into the room. It's been only one day but I am really scared and nervous because I know my father is mad at me for not protecting myself and getting kidnapped and whenever he is angry he would beat me up and torture me with no food or water that's why I have a slim body. My face features were given by my mother, so I was beautiful, at least that's what my friends said. People in university knows my father is rich and I remember boys asking me out but I can't do that because of my shy personality and I am also afraid if they find out that I am not treated well in my own house.

I was awakened by the sudden preparations happening in my home. All of the house maids were busy preparing food, cleaning, and decorating the house. My room was unlocked, and the maids were there making a bath for me, getting the wax ready. One of the maids dragged me out of my bed and stripped me naked. The others applied wax to my private areas. After all that was done, they bathed me and made me wear my mom's white dress, I remember it was her wedding dress, but why is it on me? They did a little makeup on me and told me to wait in the room before locking the door again.

I was alone, surprised not knowing what to do. I looked at myself in the mirror, my eyes were red, my face was stiffened, and my long silky hair was lying over my shoulder to the end of my chest. I was looking like a bride who just got divorced. There was no veil, but one maid did put a small beaded tiara on my head.

I knew my dad would take some action for my bad behavior as I am Catherine Hemsworth, daughter of Hemsworth Hilter. He always wanted me to behave well and perfect everywhere. But now I got myself kidnapped, the news might be all over the buisness world and I know this for sure he loves his buisness, his wealth which my grandfather gifted him for marrying his daughter more than anything.

At least he hasn't beaten me yet... I smiled a little at this thought.

I waited almost three hours in my room when my father came into my room and shut the door angrily. I was scared, and tears started to roll down from my eyes. He grabbed my arm and squeezed it tightly. "You incompetent brat! Remember, because of you, I am at this state (begging) right now! Never in my 15 years of my work I have gone bankrupt, but that person made me penniless in one day. If you don't listen to him and say no to this marriage, I will shoot you right where you stand."

I nodded at him crying as the pain in my arm increased. I don't know whom he was talking about and who could be so powerful to do this in one day.

He pushed my arm away and left the room, and a few seconds later, our housemaid came to the room and told me to follow her behind. I quietly followed her to the hall below where I saw him. Alexander was sitting on the couch in the living room with a person who might be his secretary, I guess, standing beside him. He was wearing a suit and a black tie. His hair was perfectly styled on his forehead. His face was stern, and his big, perfect manly body was resting on the couch. He was handsome, I agree, but in the suit, he looked more hot.

Him! Alexander! Oh, Mr. Wayne. What is he doing here? Is he here to stop the marriage? Is he really here for me? Or am I fantasizing too much because I am desperate for some kindness?.

I walked down the stairs in these thoughts and saw his pair of eyes focused on me. He was staring at me with an angry look. He looked more scary than my father, and I was wondering what if my thoughts were all really a lie about him.

My father grabbed me and made me sit in front of Alexander. Alexander's secretary then pulled out some documents from his bag and placed it on the table with a pen. He then spoke, "Do you agree to marry Alexander Wayne s/o of Wayne Mathew and the CEO of Mathew Expertise?"

I was shocked. I looked at my father and then Alexander and back to my feet. So this guy was going to marry me?! I have heard about Mathew Expertise before and its biggest electronic company in our city. Even in my university, I heard the seniors talking about how it's so popular and their dream to get a job or an internship there. And now he is marrying me!? Did he agree on it , or was he forced like me?

I was again in my thoughts when my father cleared his throat angrily. I looked up and saw Alexander glaring at me, getting impatient.

"Yes, I-I do." I hesitated putting my head down because I know I can't do anything else except agreeing.

His secretary then again asked Alexander, "Do you agree to take Miss Catherine Hemsworth as your wife?". I peeked at him from my lashes, and he nodded without hesitating. "Yes."

He pushed the papers after signing in front of me, and I did too even though my hands were shaking. The marriage was completed, and my father didn't show any emotions or came to send me off. I was expecting, though. Alexander had already left, and the secretary drove me to his house, or i should say his mansion.

The mansion was bigger than my house there was a very big garden, a big fountain in front of the mansion and as the car drove past them I saw many maids and guards around.

The car stopped at the main entrance where the housekeepers were already waiting.

I stepped down as one of the guards opened the car door for me. They were all looking at me with curious eyes, I feel ashamed for not being able to meet their expectations. Of course, it's their Master's wife, and she must have high standards and appearance. I dropped my head down immediately.

It was awkward for them and for me too but the secretary introduced himself to me. "Welcome, Mrs. Wayne, I am Rodrigo, Mr. Wayne's secretary and this is his home." I nodded at him while one of the housekeepers came forward and bowed to me. "Welcome, Miss, I am the head housekeeper, Berney. Please come in." He gestured me to the main door, I walked past the maids, their heads facing the ground.

I felt a little awkward and sighed before entering my new home, or is it just a new place for torture?

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