Chapter 8Finally Back HomeNathan's Pov;I couldnt believe my ears. Is Dad for real?" What are you saying Dad?" I asked coldly, trying to stay cool and not get angry." Yes son, I think this will really…"" Cut the crap Dad" I cut him off in anger.I don't think I can hold it in any longer."Are you for real? Like I should get married. I've told you countless times that I don't want to ever get married. I don't wanna engage in that stupid union called marriage" I rasped in anger." I know son, but as it stands, I don't think you have a choice. It has already been decided and concluded". " What are you talking about?" I asked." I'm talking about the company. It's either you get married to her for the betterment of this company or you step down as the…."." What nonsense are you saying to me, Dad" I cut him off in anger again, my heart beat increasing.Is he really threatening me with that?.Hell no!!.Why do I have to get married for any reason? I hate the idea so much." It's your
In two weeks timeRuby's Pov;I wiped the tears from my eyes, and stood upright. Dad's eyes didn't leave my face and I had to bring it down to look at Michael, distracting myself in the process." Dad!?" Michael ran to hug him, leaving me standing there like a destitute.I sniffed for a while, fighting my tears hard.I had no idea he would be back so soon, I would have just stayed indoors still." How are you son?" he caressed Michael's hair as he asked the obvious question, while they took slow steps towards me.Michael was grinning from ear to ear, and I was surprised he didn't ask for anything.Is he that happy to see me get back on. my feet? Is he that happy to see my face again?.The only thing that made me feel lighter was his smile that looks more like the spring sunshine - it was radiating and pleasant to look at, and I thank God for giving me such a cute soul He's so adorable He fell to the couch behind with Dad, as they chatter about some things I didn't care to even list
The final straw.Nathan's Pov;I slammed the door angrily, walking to and fro in anger.I can't believe this man I call my father. What exactly does he take me for? Does he seriously still see me as that little boy of yesterday who had just lost his mother and was so vulnerable, fragile and gullible?.I thought he would have known better by now. I thought he would know alot about me now, but his current behavior just shows he doesn't know a single thing about me.I think it's time to let him know. I was so angry and mad and didn't think I would be able to stand him.I walked to my wardrobe to change my clothes to go out.I already had plans with Rex - my best friend, to hang out at our favourite bar later in the day.I didn't like the outfit I was putting on so I wanted to change before I heard a knock on the door.I knew who it was already and didn't even bother to go answer it or see who it was when the person walked in." I have no plans of discussing this with you any....""So i
Ruby's Pov;The house filled up in an instant with swarms of people, lurking at every corner that it was now impossible to go through very easily.I was mesmerized by the crowd I was seeing. It still felt like I was dreaming.I couldn't believe I was already married and this was my wedding party.I pinched myself severally to believe this outrageous lie but it turns out to be true each time I did." Oh, my! Don't tell me you're sulking" Diane barged into my room, grinning from ear to ear.She was dressed so beautifully like the maid of honor that she is and with the way she stood, I knew she was here to snap at me.I have been acting weird and moping all day.She can't entirely blame me. I still can't believe all this is real.I felt a cold chill rush through my spine and my throat tightened making it hard for me to breathe.Goodness!!.How did I get here? Is this really happening? So it finally did happen?.I thought as my mind suddenly drifted to all that had happened during the las
A dinner dateRuby's Pov;So, in a nutshell, that's how Lily and Ivy ended up being my enemies and not coming to my wedding. But that isn't even the problem, the problem started when Dad informed me of Nathan's and his parents coming.Apparently, they were coming in hope that Nathan and I would at least get to see each other before the wedding and hopefully, bond.I didn't act sad, shocked or surprised, I simply just asked him for the day, prepared and looked forward to it.The day eventually came and I got up early to prepare for their visit..They would be coming by evening so I have a lot of time to prepare.We barely have any domestic staff so I had to call Diane over to help me and too good she wasn't busy.She gladly followed me to the supermarket, mall and other places.These are things that were supposed to be done by a mother, but the heavens decided to take mine away from me early, so I have to do this much .I'm used to it so it wasn't that hard anymore, and Dad has been the
Chapter 13DINNER DATERuby's Pov;She was just as beautiful as the rude girl I met at the mall the other time.Come to think of it, why was the rude girl clinging onto Nathan so much. How annoying!!.Who's she to him? I was so curious and quickly left the window to go finish up with my dressing.Gosh!! How come she's here?. I was so mad as the memories of that day came flooding in. Was she acting that way because she's related to Nathan?.Ahh!! Can't believe she's here.. in my house. The world is indeed a small place.I don't know who she is to Nathan but they look quite close and I knew without a doubt that she would be trouble for me.There's no way she would have forgotten about that day, just as I haven't. Let's just hope she will keep her mouth shut, at least until dinner is over.I added a little lipgloss to my lips before stepping out of the room.I wanted to stay in a little while longer but I knew it was rude to keep the guests waiting. My father raised me better than than.
Chapter 14A Disguised AngelRuby's Pov;I wriggled Ella's hold away from my arm and turned to glare at her in anger.We both turned to face Chelsea who stood at the door, with both arms above her chest." What's going on here?" she asked us again, walking closer this time.I scoffed and went back to the bed to sit, while Ella angrily storm out.Why are they in my room? I don't get it." You look angry. Don't be. Ella has always been a spoilt brat" she said with a chuckle." I'm more than ready to break her wings. She better no try any rubbish with me" I said sternly.She smiled and came to squat in front of me." I'm glad you're saying this, because you're getting married to her brother. It would do you alot of good if you will be able to handle her, but as you would already know, she's not an easy person and it's not gonna be easy" she explained.I heaved, understanding what she meant.At least, she is alot nicer and better than the so called Ella. I only wished she was his sister i
Chapter 15AN IDEARuby's Pov;.I left Dad and Michael and walked to my room.I ran my mind through all that has happened.Goodness!! Why did he have to act so cold?. It's so frustrating.Dad didn't bother to call me back and ask how it went.. I'm guessing he didn't want to bother me as well.I laid on my bed, my back to the bed and my face upward, facing the ceiling.His handsome face suddenly flashed into my eyes.Woah!! Those eyes and lips. I couldn't get enough by just staring at them.He's the definition of perfection and in a way, I think he deserves to act the way he was acting.I mean, he has the looks, charisma, character, money, fame and all.Phew!! What a life.How could only one person end up with such things?.I turned slightly to the beeping of my phone.It got me distracted from my thoughts and I had to quickly go pick it up when it started ringing for the second time." Hey!" I cooed into the phone without even checking who it was." Hey baby girl!!" her voice loud eno