The room fell silent, Daisy's eyes darted back and forth between her parents in absolute disbelief, eyes threatening to release a river of tears.
"This can't be, Dad, you are just pulling my legs, right? "Mr Smith's head tilted upwards with a deadpan serious look on, "I should be a fool then for doing that!"Daisy gulped down at the realization her father wasn't playing around, The smooth spot between her brows twisted in displeasure, and the chilling sensation of fear rushed down her spine. She shivers in response.She turns to Mrs Smith, "Mom!??""There is no joke in this, your father has spoken and so shall it be" came Mrs Smith's words.Daisy felt a hundred thorns piercing her heart as she stared at her parents who are supposed to look after her well-being and happiness doing the exact opposite." So shall it be? " Daisy repeated, tears now streaming down her cheeks."How could you stand there and impose on me whom to spend my life with? You are my parents, aren't parents supposed to look after the happiness of their children? I am your only child for goodness sake! "Mr Smith let out a sigh, "Exactly why we are doing this, We know what's best for you and what will be beneficial to you"Daisy shakes her head in denial, "No, you don't! You've never cared about me. Both you and mom, all you care about is your stupid business! " She yells out in anger" Watch your tongue, child! I won't have you disrespecting your dad" Mrs Smith said over her voice." I won't Mom, never! That's all you guys do anyway and it's the truth. You never celebrate my birthday with me, you never offer five minutes of your time to eat with me as other families do, you never make up time for family outings or whatsoever!""No matter how tough it was, I always tried to understand and kept on hoping it'd be different tomorrow but I was wrong... You never really loved me, and neither do you guys care about me else who won't make me want to marry a random guy I barely know saying it's for my sake and it's beneficial to me...why don't you just go ahead and spill the beans?"Mr Smith stands up in anger, "Daisy!!!" His deep voice vibrates in the living room."I won't have a single word from you, You are going to do as I say and that's final!" Mr Smith walked away, there was no room for bargaining.Daisy turns to her mom who has a pitiful gaze on her, she was broken and hurt by the people she trusted and believed they understood her the most. How could they backstab her so hard that left her helpless and weak?Her head lowers in defeat, tears never stop rolling down her face. She turns and leaves for her room.Mrs Smith on the other hand slumps into the sofa the moment she is left alone, Her heart breaks a thousand times to see her daughter this broken. But most of all, she felt guilty about the things she's been accused of even though it's true."I wish I could tell you everything, I wish I could make you understand! But I can't!" She cries out silently, making sure no one hears or sees her."Mrs, you shouldn't cry, what will Daisy think of you?" Mrs Bella spoke out making her way towards the sofa Mrs Smith was sitting on."What do you expect me to do? Be happy that my daughter hates and despises me? I can't, it hurts so much. I can't bring myself to accept it!" Mrs Smith cries bitterly.Mrs Bella has been working for the Smiths since the time Daisy was born and has always been there for Mrs Smith through the hard times.Mrs. Bella walks and pulls her into her embrace, "Why don't you tell her if it's too much to bear? I'm sure she will understand! "Mrs Smith shakes her head in denial, "No, I can't... She will never accept me if I tell her the truth, she will hate me and I don't want that. Having her still seeing me as her mom and calling me mom is enough, I can't jeopardize what I already have!"Mrs. Bella felt a wave of pity as she listened to Mrs. Smith crying, "Then you have to be strong, You choose the path for yourself, you should be ready to walk through till the end"Mrs Smith cries out in pain, "Even though I choose it for myself, it hurts. I fear it's the same fate I am leading my Daisy into, I should've stopped him and told him how hurtful it is but I can't. I can't even muster the strength to face him, how can I help my Daisy? Just how? "She raises her head and looks at Mrs Bella, " I know she hates me now, I know just how much she does and will never want to see or hear me talk. I know I've made you the load and listener of my problems, but I know you don't mind. Please, can you help me and talk to Daisy, maybe she will understand you better and might listen to you"Mrs Bella sighs in reluctance, " You know I can do just anything else but not this, Daisy deserves the right of choice and I can't be part of this... I can't force the child I've come to love and care for for eighteen years to go into a lifetime contract, I'm sorry I can't! "Mrs Smith cries even harder, " I'm such a bad mother, I feel sorry but I don't make an effort to correct my wrongs! "" You can't solve the problem of another whereas your home is a disaster. What I'm trying to say is, try to solve those things that are stopping you from being a good mother, only then will you be able to solve your daughter's! " Mrs Bella informs.Mrs Smith nods," I'll try but for now, can you check after Daisy? She's hurt and I fear she might starve herself because of this"" You can count on me on this, wipe away your tears and work on your matters for now! "Mrs Bella said and left.Three knocks came on the door before it was pushed open, Mrs Bella appeared from behind, closed the door and walked further into the room"Child!" She calls out, her voice soft and gentle. Full of patience and love."Please don't tell me you are here to make me agree, 'cause I won't," Daisy said as a matter of fact.Mrs Bella halted in her steps, eyes glued to the crying girl on the bed. "I might be just a maid and your nanny, but you know I love you and will never force you into doing things you don't want to""Mrs Bella?" Daisy calls out in tears, "I didn't mean to say that!"Mrs Bella takes counting strides to her and takes the spot by the side of her bed.Daisy pushes herself to sit upright and throws herself into her arms the moment Mrs Bella gives an invitation with wide arms."I know, child. You never disrespect your elders!" Mrs Bella pats on her head, coaxing the little crying girl"I don't want to marry him, I can't marry him!" Daisy cries begging Mrs Bella to help her out,
"You think so?" Came his sudden question"I know so!"There was no option for contemplation, she knew it was their last because her dad was a man of his word and his decisions were final."That's good!" He sounds over the wall.Daisy breaks a million times hearing his nonchalant response."Yeah, it is" she agrees. "Maybe I should just give in, it's not like I've got other choices" she mumbled to herself."Now that I'm leaving, won't you mind telling me your name?" Daisy demands, "If I can't see your face, it's better I know your name, at least""My name??" He repeats to himselfDaisy waits patiently for him to speak up but he never does. Instead, she heard another voice"Here you are, I've been looking for you everywhere!" A female voice spoke out, Daisy could hear the sound of heels against the floor. It was so loud that it echoed throughout the rooftop.Hearing that, Daisy felt so foolish for thinking they could be something. From the sound of the lady's voice, they could be couple
"That's lame feedback, isn't it? I can't afford to let you have a moment of happiness, never!" Mr Smith's voice resonates with so much anger."But she's done nothing wrong!" Mrs Smith interjects.Mr Smith shrugs, "That's none of my business, Her mother did it anyways and she's paying for it" "Or won't you give up yourself for her? She should be ready to do the same for you!" His lips pull up into a wicked grin."You are a monster!" Mrs Smith accuses."No, not a monster. I'm worse than that, I'll say... I am a devil, yeah, that's the best" Mr Smith corrects.A wave of regret hovers over Mrs Smith at the realization of the person she married in the name of a husband."I hate you so much that I wish I was never entangled with you in the first place" her voice laced with pain.Mr Smith chuckles, "Too bad you are, and until I say a word, you will forever be bound to me"Mrs. Smith angrily turns her heels and walks out of the room in a hurry. She is broken and sad, because of her, her daug
She watches him lean down, closing the gaps between them. His head pushed closer, he was so close that she could feel his harsh yet soft warm breath hitting her face.Realizing he was about to kiss her, Daisy pushes him out of reflex making him stagger two steps behind. The entire hall was in chaos at her action, whispers going on and on around."Are you ok?" He asked pulling her from her thoughtsDaisy was quick to snap out of her imagination, she blinked at him and let out a heavy yet silent sigh at the realization all was nothing but hallucinations. "Hmm, yes" Daisy forces a smile hoping he doesn't see through her."Can I?" He demands.Daisy's eyes open wide confused about what he's talking about. She face-palm herself at the realization of what he meant."Yes," she gives a half-hearted response.She closes her eyes, waiting for him to get over with it. Minutes passed but the kiss never came. Instead, she felt a light brush against her cheeks"Don't be scared, it's just a kiss" h
"Excuse me, Mrs Amber, I would like to check on something," Dave said and left the two Ladies to themselves. He heads in the direction Daisy took.Inside, Daisy couldn't help but cry in silence hoping no one would come in but then, her wishes were ignored as Dave walked into the room."You ok?" He demands, hands buried deep into his trousers. He stands by the door staring back at her tiny frame.Daisy turns away the moment she hears him, she doesn't want anyone to know she's been crying"Don't I look ok to you?" She demands.Dave observes a moment of silence before saying, "Just concerned... Saw you hit against the table" he explains.Daisy wants him to leave but doesn't know how to go about driving him, she walks to the sink and lets the water flow on her hands to ease her burdens."You aren't supposed to be here?" She gently washed her hands as if she weren't talking to him"Why? Don't I deserve to be with my wife?" Dave demands with a slightly raised browDaisy stutters in her wor
"That was made clear to me the moment I said yes to being his wife" Daisy informs with a smiley face."Right, that's true... But before you think this is just a casual marriage of mutual benefit, I'd like to inform you of your rightful duty in giving this family an heir" Mrs Milton sounds so serious.There wasn't a doubt to Daisy that all they were after were their top benefits, she handed her a glass of wine"Isn't it too early to talk about it, mother-in-law?" She raises a brow with a smirky smile on her pretty lips.She turns around and gazes at the decorations in the background, "this is a pretty much good event to talk about something that can be discussed in the future. Moreover, I think I deserve to enjoy marriage life, don't you think? There's always one chance in this and this is mine, with politeness, I pledge you kindly let me enjoy mine " " I bet to excuse myself, mother-in-law," she said, turning her heels and walking away.Mrs Milton fumes in anger but does her best to
"looking for me, dear wife?" Dave asked in a whisper and leaned closer. Daisy was stunned but didn't let it out as her expression stayed still."I of all people should know better that the almighty heir of Milton's family isn't fun of being beside his teenage wife" Dave lets out a chuckle, and leans closer, enough for his lips to brush against her earlobe." Seems like your brain is slowly losing memory, but just to remind you, you are my wife regardless of my decisions and wherever we go, you stay by my side and be the wife you ought to be" His deep whispering voice made Daisy shiver in fear, she gulped down nervously. Trying to act cool at the sight of his closenessHer eyes caught Britney staring at her with a look that could kill, she pulled away and forced a smile at Dave"As it pleases my husband, I bet we leave now while the celebration is still to begin" Daisy turns and walks away, she doesn't wish to see any more faces from BritneyDave follows behind, and they both take
"Dave?" Daisy calls out to him, he turns around with a brow raised."About today, " she starts but seems reluctant to speak."What about today?" Dave demands.Daisy raised her head and met his gaze, "I know I am not your mate and will never be but, we are now married and that makes us equal in right and decision" Dave frowns, he doesn't understand where she is heading."Why not make your point clear for me to understand?" Daisy gulps down nervous, "You have the right to demand respect from me but can you please make it less embarrassing? "Daisy felt so embarrassed when he spoke to her rudely in front of the maids as though she wasn't his wife.Dave stares at her for a long time as if trying to figure it out before saying, "Is that all? "Daisy was stunned he didn't find it offensive, she quickly nodded." Yes, that's all for now" " I'll see into it, though I can't say I won't, " Dave says not biting around the bush." And lest I forget, don't enter my room if you aren't permitted