To heck with life

In the opulent halls of her family’s estate, where every step echoed with the weight of expectation Lisha felt suffocated with the life she was destined to lead. She didn’t want all that for herself she wanted to be free. She acted a certain way , ate a certain way , spoke a certain way to uphold the dignity of the Wellis household. The only time she could be herself is was when she was with Gladys the house help who always brought her cookies from her son’s bakery every Saturday. They were very fond of each other , they would talk throughout the day as Gladys cleans Lisha’s room , make jokes and laugh together as if they were destined to meet and always be together.

“Father I don’t want to marry him!” “Do you even know what great heights the business will reach? “He promised to give me a share of 5% from his business as a wedding gift ,and you want that opportunity to slide by ? Impossible!” .”I’m tired of you making decisions for me father. “

Lisha runs back crying in her room and found comfort in the arms of Gladys. Lisha felt her world crumbling down but then she remembered the words of her mother in the her death bed “ live your life to the fullest “ . She swore not to get married until she could live her life without decisions being made on her behalf.

The sun was setting over the rolling hills of the vineyard estate, casting a warm golden glow over the meticulously planned wedding of the year. The bride , Lisha , was a vision in white, her lace gown hugging her curves in all the right places as she prepared to walk down the aisle.

The ceremony was held on a lush green lawn overlooking a serene lake with the majestic mountains in the background. The air was filled with the sweet scent of roses and the soft chirping of birds .

“Well it didn’t take long for my father to exchange me for 5% shares in just 2 weeks “. “You look lovely in that wedding dress”. “I don’t want to look this way Gladys, not only do I want to look lovely but I also want to be happy , can’t you see that I’m not happy?” Sweetie I know and I could’ve done anything to help but this benefits your family.” “Gladys you know my mom would have done anything to stop this , if you ever had any consideration for me then please help me out.” “I…I…I…” She sighs. “123 Lavender Lane shop 37”. “Thank you “. “Just be safe sweetie and here’s your card to buy anything you may need “.

They both smiled at each other as Lisha makes her way to freedom. Sophia's feet pounded the pavement as she ran down the familiar streets of her neighborhood, the sound of her heels clicking against the ground echoing through the evening air. She had been feeling suffocated by her life as an heiress, with every moment accounted for and every decision made by her family.

“Gladys, where is my princess? I’ve come to send her off to her husband “. “ She’s not here”. “That’s fine just call her from where…”. “She ran away , she said she didn’t want the marriage she said she wants to be free and please let her be herself Mr Wellis”. “Do you think life is a game? , does she…does she think life is a game !!! Huh!! I have guests outside , potential business partners, what I’m I suppose to say to them?! And the family business?

“What about your daughter’s happiness?”

“What daughter?” “I don’t have a daughter.”

“Let me go fix my family business and stop entertaining strangers”.

After hearing Mr Wellis shouting the guests understood the situation, some of them gasped in shock, while others whispered to each other, trying to make sense of what had just happened.

Mr Wellis face was red with anger and embarrassment.

The groom, Alex, stood at the altar, looking shell-shocked and humiliated. He had been left standing alone, waiting for his business commodity, and now he was left to face the embarrassment of being jilted in front of all their friends and family.

The ceremony, which had been so carefully planned and executed, had turned into a disaster. The music stopped, the flowers seemed wilted, and the once-romantic atmosphere was now filled with tension and embarrassment.

As the guests began to file out of the ceremony, they couldn't help but wonder what had driven Lisha to run away. Had she gotten cold feet? Was she having second thoughts? Or was there something more to the story?The scene was one of chaos and confusion, with everyone trying to make sense of what had just happened. But as the dust settled, one thing was clear: nothing would ever be the same again.