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Liam’s pov. “What the fuck is this person driving,“ Mia shot as she a step back. This obviously doesn't look like Garvin’s car, but who then would this be? I asked myself as l patiently waited for the owner of the car to come. Probably they are here to pick one of us, as we didn't even have any means of getting home. “Hey, guys… get in,” he uttered as he leaned his head outside his tinted window. “Garvin Fucking Reign!” Mia screamed out as she rushed down to the car, which l followed behind her “Garvin, how could you leave without telling me… where did you go?” Mia asked as she opened the back seat. “Here, get in the front seat, he is your man,” she teased as she winkled at me. I chuckled as l opened the front door… if only she knew we aren't even dating yet. “Mia, I'm sorry… l wanted to come by, but the driver got to my apartment before l would,” he tried to explain as we got into the car. “Hey,” he muttered as he glanced at me. I smirked back at him. “Hey,” l repeated, and

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Garvin’s pov After dropping them off at their various homes, l headed straight to the house… I needed to just have a little thought on everything they said so far. Even though l acted not to have paid attention to what Mia was saying…. but still, she has a point in a way. I can't just sit and do nothing about it. This isn't how l wanted my life to go, not even the kind of marriage l wanted for myself. I just have to do something about it, this family doesn't have a god-damn right over my life… but before then, l have got to show that pathetic son of a bitch who he had just messed with. How could he snitch on me like that?I thought he was helping me to get rid of the engagement, l never knew he was just working for grandmother. Wow, impressive… a bit kind of tricky l would admit,” l cursed under my breath as l drove into the compound and parked the car, and went inside the house. “And where do you think you are coming from?” Dad asked, as l stepped in the living room. And what

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Garvin’s pov Within a short time, l came out of the bathroom and headed straight to the closet, picking out a belty trouser and black polo. What was it he said again? “Look responsible for my feet,” l murmured beneath my breath.At this point, l don't give a damn of how l look, I'm done pretending to be what I'm not. I grabbed out my wallet and slipped into my half-cover black shoes, added some light cologne and made my way downstairs. I already know how uncomfortable it is going to be… being on a long drive with the most annoying father in the world. As l made my way downstairs.. I saw both of my parents seated patiently in the living room.Gosh, they are so damn serious in getting me engaged. I mumbled, as l walked towards mom. “What took you so long? ” Dad muttered. “l was just two minutes late,” l responded instantly. “Two minutes or not, you are late and l don't tolerate lateness, not even from my own son.” he shot back. “That's enough children,” mom cut in, as she moved

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Garvin’s pov “It's good to meet you once again,” “Yes, likewise,” he muttered as he returned the hand shake to my dad. “Don't mind my manner Mrs. Reign,” he mentioned as he stretched forth his hand to my mother. “You look stunning,” he complimented. “Thank you, nice meeting you,” mom said in a low voice. “Look at you,” he teased, as he pulled towards his chest. “My future son in law to be,” he giggled at me. And there was l putting a smile l never had on, pretending to be the perfect son in law to be. “Good day sir,” l muttered as l bent my head slowly.“Here, allow me to introduce you to the rest of the family members.” he spoke, gesturing towards them. “Do come on in,” he added, as he moved aside for us to walk in. Just then, the rest of the members were seated at their long dining table. A different kind of delicacy was set as though it was some family get-together kind of thing. They all stood up from their seats and greeted us one after the other… until it got to Jackie'

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Garvin’s pov “Alright,” she nodded. “Jackie, if that is what you want… then we all respect your decision,” my mom added. It seems the women are so quick to be deceived by her words. “Thank you mummy… I want you all to understand that I'm not giving excuses to stop the engagement from happening, l just believe it is too soon,” she rant on. While l stayed rooted to my seat, totally confused by what Jackie displayed… and seeing the look on my father's face, I'm sure he did think l had something to do with it. “Jackie, are you sure you weren't under pressure? And this is what you truly want,” dad asked as glared at me. “Even your very own father couldn't trust you,” she spoke in a hushed tone, as she tilted her head up to face my dad. “Yes sir, I'm not under pressure.. in fact this was my own decision,” she muttered, her gaze strongly fixed on mine. “Well, then… I believed my daughter knows what is better for herself,” her father chipped in. “l agreed to…. you could take as much

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Garvin’s pov “What's that supposed to mean?” she entreated. “You could have asked your son over there,” dad uttered as he gestured towards me. And l thought we are over this… does he seriously want me to talk about this. “Dont do that.. I won't allow you to bring Garvin into this,” she stated. “You started it yourself, so care to explain yourself.” she chipped in. “Mom, what's going on?” l asked quietly. The fact that l was the cause of their argument made me feel uneasy. “Garvin stay out of this… we are having a parents' discussion,” she muttered, as she turned towards my dad. “No, this isn't any parent’s discussion… as a matter of fact, he has everything to do with it… Garvin, do you care to explain your mother, “he stated as though he was mimicking mom. I couldn't utter a word, not because l was scared, but because l don't know what to say… and getting involved in their fight isn't my thing. After some minutes of their argument in the car, we finally got to the house…. I