All Chapters of Love beyond Numbers: Chapter 11

ADRIAN POV.“My dad is here,” Vera’s voice was casual, like it was normal for him to be here. My heart skipped a beat as I turned to face her, she was already dressed.“Why?” I asked, my voice edged with irritation as I tried to make sense of why he was here.“He’s here to talk about our wedding,” Vera smiled but I felt a knot in my stomach. Why now? This is bad.“Why?” Vera asked, her eyes narrowing as she took in my reaction. “Don't you want this? I can't wait to be your wife, share your name, and have your kids.”Her words made me want to gag. The phone rang again and I answered it. “Yes, Father…okay.” I hung up. He wanted to meet on the terrace.I wasn't ready to get married to Vera, at least not yet. I quickly put on clothes and was headed to the door when Vera called out to me. “I'm your soon-to-be wife, we should walk together.”She slipped her hand into mine and we walked out to the terrace. Mom, Lilian, Dad and