Trapped with a beast

Tears streaming down my face , I woke up distressed from a nightmare that had stirred up painful memories and emotions I thought I had buried long ago With fear, I clung to my blanket. I was still shaking when I heard voices coming from the sitting room. Without much deliberation, I could tell it was my uncle Mr Alben and my stepmother's voice. What could have brought this man here at this time of the day? I said to myself. They were seriously arguing. But what could have caused the argument I taught I quietly stood up from my bed and walked slowly in their direction. This time I didn't put on my pair of slippers close to my bed . I did not want them to know I was there . I quietly listened to all their conversation and I noticed it was all about me . But I still didn't care. I wanted to hear more but in the process I heard what made me lose my mind. With anger, I rushed to their direction . Forgetting I was supposed to greet, first . I asked with anger and fear in me who wanted to marry that man . My uncle quickly shut me down with his loud voice. Keep quiet and sit down my friend. Without argument, I did it immediately. Mr Alben looked at me and smiled. You should be happy . Very soon your life will change Our lives will also change, he said, smiling at the same time looking at my stepmom direction who was also smiling. At this point, I could tell that this is not going to be good . Vanessa, my uncle , called my name. You are not getting any younger. You need a husband in your life now. He said at this time his voice was cool. And we have a lovely and wonderful suitor for you. His name is Jackson Jackson ?I said no .I can't marry such a person. He is too old for me . And he likes ladies a lot. I can't marry such a person . With anger, my uncle told me the marriage is already settled and it's taking place next month. “Wow”, my mouth hung up when I heard it without informing me you have fixed the marriage. I said to myself it must be a joke. Because I don't like that man as a friend and talk less of being my husband. With anger, my uncles said . This marriage must work no matter what . It is our only chance of becoming rich, so it must work. My stepmother Marina, who had been sitting quietly for some minutes, broke out of silence. My dear , you and Jackson must marry. The earlier you know, the better for you. So we should better start preparing. She said while she smiled with pride. No I won't marry him .I said. This time with tears rolling down from my eyes . “ You can't just marry me off like that . Because of what you will gain .I have feelings and dreams of my own. I won't let you throw them away”. Mr Alben stood there . At one point I felt pitied ,as he listened to me . I have a dream I have not yet accomplished. I also want to further my education. Though I know the money is not there, I will struggle and get myself there. And besides, I already have a man in my life who I love so much. We are both in love with each other And we are planning to get married when the time comes . I thought he was going to let me go after seeing how heartbroken I was . Mr Alben signed heavily, you're being selfish . Only thinking about yourself . This is about our future. “ you need to understand that”. In Fact, Mr Jackson promised to change the lifes of this family if you marry him. He has promised to build a house for me and a marina.He has even promised to take me to 5 different countries of my choice . And one of his companies to manage. He had promised to put a marina on a monthly salary . Also, to open a big restaurant for her . Isn't it wonderful? So are you saying we should reason with you and forget everything Mr Jackson's promised us . It can't work,it won't happen, you must marry him no matter what . Even if it's by force, I will make sure you marry. him . “ I won't do it; I won't be a part of this arranged marriage “, I yelled while sobbing.