Chapter1
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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.
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