CHAPTER 3
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Arnold stared at her in confusion, he thought those words were just as a result of the heat of the moment, so he kissed her back snuck his hand under her flair skirt and began caressing her soft jellylike buttocks. He squeezed them hard as he moved his lips to her neck making his way to her breasts but instead of enveloping him in her arms she pulled away abruptly and stood in the corner trying to catch her breath.
"Didn't you hear what I said" she looked at him with questioning eyes "I want us to get married" she said.
"Yes my love we would get married, but let's have fun for now" he said as he approached her with longing eyes.
But she pulled away "I want us to get married now" she said insisting.
"Why the rush my love" he asked her in a soft tone.
Se wasn't sure if it was right to tell him but at this point she had no choice cause if she couldn't get married her father would force her to marry Lorenzo "Lorenzo Faroe has asked for my hand in marriage and he needs no dowry" she said as she slightly dropped her face.
Arnold turned from side to side then dropped into his chair. He sat quietly for 5 minutes thinking and Serena grew very impatient. Then he opened his mouth and spoke the most disgusting set of words Serena had ever heard.
"Serena, I...I'm flattered that you're thinking of marriage, but I'm not ready to settle down yet," he said in a calm tone "We're young, and I think we should get to know each other better, to know each other's bodies more before making such a big decision. I'm more of a romantic at heart, and I want to enjoy this journey with you, but marriage isn't something I'm ready for right now."
Serena's face fell as she realized her boyfriend wasn't thinking as her "didn't you hear I have a proposal from the most eligible bachelor knocking at my door, there's no time for all that" she screamed throwing her hands in the air.
But he calmly continued "If you're not willing to wait, then...I don't know, maybe it's best if you consider your parents' proposal. I don't want to hold you back."
The words cut deep, and Serena felt her heart shatter into a million pieces. She couldn't believe her boyfriend's nonchalant response, his lack of passion or urgency. She turned on her heel and stormed out of the house, rage and anger boiling over. Tears streamed down her face as she let out a anguished cry, "How could he be so calm about this? Doesn't he know what I want? Doesn't he even love me?"
She stopped by the old church and sat on the curb crying for nearly an hour when she felt desperate again. Serena stormed back into her boyfriend's house, determined to convince him to reconsider their relationship. But as she entered the living room, she was met with a scene that made her blood run cold. Arnold laid naked on top of another woman, as they noticed her presence they both sptang up and tried to cover their nakedness; she couldn't believe he was cheating on her.
Serena's heart sank, and she felt like she'd been punched in the gut. She tried to confront him, but her voice caught in her throat. "What...what's going on?" she stammered.
Her boyfriend looked up at her not in guilt but in annoyance. "Serena, I think it's best if you just leave," he said, his tone dismissive. "You're making a scene."
Serena's eyes widened in shock. "You're not even going to apologize?" she asked, her voice shaking with anger and hurt.
But he stood up, his eyes flashing with irritation. "Just go, Serena. Don't make this any harder than it has to be" He yelled at her.
Serena felt like she'd been slapped. She turned and ran out of the house, tears streaming down her face. She didn't stop until she reached her own house. As she pushed the door open she was greeted by the faces of total steangerez seated in their living room.
"Welcome my love" her mother said in an inviting tone " come, sit" she said signalling for Serena to join her on the couch.
Serena scanned the faces of the strangers and their was one obviously familiar face, it was the one Lorenzo Faroe himself. He looked handsome and elegant but Serena still wasn't into getting sold to him.
She queitly walked towards her mother and sat beside her. Immediately her buttocks touched the couch her mind went numb that she didn't even notice when the older lady who seemed to be Lorenzo's mother started talking until her mother called out to her.
"Serena, Serena" her mother drew her attention back to reality as it seemed she was embarrassing the family and she might loose this opportunity.
Lorenzo's mother spoke again "I just wanted to know a few things about my soon to be daughter in-law?" She asked but Serena went silently staring blankly no cause she was shy but because of anger
"I want to assure you, Serena, that I have no intention of forcing you into a marriage," Lorenzo finally spoke up breaking the silence, his voice calm and gentle. "If you don't want to marry me, you have the right to say no."
As he spoke, he stood up, signaling to his family that it was time to leave. They began to file out of the house, and just as they were about to step out the door, Serena's voice pierced the air.
"Yes, I'll marry you!" she exclaimed, her words hanging in the air like a challenge.
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