◇Stella ◇
“Sella! Come here, where do you think you are going?” her father's voice was sharp and commanding.
“I'm going out with Kate for lunch,” she replied, keeping her tone casual.
“Josh called me,” he said coldly, “He told me you have been ignoring his calls and declined his invitation to go out.”
“Dad… I don't want to see him,I don't want to marry him,” she whispered.
“And where is this nonsense coming from?” he snapped.
“I just don't love him. He's not the one for me.”
Her father's eyes narrowed. “Stella, have you looked at yourself?" Who else would want to marry you? Even with our wealth, no one wants to marry a plus-sized woman. Josh is the only one willing.”
His words cut deep, the familiar sting burning behind her eyes.
“You will marry him, whether you like it or not,
