HIS WORLD

Chapter 7.Family dinner.

Fiona snatched the paper from my hand. Oh my God … the most handsome boy in school is asking you out.

Did you know who he is?

Yes, of course… Frank is studying computer engineering, he is on the basketball team, and he’s the most handsome guy in the whole campus. My heart is beating faster anytime I talk about him. Fiona said with excitement.

Immediately her excitement dropped.

But I would advise you not to accept

Why?

Because you are married.

What?

Wait Mary, do you think I am a fool? A fancy car brings you to school, the clothes you wear, even your bagpack are the latest ones.

Actually, Fiona, it is a gift…

From who?

It.. She cut in

Don’t make excuses, you are married to the heir of the Alene group and a mafi….

I quickly used my hand to cover her mouth. I dragged her out of the class.

How did you know?

I traced you, everything about you is just so expensive.

Who did you tell? Who knows again?

No one, just me

Promise me you will never tell a soul.

I promise.

We both make a promise by crossing our fingers.

So what are you going to do?

I will accept him.

What!? Did you know who your husband is? She whispered to me with a scared face.

Of course, I do.

He is a gang leader as well as … I cut in immediately.

You don’t need to explain. I know what he does, he will never finds out.

Are you sure?

Yes, I know my way.

Fiona wasn’t happy with my decision.

Frank and I started dating. We became the best school couple. Anywhere you see frank, you must also see me.

Life was interesting, I became so comfortable at home and in school.

The night before my birthday, Alex came home. I was in the living room watching a movie when he arrived.

Everyone lined up as usual to greet him, but I didn’t move an inch.

Welcome, boss. Sandra said

Where is my wife?

She is in the living room, sir. Mrs Sandra said

Alex stood close to the door, I was lying on the chair looking at the TV giggling and laughing.

Is the movie that interesting? You can't see I am back.

Welcome. I said, without looking at him.

Sandra! Alex yell

Yes sir. Mrs Sandra turned off the TV. I sat down. My smiling and giggling disappeared.

What did you want from me again?

Your birthday is tomorrow, right?

Yes.

I want you to have the best birthday ever. He said with a smirk. My mum and your family will arrive tomorrow, to celebrate with us. He gave me his black card.

Sandra will take you out shopping and buy whatever you want. He smiled.

I want your 18th birthday to be a day you will never forget.

Can I invite a friend tomorrow?

Sure it is your birthday, you can have anything you want.

John followed Alex to his room after our conversation.

Is everything ready?

Yes boss

Boss, she is still a child. Can she handle it?

Starting from tomorrow, she is not a child anymore, she’s now an adult.

Give me the doctor's report on her blood test

Alex looked at the paper.

She's clean, boss.

I know, but I just need to confirm.

Mrs Sandra takes me out for shopping. I call Fiona, we meet at the mall, we do the shopping together. I also invited her to my birthday.

Finally, it was my birthday, my family and Alex's mum arrived, everyone was busy and looking good.

I came downstairs to greet everyone when I saw my dad first. I'm still angry at my dad. My dad walked towards me.

Mary..

I didn’t respond, he called my name again.

Mary… I know you are angry at me, but you should know that I am only protecting you.

Protecting me? By giving me up to save your head.

No… I didn’t.

Dad, did you even know my daily schedule? He’s controlling my life. I can’t make any decisions by myself or in my life. This house, this place, is like living in a cage.

But he is making you happy, he is giving you everything you want.

Happy? Dad, my smiles are fake. I am only smiling because I don’t want mum to be worried about me, this place is hell. Look over there, how much security did you see. I started pointing

Dad, look there, there, there, can't you see, I am living in a cage.

Mary! My mum called me from the kitchen.

Yes, mum. I said. I turned to my dad. Mum is calling. I need to go.

I hugged my mum to greet her calmly.

Mom, I miss you.

I miss you too, my angel. My mum said with a smile

My mum looked around before asking me a question.

Did he touch you?

Who?

Your husband?

Touch me? Where? I smiled.

Like…have you ever slept in his room?

No mum

Why did you ask Mum?

I heard he….

Alex's mum entered the kitchen. A girl is looking for you, Mary

I rushed outside. I saw Fiona.

Oh my God, you look good.

I have to put some packaging in... You know I am about to dine with the heir of Alene's group, the richest young man in the world. Fiona smiles

Finally, it is dinner time. Alex's gang are all standing except John. He sits with us like he is part of the family.

Mary, where’s your ring?

Everywhere becomes silent

Or don’t you want your friends to know that you are married? Alex's mum said, looking at my finger.

It is inside my room.

Rings are meant to be on your finger, not your room, Mr Andy, are you not wearing your wedding ring? Mrs Helen said with seriousness.

Of course, I am. My mum shows off her wedding ring.

Excuse me.

I rushed to my room.