Chapter 2.
1111 Words
Three weeks ago...
"He took the bait!" My dad announces, beaming with excitement.
He was on a phone call with the Vice president just now.
"He did?" Mum asks in obvious disbelief.
"Yes. The ball is on our side now. That fool will know that he messed with the wrong person."
"But dad, are you sure about involving Zoe in this?" Kai asks.
"I know John. In order for him to agree to help us, he must ask for something in return. Something solid."
"And that's having Zoe marry his arrogant son?" That's Ian.
"Kids, your dad knows what he is doing. Just trust him, when all this is over, you will thank him."
"Who is this son?" I finally speak.
I've been watching them talk, I know there's no way I'm going to say no to dad so I'm might as well know who in the world is going to be my husband.
"Obviously his elder son Dexter. The other one hasn't been in the country for months now."
"Does anyone have a picture of him?"
"You'll get that later. For now, I want to know if you're are ready to fight."
"I am dad!"
"This is an added advantage. It's going to make things easier for us once you're a part of their family."
I know what he means.
Initially, we had a different plan on how I was going to seek a job at one of the vice presidents firms, which I would later find a way to enter his inner circle.
It was a long shot.
My dad came up with a new plan of pretending that our family business was in the ruins and he would ask Mr. Richward for his help.
Looks like he agreed to it and now dad is preparing me for the obvious possibility of me marrying his son, Dexter.
"But dad, we can find another way. Without having Zoe directly involved with the family." Ian defends me.
"It's fine Ian. I will do it."
"That's my girl! Dad knows what's best for you and this, this is what's best. Now, we're all going back to the drawing table. The three of you, change and meet me at the gym in ten minutes." He commands and we all nod.
We know better than to go against our dad.
He doesn't take a no for an answer.
"Sis! You can still change your mind." That's Kai.
"It's pointless Kai. Dad won't have any of it."
"Stop corrupting her mind Kai." Mum warns.
"We don't know what type of a guy the V. Presidents son is. He could harm your daughter." Ian presses.
"Enough. Your dad is waiting for you."
Mum is unbelievable.
She follows everything her husband says, all in the name of being a good and submissive wife.
"What grudge does he have with Mr. Richward anyway? You've kept us in the dark all this time. Talking about getting back at him and using us but you don't want to tell us what really happened."
"He had your dad's parents killed. Your grandparents. I hope that's enough for you to stop interrogating me." She answers in a dramatic sigh.
Oh boy!!
Do we have any other choice here??
The three of us get up to go and change and mum calls me.
Without looking back, I stop to listen to her.
"Your lessons on Dexter and his family will begin immediately you finish your training."
"Got it!"
*****
Present day...
"Ma'am, we are here already." The driver wakes me up like I had asked him to.
"Thank you!"
He helps me out of the car and I am met by a very beautiful girl.
Must be Aria.
Dexter's younger sister and the youngest in the family.
I have seen her photos but damn!! She is so beautiful in person.
"Aria, right?" I ask stretching my hand out to her.
"Yeah! Arianne Richward. You're the wife?"
She answers in a bored tone ignoring my hand. It's as if she would rather be anywhere else but here talking to me.
Wow!!
Just wow!!
She is a snob... Okay!!
"Yes!"
"I will show you to your room."
"Thank you?"
She's been home the whole day but she couldn't attend her brother's wedding?
This family is more mysterious and strange than I thought.
It's obvious she already hates me. I wonder what my crime is.
Marrying her brother?? Heck, I don't love him and it's her dad who came up with the idea.
I just agreed to help my dad and my family.
She leads the way and I follow silently.
I'm not here to try and win her over.
The house is grand!
Everything is as I was shown in the photos and articles.
It's beautiful. But it doesn't feel like home.
More like a huge hollow place where there are no emotions.
She takes me to a room upstairs and tells me it's Dexter's room.
I stand there for a good number of minutes debating on whether to enter, or ask for the guest room.
"You don't want to go in?" She asks.
I thought she left. I didn't know she was standing behind me.
"When will he be home?" I ask unsure if I want to hear the answer.
"He is a big boy. I'm not his personal assistant."
Wow!!
"Do we have a problem Aria?"
"Please call me Arianne. Aria is for family and no, we don't have a problem sister in law."
The sarcasm!!
She says I'm not family, yet she is calling me sister in law.
"Sorry if I'm a bother and thanks for bringing me to Dexter's room."
I can't call it my room or our room.
"You're welcome!" She answers and beckons me to enter.
Taking in a deep breath, I release it fast and open the door.
It's not locked.
I am met by the biggest surprise of my life. Or should I call it shock.
Dexter!!
All along, I thought he would come home late after his fake business meeting.
He is with a lady on the bed.
What's supposedly our matrimonial bed.
On our wedding night!!
Both of them stark naked.
The lady is moaning loudly and he is so lost in her, he doesn't hear the door open.
I close the door immediately and turn to look at Arianne swallowing hard.
"You knew?" I ask in a whisper.
She shrugs before answering.
"You two don't love each other. Don't act like your hurt now. The guest room is the second room after this. See you at the dinner table sister in law."
Can someone hold me please...
I don't think I can handle this!!
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