A fight for love

Contract

Chris Japheth

I had only spent two weeks in Akure when my father called me home for an emergency.

Meet Lizzie Harrison; father let out

Nice to meet you; we exchanged pleasantries

This is my son Chris. He is the branch manager of our company in Akure; Oh! that is great; she replied awkwardly. When I realized my father was not ready to tell me what the emergency was about I finally spoke. Father, is this the so-called emergency; I asked rudely

Don't be rude son. We are discussing business; I finally calmed down. Okay;

Her father owns two industries and remember he was my childhood friend; Okay; I replied impatiently. He just bought the electricity company which feeds everyone in this country;

I heard; I replied

We are going bankrupt and we need help ;

How father; I asked in concern

Her father is rich and I believe he can help us but not without sacrifice; he stopped so the word could sink deep. Ride on;

Marriage is the contract since you are both single it should work;

Father, I won't be forced into marriage; I howled

It's for our benefit, for the company benefit;

Father, what happens to the shares. We didn't go bankrupt when we were private. Why now? I banged the table angrily

It's the fault of the board of directors;

Then change them. Fire them; I yelled

You think it's that easy, we advertised the shares but the public was damned scared to subscribe;

Why? I asked. Someone out there is blackmailing us and not only that. They fear they will lose their shares since we are only upcoming;

Then what happens to Ark Tv; I asked

We would go into liquidation and all workers laid off; Father I believe there is a way out. Let's call for a meeting; We already did that and this was our agreement. He wouldn't help us unless we bind to our agreement ;

Father, I studied business, even if I didn't. If Engineer Harrison can't help let's seek a loan;

What role exactly will Eng play;

He will be a nominal partner;

Then why does marriage have to bind nominal partnership; I asked angrily. His name will boost the reputation of the business and the public will subscribe for shares;

It's making sense dad, but I don't want to marry, not until I clock 30;

Popsy let's close the branch at Akure and use the capital to support this one. When we are stable enough we can establish elsewhere;

Son think about it. Marriage is a good thing;

But he'll when you are forced into it; I finalized

Things can still work out dear. Say hi to Lizzie before leaving;

Chris; Liz called

Hello; I replied with a fake smile

My father told me to see you though I have no idea what he is up to;

You don't; I asked surprised

Yeah;

He wants us married; I broke the news

What? she asked amazed

It's part of business; I sneered

I like you; she said making my head turn 360°

I mean as friends; she intensified

Alright;

Can I have your number; she requested

This is it; I said quickly typing the numbers

I would be calling you; she said

Love you. Bye; she blew a kiss and I felt irritated

Chris has been my first crush since childhood. Now I was in the middle of making a decision, going for true love or doing my father's will. But what happens if I rebel against my father, he will choose my sister over me, then I will lose everything. I need to act fast......