The Alpha's Soul Mate

"Mom, I love Eric." "Stop being a fool Dionne. You know how different your world is. " "Does it need to be the same? " "Yes. And you can't do anything . If you're not going to stop right now, we are going to do it ourselves. " My dad threatened me. I know what he can do. He's very powerful and has a lot of connections . "We have a lot of plans for you, my dear. We can't accept such a man to ruin you or us. He might just be after your money. Do not fantasize about such a love story because nothing exists like that. " My mom tried to convince me. I love Eric. He was different from any other guy out there. I can see his truthfulness and sincerity. We've been together for almost two years but never in our relationship that he took advantage of me. When we're together, I don't feel like I'm a princess or a queen or that he needs to bow or slave himself. He treated me just like a normal girl. Because he believes that all human beings are just the same. Eric was a professional bar tender though he didn't finish any degree. But what mattered most was his ability and talent. He was the most dedicated man I've met. And I want to be with him for the rest of my life. He is my soulmate and my destiny. I'm telling you Dionne, he is just after our money. We only want the best of you. And we don't want you to feel pain in the end. " "I'm at my best when I'm with Eric, Mom, Dad. I hope you can see it. " I tried to take back the tears that kept on falling. Though there is no regret for those. I can't imagine life without Eric, so I would do anything for him. For us. "Please honey, listen to us." "No Mom. You listen to me. I love Eric. I love him so much. Why does it have to be this hard for you both to accept it? " I can't control it anymore. I started to raise my voice, which made my parents surprised. I wanted to disobey their rules ever since as they wanted to make me a well-preserved woman that was beyond qualified to be the fiance of their business partner. I'm not a piece of spoiled brat or vengeful daughter. I just hate it whenever they manipulate my life. I love my parents, but most of the time they lose track and always take action that's below the belt. "What if I told you that the man you fancy is getting married today? " I stared at my father confused and doubting. He's just throwing another stone at the same target. There's no need to pay attention to whatever he reported. " I guess you really know nothing about this invitation. " My father took a light blue card inside his suit and waved it to my face. The card looked like a wedding invitation as two names were written. My heart started to tremble as I saw Eric's name finely engraved on the paper together with the name of someone I didn't know who she was. "I don't believe you. " That's all I can say. I had too many bullets a while ago, but now, I feel too empty. I lost my words. My heart kept on reminding me how much Eric and I love each other. But my mind doesn't agree. It captured the invitation and bought it. "Just check it yourself, Dionne. We don't want you to end up in this situation, but you made your choice." My father turned his back and started to step away. "You framed him. I knew it." "You have to realize that what we are doing is for your own good." He responded without even looking back at me. "How much am I worth? A million or two?I hope he got more than that." I said in a sarcastic tone. "Dionne Frost!" Mom warned me that I would become an unpleasant daughter again. "What? Am I wrong? If so, then tell me that I accused you of nothing. " Dad turned back and went straight at me. Without a word, he hit me on my face. I blinked twice before I finally felt the pain circulating in my face. This was the third time that my pretty face tasted his sour palms. "I never thought that you'd be this bad. " "You bring out the worst in me Dad. " The range in his chest was growing that he wanted to slap me again. "What? You want to slap me again? Go ahead. It won't hurt anyway. " "Don't be too proud of yourself. Because you are nothing without us." After that, he left. "Did you even acknowledge me as your daughter? " I asked my mom before she walked away with my dad. "How could you ask such a question to me, your mother? Can't you just show a little respect? " She was talking about respect as if she knew it. Realizing that she would never get anything from me, she followed Dad. I don't want to be rude or disrespectful, but they made me one. My eyes were nailed on the wedding invitation lying on the floor. "Why did you let this happen? What have I done to make you give up on us ? " With my tears continuing to fall on my cheeks, I reached for the invitation and opened it. There was a photo of Eric and a woman that I haven't met yet. Below was the place of the wedding and time. And even the map to the reception. I gathered all my strength and ran out of our house. I hopped in my car and drove at full speed. I needed to stop the wedding. I only have twenty minutes before the wedding will start and the ride from my current place will take twenty-five minutes. On my way, I tried calling Eric but he didn't answer his phone. Not until I dialed his number for the ninth time, then he picked up. "Eric. Wait for me, okay? I'm on my way now. Just hang in there, we'll get through this. " "Dionne". "You don't need to explain to me. I understand you, you're only a victim here. Please wait a few more minutes, okay? " "Let me go. Please go home now. " "I'm no longer a child, so there's no need for you to tell me to go home. And you don't have to ask me those words because I know this was my dad's plan. " "You don't understand Dionne." "Stop it okay? I'm getting close to your place. I promise to get you out. And after that we will fly to Finland. We are going to a place where it is only you and me. And live happily. I assure you that. " "You should be the one who needed to stop. Let's end this here. " " Eric no! Please wait for me. I promise to be the best wife to you and a mother to our future kids. Please. I believe that's all part of my dad's plan, so you don't have to stab me with those words. Because I will never give up on you. On us. " " Then I'll be the one to give up. Stop chasing me, Dionne, because you are not my bride. " "Stop chasing me, Dionne, because you are not my bride. " It was like loud rock music that kept on playing. The beat slowly causes pain in my chest. I can't focus on my driving. His words are so heartbreaking. "You made a promise that I'd be the woman you'd wait for at the end of the altar. What happened? " "I don't remember taking such an oath to you. " "It doesn't matter. I love you and I will always understand and fight for you. " "I'm tired. Just let me be happy. " With those phrases my tears started to fall again. I can't hold it back for too long. As far as I remember, we are both happy. What did I just miss, for him to ask about his happiness with someone else? I can no longer see the street clearly, my eyes get blurry and I cant stop my tears from falling. With the emotions that drowned me, I stopped on the accelerator and the next I knew, there was a loud crash in front of me. I can hear someone asking to call 911. I wanted to open my eyes to see what was happening but I couldn't even feel my body. No, I can feel it. It felt so heavy. My head is just too heavy. Voices were slowly fading.I only wanted to sleep. 'I'm sorry Mom, Dad. I love you.'