MARRIED TO MY ENEMY'S CRUSH

FIVE

Angela's POV

They both turned to look at me immediately and I bit my lower lips in nervousness.

“What are you talking about Angie” Dad said and I shivered. Why did he sound so pained.

“Uhhmn. I overheard your conversation with Mr Theodore. I'm so sorry for eavesdropping dad but I couldn't help it. I know about Mr Theodore's proposal I am willing to marry Justin dad. Please let me if it is going to solve all this issues” I said.

“You are not doing that”. Dad said and mom nodded in approval.” I can't allow you marry a man you barely even know. What will become of you? I don't want you to have a loveless marriage” Dad said immediately.

“ But there is nothing we can do about this. It is just marriage. And who said I have to stay forever, I can always file for divorce if it is not going in my favor. We have to focus on how to solve the matter at hand” I said and they both sighed.

“Angie, I know this is too much for you. I am so sorry you have to go through all of this” mom said holding my hand.

“No mom. I am only doing this for us” I said.

#A day later

Justin's POV

I entered the amusement park and I sighed in relief. This is the only sane place in the world that I know. I have known this place ever since I was a kid.

Whenever I thought about my mom and how much I am missing her, I'd run here to clear my head. Even this days, whenever I am tired and need a break, I will walk on foot to the amusement park, not like it is far from my house.

Watching the kids play, seeing young people and parents making memories with their children always get to me. It always makes me feel relaxed and happy especially now that I have given up on relationships.

My one and only girlfriend and first love left me for my best friend and I have been trying so hard to process that. I have given up on love and I am not ready to commit to anything. So when my dad came up with the fuss about getting me a wife, I was so angered and furious at the same time.

How can he choose a wife for me like I am some sort of little guy? The sounds of it all sounds so choking and restrictive.

But I know I have no choice. For my father to decide this fast, I know it is tied to some sorts of contracts and agreement he has with his business partners.

I have heard many stories about contract marriages but I have never thought I would one day be a victim.

Just no words!!

Angela's POV

It is a Saturday evening and I decided to go out for fresh air. Mom is still in the hospital but she has someone beside her, caring for her so I had to quickly head out.

I had been coming to this amusement park since I was a teenager. Those days when I was bored and choked with school work and life, I'd retreat here for a break and it has always worked for me.

So today, I have come to process the idea of getting married to a man I barely even knew. My father has given Mr Theodore his word and the latter had helped pay off our debts and the banks had backed off. Those desperate greedy things.

I wonder if there is more to this marriage contract than there already is. I will marry Justin and have at least three kids for him. Also, to my dismay there is no chance for divorce until after fifteen years so there it is right there, I am stucked.

I am baffled with the gravity of what I am getting myself into. I am scared and worried at the same time but anyways, I am doing this for my family and that is all that matters.

Just then, I bumped into someone.

Gosh not today.