AIDEN

2~ An Autocratic man for a father

Alexia

I smiled as I stared at my sketch.It was one of the best I had sketched so far. I took a picture of it and sent it to my best friend Sin.

Me: Hey Sin... just sent you my latest work. How does it look?

Sin: Girl, it's purr-fect. How many times have I told you that you need to create a web page or get a job in one of these famous textile factories. Your work is that good??

Me: Yeah, that's only possible if Father permits me.

Sin: Seriously?..... You mean to tell me that your old man still calls the shot?

Me: Yup. He said not to apply for any job as he would be handing over the reins of the company to me very soon.

Sin: TF! What the hell happened to handing it to Nova?

Me: She's still there being the family's star child and model.

Sin: I think you need some time. you've been thinking way too much for your own good.

Me: You're right?

"Young Miss, the Master has called for you," a maid said

"Sure, I'll be on my way then," I replied, returning my focus back to my phone.

Me: Sin I gotta go now, Father called for me. Talk to you later `kay?

Sin: I'll call you. Bye, pumpkin

I smiled as I made my way out of my private garden for my father's study.

F.Y.I, If you still don't know who I am, I'll begin the introductions.

I'm Alexia Vanessa Manchester. Second and last child of Eric and Milen Manchester, my annoying billionaire parents. Younger and invisible twin to Nova Auriana Manchester. Nova's a model... well, she always has been right from childhood, and I'm.... just lagging behind invisible as usual.

I opened the door to the study quietly.

"Father, you sent for me," I said, and he turned.

"Yes, Vanessa, have a seat," he replied, gesturing to the seat in front of him.

Yup... this is definitely serious business. From the tone of his voice and well, he called me Vanessa... not like he's ever playful or carefree with me.

"When are you taking over the business?"he asked

"But Father, I told you....."

"We've talked over this particular issue, and I believe we had come to an agreement or rather a conclusion?"he said, cutting me off.

"Yes Father ",I replied coldly

"Good. Now, since you've not learnt the ropes or rather gotten the hang of it and I, for one, do not have time to teach you..."

"Where's this going?"I asked, interrupting his probably well prepared speech.

"Young lady, what have I said about interrupting when I or an elder is speaking?"

"Sorry Father," he nodded and adjusted his glasses.

"As I was saying, I do not have the time or possess the patience to teach you, and I'm rather too busy.... in that light you will be getting married, "he said, dropping the

bombshell.

I frowned. The old man was kidding, I guess.

"I don't see how this is helping a dwindling and deteriorating business."

"Oh, it is helping because firstly you'll be getting married to crowned Prince Aiden Suarez, and secondly, he'll be the one to teach you the ropes of the business."

I took a deep breath. This has to be some sort of joke.

"You mean business tycoon Aiden Suarez,

CEO of SUTECH M'PIRE, right?"

"Yes, you'll get married, and he'll teach you the ropes of the business, thirdly with his company as our backup well be sure to boost back to the limelight "

"I've heard you, but I'm sorry to say... I can't get married to him. I mean, I don't even know this man you speak of... secondly, I don't want to get married now, Nova's not even married yet, "

"Do not bring your sister into this. She's been successful and is at the peak of her modelling career...."

And blah! blah! blah.... that's all they tell me.

Nova this, Nova that. It's getting exhausting

Urrgh! For once... just once, I wish someone would actually care about me.