Chapter 3
700 Words
Aiden
It's mid August and mum already spoke to the Ray's to invite them over to dinner. She already knew I wouldn't find a woman or bring home a child so she decided to get me married to Emma Ray.
She called me and asked me to come home to me to Rays.
Hmph! How frustrating!
The Rays used to leave close to our estate. Though they are not as extremely wealthy as we are but they will to do.
Emma was my classmate and also a friend of my sister and would ofteb visit the estate. I never liked her because she talks too much and I always avoid her like a plague.
How am I supposed to marry someone I don't even like?
I mean, not even in the slightest.
I must do something about this! I thought
I know there's no escaping this marriage and the only way I can escape mom's tantrums is to choose. Either I have a child and still enjoy my freedom or I get tried to marriage with Emma.
And if you ask me I think the former is better.
Thanks to my Assistant Joseph, I got to know that I could have a child without having to impregnate a w***e or sleep with anyone.
He told me about surrogacy and linked me up with a top agency. But due to my reservation, I hadn't proceed further.
I made a mental note to contract then after the so called dinner.
Though I'd rather avoid this dinner and be at home. However, I Know how dramatic mom can get.
I left work early and asked my chaffeur to drive me straight to my parents house.the road was less congested so we arrived there on time.
I Entered the living room and saw my whole family gathered,even my sister was present.
"Wow!it is a full house".I commented before hugging my mum.
My sister, Sarah also came to me for a hug,I laughed at her childishness.
Then my eyes caught Emma, she was smiling sheepishly and wouldn't stop staring at me. Her gaze follows me around the room so I decided to greet her.
Hi Emma,I greeted and she gave me that smile I hate so much.
"Eww".
I turned away from her and went to sit close to my Dad.
So what do you think? My dad asked me as soon as I sat down beside him.
Dad I don't like her!I whispered.
You don't have to like her before the marriage.you will learn to like and love her after you get married.
Learn to what?
Dad I will rather learn to fish than learn to love.
Especially, when it is a girl like Emma.
I gave my dad a disappointed look."Dad that is bullshit!
Son I know you don't like all this. My dad said going into serious mode. But I want you to know that whatever your mom is doing, it is for your well being.
Your mom is concerned about you and so am I.
I know Dad, I replied feeling bad.I know both my parents are worried about me especially since I asked differently from the others. But I just can't help it. it's how I feel.
Whenever I try getting close to any woman I get cold. So what do I do.
I've been to numerous doctors all around the world but they all find my case to be strange.
Don't worry son you'll be fine with Emma. My dad said from beside me starting me back to my senses.
What?
Dad please anyone but her
Why?
What are you both whispering about? My mom asked.
"Nothing". I said and my dad nods in agreement.
The maids soon came to tell us that dinner was ready and we all went to the dining room. I know the discussion about the marriage would be brought up. So I braced myself I said approach the dining table.
The Ray's also followed us to the table and I could see Emma blushing as her eyes made contact with mine.
Can she ever stop acting so coy.
It's why I don't like her and also why there will be no marriage between us.
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