Candle

“I’m getting married” I never thought these words would have left my mouth anytime soon but my day that started with the thoughts of my dead mother ended in more agony. The continuous sound of my annoying alarm forced me out of bed and since I was already awake I had no choice but to get ready for the long day ahead I walked into my bathroom and got ready I did my skin care routine and had a bath I walked into my closet to get dressed but a picture caught my attention it was Mama's I sighed as I reminisce about her. Today was Mama's death anniversary so it was a gloomy day for everybody in the house. I miss her every single day, she was not there when I got my first period I was stuck with a clueless papa who thought I was dying .I still haven’t got used to the fact considering that this is the tenth year after her death. "Candle are you still in bed?" The voice of my nanny brought me out of my thoughts. You better be awake before I get there I heard her mumble as she walked closer to my door "Good morning auntie Paula" I greeted as she opened the squeaky door to my room and walked in. "My bella you are awake oh you look stunning as always"she said as she walked in "thanks. Have you seen my dad this morning?" I asked "Si he's in his office but he has a visitor" "This early? Do you know who it is?" I probed it was unsual to have guests in the house this early in the morning because dad only does business in his office. And especially the significance today holds. "I have no idea you know I'm getting too old to recognize so many people these days" Auntie Paula has been having issues recognizing people as she's getting very old she can still recognize me though. However she has good days and bad days, she’s practically family now so she hasn’t been let go even though she doesn’t work anymore. Auntie Paula left while I pondered on what to wear for the service. We always wore white on her anniversary because it was her dying wish for us to wear white to her funeral and papa decided we wear white on her anniversary to honour her. So I chose a thin strap satin dress, it is body fitting but still appropriate for a day of mourning. The dress stops at the knee , I sat at my vanity and did a no makeup, makeup look and used my gold accessories. Once I was satisfied with my looks I left my room I walked down the hallway to papa's office and I heard his voice but with another familiar voice in an heated argument "I never knew you were such a dishonest man a deal is a deal Leonardo" "I said that in a drunken state why are you using it against me 18 years later" "Well the deal was that your first female child will marry my son I have a recording and a signed agreement in case your dead brain has forgotten what you said” "She's barely 18 she's still young,please don't do this" I continued eavesdropping but me being an i***t and a clumsy ass I accidentally opened the door. "Good she's here"I finally saw the face of the person speaking and I realize that it was my father's perverted friend Antonio. I never understood why dad is friends with him. He's very ruthless in doing business and people barely like because of his sadistic behaviors. I once heard,he cut of one of his maids toes because he wanted her to feel pain for smiling when she received her pay. "Dad what's going on?" "Nothing my princess go to your room I will explain later" "You don't wanna tell your daughter how you betrothed her months before she was born to my son?I never took you as a coward Rogers" "What?" "I'm sorry princess" This is a joke a f*****g prank there's no way this is true. Oh my God I can't breathe s**t why will I be betrothed to his son for all I know he's a pervert just like him I can't do this. Okay Ven though they are friends papa has never allowed us to meet Antonio's family or interact with Antonio himself for too long. The man is simply unstable. "I have no choice princess he threatened to kidnap and take your sister if I don't do as he says "I heard papa say as he glared at antonio. Oh did I forget to mention my dad suddenly told me on my sixteenth birthday on my own birthday that I have a sister who is almost the same age as me. "How is that any of my business dad why should I marry a total stranger to save the life of my bratty sister?" " Why can't Helen marry Antonio’s son then?" I was angry beyond limit "Watch your mouth candle I'm not gonna take any disrespect towards your sister from you"And he also acts as if he likes her more than me. "I don't give a f**k dad I am not marrying a creep because of my sister and a stupid deal you made years ago" I said as I stormed out and slammed the door only to see my bratty sister standing by the door to my room Great just great. Can this day get any worse I ignored her as I headed straight to my room I am not interested in acting like a good sister today. "Sissy can I have a word" she said quietly always trying to act innocent pretentious b***h I ignored her and walked right into my room. The only thing I need right now is alcohol and my bed. I got on my bed and fell asleep almost immediately. God today drained me. Nicholas My jaw clenched and unclenched as I listened to my father talking about some shitty thing he did . Something about marriage I know this motherfucker did not just talk about marrying a wife for me I am not interested in getting married and I am too young to get married I'm just 20 for f**k's sake "Antonio what the hell did you do"? "You my son are getting married next week I have a deal with Roger "he said sadistically "You are sick if you think I am going to get married to a spoilt brat I don't know " "You don't have to know her to marry her” "f**k this " I walked out of his house as his stupid laugh keep ringing in my head I need a drink after dealing with that piece of s**t. I got into my car and drove off I was planning on going to a club but a small coffee shop caught my attention. I walked in to get a drink. My mama would always tell me not drink alcohol while you are angry I still don't understand what that is supposed to mean. I was slowly relaxing and sipping my coffee when an angel walked . If an Angel was on earth this is what I imagine she would look like She was so pretty but before I could approach her she was out of the shop. I think I'm in love already she looks so pure f**k the stupid arrangement. I want this beauty and I will get her