Chapter 4

Rosa

"What?" We both yelled in unison, anger written all over my face.

My sis was busy talking to dad in annoyance but I have heard enough of them, “Enough!” I shout.

I faced James, “Why will you say you want me? I’m not a tool, I’m human and you heard them when they said Sarah is the one to get married to you, I don’t want you and it’s simple.”

His parents stood up, “We’ll prepare for the wedding, try to talk to your daughter.” And with that they left leaving the guy, he looked at me and stood up.

“I don’t want to chose you as much as you don’t want me. But wouldn’t you be a perfect negotiating partner for the stock they wanted.” He smirked, Sarah stopped complaining and stared in shock before he went out.

“What’s going on here?” I faced them, Sarah did same. Mom explained the company is facing crisis and they had no choice but to create a wedding alliance with his family and since Sarah loved him, they decided to marry her off to him.

But now that he chose me then I have no choice but to accept it. I scoffed, stock is the most easiest thing for me to do to their company but I already promised myself not to have anything to do with them.

“Seriously, because of some stupid company going bankrupt, you want me to actually marry that jerk, for an alliance, is that it. What the meeting was all about huh.” Dad shook his head and stood up.

“You’ll do exactly as told or you won’t like the outcome.” He was about walking when I stopped him.

“You wouldn’t stop threatening with the situation of your company huh, is that it then I’m saying no to whatever you decide.” Sarah smiles at this, I know she’s head over heels for him and she’s a spoilt brat but I didn’t expect her to be foolish enough not to know they are using her right now.

"Mom, you said two days ago when you called me that you hoped for a better discussion some day. Then I'm sorry to say that it would never be possible. We would never have this conversation because it is worthless." I walked past the table and as always he didn't call me back.

He would never call me back but send me a threat text but I guess I was wrong this time, “Don’t dare me Rosa, you won’t like the outcome.”

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I woke up with a slight headache. I remembered I had gotten drunk and cried my eyes out in pain and a loveless situation.

I knew I had said I would not get married to him but I knew it wouldn't be possible for me.

He had his ways.

I stood up, walked over to the bathroom and rinsed my face before walking out of my room. I had a house here in California and it was of my best man.

Yes, he was my friend , my best friend but we weren’t too intimate because he loved Clarissa. Funny right! I don’t want her jealous thinking her boyfriend and I were a thing.

I walked to the kitchen to get a water and it was dark in there, I turn on the light and two voices screamed.

It was of Henry and Clarissa, seriously now.

They were both making out in the dark inside the kitchen.

"Gracias!" I breathed heavily. My hand on my chest suppressing my breathing. "Why must you guys be like this?" I screamed angrily and ended up laughing.

"So I'm at fault now? I decided to surprise my bestfriend and she wants to replace my help in an ungrateful manner.”

"This isn’t surprise Clarissa , just say you came to surprise your boyfriend huh?” I asked and roll my eyes before walking into it fully.

“What’s up for dinner?” I asked when I noticed both of them trying to kiss again.

"Cooking some delicacy for my princess." He smiled at Clarissa who pecked him before leaving his front and I sighed.

"Why did you come here?" I questioned, it was a surprise to see him this early. He was supposed to be at work.

"I came because I got a call from my baby taht her best friend was drunk and she couldn’t handle it all alone and I decided to show up.“ He shrugged before sighing.

Clarissa knew he act more of a brother to me and that was why sometimes when he act like he was in love, we didn’t mind. Everyone knows he’s Clarissa’s boyfriend and trust me, he has been planning the proposal for enternity.

To him, he want it special and immediately after the proposal, he will get married to her.

”Rosa, you got us worried. I was scared and I couldn't wait for the sun to rise just to be here. I got here and I was happy when Clarissa told me you were crying last night. I hope you are fine?" He asked as he cupped my cheeks with his hands.

"I'm fine." I replied shortly and I could see the frown on his face.

"Don't give me that short reply. You know I hate when you are like this. I don't want to be left out. Who made the almighty Rosa cry because when she called yesterday, you were crying and uttering some words that I couldn't figure out. You scared my princess." He caressed my face with his eyes filled with concern as he wrapped his other hand on Clarissa’s face.

I pushed him away from me, “Guy, your girlfriend is watching. Don’t be too much of a brother.” I laughed before sighing. He pecked Clarissa’s cheek before turning back to the food which was cooking.

"Honestly guys, I’m scared.“ That was the first thing I could say, Clarissa came to sit beside me and I hugged her slightly.

”What’s wrong? Is this about the company?“ She asked. I nod negatively.

”At all. See I’m getting married.“ I dropped the bombshell and they both screamed in shock.