5 Possession

I had a peaceful and quiet life except for some of Heidi's meltdowns. I remember once she denied that I shouldn't get to celebrate my birthday since it is a week before hers. She was afraid that I will steal her thunder. I didn't care. I was never one for crowded parties. I celebrated them quietly with Charlie and Jeff. Jeff thinking about him is slicing my heart into two. He will know the truth soon. I had no explanation to give him. He loved me so much and I dreamt of being his wife. I had never asked for anything but a small family for me and Jeff.

"It is time for the wedding feast", said Tom my father-in-law. I walked with them. I noticed that Dane was not there. I wondered where he had gone. He was kind of concerned about appearances and he was missing the biggest one.

"Emm where is Dane?", I asked curiously.

"You know how he is. He is taking some calls probably from his office. You have to regulate him dear. He does not care about his health at all. He is always working", said his mother with a sigh.

"Relax my dear he will come around soon. He is wedded to this sweet girl. God knows he doesn't have to work slave hours anymore. He used to hide in the office when he doesn't want to spend time with your sister. I'm glad those two didn't wed. I always knew you were more suited to him than her. I'm glad both of you had taken this decision", said Tom.

"It won't be long when both of you will fall in love", said his mother looking far away as though she is predicting something. I all but flinched when she mentioned love. Neither of us is going to fall in love. I would never fall in love with Dane Wellington because I know the cost. It will take your soul and I won't give it to him.

"Speak of the devil", said his father. I looked up to see Dane making a beeline towards us.

"Where were you?", admonished his mother.

"I had to attend some calls. The business is not going to run itself", said Dane with a frown.

"I hope you don't take the whole office on your honeymoon", said Tom with a laugh. I took a sharp breath. What are they talking about? I'm not going for some honeymoon, especially with him.

"I'm thinking about it", answered Dane with a casual shrug. It made me look up at his face. He just raised his eyebrow at me as if it was my decision. I shook my head conveying my displeasure. But Tom and Linda were too busy admiring the food that they missed our outrage.

"Eat your food", said Dane.

"I'm not going anywhere with you", I said whisper shouting.

"We will discuss this later. Eat your food or I will make sure you won't get anything to eat after this", threatened Dane.

"Excuse me", I said sputtering.

"Don't waste food. You don't know its value", he said.

"And you do? Mr billionaire", I said with a huff.

"I wasn't always a billionaire", said him looking at me.

"Fine", I said picking up the food. It was good for the price he paid. But I don't want to eat. My father was still in hospital. I also don't have my phone. I felt bottomed out. There is nothing left in me to give him or anyone. I prayed he left me alone after the wedding.

"I want to know how is my father", I said nervously. I hope he is OK. If he died. Then I will break this wedding right away.

"For someone who falls sick at the nick of the time he will be fine", he said in contempt.

How dare he? Was he accusing my father of faking a heart attack? The nerve of him. I wanted to kick my new husband so hard. I can guarantee he will divorce me.

"Stop throwing daggers at me with your eyes. I spoke with his doctor. He is fine", he said exaggerating the last word.

"I want to see him", I said.

"No. We will go to my home. You will play the part of my nice wife. You can go tomorrow after our wedding night", he said.

"I didn't sign up for wedding night. This is a contract. Not a real marriage", I said.

"Stop talking. We are getting noticed. It is stipulated in the contract by the way. I need an heir. I have money. I'm not going to marry again for the sake of getting a child", he said.

Is he for real? I didn't see anything related to a physical relationship. I didn't read the document to the utmost detail though. It was my fault. But I will never let him touch me. I have a boyfriend. I always dreamt of losing my virginity to him. He was caring, and considerate, unlike Dane Wellington.

"I will never sleep with you unless you rape me", I said stubbornly.

"You think I need to use force with you? Your sister slept with me on our first date. I didn't even give her a promise of a second one. It was that easy. I'm sure you will only be easier", he said.

"You are insulting me when you know nothing about me. I have a boyfriend and he is the one I belong to", I said.

"You belong to me. The paper you signed is nothing compared to this on your finger", he said raising my hand.

I wanted to spit, curse or bite him. His handsome face is marred by the callous things he said. I wonder why Heidi even considers marriage to him. He was a stone-hearted man. He is not the one for me. But why was he thrust upon me? I'm nothing but a thing of possession to him.

"Such a romantic couple", said my mother-in-law. She was oblivious to our tension.