Chapter 9 : First Night

That night , Larry hasn't came yet , and both Lydia and Mister Larson were worried.

They were sitting in the huge dining room , waiting for the food to be served. Lydia was still in her wedding gown ,for ,she hasn't brought any other clothes when she left her father's house this morning.

"Are you okay Lydia? " , Mister Larson asked her.

"Yes Mister Larson...i'm just a little bit worried ...Well, i know that he doesn't love me ,but ...."

"This is new for both of you! That's why you're confused . It's because you two are both strangers...Be patient... everything will be okay."

"I hope so Mister Larson. "

"How come a beautiful girl like you find itso hard to find a husband, huh? "

"Well i wasn't actually looki..."

Suddenly ,they heard the big door crack , and Larry came in. He didn't even dare to look at Lydia. He snapped his fingers ,and a maid came to him.

"What's for dinner ? "

"Carbonara with prawns ,Sir."

"Good! I want to be served in my bedroom!"

"Okay Sir."

"No , he'll eat with us!" , Mister Larson told the maid.

"Don't listen to my father, i'm not eating here. Do what i told you. Go now."

"Larry Larson! Don't you dare leave the table!", Mister Larson scolded him.

Lydia , and the maid were quite confused... They did not know what to do, but it was clear that they had no say in this matter. Especially Lydia, because she thinks that what is actually happening ,is her fault.

She just wanted to get up , and run away ....far... far from here... and far from all these problems ...!

She wished so hard that this ridiculous marriage was only the fruit of her imagination, and that she would soon return back to her father's home, even if he broke her heart.

"As I told you,Miss , my son will stay here and eat with us , whether he likes it or not. "

"Yes. Sir."

"So you can dispose. Thank you."

"Thank you Sir."

The maid went into the kitchen.

"Dad, you don't have the right to humiliate me in front of my staff!"

"I gave you an order, and you didn't listen to it, so you didn't give me a choice, my son!"

"And all this, because of this..... girl!!"

Larry pointed his index at Lydia.

"Larry! I forbid you to attack Lydia! Respect her! She is your wife! "

"My wife? Haha! Oh dad please, stop reminding me of that wedding because thinking about it makes me want to throw out !"

"How can you be so cold and cruel? What have I done to deserve so much contempt from you? "

Lydia asked him. Drops of tears began to form in her beautiful eyes.

"I'm like that because you exist! If you had not existed, we wouldn't be here, to pretend to be husband and wife in this ridiculous marriage!"

"How come that you don't even respect your father , who is a sick man? You know what, I don't care if you insult me, but do it out of your father's presence!" , Lydia replied, wiping her tears with her finger.

"What a cheek! What right do you have to meddle in my relationship with my father, you little profiteer! Aren't you ashamed of yourself?! "

"I have no need of your advice on respect, I ..."

Mister Larson suddenly stood up and shouted :

"Enough! Stop it both! You're both acting like dog and cat! Let's have this dinner quietly ,please! I want total silence in this room! Okay Lydia? Okay Larry? "

They both stared at each other for a while ,with anger burning in their eyes. They simply shook their head , and waited for the food.

After the dinner , Larry and his father went to talk ,in the library downstairs , while on the other hand ,the maids escorted Lydia to Larry's bedroom (though she didn't know that it was Larry's bedroom).

There was a king size bed , with luxurious white satin bedsheets. There was also a gift box on the bed,with red rose petals all around and on the floor.

Lydia smiled to herself, then went to unbox the gift. There was a beautiful card which was mentionned "For Lydia Larson" .

She was wondering who could have sent this , as there was no other name mentionned on it .

"Is this supposed to be a wedding gift? Haha! Let me see....humm...wow! "

There was a short white eyelash-laced lingerie dress inside , whith another card.

She picked it ,smiled and read it loud :

"A delicate soft satin dress for a delicate beautiful woman . Wear it tonight. I'm pretty sure that it would be perfect for our first wedding night. Signed : L ... Ohhh.. this Larry is so unpredictable ! He was scolding me some minutes ago, and now , what do i see? huh! (sigh) Okay then, i'll take a shower ,then i'll wear it! Who knows...maybe he wants to change his attitude towards me..."