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We Are Getting Married

Author: Abiola Akintewe
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CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN

We Are Getting Married

I stepped out of the elevator and saw my parents standing at the hallway that led to my office. I couldn't help but feel a sense of dread as I approached them.

I knew what they were here for, and I wished there was a way to avoid talking to them but I just couldn't. No matter how much they frustrate and annoy me, they still remain my parents.

I stopped and watched them as they talked to each other, I wanted to go back and wait till they leave but I just couldn't do that, that would be so disrespectful.

I knew what they came for and I've always wanted to avoid that conversation with them, but I guess I couldn't escape it, I would have to deal with it.

They've wanted me to get married since months after Emily met with that accident, they didn't even listen to me when I said I couldn't be with anyone else aside Emily, they just wanted me to fo what they wanted.

I sighed as I walked to them, my heart beating in my chest very fast. I had already
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