Chapter 2

Nolan's Pov

Standing in front of my father's study room, I took a deep breath before I gave a knock. Just like Nathan, I really don't know why dad wants to talk to me about, to the fact that he had to threaten me to come back.

Does he finally want to fix us?

"Come in."

I heard his voice.

"Alright, here goes nothing." I said as I made my way in.

Getting in. I saw him sitting behind his desk, operating his laptop. I took little steps towards his desk, I stopped when I'm finally in front of his desk.

His study is kind of a boring sight for me. Book shelves everywhere like it's some library, plus the old books in it. The interior is also boring, I wonder how he finds peace in here apart from the air conditioner.

"Sit." He said, still focused on his laptop.

I quietly sat down, waiting for him to finally focus on me and the reason why he called me. He finally closed his laptop, then parted ways with his reading glasses.

"How have you been enjoying your life with the money you didn't earn?" He asked, relaxing into his chair.

Great!

We are back to his taunts now!

"Great!" I said, sarcastically. "I don't want to believe taunting me is the reason why you had threatened my ass down here." I said, showing him I wasn't cut out for his taunts now.

"Of course not. I have something important to discuss with you." He said.

"Important? Since when did you start involving me with important conversations? I thought that was you and Nate thing?" I blurted out.

I am really surprised that my father wants to discuss something important with me, it's usually with Nathan, his responsible son.

Why will he want to do that with his irresponsible son?

"I also find it surprising. But at the end of the day, it is what it is." He said, getting up from his chair and tucking his hands into his trouser's pockets.

"So what's so important that you want to talk to me about?" I asked, interested in this important topic of his.

"I am so sick and tired of this irresponsible way of yours, I want to give you a chance to prove to me that you can actually be responsible for once in your life." He said, gently walking back and forth.

He wants to fucking give me a chance to be responsible?

Now this is getting quite interesting!

"Let's say it's a chance of redeeming our broken relationship." He said with a shrug.

"Go straight to the point." I said, really eager to know where all these are heading to.

"Marriage." He said, giving me a shock.

"Marriage?" I blurted out in shock.

"Yes. You’ll be getting married to the youngest daughter of Mr. Wesley. Savannah Wesley." He said.

I just stared at him wide-eyed.

I know Savannah very well, we are literally childhood best friends since our family are close. But marrying her is what I do not understand right now.

"Why am I getting married to her? Why am I even getting married in the first place when Nathan isn't married yet?" I blurted out.

"Firstly. Because getting married can make you responsible. Secondly, That's the only responsible thing you can do as the son of this family, since you can't handle the family business. Then lastly. You know pretty well that Nathan is in a serious relationship with their eldest daughter, Paisley. And will be getting married to her soon." He said, but I couldn't make any sense in everything he just said.

"But I am not ready to get married, plus I can't marry someone I do not love." I said.

I really like Savannah as a good friend, but I don't like her enough to fall in love with her or marry her!

"You both are friends already. Plus, love comes after marriage." He said with a shrug.

"I am not ready for marriage, and certainly not for Savannah. So I do not accept it." I said, making sure I made it clear to him.

I stood up and made my way to the door, there is clearly no point for this conversation.

He wants me to get married to someone I do not love!

Me?

Marriage?

Impossible!

"You know, that wasn't a request." Dad's voice came, coming me come to a halt.

That wasn't a request?

I turned to face him to understand what he really meant.

"You will have to marry her or be ripped off this family's last name. So, go think hard on the decision you will make and get back to me." He said, taking his sitting and putting on his reading glasses to continue with his work.

He is so unbelievable!

How could he be like this to his own son?

Does he hate me so much that he wants to ruin my life?

****

Savannah's Pov

"What? Are you sure it was Nolan or Nathan? You know they are identical, and Nathan might want to prank you by saying he's Nolan." I said in one breath to Paisley over the video call in my laptop.

Paisley is my older sister who went out pursuing her acting career in Canada, for ten years. We just chat online or talk on video calls.

"You think I don't know they are twins? Plus I can differentiate between Nolan and Nathan, despite them being identical. And this time around, I was speaking to both of them." Paisley said, climbing into her bed.

I know she knows Nathan well and Nolan, that's why she can differ between the both of them. Nathan is the calm headed, all professional dressed guy. While my Nolan is all crazy headed lifestyle kinda guy, and I still fall helplessly in love with him all the time.

I've been secretly in love with Nolan since I got to know the meaning of love. But I don't have the courage to confess my feelings to him, although I tried to give him a heads up. But he doesn't seem to see it, or he's pretending not to see it.

"How can Nolan be in town and not inform me about it?" I asked, feeling offended.

I know Nolan doesn't stay put, he loves traveling the whole world. I still love him and don't mind him traveling the world as long as he comes down once in a while, and I get to see him.

"He only arrived today, take a chill pill sis. He'll call you once he's settled." She said, making me a bit sad.

It's been weeks since I last heard from him, I've tried calling him but he isn't picking any of my calls. It's all new to me, Nolan would never see my calls and avoid it on purpose.

"What's with the sad face? I didn't say he doesn't love you anymore." Paisley teased.

Paisley is aware of my love for him all these years. She even adviced me to confess to him, but I still don't have the courage to because I am scared to be rejected by him.

"It's not that. It's just that, I haven't spoken to him in weeks now and he hasn't picked my calls either." I said with a pout.

"Seriously Ms. Lover girl. He must have been really busy, but you can ask him why he hasn't been picking your calls."

She's right, I'll ask him why he's been ignoring me.

"Yes, you are right." I said.

"And…you have to tell the dude the way you feel about him."

"No I can't, I don't have the courage."

"For how long, Sava?"

"Sis, i’m scared of being rejected." I admitted sadly.

"Stop saying that. We both know he cares for you a lot. Just like he cares for you a lot, he might as well be in love with you."

"If he is, why doesn't he confess first?"

"That's because he might also be scared that you will reject him as well, think about it."

I must say, Paisley might be right.

What if he doesn't have the courage to confess his love to me, just like I don't have the courage to confess mine too?!

Knock!

Knock!

"Come in!" I half yelled so the person outside could hear me.

The door opened, and mom walked in. I quickly closed my laptop so that she wouldn't see me on call with Paisley.

The relationship of Paisley and my parents is so complicated because she decided to pursue her dreams, instead of looking after the family business.

They are so upset with her that if they knew that I've been keeping in touch with her, they would be so furious at me.

"What are you doing?" She asked, making her way to my bed.

"Nothing. Just some school projects for our finals." I said, trying to put on my most calm smile ever.

"Is that what got you all tensed by seeing me?" She asked, sitting on my bed and facing me.

"Yeah, trying to crack my head for the best possible project." I said with a grin.

"I see. Keep up the good work, and make your father and I very proud of you." She said with a small smile which I returned.

"I sure will, mom." I said.

There was this awkward silence that fell between us before mom decided to say something.

"Sava dear, I want to discuss something important with you." She said, looking all serious now.

The last time my mom sounded like this was when she advised me on studying hard, and eventually taking over the family business.

I wonder what this one is all about now.

"Listen carefully to whatever I’m about to say dear, and you should know that me and your father have thought this through, and it will really be of best to you." She said,

Now I’m confused. Do they want to send me away or something?

"What is it, mom?" I asked, curious.

"Your marriage, dear." She said, making my eyes go wide.

"Marriage?" I blurted out.

"Yes my dear."

Marriage? They want to get me married? I can never accept it! I love only Nolan and wish to marry only him someday!

"How can I get married out of the blue to someone I do not know, or love?" I blurted out.

"Love comes after marriage, Sava.."

"Bullshit!" I blurted out, rolling my eyes.

She's talking about marriage like it's some game to her.

"Sava.."

"Mom, I’m not ready for marriage. Not to a stranger."

"He is not a stranger."

"What?"

"You know him very well, better than I do." She said, making me furrow my eyebrows at her in confusion.

He is someone I know? Who can that be?

"Who?" I asked, curious to know this mysterious guy that mom claims that I know.

"Nolan Black." Mom said.

I stared at her wide-eyed.

****

Nolan's Pov

My alarm woke me around 5am. I went to the bathroom, brushed my teeth and washed my face. I came out from the bathroom, wiping my face with my face towel.

I went into my closet and grabbed some top, and some joggers. Putting it on with my Nike sneakers, I grabbed my headphones then left my room.

I went down the stairs and out of the house. I started running out of our large compound till I was out of the gate, and into the road.

I started jogging, trying to jog out the topic of getting married or being ripped off my family's name.

What is the use of this world without money? I don't want to lose it, and I don't want to get married either!

How do I work this out? Wait!

I'll talk to Nathan about this, I think he’ll help.

Yes!