CHAPTER 4: LET'S MEET AT THE CHURCH

Nicholas

"I am not forcing you to marry me, Naomi. And I don't want you to show me sympathy because of my sick father" I said irritated and I didn't want her to think she was doing me a favor.

She shrugs and replies "See you only have the option to reject this marriage... I cannot. My father will not like that and please don't think of talking to him, he will blame me "

"Then meet at the church coz we don't have any other option," I told her.

 I can't stand her anymore...

But before that... "So, as we both are bound to marry each other than I have few conditions".

She reluctantly nodded and asked me to continue.

Naomi

"So as we both are bound to marry each other than I have few conditions," He told me.. Although I wasn't sure of that but nodded anyway.

He continues with the first

"Don't expect me to love you " As if I am desperate for his love... I am okay if you don't love me... I don't think I will ever fall in love with you i wanted to scream loud but didn't.

"I might not stay at home all the time so don't include me in anything " Wow that's a piece of good news for me, I am actually getting all the freedom i need.

"I have my needs if you see me with any other women don't get all hyped up" That's ridiculous, What does he think of me? and also what kind of person he is? This marriage will be fake so it isn't cheating if he do that but he such garbage. 

"And I give you the freedom to be with any man but look after my reputation" Nah I am fine but I didn't say anything and nodded my head agreeing to the terms. 

"We will never have a physical relationship under any circumstances" Obviously not, I want my separate bedroom.

"Never disclose this contract to anyone. Pretend things when it's necessary" Pretend what?

"And lastly we will get separated after my father's death or you can say after one year, I am doing this for him so if he won't be there, I don't want this fake marriage to continue. According to the doctor, he might not survive more than 6 or 7 months. If he will be...he won't be with us then i don't think we will need to pretend" Okay that pissed me coz now I feel like a toy now, but did his voice just break? i wanted to ask him about his father, I know I shouldn't but i am just curious.

I looked up to say something but he interrupted me

"Don't get me wrong, I already told you I don't like emotional dramas in my life, you can do whatever you want to in this span of marriage. I won't ask you anything nor will I interrupt. But only keep in mind don't do something to ruin my reputation" What about my reputation then?

"And after my father's demise, the marriage will be declared void. And we go on our separate ways .. I will provide you with money if you want and changes can be made in the condition if both parties agree with it...... If you agree please let me know through mail..."He tried to get up but now it was my turn to speak Mr Arrogant.

"Umh.. I agree with all the conditions. And I don't need your money I am capable enough to live my life with my money ..... And to be precise and so that it works according to the plan please make a written contract so that we both don't forget this... " I smiled looking at him, he looked confused as if he didn't expect me to say this.

He nodded his head "Okay" He said.

I gesture my hand for a handshake. He took my hand.

Finally, I am getting married!!!

We both went to the sitting area and told my parents to arrange things in a month. They squealed in happiness and hugged me, My father just nod my mum hugged me... Little did they know our plan.

I felt disappointed when my mum hugged me, didn't she know I didn't want this marriage?

Finally, I will get my freedom. And the best part is I don't have to remain married to him throughout my life...

Before leaving he looked at me and told "My secretary will pick you tomorrow to take you to my father.. She will give you the other details by mail...

And I will meet you directly in the church" He turned his head and walked away although I smiled at him... He doesn't have good manners.....

***

I never thought my future would be this pathetic. Even after dealing with a bad relationship, toxic parents, and all the other disasters in the past, I always wanted warmth and love from that one person.

My surroundings have forced me to hate marriages, hate love, and hate emotions. I am so used to toxic people that I am now an expert in showing no emotion, although I feel everything. Why show emotion to people who don't deserve it?

I behave differently in different places, and you will understand it later.

Now I need to get ready for my future marriage. I didn't even get my dream proposal.

Ugh! Am I not deserving enough to be happy?