Trapped In Her World by Ms Ugonma

Laura in the dimly lit room sat at the edge of her bed with a heavy tension, her finger tracing the intricate pattern of her milky silk and lace wedding gown.

It reminded her of a dream she couldn't accomplish due to her family's plight.

She gazed out the window with tears rolling down her cheeks, she stared at the stars wishing all that she was going through was only a dream.

Laura's life turned into a misery, She was in pain and agony. She began to feel like a pawn in a game of fate.

It began a few months back when her father Markson made a Desperate plea to save his sinking business.

His warehouse was razed down, and he had borrowed a substantial amount of money from the ruthless billionaire Daniel Edward.

With the promise of expanding his warehouse and turning it into a thriving empire, the deal seemed like a lifeline at the time but fate had a cruel way of intervening.

Markson was given only two options by Daniel.

He was told to repay his debt or go to jail, but on the other hand, Daniel demanded that he marry Laura to spare him.

Mr.Markson received a call one fateful night...

A massive fire had consumed his warehouse turning everything in it to ashes.

She remembered how helpless and hopeless her dad was, she remembered her father standing amidst unrecoverable goods, his dreams, and many years of hard work crushing mercilessly.

He hoped the insurance would cover the loss but they couldn't and the debt of Daniel remained.

Laura's brother Bryan was the first to suggest the unthinkable.

He suggested Laura get married to Daniel Edward to prevent their dad from going to jail.

Bryan knew Daniel Edward had always wanted his way with his sister and this was the perfect opportunity to use his sister to gain favor from Daniel.

The suggestion arose from protests, tears, and arguments.

Laura's parents were to choose between their love for her and their desire to prevent their family from going bankrupt and worst of all letting her dad go to jail.

Her room door creaked open and her mom Claudia entered the room.

Claudia who had been crying, her eyes red, her voice trembling as she spoke, "Laura darling, I know this is not the life you wished for, a lot has happened in our lives but we'd never imagined to be in this kind of situation."

Laura with tears rolling down her cheeks looked up at her mom.

"Laura, our family welfare and your father's life are at stake. We have no other choice." Claudia said with a low shaking voice.

She looked at her mom, a woman who had always stood by her, encouraged, and nurtured her.

"Mom I know, but I can't stand marrying Daniel Edward. I don't love him and he's so mean and arrogant. How can I achieve my dreams with such a person?"

Claudia held onto Laura's hand, her hands were trembling. "I know my dear, this is a hard choice to make, but please you have to do this."