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A step of faith

Chapter 3 A preposterous demand

Word Count: 1637    |    Released on: 13/09/2024

misheard you," I stumbled out after gi

him for a second with squinted brows quite in disbelief of what was turning to reality. Eventually, she stood up and walked away from him then suddenly stopped then paced to and fro for quite a while trying

to forget everything, all we owe him if only I accept his marriage

r brows slightly furrowed as she took her hand

She asked suddenly needing to know if her father was in on this. Was he ready to truly give her up in such a ma

himself. I...I initially refused but then... savi, I thought a lot about it and..

race to your grandfather if everything is ruined in just a moment." He stated but she rema

in lost if you... if you do refuse this proposal." He tried to explain but the more he spoke, the more she

any other person in this world. It was this same man that was ready to throw her into the lake of burning fire just so everyone else can

or give him a chance more to speak up, she walked pass him, picked up her handbag

hated seeing him so helpless, knocked down and beaten but then again, this was her life they were talking about. Marriage isn't a child's play. It's not something that can be decided overnight. It takes two to tango and in this case, they were so not in tango. She gulped down hard, hating this very stage of her life. She couldn't let this end this wa

" The receptionist called, but it was too late. Her mind was s

d to physically stop her, yet she was in vain. With a final step, she wa

defending herself as if her life depended on it. She couldn't c

rked, waving her off. Nodding, she left the

eyes back to him away from the secretary that just left his office. It only took her a second to analy

effect on him as he took a slight look at the handbag before raising his eyes back to her. She leaned

s are going to be too much for you to handle." She warned making sure her eyes reflected the fact that she meant exactly what she was stating but he just sat ther

ally has no idea who I was and yet he wants to marry me " she said barely above a whisper. The more this comes to light, the harder it is

this. She watched him walk away from his seat, past his table and only stopped when he was in front of her. Both hands buried within the pockets of his trouser. She had to take a slight step backward as she realised he sto

in here, give a really bad threat and then everyth

st me, it won't be someone as self-centred as you." She quoted

to have an issue." She warned through gritted teeth. She noticed

oing to look for it in the nearest future." He added rather dryly, quite frus

your father's company will crumble down with the fortune it's brought with it. So, Ms. Pa

insane. You're insan

s debat

know my name!" S

him and hasten her

as she took hold of the door knob. She stood still force

decision." He stated. Each word from him enraged her further. She pushed the door open quickly walked out slamming the door beh

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