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"I will," I said.
"You know, if things goes well, and they will, we'd have a wedding this year," Lawrence announced. "I'll make sure you and Ian get a card."
I wanted to punch him so bad.
"Thank you for the kind offer," I said. "I'll be seeing other guests now."
"Alright, have fun," he said.
I turned. As I walked away, I didn't talk to any of the guests, making my way out. My heart and eyes wanted to have a serious conversation about the state of things.
Chapter eighteen
Charming
Natasha
Once upon a time, in the land of Mary (Maryland), there lived a princess. This princess wasn't spoiled, although she was given everything she desired. She wasn't spoiled because she never really demanded for anything and did everything her parents requested of her.
You see, her parents didn't have children for almost ten years, and they finally got a daughter, with golden hair and green eyes. So, they decided that they would provide everything this child could desire and make sure said child would only have access to good things and the best things life had to offer.
There was a twist, however. Her parents made sure that whatever she did was according to their will. Controlling? Heavens no. Everything they planned for her always ended up benefiting her in one way or the other, so she couldn't really complain about whatsoever they desired her to do.
But one day, they suddenly announced that they had gotten someone for her to marry. Although they made it sound like they weren't forcing her to go along with the plans, she wasn't so naive not to realize that indeed, they wanted both of them to wed. For what reason however, she had no clue and as usual did as she was told.
A month ago before the event and right after what had happened in the park, I returned home. Well, Lawrence dropped me off. It was a little scary, but at the same time, I had the feeling he wasn't going to force me into anything sexual. It wasn't because he was respecting my right as a woman but because he was a hundred percent sure that I was not going to escape.
In his eyes, I was a caged bird…the cage was as big as a forest to give me the illusion that I was free. But the reality was that he held the key to make sure I never left. He wasn't the sole wielder of the key, though. He has accomplices, two of them. Both were my own parents.
"That was terrible to watch," Rachel said as I got into the house.
"What do you mean?" I asked.
"Your potential fiancé’s actions toward the end of the date," she replied, "and the fact that you didn't do anything."
"But you know I need a distraction," I reminded her of our conversation in the morning.
"That's what I thought at first. But Lawrence McSleazy isn't your best bet at helping you forget about what happened," she explained. "Never before have I been so uncomfortable watching a human act so powerfully over another human. Take it from me as I've watched people's skin get peeled while they're alive."
"Thank you for that gruesome imagery," I frowned.
"Your imagery was worse," she said.
"You followed us," I tried to change the topic.
"I was asked to resume my duties the moment you returned to Maryland. To be honest, I wish it's something I could mind my business about, but I don't think this whole marriage thing is a good idea," she said.
"Well, I don't have to get married to him," I said.
"Then why…"
"You're back," Mother said as she met us. "The both of you are."
"I was going to turn in for the night, ma'am," Rachel said to her.
"Thank you so much for looking after her, safe journey home," Mom said, effectively dismissing her for the day.
"Thank you, ma'am, goodnight," Rachel said as she walked past me, giving me a knowing glance.
