??Unexpected ?
? Love ??
By: Worthy liBr@ry
Genre:R0m-nce
Tags: arrange marriage, betrayal, love, hate and revenge.
Chapter 5
?My Clumsiness ?
The next day at school, I find Kim as soon as I walk throu-ghthe door.
She’s waiting for me at the front door, watching people come in and sm-irking at the couples.
I roll my eyes because I know that it’s out of jealousy.
She’s been dating Gavin for three years now. She pinned him against the wall sophomore year and for-ced him to ask her out.
Ever since then, they’ve been dating; even though she loves him she looks for every chance to get out of it.
“Kim!” I yell as I approach her. “Get over here!”
She smiles but doesn’t move. I finally reach her and fake hit slap her across the face. “What a disaster!” I cry.
“What, the date? Yeah, Mark called me. It didn’t sound like he took the whole marriage thing too well. I’m sorry.”
She sighs dreamily as Connor walks by. “But on the bright side, you’re one step closer to marrying Connor!”
I for-ce myself not to say anything. It won’t help, I know it. “Yeah, well, who’s next?”
“Let me check,” Kim says as she reaches into her purse.
She pulls out a mini notebook and crosses off his name at the top of the list… it almost looks like mine, except she has a full page for each guy devoted to pros, cons, interests, and appearance… but mostly appearance.
“Ah, here we are! Number two on the list is Trenton Walker.
He’s a basketball player and state-ranked swimmer, he gets good grades and his ambition is to become a doctor.
His overall appearance is ranked an 8 which is really good considering our school!” She shoves the book back into her bag and pulls me along the hallway.
“I’ll find him first period and tell him the date is tonight. He’s really excited to meet you.”
I smile and then stop dead in my tracks. “I can’t tonight. I have a date with- ugh- Connor.” I sigh.
“God, I hate this! I shouldn’t be for-ced to date him if I don’t even like him! Who knows what kind of tricks he’ll have up his sleeve!”
And it’s true. He always tricks girls into liking him and then, just when you think he might actually like her, he dumps her.
I can only hope he does the same thing to me.
“Great. Okay, two days from now.”
Wait, why not tomorrow?”
She smiles mysteriously. “We’re going out with the clan tomorrow.
We have something very special planed to cheer you up. But first! After school, come to my house so we can pretty you up.”
I almost tell her to do the opposite, make me ugly, before I realize I can’t.
He’s my last hope and whether I like it or not, I have to marry someone so I can become a vet.
Because there is no way I’m becoming a lawyer. I’ve seen what my dad has done to some people; he always represents the big clients, and he has sent lots of innocent people to jail.
I can’t do that: people may be cruel but that doesn’t mean I want to hurt them. I’ll stick with animals.
We break away and walk to our lockers to grab our Psych books. we meet back at the cl@$$rooms and p@$$notes throu-ghPsychology where we’re watching a docu-mentary on Sigmund Freud.
We walk to second period together and discuss her future marriage to Gavin.
It’s a game we play, planning the wedding and picking baby names.
Suddenly, I crash into a hu-ge wall and fall, dropping all my books onto the we-tground.
“Oh, I’m so sorry!” a de-ep voice says. I look up and squint past the sun to see that it’s not a wall; it’s a person, a very large male person.
“No, it’s my fault,” I say. “I wasn’t looking where I was going. I’m sorry.” I reach over to pick up my books.
“Here, let me help you with that.” He bends down and turns away to grab a book behind him.
“Thanks, I-” I stop when he turns to me. It’s Connor. “You? Oh, god… no, no, I’ve got it!” I say when he reaches for another textbook.
“Are you sure?” He grips my arm as we stand. I pull it away after I’ve regained my balance.
“Want me to walk you to your next cl@$$?” He reaches for my hand.
I step away and pull Kim, who’s trying to hide her laugh (and not succeeding), away from the scene of madness.
A few people are watching and staring in awe. I shake them away and storm off to cl@$$without responding
??Unexpected ?
? Love ??
By: Worthy liBr@ry
Genre:R0m-nce
Tags: arrange marriage, betrayal, love, hate and revenge.
Chapter 6
?Held Hostage ?
I dreaded my night the whole day… no matter how stupid that sounds.
When school was finally let out, I drug my feet to my car and met Kim at her house.
Not surprisingly, Mark, Nikki, and Sarah are already waiting for me.
Before I can protest, Sarah grabs me by the hand and pushes me onto the bed.
Mark restrains my arms and Nikki locks the door. I stare at them, shocked. “What is this, a hostage?”
They laugh. “Look,” Sarah says. “I know you may object, but you’re engaged to this guy. There is no way we’re making you ugly. You have to look amazing!”
“No!” I shout. I pull against the handcuffs Nikki probably provided (her dad is a cop) and tried to yell for help.
“See why we had to tie you up? Now!” Mark yells. Kim steps out from the shadows.
“Sorry,” she says. “But this had to be done. She glances at Sarah and nods.
“Okay, people, just like we rehearsed it! Mark, hair. Nikki, nails. Kim, waxing. I’ll do make-up.” Sarah yells.
I try to keep up with what’s going on, but Mark gently puts earbuds into my ears and blares some Ke$ha. They know my weakness.
Then, Nikki removes the handcuffs to do my nails and gives me a Sprite to sip.
There’s also some carmel corn on the bedside table. They know I won’t struggle if I have this.
Finding Nemo plays on the TV across the room, my favorite movie. I don’t have to hear it to know the words.
Wake up in the morning feeling like P-Diddy. I fell Mark tugging at my hair. I grit my teeth.
Grab my gl@$$es, I’m out the door, I’m gonna hit this city! Sarah applies an extra coat of li-pgloss. I bite back a response.
Before I leave, brush my teeth with a bottle of Jack. I chu-g some more Sprite.
Cuz when I leave for the night I ain’t coming back. Kim pulls a stri-p of wax off my leg quick. I sit up straighter and choke on my Sprite.
I’m putting pedicure on our toes, toes…Nikki files my toenails down to a quick. I keep my mouth shut.
Tryin’ on all our clothes, clothes, boys blowing up our phones, phones…I glance at the closet and see my outfit. My phone buzzes: Connor. I ignore it.
This seems like a lot of trouble just for a date… even if it is with my fiancee.
* * *
“Have fun you two!” Nikki yells from the doorway.
“Don’t stay out too late!” Kim adds.
“Drive safely!” Mark shouts.
I glare at them as Connor opens the p@$$enger door of his Sedan for me.Sarah sm-irks and doesn’t say anything.
Then my phone buzzes and I shake my head at her. She laughs and pulls everyone inside. Great. While they get to watch James Bond I have to go on a date with the most annoying-
“Where would you like to go?” Connor’s voice cuts off my thoughts.
I sigh. “Isn’t the man supposed to decide that?” I ask sharply. I’m not in to mood to play guessing games I just want to go.
He laughs and I cringe. “Yes, but I thought you might want to pick. We’ve known each other for four years, Allie, it’s a small school. I know how controlling you can be.”
I turn to glare at him. “It’s Allison, and I am not controlling!” I stop myself from adding So just take us to the restaurant! Now that would make me sound controlling.
“Alright, Allison,where would you prefer to eat, La Rose Fanee or The Moonlight Lounge?I have reservations at both.”
“Is this how you get all the girls? Making fancy reservations and letting them make the ‘impossible choice’ forcing you to decide, picking the most R0m-ntic sp-ot?” I snort.
“Well, it’s not working. i’ll pick The Moonlight Lounge. I do speak French, you know, and the Wilted Rose? Not appetizing.”
“Don’t be so hasty to judge, Allison,” he says quietly and drives off into the dark night..
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