Zach Fernandez a 25 years old heartless billionaire who had everything and everyone under his control. To him this world was a game and he was in charge of the control. Why you may ask, because we live in a world where good looks and money is all that matters, but there's one person he couldn't not control, a lady who tormented his mind and soul. Once the love of his life and now the biggest enemy he has in this cold world. " Zach thinks he can come and ruin my life then he should think twice. " I said as I thought of ways to make sure he regretted this. I decided I was going to make his life hell. He brought problem to my door step as a dinner fiasco and he did well, he had won this round I guess but he wouldn't win the next. One point to you Zach, zero to me. Amelia Williams said looking out the window with anger blazing out of her eyes. Amelia Williams and Zach Fernandez have been enemies for as long as they could remember, but what happens when they are forced into an arranged marriage by their parents; will they wallow in their situation and avoid each other?
Chapter 1 BLC 1
Zack Fernandez Pov
I could help the thought that went through my head as the elevator carried me to the top floor, I had a meeting with Mr. Desmond a ruthless business man and smuggler.
He is known to be involved in all sorts of trafficking and prostitution, a business I highly frown upon.
I have avoided any form of business with the Desmond family till now, a situation that could not be helped. My family, the Fernandez cartel are involved in drug trafficking, a business that have been in the family for generations.
My dad is the leader of the cartel, but I only assisted him by supervising delivery and other tasks. The cartel have been having problems transporting their products, a problem that is causing a serious loss of money. The family had a meeting and decided we had no other option but to meet Desmond.
As the elevator dinged I sighed and stepped out, I hated the part were I had to suck up to people, but I knew Desmond would not agree to anything without humiliating the cartel's.
"Ah Zach, welcome. I have been expecting you" Desmond said.
I focused a fake smile on my face as I took his offer for an handshake " Mr. Desmond. "
"Tell me, how is your old man doing, it's been a while since I met him personally. I saw him at a party last month, but we didn't speak, I guess he felt too big to share pleasantries with me" Desmond said
My jaw clenched, I knew exactly what Desmond meant. I knew Desmond was insinuating "you thought I was beneath you, yet here you are." I couldn't help but think, as the thought of 100 possible ways to kill a man and go uncharged ran through my mind.
"He must have missed you" I replied the fake smile still plastered on my lips. " I'm sure he wouldn't leave without a conservation with you if he had seen you. "
Desmond smirked looking at me, clearly he knew he was with the power here. " Tell me what is this issue with your transportation I'm hearing. "
" Yes, there is a little hassle with our routes" I said " I have come to enquire about your services for the time being while we sort it out."
"So you want my help with transporting your product? " Desmond said smirking.
"Yes, we do" I said through clenched teeth.
"Well, as you know I am a very busy person and I have a lot of shipment, so what you require might be difficult. " Desmond said as the old fool poured himself a drink.
"We are aware, that is why we are willing to pay handsomely for your services." I continued trying my possible best no to murder him already.
Desmond laughed loudly " Of course you will pay handsomely, but I need something else from you before I help you. "
"What is it? " I asked warily.
" Our families are one of the biggest in the country, I feel it will benefit us to make it more powerful don't you think? " Desmond said "what do you say we both join forces? " He asked the smirk never leaving his face, making me wonder what exactly was going on in that small mind of his.
" I won't beat around the bush, I want you to marry my daughter. "
I went still with shock for a moment before asking " Amelia? you want me to marry Amelia? "
"Yes, besides it won't be a problem since you two already know each other" Desmond replied crossing his legs, his aura reflecting more arrogance as each moment passes.
" I'd rather die though" I said chuckling bitterly.
"Excuse me?" Desmond shouted looking furious.
I tried to wrap my head around what he just said out loud. Me and Amelia have been enemies for years, we've hated each other. It is impossible to stay in the same space as her talkless of getting married to her.
"Well Sir, I have no plans to get married. If we could come to some sort of agreement other than marriage, I would appreciate" I said collecting myself back together.
" Oh there is no other agreement" Desmond said uncrossing his legs and glaring at me" You marry my daughter, or you find somewhere else to render you their service. "
Standing up furiously I matched his glare "Well have a nice day then" I said before turning around to leave.
I never considered myself a husband material and I definitely don't believe in love and prefers the independence that came with being a bachelor. The idea that I will not only get married, but also be forced into a marriage with Amelia of all people was laughable to me and no matter how urgent my family needs are mine always comes first.
I immediately went to my dad's office to convey the result of the meeting to him.
When I told my father about the marriage, He dad replied "Great, when's the wedding going to be? I want us to start sending shipments as soon as possible. "
"What do mean when's the wedding" I said shocked " I rejected his offer. " I said standing.
"You did what" Chris shouted. I looked at him confused, I wasn't expecting my father to be in support of this.
"Zach, this is a sacrifice you need to make for the family, just get married for a few years then get divorced once we can handle the shipments ourselves" Chris my father said.
I was so confused, I hated Amelia, we had an ugly past that I don't want to remember and I prefer to avoid her for the rest of my life.
After what happened, I decided to focus on the family business, doing my best to make the family the best and the biggest. However, I have to agree with my father on this, we needed Desmond's help and if this was the only way to get so be it.
" You are right dad" I said "I acted hastily and without reason. I will call Mr. Desmond immediately and tell him we agree to his terms"
"Let's call him now" my father said as he took his phone and called Desmond. He put the phone on speaker.
"Desmond my in-law, I was overjoyed when I heard the news, this is such great news" my father said chuckling a little.
" Your son came and insulted me, what makes you think I am still willing" Desmond replied angrily
" Oh come on, you know very well this arrangement will benefit you as much as it will to me, ignore Zach, he is still a child in matters like this." he replied calmly to Desmond.
" How about I bring my family over to your house to celebrate this engagement, to show how serious we the Fernandez are"
"Fine" Desmond said " I am a man of profits, I won't allow emotions to hinder this. I will be expecting your family for dinner tonight"
"Fantastic, we'll be there" Desmond said and hung up
"Well, that went well" my father said " I expect you to be ready in time this evening. Tell your mother to make preparations for a gift to give them"
"Yes, I will" I said as I turned around leaving hiso ffice.
I couldn't help but to think of ways to make life a living hell for Amelia. Even if I did not want this marriage, I will make sure Amelia hated it more. I smirked as I walked off.