Love and crosses

lie'

e left. How casually he said them as if not wanting to impress

ive. I wasn't sure. I kept w

at my father could give me away for money. I didn't blame him. Mom said Santiago saved the family

the cake with his fork as though his life depended on it. Seemed like he loved t

ty in his mouth "This cake is amazing, tastes lik

op? That information was none of m

ontinued ravishing the cake. I saw Vivian smile at her husband's words. So ador

y, I didn't eat at all. I just made a few for

veryone had enjoyed the cake

n. Thank you Jam

you too,"

as nice finally meeting you in person" H

er already. Sarah prepare your daughter" Vivian spoke to my mother like she was

om and dad followed. A

more" Santiago said to my fa

I'm fine,

ip between them aside from just contract and taking money.

behind them. I could hear their voices

hance to meet him like this," Andrew said pushing the dining seat backward "Maverick Santiago, my

nd walked over

eir dreams, and their life. Does he have any idea of dreams I'd want to achieve? How I wished I accepted the admission that came earlier today. Yes, I got the admission to Law school b

ing the plates from t

d and waiting for an answer from me. "You should

e, I had no choice b

l and he has money too. I should marry him" I said

e least I could do was cheer myself up. I walked s

letting the feeling of relief overwhelm me.

ones, took out my iPhone, scrolled to mus

he wouldn't call off the wedding, and set me free. Why was he accepting to go on with

rry e because he wants to sleep with me? Does he want to sleep with

de my head. I never had a boyfriend before.

m calling, so I paused the music to

to my ears. I heard her footsteps on the wooden stairs. Then

n a knock

loud enough to be heard. She came in carrying

ved as she came closer to sit

ve me the plate of cake. I needed

plate of chocolate cake from her,

k Maverick likes you too" mom said but how would she know if Mav

pond, just s

ght my words would have at least convinced her or discouraged her fro

lantly like it was nothing to he

my shoulder, and felt my hair before leaving my