OUR MARRIAGE DEAL

BE

. Across from me, Vincent sits calmly, his black suit immaculately pressed, like someone who has never known fai

te clear," he said finally, aft

ttle all this. A marriage con

gripping the edge of the sofa. Dad who was sitting next

ng weaker than I wanted it to. "You... you wa

at he said was the most se

one year. After that, you're free. The debt is paid of

can you think this is simple? Marriage is not a busines

ough I could see his

family. Do you want your father to go to jail? Or wo

retorted, my voice rising. "You hav

oke up, his voice weak, full of guilt

ons. But this is too much. I can't let my so

er coldly, like a lion

ick. It affects your family," Vincent said lik

s. This contract marriage will not hurt her. In fact, she

lease, Vincent. Don't force us to do this. We'll find an

't make promises you can't keep, Mrs. Lucy. The world is not that beaut

e directly with a gaze

orever," He con

ied finally, staring into his eyes u

o it on me. But don't u

long look before

like that. But you should know-

, like an eagle ready

her voice was full of menace. He strode to the

y generous offer,

id in a pleading tone. "We j

ing off Father's words. His hands wer

e. I gave you a way out

in front of Father. My voice was shaky,

ncent. I will not marry you

augh, but there w

e you forgotten who stands before you? I'm no

ly. "Vincent, please. This is our home. D

turned to her, h

talk? I came to take w

incent, you have no right to me, to my fami

y inches away from me. I

k I'll just walk away just because you sa

behind him stepped forward, grabbing D

g to pull Dad out of their gri

ng, Amber," Vincent said,

marry me, or I'll take your father out of this

me, while Dad could only look

"Threatening weak parents just to get what you wan

ed. But before he could answer, I

But I won't give in to your cr

fading. I could see anger on her face,

oney to settle your father's debt

accept Vincent's crazy offer. On the other han

l accept y