Chapter 2 2

I woke up early to get ready for school and went straight to the kitchen, mommy and daddy were already eating when I arrived.

"Oh, Cassy baby come on"-said mommy

I sat down lazily and put a piece of toasted bread on my plate and poured some juice.

"By the way, Cassy, go home early and don't go anywhere because your friend, my business partner, and his mother are going to be here for dinner," said daddy.

"So?" I answered with raised eyebrows

"Get well you kid!" said daddy angrily

"What are you two doing in front of the food?" mommy said to us

"Son, please come home early" - begged mommy

"Okay" I didn't want to answer

I ate quickly and immediately stood up and kissed mommy and daddy..

"Bye mom, dad"

I'm still not allowed to bring a car because daddy doesn't want me to get a license because he knows I'm always in the street. Actually, I know how to drive. Mario, our family driver, just drove me, I think I came to school early. I went to my room and waited there until the class started. I took a nap. Maybe he was in the room also Kelly, Jane and Bea.

I woke up to the noise of my classmate.. later our professor came..

"Miss Salvacion?" Prof. called me

"Yes, sir?"

"Really, after one week that you didn't come in and ask, where are your parents?" my prof said angrily.

I winced and didn't say anything, my classmates were looking at me, the f*ck!

"Get out! I will not accept you! Bring your parents so I can talk to them!" He said angrily.

No, I took my bag and went out.. I just texted my friends that I'm going home. they asked why and I also told them the reason, I just took a taxi home.

I saw mommy and daddy in the living room watching TV. What I know is that every Monday daddy takes a break from work at our company.

"How is your morning, son?" mommy said in surprise.

"I was not accepted in my prof's class mommy" I reported.

"Really? Or because you did something stupid again? What are your plans for your life, Cassy huh?!!" daddy said angrily.

"Daddy, why don't you accept me, you and mommy need to go there"

Daddy looked at me angrily. I said goodbye to rest first. I didn't realize that I slept for a long time, it was almost four in the afternoon. I fixed myself and went downstairs because I felt hungry. I saw mommy busy preparing, along with the two helpers.

"Hi baby, eat your lunch, I didn't wake you earlier because you slept so well" said mommy smiling

"What's wrong mom?"

"Remember, we have a dinner later, your daddy's friend will be here later and I want me to cook so they can taste my recipe and you should be around 6:30, that's arranged because they will be here later.

I nodded lazily and just got some food and went back to my room. I just watched movies and around 5:30pm I got dressed for bathing. I chose to wear a simple white dress, above the knee length. I relaxed I just did my hair and put a little blush on and lip gloss. I heard a knock on the door and I was told to come down because our guests have arrived.

"Oh, our Unica hija is here," said daddy with a smile.

I sat next to mommy, and I was very surprised that the person of my dreams, Ulysses, was in front of me.

"Hija, your Uncle Gray and your Aunt Faye, and their only child is Ulysses" mommy promised with a smile

"Your daughter Liana is beautiful" said aunt Faye

"So, we can talk now the wedding?" said uncle Gray suddenly

"What!!!" I said in shock

"We will marry you to Ulysses," said daddy

"Dad!? seriously?!"

"Hija, even if you and Ulysses get married you can continue your studies" Uncle Clark said smiling at me.

I didn't understand anything else they were saying. I was confused of course. I looked at Ulysses as if it was okay with him that we get married.

"So the wedding held on next month, just only a few family and friends" said aunt Faye

"Its okay to you, Ulysses?" asked daddy

"No problem, Uncle" he answered with a smile

"Hija, take Ulysses to the Garden and talk about your marriage" said daddy with a threatening look.

As I sat there stunned by the sudden bombshell of an arranged marriage, I felt a mix of disbelief and anger swirling within me. How could my parents decide my future without even consulting me? I stole a glance at Ulysses, whose calm demeanor didn't betray any indication of objection or enthusiasm. Did he have any say in this matter at all?

Reluctantly, I stood up, my heart pounding with every step I took towards the garden, where my fate was apparently to be discussed. Ulysses followed silently, his presence adding to the weight of the situation. We sat on the bench, surrounded by the fragrant blooms and the soft glow of evening light.

"I... I can't believe they're doing this," I began, struggling to find the right words. "I mean, do you even want this, Ulysses?"

He looked at me, his expression unreadable for a moment before he sighed softly. "Honestly, Cassy, I don't know. This is all so sudden and unexpected. But my parents seem to think it's a good idea for our families."

His words only fueled my frustration. "But what about what we want? What about our dreams and aspirations? Do they mean nothing in the face of their plans?"

Ulysses reached out and took my hand, his touch surprisingly comforting amidst the chaos of emotions. "I understand, Cassy. And I promise to support you, whatever you decide. We can figure this out together, okay?"

His sincerity touched me, and for the first time since this whirlwind began, I felt a glimmer of hope. Maybe, just maybe, there was a way out of this predicament, a path where our voices could be heard and our choices respected.

With determination burning in my chest, I looked into Ulysses' eyes and nodded. "Okay. Let's do this. Together."