Love in Darkness

Chapter 8: It ended sadly

Selena rides the old car that her father is driving. She is going to meet the stranger that is to be her husband. She is just looking straight ahead and did not listen to her father's instructions. Selena could only think about Eon and her freedom. She was thinking about running away but where would she go? She thought she could ask Eon to take her away but where would he take her? She is a human so she cannot go to his world. It is forbidden. Selena thought of asking for help but it could make things worse. She knows her father. She feels like her mind is going to blow up with so many ideas

As she is thinking about her decision, they have arrived at a luxurious restaurant in town. Selena wants to back out. She tries to think of a way out - a way that could postpone the wedding, giving her enough time to plan for escape. She goes out on the vehicle but she seems cannot find the strength to walk. Her legs would not let her move.

"What are you doing?! Let's go." Her father exclaims. Selena just looks at him. Her father becomes impatient and drags her by the arm.

Selena lets her father drag him. She wants to fight but she remembers what state her mother is in. "I have to do this. " Selena thought. Her father leads her to the table at the corner of the restaurant. There she sees a man wearing a tuxedo and has a nice, clean haircut. Selena finds him terrifying and intimidating. When the man sees them approaching, he stands up and greets them.

Selena's father makes her sit down in front of the man. The man extends his hands to her for a handshake. "My name is Magnus. Your father is right, you are a beauty. It is nice to finally meet you." Selena just looks at his hand and did not accept it. Her father nudges her but she still did not accept. She keeps her mouth shut. Magnus smiles and withdraws his hand.

Tony bows his head and apologizes. "I am so sorry for her attitude, Sir." Magnus raises his palm and speaks, "It is okay, not a problem. She must be in shock. I guess we have to proceed to the main event." He looks at Selena who has shown no emotion in her face and then back to her father. "Shall we get going then? A lot of preparation has to be made." Magnus is the first to stands. "Follow me to my car." Then he walks towards the exit door.

Tony drags again her daughter by the arm, making her stand up. "What is wrong with you?! You are embarrassing me!" Selena keeps being silent. Her father sighs, "Come along." She has no choice but to follow. They arrive at the parking lot and another man is waiting at the car door for them. The man opens the door for them. Tony hesitated and calls for Magnus. "Uhh, Sir, you go ahead and we will follow. I brought my car."

Magnus looks at their car and speaks frankly to Tony. "I am a busy man so I'm in a hurry. By the looks of it, you would not be able to catch up." Tony feels shy and ushers Selena to enter Magnus' car. "Do not worry, Tony, my men will drive your car to your home." Tony smiles and bows his head, "Thank you, Sir."

While traveling, Selena only looks out the window. Her mind seems to be somewhere else because she is not paying attention to what her father is saying to her. Tony finally gives up and lets her be. Magnus has been glancing at her while talking to Tony. "Behind that emotionless face, her eyes show sadness." He thought. Magnus disregards the idea and focuses his attention on Selena's father. "This is all just business. With that beauty and brain, she will be useful with my business trips with the clients."

Minutes later, they arrive at a big hotel. Tony and Selena are just following Magnus as he orders some people for the wedding preparation - the cake, the foods, the flowers, and all the needed pieces of equipment. Tony is curious about something and has found the courage to ask. "Uhh, excuse me, Sir. If you may, can I ask a question?" Magnus stops flipping a book with big springs on the side and looks at him. "What is it?"

"Where is the venue of the wedding? I am sure it is not here because you did not mention the arrangement of the reception room of this hotel." Magnus hands over the book to his assistant and puts both of his hands in his pocket. "You are right. I would like a garden wedding and the venue will be in your village."