Loving Courtney

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"courtney" Courtney was currently chopping wood for her family. Placing the head of the axe on the ground, Courtney faced her father as she wiped the bead of sweat from her forehead. "Father" "you are needed inside" "yes father. I need to finish this load.." "now courtney" "yes father". Courtney put the axe back beside the shed. About to walk inside, her father pushed her forward. "hurry Courtney".
Entering the house, Courtney removed her boots then followed her father inside to the front room. Seeing a man about six two in height, tanned complexion, dark brown eyes more on black with dark long eye lashes and chiseled features, Courtney kept her back straight and her arms beside her side "this is Courtney?" "Yes mister Emerson" "step forward" this mans voice was deep, full of authority. Courtney obeyed him and stepped forward. "she will do" "yes mister Emerson. Courtney go collect your things" 'i don't even know what's going on but I know better than to ask questions'. Courtney found herself in her room. Collecting an old suitcase from the cupboard, Courtney placed her neatly folded clothes into it. Packing a hair brush, tooth brush and paste, razors and hair ties, Courtney then looked around her room. 'there is nothing left'.
"Courtney" Courtney looked at the man whose name is mister Emerson. "Have you collected your belongings?" "Yes sir" garrett looked at the woman with curiosity. 'does she never smile?' "garrett" "yes garrett" 'her voice is soft' "we must go" exiting courtneys room, Courtney waited for garrett to walk. "Ladies first" walking down the stairs with her suitcase, her mother and father stood near the door. "please know we had no choice but to do this" 'i don't even know what's going on and honestly I don't care' "mom and dad, it's so good...Oh who are you?" "Courtney we must go" "leaving huh?. Good, we don't want you here" Claire spoke with a smugness in her voice. Courtney picked up her suitcase and quietly left the house not bothered by her sisters comment. "Courtney" courtney stopped and turned to face her father "do I get a hug?" Courtney stayed still never showing emotion. 'my father has never hugged me' ken walked forward putting his arms tight around Courtney. "you do as this man says, you hear me. Never speak out of line. Never say no. This will not be tolerated" Courtney kept her arms by her side. Garrett noticing how she was with her father, he was thrown back.  'Not an embrace back? No emotion?' when ken let go, he looked at Courtney "I mean it Courtney. You are to listen" "Courtney put your suitcase in the boot" Courtney Immediately turned and did as garrett said. Lifting her suit case into the boot, garrett then shut it. "Courtney?" Courtney looked at her parents and sister "in the car" without saying a word Courtney got in the car. "Nice doing business with you" garrett got in the car and drove out of the driveway.

"Good. that good for nothing sister is gone" "now courtney is gone. You are to take over. The wood needs to be chopped. Get to it" "what?" Ken slapped Claire across her face "you don't speak back to me. NOW" Claire put her head down and walked out to the wood pile.

'does this woman not talk?. I know nothing about her. Only her appearance, schooling and where she came from. Does she not have questions?? She didn't even question her parents. I have only heard her speak four words. Her voice is soft and yet there's no emotion. She is quite stunning and this is why I chose her as my bride. mousey blonde hair that sits in a messy bun, with a side fringe that sits down the side of her face. Natural sun kissed glow on her skin, high cheek bones, straight nose, pink lips. Toned and yet isn't too skinny. She has quite a stunning figure. Those clothes will not do though. Dirty old jeans and a dirty grey singlet. Dirty old runners. I can't have my bride dressing this way' while garrett wondered about his new bride, Courtney kept eyes on the road out of colnanare, the only place she has known. 'where is he taking me?. I have never even left this place. Only for school. I finished that eight years ago'.
"Courtney?" Courtney looked at the man beside her in the car. "When We arrive at the house, we will eat then go to the courts" "yes Garrett" "we will need to organize clothes for you too. What is your size?" "Size six" "shoes?" "Eight point five" Garrett showed a slight nod. "Do you have any allergies Courtney?" "No Garrett". 'im getting married to a man I don't know?. Typical of my parents. Use me as their slave and hand me over to someone I don't even know. What could be worse than living with them? All I have done is help. Cooking, cleaning, massages, farm work, not speak unless spoken too' spending three hours in the car, Garrett pulled up in front of large modern home. 'i guess this is his home' looking at the house, Courtney knew he had money. "Courtney, do you like the house?" "Yes your home is quite pleasant" "our home Courtney. After this afternoon, we will be married" 'i guessed that but I didn't think he would say it's our home' "let's go inside. I will show you where we will be sleeping" Courtney waited for Garrett to exit the car before she did. "I will collect your suitcase. We do need to get you a lot more newer clothes. Do you like that style?" Courtney was stunned but kept her emotions hidden. "No" "then why did you buy them?" "I did not buy them" Garrett closed the boot then walked towards Courtney. 'does her face expression ever change?' "I will take you shopping but we must eat and I need to show you around" "yes Garrett" 'is this woman like a robot?' entering the large home, Courtney looked around the foyer and hallway as she followed Garrett up stairs to a white door. When Garrett opened it, he held the door open and Courtney walked in before him. 'this is very large. white King size bed, two bedside tables to match, a large walk In closet, with men's clothes already hung up and folded neatly. Another room which I am guessing is an adjoining bathroom'. "What? I'm busy" Courtney kept her eyes away from Garrett as she walked to the window. 'everything is modern' "I don't care. You know I'm not there. Fix the problem... Are you that incompetent? Did I hire the wrong person to do the job?...well do YOUR job or you will be fired" Courtney continued to look out of the window. Garrett kept his eyes on courtney trying to figure out why she is this way. Her father said she is a very out going person, intelligent and will do anything to help another. Yet she is reserved and very quiet' "yes mister Emerson" "GOOD" Garrett hung up the phone. "Courtney we must go eat. It was a long travel" Courtney turned to face Garrett "yes Garrett. What would you like me to make?" Garrett looked at Courtney stunned "Courtney I will be making food. Let's go" Courtney followed Garrett out and down the stairs to a pristine white kitchen with a large island and stainless steel appliances. 'this is quite a large kitchen. Maybe others live here'. As Garrett prepared food, Courtney stood watching him. 'i am usually the one doing all the cooking and cleaning' "Courtney do you have any questions?" "I don't ask questions Garrett" Garrett immediately put the knife down and looked at Courtney "why?" "I'm not allowed" Garrett's eyes went wide. "Not allowed?" "No" "I have a feeling your father lied to me" Courtney stayed silent "did you complete your schooling?" "Yes highest honors" "many friends?" "No. I am here to work. To do everything that's asked of me. To not say no and to never speak out" Garrett clenched his hand "I will be speaking with your father about this" "I have a question" "then ask" "do you want me to collect my belongings? You don't seem happy and my father won't be pleased with me for what I have done" "NO. IM NOT ANGRY AT YOU. IM ANGRY AT HIM FOR LYING" Courtney kept her back straight, unaffected by his yelling. Garrett took a deep breath "no I don't want you to collect your things. You are here to be with me" 'she didn't even flinch. I didnt mean to yell' "do you know who I am?" "No" "Garrett Emerson. Heard of me?" "No" Garrett was stunned "television or magazines?" "No. I don't have time for that" "don't have time? Your father said you do not work" "not paid work" Garrett took a deep breath before turning back to the food. 'ken better get ready. How dare he lie to me. This doesn't sit well with me at all'.