Summer love (LeviHan)

Chapter 38: Call it off

Levi's POV:

It has been about a few years since I agreed on the arrangement. Ever since then, me and Clarisse have been dating; genuinely. My father never told me when I should ask for Clarisse's hand in marriage but I'm thinking I should ask her to marry me in about a few months, yes, maybe it is too soon but we would marry each other anyway, might as well start preparing for the future and just ask her. Also to make my father shut up about how I am supposed to ask for her hand.

"That is fantastic news, Levi" Father says, a smile growing on his face. "I could just imagine all the potentials and connections we'd unleash once you and Clarisse are married. Well done, son." He says before giving me a pat on the back and leaving his office in a good mood.

My mother then gets closer to me, concern plastered all over her pale face. "Are you really sure about all of this, dear? or are you just doing this because your father asked you to?" she asked.

"I actually love Clarisse, mom. You don't have to worry. Think of it like I am hitting two birds with one stone; I will marry the girl I actually want and please father." I say to my mother, hoping it'll calm her down.

She smiles weakly and hugs me. "I just don't want you to end up unhappy, Levi. Me and your father just wants what's the best for you, but for me, the best is seeing you happy and enjoying life the way you should. I want you to get married because of love, not because it feels like it is your obligation as the heir."

"I promise you, mom. I'm doing this on my own free will." I tell my mother, making her smile.

I may have an absent and shitty father but I do have the best mother. She's always had my back ever since I can remember, and I'll always be thankful that I have her.

*A few months later*

I had just asked Mr. and Mrs. Riego a few weeks ago if I could propose to their daughter, they both smiled at me and seemed happy that I was finally taking me and Clarisse's relationship to the next step.

I was planning on proposing to her this week, right now she is in Spain and I decided to fly across the globe to be with her there.

I managed to reach her apartment there, I had brought some of her favorite foods and some wine. I had managed to get an extra key from one of Clarisse's maids. I walked inside and place down my things on the island bench in the  kitchen.

I was walking around the house to find Clarisse. I knew she was home, her maids said she would be home during this time.

I finally made my way upstairs to hear furniture being moved around, I walked through the hallway until I got closer to where the sound was coming from.

The door to the room was left wide open. Then I found myself looking at the most gut wrenching thing I think I have  ever seen. Clarisse was in her room making out with some random guy I've never seen before.

They didn't even notice me standing in the doorway. Soon the guy saw me and stopped what he was doing with Clarisse. Clarisse, who had her back facing the door earlier then turned to look at what her guy was looking at.

I saw all the color from Clarisse's face drain. Her sun kissed skin from all the beaches she went to in Spain immediately turned into the palest shade of white.

I gave her a disgusted look. I refrained myself from going in there and beating the shit out of that man.

"We're done." I say coldly to Clarisse before turning my back and walking back down.