The Childhood Memory

Chapter Thirty: Out of Goodbyes

Chloe's POV:

"What?" I felt my mouth go dry and my body frozen. "I'm sorry, Chloe. But your mother and I had a talk about this when she was still alive" She regretfully said "I'm very sorry" She croaked, realizing that this is really a big deal for me. My body went numb, no words were forming in my mouth. I was too stunned to react nor talk.

"B-But, Aunt Anne... I can't do t-that.." I stuttered, not even having the courage to speak up for my will.

"You have to, Chloe. Your mother owes us one million Euros" She said, as a gasp escaped my mouth.

"One Million Euros? Why would she owe you such a big amount?" I carefully said as I convinced myself that this is clearly not happening. 

"She used it for you, your father's death and for everything. After your father's death, she was left all alone. She didn't know where to get money because she was jobless at those times. So, we, our family. Helped her, or should I say, helped you" She said without any hint of hesitation

"It wasn't my fault. I understand that one million Euros is a big amount of money. But, please. Mom just passed away, this is a hard time for me. Just please.. give me some time" I croaked.

"Okay, we will give you a little amount of time. But make sure that you are agreeing with our deal." She firmly said.

"I will, Aunt Anne. I will make sure that I can bring you back the one million Euros, I promise" I said, well atleast. Giving away one million Euros is better than marrying their brat son.

"No, Chloe. You don't understand" She said, as my eyes widen.

"What do you mean?" I asked, as she let out a big sigh in an irritatedly manner.

"We don't care about the damn money. All we care about is you, marrying our son" She impatiently said.

"No, I can't marry Harry. That's just way too much" I finally said, as I felt fearless and brave.

She stared at me for a moment. Her innocent, green orbs darkened. As the next event made me gasp in shock.

"You don't get it, don't you, bitch?" She growled as she grabbed a suitcase and opened it without any caution. And mountains of documents surprised me. She impatiently searched for that one single document, and her eyes brighten when she saw it.

"Look at this" She handed me the old, thick paper in a harsh way. I slowly reached out for it and looked at it with full hesitation. There in that old paper, everything was written. My mom's scruffy signature showing at the bottom. I stared at it in full horror. My mom sold me to this monsters

"You see, your heartless mom sold you to us, and especially to Harry. She sold you when you were ten years old. See? She's such a loving mother" She laughed with full lust and anger.

"Do you get it now, Chloe Huntley?" She asked, as I looked at her in horror.

"That one million euros? That ain't important, Chloe. All we want and care about is your's and Harry's marriage. Got it?" She asked. I was still out of words. She stood from her chair and leaned in to whisper at my ear.

"Soon. In the future, you'll be thanking me. You'll have everything you want. Money, fame, fortune and everything. All you just have to do, is marry Harry" She whispered with full lust.

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"Do you want a glass of milk, Madam?" Roberta, one of the house servants here asked me with full concern. "No, I'm fine, Roberta. You can go to sleep now" I told her.