Arranged To Be Married

The Meeting

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As soon as i entered the cafe, i could feel him looking at me, i immediately felt self conscious. I ran a hand through my hair to at least control my curls.

" Cassandra?"
" Yes, that's me. Sorry i'm late. I had to catch a later bus." I said as he pulled out my chair.

"It's alright. Actually, i was early. You know, your father failed to mention how beautiful you are."

"Beautiful?" I couldn't help but smirk. " no one has ever told me that. I'm just plain old Cassandra. So i think we should just get this over with. The contract? What do you want?"

"Right. What i want is fairly simple. I want you to act like we're in love. When my mother grills you about how we met, tell her you met me in this cafe.  When we attend something, i want you to act appropriately. Okay?"

"Sure. I mean we're stuck with each other for only a year right? And that you promise you will not allow my family to lose our home?  I asked him, holding my breath while waiting for his answer.

"  A year. Yes. I will allow your father to keep he house. Come. " he said, as he stood up and held my jacket for me.

"Uhm where are we going exactly? I thought we were only going to discuss the terms of the contract?"

"That and i also have to buy you some new clothes. If we are getting married next week, i'd like you to look exactly as my wife should."

Yeah right. I mumbled to myself. He's demanding, cold and hot. Wait. Did i just say that? Well yeah, he is hot. But it doesn't  mean that I'll fall for his charms. After all this is just an arranged marriage.

"Mr.Cage. Good afternoon. I have all the clothes you chose all ready. Is this her? The girl who finally convinced you to settle down?" The woman who was to take care of my wardrobe looked at me with interest.

"Yes. And Page? We're in a hurry. If you could just show Cassandra the clothes and assist her for the fitting?"

"You know, i knew Luke since he was just in diapers. Ever since he was born, i have been the one choosing his clothes. And i can greatly say he looks good in them. And so are you. Now go in and wear these. Tell me if they feel uncomfortable. Okay?"

I changed out f my clothes and looked at my new outfit. It was a simple dress that fell almost to my knees. It was black and had this little slit in front that shows off my legs a little.

"Cassandra? Come on out. Let's see it." Luke said through the door
 

I went out and he looked at me from head to toe.

"It's good."he said. "Perfect for dinner with my family tomorrow."

" Dinner?"
"Yes. At Bob's. Be ready  by 6:00. I'll pick you up. "

Dinner with his family. Oh my lord. I just met the man and now he's taking me tomorrow for dinner with his family? Crap.

"Come Cassandra. It's time i take you home. "
"You look beautiful. "And with that he kissed me.

Before pulling away, he whispered something so low that only i could hear.

" i kissed you solely because  Page is one of the people we have to convince. That's all it was baby. Nothing more."

"Well of course honey." I said loping his arm around mine.

Page looked at us with a huge smile and opened the door for us.

On the drive home i couldn't say anything.  I was  speechless after that kiss. As we pulled up on my drive, he grabbed me and kissed me full on the mouth.

"Now that sweetheart is not an act."
"Don't forget. 6:00  tomorrow. And wear the black dress."

I stood there with my mouth hanging open as he sped away.

I know it's still boring. And that it feels like there isn't any chemistry between them, I'm just trying to get everything settled before the real romance comes in. Anyways, i'm working on the next chapter for you real quick.