Arrange Marriage

Chapter 5

I woke with a massive headache. Damn. I'm not drinking anymore! I look around and frown. When did I get here? I massage my head trying to remember anything but failed miserably. Ugh! What happened last night?'

I stood up from my bed and go to the bathroom and took a shower. My skin felt so sticky. And I still smell alcohol. Minutes, I'm done. I feel so refresh. I go directly to the kitchen not after grabbing my phone.

I prepared my brunch and eat while texting my friends. I got loads of missed calls and messages from my parents, I ignore it and text my friends first.

'Hey guys! How are you? Who brought me home?' I send it to Julia, Dianne and Mark. I continue to eat while waiting for their reply. I glance at my wall clock, 2pm. Damn marshmallows, that late! Then I remembered... Today is Wednesday. My eyes widen. I hurriedly scroll my parent's last message.

'Victoria Annika, where are you? Why aren't you answering our calls?! Are you alright? Were worried sick here, if you won't return our call any minute soon we'll flew there to check up on you! Remember, you have to go home and attend the company's-...!'

I didn't finish reading my mom's message because I was already calling her. Shit! I'm so stupid! I forgot, today is the 50th Anniversary of my parent's company. You might think why we still celebrate it; because it's part of the agreement that I've sign if I marry the Knight's heir, they would help my parents in their business. But the thing is, dad didn't accept anything from them anymore. My parents are slowly recovering and managing their business with the help of me.

RIIIING....RIIING...RIIING...........

"Good Aftern-..."

"Thanks all heavens! Are you okay Vic? Did something happen? Where are you? Why aren't you answering our calls? Wh-..." I cut my mom's rant.

"Hey, calm down mom. I'm fine. I'm sorry, I just woke up."

"WHAAAAT?! Are you kidding me! We are actually at the airport right now because you got us worried! And you'll just tell me that you just woke up! What the h3ll Victoria?!" mom yelled at the phone.

'Language Amanda' I heard dad's voice.

I rolled my eyes. "I'm sorry okay. I'm going to hang up now. See you later mom. Love you." and I hung up. I run to my room and prepare my things. I throw my shoes, sandals, dresses and other things on my suitcase while calling Mark at the same time.

"H-hello Vic" I heard Mark's just-woke-up voice from the other line.

"Hey Mark. Please help me?! I need a flight like right now to L.A" I said with a pleading voice.

"U-uhm... No problem, the private plane is on standby. Are your parents okay? I-I mean, what are you going to do in L.A?" See that's how sweet Mark is. And his still spoiling me even after knowing that I'm getting married.

"T-they're fine. I forgot about the company's anniversary which is tonight. Ugh. I'm really in a hurry Mark."

"Oh. Yeah, today's June 10th. Just wait for me; I'll pick you up, okay?"

"It's okay Mark. I'll just meet you there. I already waste your time."

"No, you did not. Actually I'm also going to L.A this Friday. I'm not busy in the office so I'll just go with you today. If it's okay with you?" he asked.

I shrug. "W-well, uhm... It's fine. I think it's a good idea, I don't have any date tonight. So yeah, you can come with me."

"Thanks Vic, I would gladly be your date." I could hear the happiness in his voice.

"I should be the one to say thank you because you're helping me here Mark." I laugh but immediately gone when I hear a familiar roar of a car.

"Hey, you're driving! I'll hang up now. Drive safely." I didn't wait for him to answer because I hung up already. That guy! I always am scolding him not to use phone while driving. Very stubborn man!

Minutes later, I heard a car screeching. I hurriedly go out my apartment and see Mark about to go out his car. He runs to my direction, and when he arrives I slap him in the shoulder.

"Ouch!" he said rubbing his shoulder. "Hey, what was that for?"

"That's for using your phone while driving!" I scolded giving him a glare.

He looks at me sheepishly. "Sorry Vic, wouldn't happen again" he grabs my suitcases and put it on the back of his car.

"Better be Mark. And Thank you for being here" I kissed him on his cheeks and slide gracefully inside his car leaving him shock. I laugh at his flustered face when he comes inside the car. I always have a fun time when I'm with Mark. He keeps on telling jokes that made us laugh out loud while driving. Then I remembered something.

"Hey Mark, what happen last night? I mean, who brought me home? I thought you all going to spend the night in my place?" I asked confusedly.

He stayed silent for a minute. I look t him and he looks pissed off. "Y-you don't remember anything from last night?" he asked

"Uhm... No, the last thing I remember, I was dancing with Dianne and Julia and then everything was blank."

"Oh. Y-yeah, you're dancing with them and you three got drunk so I drove you home first and then Dianne and Julia. Y-yeah, that's what happened last night." He sounded like his not sure and nervous but I shrug it off.

"O-okay. Thanks" I smiled at him.

"Were here" he announced. He opened my door, letting me go out the car. He walked to the back of his car and grabs my suitcases with his bags also. A familiar face approaches us.

"Good Afternoon Mr. Evans, Ms. Taylor" greeted by Mark's body guard.

"Good afternoon Dave" I greet him with a smile. Mark gives his bags to Dave as we walk towards their private plane.

I've rode their plane many times already when we go on vacation with the girls. So I am so familiar with their plane.

They own the famous K. E. Airlines. His family is really rich. But not like others, Mark's parents are really kind and good person. I make myself comfortable while Mark gives instructions to the pilot. I closed my eyes and catch a little nap.