My prince charming is a devil

Part 1: This is the reality

I stand alone under the beautiful night sky and wonder why it is so beautiful and calm. Some people don't really like the night. They think negatively about the night. It is dark and scary. But I have a totally different opinion about this issue. I am the only one in my family who loves the night. Just like a quote stated that without the dark you cannot see the star. When I am sad and alone, I always come out to look at the dark sky and think about the solution to the problem. Unfortunately, today I cannot seem to find any alternative methods to avoid things that are going to happen to my life. I know clearly that these are going to change my whole life forever. I cannot go back to where I was before.

I used to tell myself I am the strongest person in this family. Nothing can stop me from doing what I want. But now I have realized that I was wrong. Starting from tomorrow, I will have to wake up from my dream and face the reality. I know that this reality is going to be cruel. Why do I have to face it alone?

At 6 in the morning, I woke up, took a shower and went down to the living room. I saw the face that I do not want to see for the rest of my life. Mom, dad, and my sister were there sitting uncomfortably on the sofa. Then I saw him. The man I hate the most. He is the owner of my life starting from today onward. I have to be his wife. I have no choice but to be his girl.

One week ago, my dad called me to his office at the late evening.

"Dad, I heard you were looking for me. What do you want to talk to me about? It is near dinner time. I have to help mom and get the table ready for dinner." I asked him when I walked into his study room.

My day is a little bit over 50 years old. He is a businessman. His work is related to production of furniture. Today, he had a serious and tired face. He looked much older. I knew his works are difficult but he looks very different today.

"Have a seat! How was your day at school? Are you doing well?"

"I am doing well, dad. The class is fine. I have been busy lately since it is the end of semester but I am doing fine. Thanks for asking."

"Mary, I want to tell you something. I just want you to know that I have no choice. I am sorry for what I am going to tell you. I know you will be angry at me but I have to do this. I am going to get you married with Edward who is the current owner of Hamstring Group. I owe him a huge amount of debts. By doing this, we will be able to maintain our company from going bankrupt. He said he wanted you."

He told me seriously. I felt like my entire world has collapsed in front of my face. What just happened?