Love, Paris | ✔️

Chapter 5

Travelling was one of the things Paris wished to do but could not be done. Because of her father's tight schedule, her family could not spend much time to go out of the town. Still, she could go to London for stop over whenever they wished to visit her grandparents.

Thinking of Paris as her. let's say, her escape place, made her feel anxious and doubtful. Paris never tried to go far of any place away from her parents. However, she needed to do this. In this way, she could be independent occasionally and she could decide things without her parents meddling with it. As of the moment, she wanted to this vacation too to think over the engagement that her family involved her. She just needed to convince her family especially her father to agree with this condition.

"You are sure with this Paris?" her mother asked, looking worried and unsure with her proposal.

"Am pretty sure, mama," she said.

"I don't think this is, this is a good idea Paris." Her father disproved with a tight voice.

"Was it a good idea, Papa," Paris straightened her stand and looked him directly "deciding on the engagement in my behalf?"

Paris could not believe that even until now she would not still have the freedom to choose what she wanted to do. She has no other time left. If she agrees with this dense proposal, she might not have the chance to be free. Worse, her husband to be will control her!

Paris shook her head for the thoughts running in her mind. She must and do her best to convince them. This is all or nothing.

"How long will you be staying in France?" her grandmother asked her.

She turned to face to her grandmamma and gave her a sweetest smile.

"Perhaps a month will do."

"Are you gonna travel alone?" Her mother questioned.

Paris saw doubt and uncertainty shown in the faces of her mother and grandmother. Yes, she did understand what they are feeling. If they would agree, then, this will be the first she will be travelling alone without the guidance of her parents. She is not anymore a child and she ought to act like one of her age. She is getting married for goodness sake and they are letting her feel irresponsible and worst, like a child!

"I am travelling alone for my own sake, Mama. Do not worry about me," she folded her arms, "I can take care of myself. I only need your monetary support."

Paris pleaded to them. She knew that both women of her family would consider this matter. Her grandfather started to nod, went to her father whispering something to him, and walked out of the room.

Her father sighed, "Very well. For this once only Paris. I will grant your condition."

Paris punched the air with her balled fist and jump for excitement. Immediately she went to her father and hugged him.

"I knew you would agree to this," she tightened her hug.

"Only this once, Paris."

"No worries Papa. Think about this, I might accept the engagement after this."

Her father shrugged at her and pulled himself from the hug. Paris also hugged her grandmamma and mother. She excitedly went to her room to start packing her things. One month would be a long journey. One month in an unknown place with no one to lean on but herself. A smile plastered on her face and did not seem to fade since her father agreed. This would be a life changing vacation, for sure!

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"You certainly did convince them! Wow!" Amusement could be drawn on Marco's face when Paris went to him telling that his father agreed. Paris jumped up and down with excitement and squeals. It was rare for his father to agree.