His To Wed

Three

Veronica  was completely tired by the time she and her sisters got home from shopping. Anica and Jessica had pulled her every where. The only place that was quite appealing to her was Victoria's secret where she got a new  red night dress made of silk and satin , a new pajama set and  a few underwears and lingeries. She didn't have a special man in her life but sex was something she tried not to deprive herself of.

She'd bought a dark red A line lace beaded V neckline long evening dress. It madeher look sensual, and innocent in a very sexual way that she loved. If there was any way she could make the society of ladies more envious and spiteful of her, she knew this was one of them- grabbing the attention of men, especially theirs .   

She had just finished unpacking her new stuff when her best friend, Brianna called. 

"Hey Bree" She said, plomping on her soft queen sized bed. 

" Hey bitch, how does clubbing sound tonight?" Bree said. She had been at her make up shop the whole day. And hell, it was getting stressful. The bride to be who came for a testing today was a stuck up bitch. She fussed at every colour saying she wanted to look as natural as possible. If she says her husband who is a pastor, hates make ups, then she should go without it on that day, hmph. Brianna was tired by the time the bride to be was happy with her work. 

" Sounds great, Bree. I'm so tired. My sisters and I went shopping for the charity ball on Saturday." 

Bree screamed. " Fuck" Vee cursed as she drew the phone away from her ears.

" I picked a very sexy dress and I'm hoping I get a rich, handsome bachelor to pay a high price at the singles auction for me. Imagine Vee, a date with one of New York's finest. " 

Vee rolled her eyes. "Are you coming to pick me up?"

" Yeah sure"

" I'll see you in thirty minutes then"

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" Nica, your dad wants to speak with you about something important."

Veronica squinted her eyes as if the answers lay in her mother's face.

"Alright" She said. She followed her mother to her dad's study.

" Nica, how was your day, child?" Her father smiled a little too brightly for her liking.

" It was hell. And it was your fault dad."  She murmurred.

" And that's not the end of your punishment child. I believe I have told you a story about two families who were so close that in order to bring their family closer...."

" They joined their children in marriage. Yes father, countless times. "Veronica sighed.

"Well, Veronica those people were your mother and I before she passed and the Romano- Vistaines. You have been so stubborn and you are not interested in the company, none of my children are. I have only one person who I'd like to take over, but in order for the company to remain in the family, I chose Alessandro. Julio's son. Julio and I have discussed it and it is for the best. The two of you are perfect for each other."

Veronica was stupefied. She couldn't believe it. 

"Dad... you can't do this. I cannot marry a man I don't love."

" You will learn to love him. And besides they are cooming for dinner here tomorrow and I expect you to try to get to know him better. Perhaps that will help. But meet him first." 

" I can't believe you father. You can't do that to me. I can't marry Alessandro. I don't even remember him"

" Well, you will meet him tomorrow." Her father said with finalization. Like that was all.

Like hell if she was going to marry that man. She walked out of the room, angry tears blaring her vision. She didn't even spare her father a look. 

" She's really angry this time, Jane. I only want the best for my daughter." James said in a sombre voice to his wife who stood behind his chair, hands on his shoulders.

" And she will come to see that, honey. She just needs time to process. I remember Cammilla in tears when her father to her she was to marry Julio. Yet she came to love him." 

" What if it doesn't turn out that way?" He asked.

" We shall find another solution that favours our daughter, James. I know you love her. She loves you too."

" If you say so Jane"

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Veronica showered and put on  a black ,off the shoulder,tight, long sleeved, club dress with tulip skirt and a black sandaled heels with ropes that tie around to her knees. She did her make up, with extra smoky eyes and took her clutch.

Then she left.

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Whoooooo....two chapters in a day...that is a big plus for a lazy writer like me ;) ...All the same, keep your votes and comments coming...hope you enjoyed this chapter....

-Ophelia