Beyond The Ocean(NO UPDATE)

Chapter 1

I wasn't paying attention what father was telling mother.

I just wanted to finish my lunch and go downstairs to practice fencing with Nino.

He was my friend since I was very young, and we still spend time together even though he's just a servant in our mansion.

My mind was full of thoughts. But suddenly I heard my father say: "...and we planned for Adrien and his daughter's marriage. That may take time but it will be worth it..."

"Who do you mean father? That Italian champman?"

He looked at me with his cold eyes and explained: "Of course not! He has a cheap family! You are going to marry André Bourgeois' daughter."

Who? Am supposed to know them?

"I haven't even met her once and you expect me to marry her?"

Mother smiled at me and said calmingly: "That's why your father planned a feast and invited them. So we can get to know them."

"And this feast is going to be held in two days. Prepare yourself son!" Said father in a warning manner.

"But dad, I'm not prepared, like at all! All I do is fencing, I don't even have a job.." I explained.

"I'm totally aware of your situation. We'll think that over soon. It's mostly about its financial benefits than the marriage itself."

Well, you wish I even meet that girl! I don't want marriage. Not now.
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"What? André Bourgeois?" Nino asked with widened eyes. As if he saw something odd.

"Yea Nino, I'm gonna marry his daughter!" I said, trying to keep myself as calm as possible.

Nino was still looking at me in shock.

"What's so strange about it?" I asked.

"Are you serious Adrien? Don't know whom your father meant?" Now he was getting a bit serious.

"Of course I don't! How would I know!?" My voiced turned high a little.

"Don't you remember the dance last month?" he asked, as smirk playing his lips.

"Nino, what the hell are you trying to tell me, don't piss me off!" I said as I was already pissed.

"Easy! Easy wild lion!! Haha.. remember that blonde who wanted to dance with you all night?" 
"Yea, she was quite a talker, ugh!" I admitted.

"She's his daughter!" Nino explained.

I wasn't sure what he said for a moment. THAT GIRL??

I can't forget how childish she was! She ran crying to her father only because I didn't want to dance with her any longer. I just can't forget the way she treated others.. How could I marry such girl?

That girl aside, I'm amazed by how father is risking my future life for just a stupid financial benefit. Is he out of his mind? It doesn't even look like him!

"HEY! Were you even listening?" Nino complained.

"Oh sorry I was just thinking about her..." I said as I sighed.

"Crazy huh? Since you're gonna marry, I guess I'll need to find another buddy that at least pays attention to what I tell him..."
 
"Oh c'mon man! We talked about your future plans a hundred times!" I said as I pulled out my sword.

"But this one's different - I want to become a pirate. A free man who does whatever he likes... who gets whatever he wants... I want to learn how to sail with a ship, have a crew, and find treasures!" Nino explained excitedly. He always liked to talk about his plans. But none of them happened to occur up until now.