-Hi.
(Vivien) Marcus was standing in front of me at the opened door, he sketched a short smile. I defrosted and put on a welcoming smile as well, getting from the way to let him enter.
-Hey.
I said silently while looking at him step inside the house.
-So, you're back.
-Yeah.
-Did your doctor say it was okay?
-Yeah, Jennifer said I can go back to work.
-Jennifer?
-Yes.
-But she's only a nurse.
He stopped and looked at me, staring directly into my eyes.
-Don't you want me here?
-No, that's not-
-Because I can quit if that fiancé of yours is better at protecting you than me.
-This is not what I meant, I don't want you to quit.
I came closer to him, reassuring him by placing my hand on his arm but his cold glare made me take it off.
-Besides that, Oliver doesn't live here.
-Won't take him long.
-Marcus...
-Or better said, it won't take you long to move at his place.
I remained silent, avoiding to look at him.
-Isn't that right? How long until you are going to stretch in his bed?
-Marcus...
-After a good session?
-Marcus! Stop.
-Why?
-Because your words are hurting me.
-Well, your actions hurt me.
He left before I could say another word, I watched him leave before I went to my own room.
I sat on the bed with my head in my hands and let the sorrowful tears fall down my cheeks. I played our meeting in my mind over again, wondering why he was so hard on me. I haven't betrayed him, my father forced me to get engaged.
It was only a few days after I started getting better. I remembered my father's lit face popping up in my room, he sat carefully on the bed and started telling me about his partner's son and how great he was.
-I think you two should meet, get things going.
-What do you mean?
-Well, if everything will go well between you then we can arrange an engagement.
-An engagement?
-Yes, it's about time.
-But I'm only 17. I haven't even finished school yet.
-Sweetie there is no need to, Oliver will take good care of you and our business.
-I want to finish school.
-Give him a chance.
-I won't get engaged!
-Think about it.
-I have nothing to think about. I won't get engaged!
-I said think about it!
He snapped at me, for a second I could see all his anger and frustrations gather up and then leave when he tried to control himself again.
YOU ARE READING
Silent Love
RomanceAfter the death of her mother, Vivien tried as hard as she could to show her father how strong and capable she was. But one day, when a mysterious man shows up in front of their door, she is nothing but sure that she failed. When an unsuccessful tri...
