My precious ex-wife

Johnson's Maison

"Is there no other way?" Ethan yelled in wispers "I cannot marry a girl I have never even met"

"Do you think I am  happy with the situation?" Carlos said smoking "We have to save our family and our business and a Johnson should never shy away from that whatever scarifice he may have to do for it". 

"And you never know she may be girl of your dream!" Ethan's sister Isabel tried consol him.

"NEVER! My heart only belong to Daisy" he shouted. Isabel and Mr. Carlos rolled their eyes. No on in Johnsons approved of Daisy. She was an opportunist greedy women.

"Lower your voice son" Mr. Carlos commanded "Never insult your sister or any other in family. We have raised you with some values".

Ethan muttered sorry to Isabel and left before she could react.

Seeing Isabel sad her dad patted her back "Soon everything will be alright. And don't worry about Ethan, he is a responsible man. He is just pissed off because all these sudden changes. He will come out of it."

"Yes dad, hope Rose is perfect match for him." she sighed.

Rose POV

It is saturday morning and I was in no mood of waking up early. As such my whole week in my office was hectic and I just wanted to relax today.

"Rose" my mom said kindly "wake up my child. we are expecting some guest today."

"oh mommy!  let me sleep for few more minutes"

She just smiled and opened the curtains from windows. My whole room was flooded with warm sunlight. " Wake up dear your dad and I want to have a word with you before guest arrives."

I could sense some seriousness in that. Anyways I dragged myself out of bed and went to take a shower. Coming out of warm shower I dried my long brown hair and pilled up a faded blue jeans and white top.

I went down in dinning area and found breakfast ready on table. Mom, dad and Pierre were already sitting there.

"Good morning!" I chirped. Mom and dad wished me morning. Pierre as usual was busy playing games on mobile ignored me.

"Pierre keep aside your mobile and have your breakfast. Then your mom and I want to discuss few matters with you both" dad said calmly.

After finishing breakfast I helped mom in cleaning table and did dishes.
But whole time I could see mom and dad were tensed. I was already having a bad feeling.

"Rose, Pierre sit down and listen very calmly to what we have to say" dad said sitting on couch. Pierre gave me a questioning look and I just shrugged in reply.

"Before your birth our family was struggling even to meet ends. It was very difficult to pay bills that time. I and Joseph had to quit high school as we couldn't afford it.  We use to do odd jobs so we can have some food to fill our stomach"

Dad continued sadly "that time Mr. Johnson Sr helped us a lot. He taught us the business basics. He even lended us money for starting business and never asked to repay it to him. It is because of him that our family have a comfortable place to live and good food to eat"

After hearing him though we were grateful to Mr. Johnson Sr but couldn't understand why dad is saying this all today.

After a pause dad continued "Unfortunately now their business is on downside and if nothing done they would go bankrupt. This is now our chance to repay their kindness. We should help them in whatever way we can"

"Dad we agree, but they are big names. Their business is one of biggest in country. How can we help them?" Pierre was confused and so was I.

Dad saw mom for a minute like he is asking for her support. Mom just nodded slightly but sadness can be clearly seen in her eyes. I was now worried and nervous about the whole thing.

Dad took a sip of water and said "Mr. Carlos Johnson, son of Mr.Johnson Sr. is coming today along with his wife Carla and son Ethan."

" You mean the business tycoon Johnsons are coming to our place" Pierre asked with wide eyes.

"Yes. They want Rose and Ethan to get married and are coming for their engagement" mom nodded.

"What are you saying mom!"  I almost screamed. " How can I marry someone I don't know. You always gave us choice even in small matter and now you  are forcing me to marry . I don't get to choose the most important person in my life"

Tears flooded my eyes and my voice refused to come out of my throat. "Please mom dad don't punish me that way"

Mom hurriedly came to me and hugged me tightly. "No baby we are not punishing you. We are always proud of you and your brother. But please understand we have to do this"

I started crying very bitterly. Pierre was so shocked and angry that he could not stand there and left mumbling to himself.

Later in evening Mom helped me get ready and with makeup. Though I was wearing a beautiful purple dress with fancy fril and makeup but sadness in my eyes could not be hidden.

I helped mom in cooking. If it would have been any other day we both would have chatted about everything in world, laughed, and sang. We always enjoyed our time in kitchen while cooking. But today we couldn't bring a small smile on our face.

Soon the door bell ringed. Dad went to door to welcome the Johnsons inside. But I was damn nervous and trembling.

"Good evening Mr. Carlos. please come, have a sit" dad said with as calm voice as he could.

They shaked hands. "This is my wife Carla, my daughter Isabel and my son Ethan"
Mom, dad and Pierre greeted everyone and everyone got settled in living room. I was still in kitchen nervous as hell. My heart was beating so fast that it was hurting me.

After few moments mom called me out to meet Johnsons. Before walking out I had to take in long breathes to calm myself. After steadying myself I walked into living room with a smile on my face.

"Hey Rose, meet Mr. and Mrs. Johnson and their daughter Isabel" my mom told me taking my hand in hers.

I greeted Mr and Mrs Johnson. Mr Johnson had a warm but awkward smile on his face. He had sharp grey eyes and dark brown hair. Though he had a aura of intelligence and power but also seemed kind. Mrs Johnson was a beautiful lady with blue eyes and light brown hair. She seemed to have pretty much sense of fashion and also of maintaining a class. Though she had a proud aura but seems to be kind too.

"Hello Rose, I am Isabel". I greeted her  with a smile. She was beautiful as her mother but had kindness of her father.

"And this is Ethan". On hearing it I was too nervous to even look at him. I started biting my lower lip. Mom lightly squeezed my hand to assure me that she is there by my side. I looked up to see a tall man with dark hair and darker eyes. He had an aura of power and posed as he owns the world. I just nodded to him in greetings but he completely ignored me.

"Ethan meet Rose"Mrs. Johnson said in stern voice. upon which He just nodded to me in reply.

Am I getting married to this arrogant, rude man. My heart was tearing on mere thought of it.