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We never wanted to do this in this way but..."

Maa said and they both got up. Papa came to me and raised my face. He caressed my cheeks and said something that made me shocked to my core.

I never expected them to say this...

They said

"Iris, you are getting married"

"M-Married?"

I shuttered. My eyes went wide with shock and my heartbeat fasten.

Marriage is something I haven't thought about yet!

I looked at both of them in shock they were also looking at me, their face expecting an answer which I am unable to give.

"Yes.."

Maa said with a dejected smile. My face went pale and I stood up not being able to digest that sudden decision.

"B-But why? I mean-.."

"Iris, you said you trust us right? You know we love you more than anything.. we will not do anything wrong with you.."

Papa said, his face showing Sligh wrinkles which only come visible when he is tense. I looked into his eyes and saw the desperation for me to say yes. I nodded my head slowly allowing him to continue.

"Then sweetheart, try to trust us on this too. Whatever we are doing is for your good. Please trust on this.."

I looked at him for a second trying to digest everything. I know whatever he will do is for my good but Am I ready?

I took a deep breath again and looked at both of them. Maybe...I am not ready but then looking at him I know he is helpless, I can't see him like this...

Nibbling on my lip I made that decision. I trust them and it's nothing I can do for them in return for what they did for me.

"Okay.."

Their face lit up and they both took a breath of relief. Maa hugged me and smiled.

"I promise you won't regret it.."

She said and I nodded.

I know I made the right decision but it's about marriage. I always dreamt to marry out of love but we all know nothing goes as we plan...

I smiled at them when papa came to me. He made me sit on my bed and smiled.

"And if you are getting worried to marry some other stupid who will make your life hard then don't sweety.."

He said. His tone was convincing. I took a deep breath and looked at him trying to know what he meant.?

I gulped, maybe knowing about the groom can make me feel better?

"What do you mean?"

I asked, I was scared to know it will be any of his friend's sons. It's not like they are bad or anything, it's just I don't think of myself from their group. They all are snobby rich dudes who don't give a fuck about anyone...

"I mean, we aren't getting you married to some snobby rich dude who you don't like. "

My face blushed red. I never knew that he knows my opinion about his friend's son. I shook my head looking away.

"It-It's not l-like..-"

"That's okay sweetheart. I know they are what you labeled them off."

I smiled at his answer.

Isn't Papa just the coolest father.?

"So, the one with whom you are going to get married is one of someone close."

Maa said and I looked at her, her eyes filled with excitement which made me smile at her. I run my brain a bit but I don't know someone who isn't like them. I don't know right?

"You are going to marry Xavier"

My world stooped and I went frozen.

I heard Xavier right?

I slowly looked at them both truly shocked. My mind stopped working and I went pale.

No No No No No.

"X-Xavier?"

Maa nodded excitedly, her smile still there but this time it didn't make me smile but made me scared. I looked over at Papa who had an expressionless face now.

Just like him.

Taking a deep breath he nodded his head at me and held my hand softly. His face becomes soft and warm.

"I know you both don't go along well but you know your Papa right? I wouldn't have landed you in this situation until I was out of every option right."

My heart which was bearing fastly started ramming against my chest. I gulped knowing whatever he said was right.

But we never get along.. let alone go well along!!

Biting my lips when my brain started to ramble on its own. I nodded my head for him to continue.

"Trust us when we say, you are very precious to us. Because you are. And I don't trust anyone else with my princess. I only trust Xavier and I know he will not break my trust."

I didn't Say anything else because I didn't know what to do. I don't know what to answer...

I don't know what trust he is talking about and deeply inside Me, I don't want to know. I don't want to know that because there was again a problem which was troubling everybody.

I stayed silent and they both got up. I stayed still when papa placed a hand on my head. It made me feel secure and warm.

"Think about it. Just know one thing...I and Eva will do everything in our capacity to have you safe and happy. You are our daughter and I'll never want your bad."

Saying he leaned and kissed my hair. I felt a tear leaking from my eyes and I passed my eyes tightly. I know... I know they love me so much.

B-but why my life has to be a troublemaker?

Why do people who associate with me have to suffer?

I-I don't have a problem with obeying their wish but when they said it's Xavier I know why he was angry that time...I know why he hates me.

I lay on the bed thinking about all this, marriage--------It's a big word. It's about my life.

Unlike every girl, I don't have several dreams of my marriage, but I have a few dreams with the person I'll fall in love with. I always thought that the person I'll fall in love with will be someone who will have a soft look in his eyes for me, whose eyes will shine after looking at me.

Someone who will Love me as nobody does. Someone who will be just like a fairytale.

But again...fairytale doesn't exist.

What made me more depressed about this was the fact that the respective groom is non-other than Xavier. How I am supposed to react in his presence?

When he was just a family member, I tried every single trick to be out of his sight but if we got married then it will be impossible!

Dammit he hates me

How much of a disaster this marriage is going to be...

I closed my eyes and just then the image of him of the time when he was going out popped into my mind and I sat straight.

Oh. My. God.

He is forced!!

I gasped, and as soon as the realization hit me I gasped. He was forced by Papa to marry just Because of me?

I need to have a talk...

I decided. Maybe I can marry any of the rich snobby dudes who will make me his trophy wife and my life will be hell?

Because either way, it's going to be hard, with Xavier I'll stayed terrified every single second of life, craving for some love. Craving for my non-existing fairy tale.

Which I am damn scared to experience.

Dammit!! Why life has to be so hard?
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1 day later.

I was sitting in my room preparing myself to have a talk with the Almighty.

Xavier

Who just returned from God knows where after a whole day. That day as soon as I realized he was forced I decided to keep my fear aside and be brave.

And have a talk.

Like serious talk.

Getting up I soothed the non-existing wrinkles on my dress due to nervousness.

Taking a deep breath I got up and took the elevator. Xavier loves his privacy and that's why he has a whole Floor in the mansion under his wing.

That too the top floor which is something I love the most.

Taking a deep breath I pressed the button and in a second I was there, in front of his floor. Till now my hand was cold and sweaty.

And the fact that I came here for the first time made me feel more nervous.

For God's sake, I am alone in from of the lion.

My confidence which was on seven skies came to the ground as soon as the door opened with my little push. There was the living area which look super clean. Everything on its place.

Walking toward the master room I prayed for him to be in good mood. My heel clicked on the ground and created a big sound because of the silent environment.

Isn't he here?

I wondered. Nevertheless walked to the door. Surprisingly it was open. As soon as my eyes landed on his room I was awed.

It was dark because all the lights were off but I still can see the architect. It was beautiful and dark.

Just like him.

My heartbeats raised as soon as his musk cologne hit my nostril which was spread all over the room. I saw his coat laying on the sofa carelessly.

I was getting more scared Because of the silent environment. There wasn't a single sound that can be heard apart from My heartbeats.

Taking a deep breath again I did my biggest mistake of the year.

I entered without knocking.!

"Hello-.."

Because as soon as I entered I saw him coming out of the closet~I assume~ naked. His back is toward facing Me and his lower is covered with a towel.

My cheeks turn red and I froze on my spot. Hearing my voice he turned. His emotionless eyes turned surprised for a second which he masked quickly and then an angry look took over his face.

"What the fuck!"

He yelled gritting his teeth and I gulped. My legs were frozen on their spot. My heart went wild. You don't expect any other reaction from me when I am seeing a partially naked man for the first time.!

But as soon as his angry voice made its way to my ear my brain started working. I quickly turned my heels to go but didn't I tell you?

My luck is my enemy.

"Stop there Iris!"

I heard his velvety voice booming across his room and like always my body accepted his demand and I stood there. Now my back was facing him.

I heard his harsh breath across the room and heard a little commotion behind telling me he is is getting dressed.

This is soo embarrassing!

My cheeks were still red as the image of his naked solid chest came into the view. I gulped at that image but shook my head.

I am a big idiot!

I was lost in my thought when I felt his presence behind me. My whole posture went stiff and my cheeks turn even redder.

"Turn around"

Again came his husky voice and I unknowingly shivered. Taking a deep breath I turned. My throat went dry as soon as my eyes went on him. There he was standing in from of a black t-shirt contrasting his whitish skin.

His hair was messy and his eyes were directed toward me. I lowered my eyes as I wasn't able to look into a molten pool of lava.

"What are you doing here?"

I heard his whisper. His voice turned throaty and masculine. His Hand folded around his chest making this big man look even more bigger and muscular.

As he asked I looked at him for a second and again looked back. I stayed silent because my mouth was just sealed. The environment was scary. Too silent.

"I don't like repeating Gatino, just answer my question."

Gattila?

My brain caught this sentence but before I can ponder much I noticed he took a step head, toward me making me step back.

"I-I want t-to talk"

I automatically spoke seeing him still taking steps toward me. Hearing me he stopped and looked at me with narrowed eyes.

"Talk?"

He asked. I nodded.

Humming he step back making me sigh in relief. He walked to the sofa and sat there with his long thick legs wide part and leaning on the sofa.

"Sit"

He said-ordered to which I looked up at him and saw his expression calm and composed. I shook my head knowing if I'll sit-I'll never talk.

"I-I hope you know about the marriage thing happening around.."

Instead of sitting or saying anything else, I started with the main topic directly. With the way, my heart was beating and my body was reacting I know if I stayed for a second more without saying it.

I'll run away.

Hearing Me he nodded. Now his index finger was on his lips as he kept looking at me.

Rubbing my hand to gain some confidence, I again started.

"Y-You don't have to marry me as I know you hate me. You can say no and I'll tell Papa that I'll marry any other guy. And I mean it. You don't need to be-.."

"Just shut up"

I stopped as soon as I heard his pissed voice. My whole body went cold as soon as I looked at him. His face screaming anger and in a swift move, he was walking toward me.

My eyes went wide and I stumbled on my feet as soon as he came in one hand distance from me. His large hand grabbed my forearm and pulled me closer.

My breath hitched and I gasped. His face was now in front of me. My hand went on his chest creating some distance between us.

"W-What are you doing?"

I shuttered. I was panicking from inside seeing him this close, his face was leaning toward me, and the fact that I reached just till his chest was making it more awkward.

"I don't remember asking your opinion on this topic, neither I need one. And dare you to say this again that you will marry someone else. It's on me to decide what I want to do. Understood?"

He said. His voice was husky while he gripped these words out of his mouth. I gulped seeing his eyes getting, even more, darker than usual.

Oh my lord

"I asked do you understand?"

He asked his hand tightening around my forearm burning my skin. I felt tears forming behind my eyes at the intense pain shooting through my body.

I nodded, hastily trying to be away from him as soon as possible. My heart jumped in my ribcage and my face turn red like apples.

What happened to him?

I wiggled in his arms as I was getting super scared by his reaction. He never reacted this way.

In a swift move again I was out of his hold. He removed his hand from my forearm and turned around showing his back to me.

The environment went tense, as I took a few steps back. I looked over him and saw him running his hand in his hair while his one hand was on his waist.

His huge figure was looking more huge as his muscles popped from his arms. I looked over my arms to see his fingers prints there as a bruise.

Damn its hurts

I was examining my hand when I heard his grumpy voice.

"Just get out."

He said and I'll be a fool to ignore this order. I quickly turned my heel to run away. I already decided to have this talk with Papa, without Xavier's knowing.

I was almost around the door when his voice again boomed.

"And Iris, get ready.."

He said and I again turned toward him. He was again looking at me with his dark eyes which had so many emotions in them for the first time.

"We are getting married tomorrow"

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Xavier is the groom..
How many of you guessed that?

Do you think there is a major issue behind this marriage proposal?

Was Xavier jealous?

He scared little Iris too much.

Do you think they will get married?

Or Iris will talk with Alexander and will say no?

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Xavier is soo possessive..no?

Do you think Xavier ever will be her fairytale price?

Do you think he regret hurting her?

Do you think he intentionally hurt her?

Thought about Xavier?

Thought about Iris?

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