Asher's POV

"How'd it go?"

"It went well ma. But you know, that bastard was trying to marry off his younger daughter. But then Esme intervened and changed up things. She volunteered to get her sister out."

"Of course, he tried to marry off Lily. That fucking pervert. But did you tell her about our plan to take her father down?" dad asked.

"Yeah. She's pitching in to help too. Moreover, she's taking over the South side."

"For real?" Aaron asked.

"Yeah. and then she made a deal with her father concerning her siblings, and their college funds. He, in turn, demanded that she has to be present for his company meetings whenever he wanted and that she shouldn't make any decision without his permission. He also wants the marriage to take place next week."

"Next week? That poor girl wouldn't have time to even plan anything. She has to get a dress, and there's so much more to do," mom rambled.

"Oh, and did I mention that there's an engagement party tomorrow?" I added.

"Oh, mio dio. Asher, did you get her number? Text her and tell her that I am taking her shopping tomorrow morning. You go and get a ring and let's call in for the celebrations before 3 pm tomorrow. Tell Thomas that the engagement party should be exactly at 7 pm. And then hurry your asses and make yourselves useful by helping me pull this off," mama ranted.

"You got it miele. I'll call Damien, and just tell him what to buy, and what to do. Let's get a head start today," dad said pulling his phone out.

Mom went to her room while dad started making calls.

"What just happened?" Aaron asked, still processing everything.

"I'm getting engaged tomorrow, and you're getting a sister-in-law by the next week. Catch up dummy," I laughed.

"Congrats bro. I'll go help mom," he said and left.

I sighed and went up to my room. This morning has been crazy.

After freshening up, I took my diary out and began writing.

Dear Diary,

I met her today. And I wasn't surprised when I saw her beauty. When I saw her the last time, the mask did nothing to hide her charm and glow, but seeing her without it was definitely different.

We're getting engaged tomorrow. She'll have my last name next week.

I think I have a crush on her.

When she walked into the office, I almost choked on the water I was drinking. I was shocked to see her practically wearing nothing. The dress was of a sheer material, with detailed stonework. The stones hugged her boobs perfectly, and the slit showed off her long legs, clad in heels. She had her long hair tied up in a messy but neat bun, with a few strands framing her face, and I resisted the urge to tuck them behind her ear.

I know it's been a long time since I saw her, but, she was still feisty, bold, daring, opinionated, and protective. But she prolly doesn't remember me at all.

I could see that she was feeling uncomfortable with the dress she was wearing. I mean, she can wear whatever she wants, but this was way too revealing in my opinion, and she was constantly adjusting her slit, careful not to flash me.

When her dad pulled the dick move of telling about her sister Lily, she went off on him. She made sure that her father left her sister out of the deal, and made a bargain of her own, which I may or may not have instigated.

But she seemed more distant than before.

I pulled her out to explain the details, and when I told her about taking her dad down, she seemed interested in helping. I just hope she's okay, and she will be okay.

My family already likes her. Dad knows my history, but mom and Aaron don't have a clue.

This is a conditional marriage. Any of us can file for divorce once her dad gets the investors and profits and immunity he wants. But I hope she gives me ONE chance...

She's a queen, and I want to treat her like one.

Love,
Asher

Closing the diary, I put it in my bedside table and laid down for a nap.

Esme's POV

As soon as Asher left, my dad turned to me with anger.

"What the fuck was that? First, you dress up like a slut seeking attention. And then you sabotage your sister's chance at a good life, and then you wanna take over the South side? Wait till your mom hears this."

"Me? You were the one who wanted LILY to dress up in this dress. You are upset that I wore this dress, but you wanted a fucking sixteen-year-old to wear it?? You are upset that I made this deal, but you wanted my sister to marry him? Did you even know anything about him? You know how this went down the last time. And yet here you are, ready to trade her like a piece of meat," I seethed.

He scoffed, before stepping into my personal space. "She is MY daughter. Not YOUR sister. So I have the freedom to do whatever the fuck I want. Know your place, and keep your head down. You don't want to end up like your mother right? Make yourself useful, and maybe I won't get trigger-happy," he said and left.

I heaved a sigh and turned around to see Gab watching from his room. I sighed and nodded, telling him that I was okay, and nothing was wrong.

I ate lunch in my room, watched some Netflix, and was heading out for a mission when I got a text.

 Powering my phone off, I flipped onto my stomach, when I heard a knock.

"Come in," I said.

"Hey Kells,"

"Hey, Lily. How are you? Wanna watch something?"

"Nah. I just wanted to talk."

"Sure. What's up?"

"About today morning. What happened? Mom was pretty livid. She was calling you names and telling a bunch of things about how you sabotaged my future. So what really happened?" she asked.

"You want the sugar-coated version or the raw one?" I asked.

"Raw," she replied sitting down and getting comfy.

"Well, dad sent the dress for you, and according to him, I didn't want you wearing it. So out of jealousy, I wore it like an attention-seeking slut, and sabotaged your future. The deal was that, we merge our company with theirs and give them sixty percent of our shares, no more surprise trafficking rings, no more drugs, no more trashing their family name. We get protection when necessary, and a supply of arms required. Basically, the deal tells us that we can't make any decision or do anything without them knowing. It's like we work under them now.

In return, dad worked up a proposal that he give his daughter's hand in marriage.

Asher thought that it was me who was being married off, but he too was shocked when he heard it was gonna be you.

When we were talking alone, he said that as much as they could pull out of this deal, they were doing this for us. Because let's face it, if the Raymonds wouldn't have accepted, dad would've gone to the Davidsons again. But they don't seem to know the first time the deal went down.

So I agreed to the marriage and made a deal with dad. He lets me visit you guys every week, and you guys can visit me whenever you want.

He can't touch you guys' college funds or work you into any deal. I made the deal so that you both can be safe when I'm not there around. So as long as I stay married to Asher, you guys are good."

"You didn't have to do this Esme. You wanted to find 'true love'. You're the romantic one of the three of us. One time was bad enough Emme. We could've found another way out of this."

"I know Lily. But it's better off this way. And don't tell dad that I told you this. But I have millions in my accounts from the missions. As soon as I'm married to Asher, half the money stays with me, but the other half will be transferred to two new accounts made for you and Gab.

Use it for college, or anything else you gotta get for yourselves. Dad's almost bankrupt, and I don't know if your mom will support you. So use it wisely. I'll transfer money whenever I can. Like I always say, half of whatever I earn goes to you guys."

"I don't know what we did to deserve you, Esme. But thank you for being there for us, more than our parents. Now, tell me more about Mr. Hotshot."

I laughed. Of course, leave it up to my sister to ask about guys.

"Well, his mom's taking me shopping tomorrow. The engagement party's tomorrow evening. So we have so little time to get everything ready," I said, running a hand through her hair as she lay across my lap.

"Well, leave it up to you to get the hot guys. He seems like a genuinely good person Esme. Better than last time. That's for sure. But be careful. Sock him in the balls, if he troubles you. But otherwise, fall in love with the Greek god Esme. He's all yours," she said smiling.

"What do you know about boys little devil? Huh? You don't have to worry about me falling in love. I'll be out as soon I have to be." I said, kissing her forehead, only to notice that she was dozing off...

"Esme," she called.

"Tell me," I replied.

"Will you be here when I wake up?" she asked.

"Sure lovebug. Let me turn off the lights, and then we can cuddle. Deal?" I asked, shuffling around to get the lamp.

"Deal," she replied.

Turning off the light, I pulled the blankets up and turned the air con to a lower temperature. Brushing a few strands out of her face, I kissed her forehead, and cuddled close, with a pair of grey eyes in my mind.

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