Married to mr right episode 3

MARRIED TO MR RIGHT (MMR)
 
Episode 5
 
“You’re Brian?” I ask.
I need a mental check.
“what can I get you? water or probably mud?” he asked and I felt weak all of a sudden. he flipped through some papers then stood up and slowly walked up to me.
Alright now I’m scared.
“don’t worry, I won’t hurt you” he said as if reading my thoughts. “I should be mad at you but I must confess that you’re indeed very beautiful” he placed his hand on my cheeks but I yanked it away.
Now I know why that man asked if I was his side chick or girlfriend. it’s crystal clear. Brian is a flirt. a huge one.
d–n the nerves of this guy. who the f–k does he think he is to touch me in such manner?
I should really be feeling bad for what I did to him at dad’s workshop but looking at him now, I don’t regret anything. he deserves worse than that. I just hope he listens to what I have to say.
“So Ciara. nice name” he said and held my hand. he spun me round and I ended up on him. I quickly pushed him away once I regained my balance.
“please stop all this”
“what’s that? you can actually talk politely. have you forgotten what you told me. I’ll quote” my parents didn’t teach me proper manners before letting a stray dog like me wander from home” so why are you talking to a stray dog?” he asked but I gulped and remained silent.
“please I’ll be having a meeting very soon so… ” he said glancing at his watch and back at me
“I need your help”
“that’s a shocker” he mutters
“I was told to come here. my dad was involved in an accident and someone said that you can help me” I said but he rolled his eyes in an awkward manner.
“Sorry I can’t help. tough luck” he said going back but to his chair but held his arm and said
“please. you’re my last hope. I don’t want to loose my father, he’s all I’ve got” I said almost breaking down.
“you mean your father who ruined my car and had you insult me?” he said searching my eyes for an answer.
“it wasn’t his fault. I said everything. he even scolded me because of it. please don’t you have a little bit of conscience?” I asked and I immediately thought of what I just said.
“I could help but what do I get in return?” he asked
“I don’t understand. they said you guys always help those who needs it. no one said anything about paying back” I tell him
“yours is a little different. cause you literally embarrassed me and I want to do the same to you as well” he tells me making my breath hitch
“but…” I started off
“you can leave once you’re done.” he tells me
“please. I’ll do anything” I say making him stop on his tracks. he turned to face me
“Anything?” he asked. I noticed a smirk on his l-ips
“yes anything”
“s€×?” he said and my eyes flew open “no you’re way to cultured for that. I need to enjoy the game and make you pay for everything you did to me that night” he said and I gasps
he walked up to me and slowly brought his face mine.
“let’s play a little game” he said in a whisper and walked back to his chair. he opened his cabinet and brought out some papers and threw it on the table.
“you can read that” he said and I picked it up.
I went through the paper which said if I can’t pay up the money in less than three weeks, I’ll have to get married to him ” I looked at him and he was smiling
“I think you’re going insane. you’re practically loosing it. you think marriage is, game? it’s a sacred bond between two people who wants to spend the rest of their lives together. how dare you?” I yell
“calm down Ciara. I told you you would pay and it seems like the universe is in my favour. ” he stood up and walked to me. he went behind my back and whispered “I have you where I want you Ciara. there’s nothing you can do about it”
“Actually there is. I will never get married to the likes of you. you’re insane to think that I would agree to this. you’ve lost it.” I said in anger.
“Actually you’ve lost it. you’ll loose it very soon and do you know what it is? your precious little father. I have it all but you have nothing” he tells me and I felt the tears build up.
“just sign the papers and I’ll see to your father’s surgery. nothing will happen if I just make one quick phone call” he said
“never. I will never marry you. you’ve met the wrong person” I said and was about to pull the door knob when he said
“Let’s make a bet. in less than 24 hours. Ciara Smith would come walking right into my office to sign those papers” he said and I scoffed
“in your dreams” I said and rushed out.
I took a cab and went straight to the hospital.
I tried to fight back the tears already forming around the corner of my eyes but it failed me so I just let it pour.
How can I marry him? a guy who has no idea what marriage and love is all about.
I know he wants to punish me for what happened that day by locking me up with him for eternity but I can’t let that happen. I have a lot of things I want to achieve.
I have a, lot of dreams as well and a married life with Brian is like a major set back to everything. yes he’s rich and influential but I don’t want a guy like him.
What would I do now?
I arrived at the hospital and quickly rushed in to meet mom. She was already crying when I got in.
“what’s going on?” I ask
“We would loose dad any minute if we don’t act fast.” Ben told me
“just sign the papers and I’ll see to your dad’s surgery. nothing will happen to him if I just make one quick phone call” Brian’s words kept playing over and over in my head.
“Ben can I talk to you?” i say and he nods. he stood up and we walked a bit further from mom.
“what’s up Ciara”
“well… ” I started off telling him about Brian and everything he said to me
“I don’t know what to do. I’m so confused” I say crying more
“Ciara it’s okay” he patted me lightly on my shoulders
“What?” mom yelled startling us.
“mom i.. ”
“so you don’t want to help your father Ciara. after everything he’s done for you? it’s just an harmless marriage and you can’t take a risk to save your dad?”
“Mom there’s more to it than that” I say trying to defend myself
“we took you in and gave you a place to call home and you don’t want to help even when you have the chance to? you’re just gonna let your dad die?”
“mom please hear Ciara out… ”
“one more word from you and you’re gonna loose it” she threatens
“I regret the day that I adopted you”
“mom” I said as the tears fell freely from my eyes.
“We should’ve left you to rot Ciara. I hate you so much” she said and walked away.
I fell to the floor crying my eyes out.
Ben was trying to console me but it wasn’t working.
I felt betrayed by the person I called my mother.
I stood up and walked outside.
what will I do now?
I sat down close to a sign post. as the cool evening breeze blew across my face. my face was already w-t and sticky.
I was lost in my thoughts thinking of the possibility of a marriage with Brian and my dreams I’ve set up for myself.
what would happen after I get married to Brian.
What would I do after that.
“Miss, are you okay?” someone said disrupting my thoughts. I ignored and stood up and made my way home.
once I arrived, I fell on my wooden bed. I sat down for hours thinking of what I’ve just gotten myself into.
on one hand is Brian and on the other hand my family. I have a duty and responsibility towards them.
I guess this was one of those times doing the things your heart may regret.
After all a marriage with Brian won’t be as worst as anything I’ve ever felt in this house so far.
I quickly stood up and got into a cab to Brian’s place.
I was quickly directed to meet him.
immediately I got in, he said “you’re very desperate. it’s not even up to five hours yet. looks like I won” he said but I didn’t respond
I quickly walked up to his table and picked up the file and signed it.
“I accept your conditions. I will marry you. you have my word so please save my father”
“Excellent choice Ciara” he said and picked up his cell phone to make a call.
when he, was done, I quickly walked out of his office and went straight to the hospital…
 
“Here, try to eat something.” I told dad and gently placed the tray on his th-gh.
I opened the dish while he stared intently at me.
It’s about a week after his surgery and I guess he’s fully strong now. not that strong but okay.
The past few days had been horrible for me. I had to work long hours take care of the family at the same time.
I was already loosing weight and was gradually fading and as if it’s not enough, Brian keeps on reminding me of our deal.
I know that he already has, a right to me now but shouldn’t take it slow. he doesn’t expect me to just rush off and get married to him.
Ben on the other hand, had started applying for jobs and going for different interviews.
maybe he has had a change of heart or probably feels like everything would be on his shoulder once I’m gone so he has to prepare for the worst.
“thank you Ciara. your mom told me everything that you did. thanks for not letting me die” he tells me and I slowly nod
“Thanks for also giving me a, place to call a home” I say and noticed the perplexed look on his face.
“you don’t need to worry, mom told me everything. but it’s alright. I mean I’m literally bad luck and I’ll be changing that very soon. I’ll leave so that you don’t have to face more hærdsh¡ps that my presence may cause for you” I tell him without any form of expression.
he held my hand “having you wasn’t a, mistake Ciara. you are everything and more than what we ever hoped for”
“you’re saying that now because you’re alive. I’m sure that if you were dead then, you would haunt me for eternity. you won’t be saying all this to me” I tears trickled down my cheeks “but it’s okay. I’ll be fine. if there’s anything I’ve learnt so far is that you can’t have everything you wished for”
“Ciara” he calls me
“she told you about everything right? about the deal I made for you to survive? I have to get married to a man who doesn’t love me. After everything I wished for myself, this had to happen. I had to take this risk because of the love I have for a family who considers me as nothing. I have to work for long hours just so that we could have a decent meal and I did all that for nothing.” I say wiping my tears
“Please don’t cry Ciara.”
“just eat and have your medicines. I would’ve cooked you something different but the doctor said you can’t have any hærd meals until you’re completly okay” I tell him
“Ciara” he calls but I ignore and walked out of his ward to be replaced by mom.
.
I got a call from Brian Telling he how far he’s planned our marriage and future together. All lies.
But can I actually say that anymore. A deal is sadly, a deal.
I took a cab to work with the sole purpose of quitting. cause if I eventually get married to Brian, he won’t let me do the things I love, he’s gonna restrict me from everything and before that happens, I have to take the first step so that it doesn’t hurt later.
I told Darren I was quitting and when he, asked for a reason, I just couldn’t give him a straight forward answer.
“you don’t like to work here anymore? are you kidding me Ciara. you love your job more than anything, it’s your dream to work in a radio station and now you’re saying this?” he asked
I gave a, weak smile
“I wish I could tell you everything but sadly I can’t. so sorry. I’ll get in touch if need be. thanks for everything” I tell him and placed my bag on my shoulder. I quickly opened the door and walked out so that Darren doesn’t see the tears that were forming in my eyes.
I went home and quickly locked my door and cried my eyes out.
I wanted to take my stuff but Brian forbade me from doing so “everything has, to happen the way I want it. you’re my puppet now Ciara” he keeps on telling me. I wish I could go to the cops and make a complaint but that will only make it worse since Brian has a lot of power.
so I just dropped the idea.
.
I later got a call from Ben telling me that dad would be discharged today so I quickly set to work to cook dinner.
I cleaned up and set the table.
I was able to cook something good with my little savings. At least they should have one decent meal to remember me by.
Some minutes later, Dad came home accompanied by mom and Ben.
All through dinner, he was trying to make small talk but I didn’t want to listen. he’s better I keep my distance from him cause I’ll be leaving his house soon enough.
when everyone finished having their meal, I quickly cleaned and ate mine from the kitchen then I washed up the dishes.
I had, my bath and changed my clothes.
I later went outside to sit down on the wooden porch and fixed my eyes on the stars.
Somehow I thought, what if wishes were real?
“Hey can’t sleep” Ben asked lightly tapping my shoulder. I quickly wiped my tears and said “yeah somehow”
he smiles and sat down next to me.
“how’s dad”
“he’s okay. already asleep. I know you’ve been avoiding him” he tells me and I glance at him
“I don’t have a choice”
“who wouldn’t. you have a good heart Ciara. it took me a while to notice but now I have. you tried to pick up the pieces of our broken family even though we never tried to make it easy for you” he tells me and I couldn’t help but cry.
“it wasn’t easy at all”
“yeah I know. getting married to Brian was something you never wanted. I mean you literally sing praises about the guy you wanted ever since you were five?” he teased
“shut up” I playfully hit him on his arm and he let out a low laugh.
“I know what you’re capable of Ciara. you can do it. I’m always right by your side so you’re not alone.” he tells me and I smile
“thanks for believing in me”
“check this out” he said and caught a firefly in his Palm shutting it tight so it doesn’t escape
“remember what grandma used to say before she passed” he asked and I gave a puzzled look
“can you see it” he asks showing me his clenched fist
“No it’s tightly shut”
“exactly. but one day, no matter what happens” he paused and opened his hands letting the firefly go. “he’s gonna fly free” he tells me “you’re gonna fly free Ciara, no matter what happens” he adds
I quickly wrapped my hands around his neck hugging him tightly.
“I love you Ben”.
” it’s alright sis. I love you too. now have some sleep ” he said and I nods
We stood up and walked in,side, and after saying goodnight to Ben, I shut the door to my room and went to bed.
Maybe Ben was right.
I don’t know what might happen but I do believe that one day I’ll be free to fly… Again!
 
To be continued
 
Written by Jackie