Arranged Marriage with a Lustful Man

Writer's point of view

Good evening mum Charlie waved as she entered the living room.

Evening Charlie Mrs. Tabitha replied. How was the job? Are you tired? Do you need a massage? She inquired further.

Mom... why this sudden care? Do you need a favor? Because I don't seem to understand your concern, Charlie mumbled.

What do you mean by that Charlie, I've always been the caring type, you want me to fix your bath? Just list what you want, I'll gladly tell the maid to do it, she said.

Mom, just tell me what you want, spit it out, if it's something within my reach, I'll do it, he assured. Good evening Dad, he greeted, spotting Mr. Lolly Petty.

Son of the evening, have you eaten? Daniella brings Charlie something to eat. He asked the maid.

I don't seem to understand what you and Mom are doing, you're both behaving strangely, Charlie noticed.

Why would you say Charlie whatever we do we do to make sure our sons have a better life, there is no other motive other than Mrs Tabitha explained.

Honey, just let him eat, after he's done we'll have a talk like happy family Mr. Lolly Petty said, but first give him a massage he asked for. Of course darling, I will gladly, she replied.

I don't have all the time in the world to watch this drama, people don't change overnight and that's understandable, man lives to multiply his wealth said Charlie. Whatever you have to say, tell me now. Do you want a loan? How much? Just say a word and I'll make the transfer, he assured.

Don't get mad at what we're going to say, okay? Whatever we do is for the good of our company, I hope you understand his mother whispered.

I heard you, just say it and stop delaying me, I have some papers to settle and I have to go back to my apartment, it's getting late, Charlie fumed.

Tabitha, relax, we men will be giving the speech given by Mr. Lolly Petty; Charlie, you're going to marry the daughter of our associate 'The Duventus', does that name mean anything to you? asked Mr. Lolly Petty.

You must be sick, why didn't you ask Chadwick for the favor, I'm sure he'll gladly accept, Charlie said.

Oh please! You're older than Chadwick, he's only twenty, they're trying to make a man out of you Charlie, can't you see? His mother fired.

I don't have time for this madness, I'm leaving Charlie announced.

You must be kidding me, young man, you're not going anywhere Mr. Lolly Petty got up, you better sit down and cooperate with us, or...

Or so what? Charlie cut it, I'm a daddy man, I can decide who to marry and when, you and mom don't have to mind my business for screaming out loud.

You don't listen to your mum Charlie, you always have a strong head, Ms Tabitha said as she burst into tears.

Honey don't cry, we'll talk common sense in his empty skull Mr. Lolly little assured, you know your mother has health complications, you shouldn't make it worse with your attitude.

My heart muttered Mrs. Tabitha holding her chest tightly, honey my heart hurts She screamed. Oh my God, Daniella, bring me some water. Mr Lolly Petty screamed, my wife is dying.

What is going on? asked Charlie.

Why would you know when you're still busy with work that Mr. Lolly Petty shot him. Your mother's health is deteriorating.

Mom, can you hear me? Please pull yourself together, should I call Dr. Alfred? Charlie said with concern evident in his voice. Daniella brings the water, my mother is choking, he shouted.

Daniella ran into the living room with the water. Mr. Lolly Petty quickly retrieved the glasses of water and handed them to his wife who guessed it quickly.

Look what you did Charlie, we would have lost her Mr Lolly the little Queried.

Mom, I'm so sorry, I'm just finding out, I didn't know you had health complications, forgive me Charlie apologized.

Mom is not mad at your son, I want the best for you, Mrs. Tabitha replied, just marry this girl and everything including my health will be back to normal, I I'm afraid to say it but my health has deteriorated because of your playboy attitude, she added.

I'm sorry mom, I let you down Charlie, I'll marry that girl so there's peace. Now that you speak, Mrs. Tabitha jumped to her feet and hugged him.

I have to go home, it's already late, Charlie said and pecked at his mother and father before leaving.

Our plan worked. Mr Lolly Petty gloated as he gave his wife a high five and they burst out laughing.

Charlie actually bought our little acting game, Ms. Tabitha replied, laughing heartily.

Honey, I think we should try to act a little more in the future, it really suits us, said Mr. Lolly Petty.

Our contract is sealed, 120 million dollars are loading Ms. Tabitha shouted happily.

Daniella brings us champagne and three glasses, we should all celebrate and her husband nods in agreement.

Ma'am, here's the champagne Daniella said as she handed it to Mrs. Tabitha who opened it and shouted "Deal sealed".

Yayyy Daniella and Mr. Lolly Petty responded in unison

DOMAINE DUVENTUS

Mom, the moment Lamela refuses to accept this arrangement, you need to fake a seizure, you know how much your health means to her, Ms Camella said.

I heard you, this is the fifth time you've repeated what Granny Tessy answered.

What are we celebrating? Lamela's voice cut them off and they all took a pose. Mom, dad... granny. Someone should answer my question asked by Lamela.

Tada M. Duventus spoke

It's your birthday ? Lamela questioned further

You mean you don't know the date of our anniversary? What kind of question is Ms. Camella angrily answered.

Don't blame me mom, you always celebrate birthdays, remember last week we celebrated the anniversary of your first kiss...

On Monday, we celebrated your first hug anniversary, Lamela explained, so it's not my fault I'm confused.

We're not celebrating anything Lamela M. Duventus replied, we just wanted to give you some treats, right mum? He asked grandma Tessy

Of course, I asked the maid to prepare everything as you like, assured Granny Tessy.

If so, I will gladly eat. Oh my God, Lamela turkey exclaimed, you're all the best. She sat down and began to devour the various treats placed in front of her.

I am going to have so much toothache in the morning and vomit countless times, Lamela added.

You can do whatever you want, Grandma Tessy replied, patting her on the back.

You gotta slow down a bit Mela, we're not dragging food around with you, Ms. Camella said with a warm smile so as not to offend her.

Let her eat however she wants, if you like Lamela, we can get the maid to deliver more food to your room, muttered Mr. Duventus.

That will be awesome, Lamela exclaimed, Grandma ask Nanny Lucy to refrigerate some of the food for tomorrow morning, Lamela asked.

Your wish is my order Granny Tessy answered

Lamela you know we love you right? Mrs. Camella started

I'm your daughter, why won't you answer Lamela.

So we... uhmm... want... stammered Mrs. Camella.

What is happening here? Lisa cut her mum off, I was picking up the egg stew aroma from my room and I traced it here, is there a party going on? Lisa asked

No my little sister, they actually decided to offer me mouth-watering dishes, replied Lamela. You can join me, I don't mind sharing.

What are you doing here Lisa, you should be in your room Mrs. Camella mumbled

Relax mom, are you afraid I'm saying something, Lisa replied, winking at her mother.

Sister Lamela, when mom decides to buy you a meal, then you have to know something is wrong, Lisa said.

I don't like the accusations Mrs. Camella has been fuming, get lost Lisa, your attention is not needed.

Lisa darling began Mr. Duventus, don't you think you should sleep now, it's past eleven.

You hear dad, it's past eleven, which means we should all sleep without giving my sister candy just because you want a favor from her. Lisa fired her dad.

Lisa exits Ms. Camella yelled I hate repeating myself.

Lisa, how do you know they need a favor? Lamela asked

It's mom's strategy, she gives you mouth-watering dishes and then drops the bomb in the middle, Lisa explained.

Mom, is Lisa right? Do you need a favor? If so you should have said it instead of going through this stress just to please me muttered Lamela

Mrs. Camella glared at Lisa. Yes, she's right, Mrs. Camella replied.

What is it about? Lisa asked

It's none of your business, Mrs. Camella got fired.

Lamela darling, you're getting married Mr. Duventus dropped the bomb.

The cutlery fell from Lamela's hands. What kind of expensive joke is this? Lamela shouted

I said it, Lisa said, clapping her hands victoriously.

Honey, it's no joke, we're investing in your future, Ms. Camella replied.

Invest in my what? Lamela fired. Grandma told me they were joking, she said and the tear she was trying to hold back started to flow.

You don't have to love him, you just have to marry him and help your parents to seal this contract that Granny Tessy advised.

Who said she didn't have to love him, of course she would, what's a happy union without love, Ms Camella said.

Mom... are you becoming a motivational speaker overnight? Lisa asked with a laugh and got a dark look from Ms. Camella.

Who's the one you're talking about? Lisa asked further

How come your company Mrs. Camella got fired.

Charlie Lolly Petty Mr Duventus replied

Oh my god Charlie, MLT Global CEO Lisa mumbled with a gasp.

You know him? Mr. Duventus asked

Of course, who doesn't know Charlie, even the dead don't Lisa replied, Lamela, you're a lucky woman.

Lucky? Lamela shot Lisa, you should all get lost, I'm leaving.

Mother, please don't do this to us Mrs. Camella screamed when she saw Granny Tessy on the floor. Get a fan Lisa M. Duventus shouted.

Lamela stopped on her trail and spotted Grandma Tessy on the floor.

Grandma... She mumbled and ran to Grandma Tessy's body lying helpless on the ground.

Grandma please don't leave me okay? asked Lamela in tears. Call the doctor she prescribed, we must not lose her.

The doctor will not be able to come, it is late, replied Mr. Duventus

Lisa returned with the fan and handed it to Lamela.

Ain't you a doctor, do something Lamela shot Lisa

Of course I am, you should all back off, she uttered and crouched down next to Granny Tessy, feeling her body temperature.

Her heart is beating normally, she's breathing normally too, Lisa thought unless that's all and she takes action. She pinched Granny Tessy who frowned in the process. It's an act Lisa thought about and giggled, her eyes meeting her mother's who stared at her, motioning for her to play along.

There was an irregularity in her breathing, Lisa said she'll be fine.

Lisa stormed out of the dining room to the nearest bathroom and burst out laughing. My sister is stupid, she exclaimed.

Grandma… muttered Lamela.

Yes dear grandmother Tessy pronounced slowly

Grandma... Lamela hugged her happily. Are you cold? Does it hurt? She asked suddenly.

I'm fine Lamela, your stubbornness brought me this, muttered Grandma Tessy.

Sorry Grandma Lamela replied making a cute puppy face.

Just marry the CEO and I will suffer no irregularities in the future, said Granny Tessy.

I'll marry her if it makes you happy, replied Lamela, hugging her grandmother tightly.

Yes... deal done Mr. Duventus and his wife were jubilant as they ran through the house like two teenagers in love.