Chapter 4 4

PAIGE POV

Today, being Sunday, Kylie, Kayla, and I decided to hang out. Kayla and I bonded over music classes, both of us taking guitar lessons for four years. She's now an executive editor at Flamesworth magazine. Blonde, 24, born and raised in Florida, she shares an apartment with Kylie, my childhood friend and partner in crime. Kylie, a brunette working as an accountant at Walker Industries, can be a bit much, but she'd do anything for us. We're the three musketeers.

"It's awesome, Paige. You learned to sing while playing guitar. I'm still struggling with just the guitar," Kayla exclaimed from the couch.

"That's talent, babe. Something you lack," Kylie teased, munching on my Hershey's kisses.

"I'm starving. Anything in your pantry?" Kylie asked, earning a pointed look from me and Kayla.

"That's what you're eating, Kylie. You cleaned out her kitchen," Kayla remarked, grabbing the remote and turning on the TV.

"Let's order pizza," I suggested, and Kylie's face lit up. Kayla agreed, and I reached for my phone.

"How did the dinner go, Paige?" Kayla asked, her eyes fixed on the TV.

I sighed. "Disaster."

"Why, what happened?" It was Kylie who asked.

I took a deep breath and decided to disclose the news. "I am getting married." I closed my eyes immediately. I waited a few seconds because I knew what's gonna happen soon.

"WH--AA--TTTTT????" Kylie shrieked loudly that me and Kayla had shield our ears from getting damaged.

"Shush." Kayla signalled Kylie to keep quiet. "What the f*ck Paige? You are getting married? Last time we checked you weren't seeing anyone. And you are getting married all of a sudden. " Kayla said looking disappointed.

"Are you pregnant?" Kylie asked. My eyes widened at her question. "Is it a one night stand? Don't tell me you lost your V- card to a stranger."

"No I am not pregnant neither I am in love with someone. Why do you guys always jump into conclusions.?"

"We are really sorry. It's just that it gave us a shock." Kayla apologised while Kylie nodded her head.

"It is gonna be an arranged marriage. My father arranged it." I lowered my head.

Kayla came beside me and gave me a side hug. "Paige are you sure about this? You know marriage is the biggest turnover in every one's life. We don't wanted to make wrong decisions right?" She asked while rubbing my arms.

" I know Kayla. But it's the first ever thing that my father requested and it's the least I could do. I want everyone's support in this."

"We are here with you and we know that you don't take wrong decisions." Kylie said coming next to me and sat on my right side.

"Thanks guys, it means a lot to me." I grabbed both of their hands and in return they engulfed me in a group hug.

"Ok that's enough. Now tell who is the groom?" Kylie asked.

"CHARLES WALKER".

"WHAAAAAAATTTTTT......." They both shrieked.

"No No... Paige. Don't do this. You don't know how bad is Charles Walker." Kylie requested.

"But why? Logan also said the same thing." I don't understand why all are saying the same thing.

"Because he's exactly the same that the paparazzi describe. THE DEVIL." Kayla tried to convince me.

"Yeah, you now he doesn't have a heart. He just destroys the person who stands against him." Kylie said.

"But that doesn't makes him a bad person. And I am doing this for my father. Not for him."

They both went into silence. "We know we can't change your mind. Anyways we are with you." Kayla said. Kylie tried to interfere. But Kayla beat her. "Look Kylie we are her friends. We have to stand with her through thick and thin."

"No Kayla. I won't support her in this matter. He is my boss and I have seen him destroying other people's life who dare to mess with him. I don't want her to suffer." Kylie retorted.

"Look Kylie I know you are concerned about me. But it's the only thing that my father has requested. And I can't disappoint him. Please Kylie. Support me in this." I requested at her.

She averted her gaze and slightly nodded her head. I hugged her slightly from the side. "Thank you, Kylie. I love you guys so much." I said while rubbing her arm.

"And we love you too, Paige." Kylie muttered. Kayla and me laughed lightly. Kylie playfully hit our arm. In order to lighten up the mood I come up with an idea.

"Why don't we have a leisure trip to my farm house? It's been a while since we last visited there?" I said with hopeful eyes.

"Of course. The last time we visited there was for Lily's surprise bridal shower. And it was 4 months ago. We should totally go." Kylie sad with excitement and Kayla also agreed.

"I will inform my mother to make necessary arrangements there. We can next go there next Saturday after my art exhibition." They both agreed.

Right on cue, the doorbell rang.

"Must be the pizza. I will go and get it." Kayla said stood up to leave to get the pizza.

We waited waited few minutes for Kayla's return.

"Paige......". Kayla called me from outside. Kylie and me shared a confused look.

I walked to the front door only to meet Aiden, my dad's driver standing in front of us with a box of pizza in his left hand and a shopping bag on his left.

"Aiden it's good to see you. Is there any purpose that you came here?" I asked him out of curiosity. It's unusual for Aiden to come here especially on Sunday.

"Actually Ms. Paige, Mrs. Robinson ordered me to give you this." He said handing me the bag on his left while giving Kayla the box of pizza. I opened the shopping bag only to see a beautiful dress.

"What are these for?" I asked him.

"Mr. Robinson has arranged a meeting with the Walker's tomorrow and he ordered you to be present at their office at sharp 10." He said and give a small smile.

"What? Tomorrow???? But I already have a lot of things to do on tomorrow." I whined.

"I am sorry Ms.Paige. I only said what I was supposed to do. I think you should contact Mr. Robinson for any further details. Have a good day Ms." He said and left towards the elevator.

I slumped myself against the door for support. Tomorrow I am going to meet my future husband.

"Kylie looks like someone is gonna crash your office tomorrow." Kayla shouted from outside and laughed.

"WHATTTTTT.......". Kylie shouted.

OH NO!!