Chapter 3 I don't even know his name!!

I can't believe that i spent the whole day without getting any work done, blame it on my father who thinks that women always needs men by their side in order to succeed. Hours had passed since my meeting with Maryse thankfully i felt a little better. I knew i could not avoid my problems forever and it was already late so i decided to go home. While driving i tried to think of the next step and i decided that i will meet with my supposed "husband " just to figure out if he has an agenda or not.

Soon i found myself driving into my family's mansion and i released a huge breath that i didn't even know i was holding ,i gathered all of my courage and stepped inside the house.

The lights were out so i figured that everyone must be fast asleep since it was late. I took two steps up the stairs when i heard my mother's voice calling out for me"Vee" she called." Good evening mother, i thought you would be fast asleep now" i told her trying to keep calm. " where have you been? I've been trying to reach you all day but to no avail and how could i sleep knowing that you were not yet home"? She said tears threatening to leave her eyes. " I'm a grown woman mother and i can take care of myself nevertheless I'm sorry for worrying you,I'll now retire to my room if you don't mind,it's been quite a day i would appreciate some sleep,goodnight mother" i said while continuing climbing the stairs. "Victoria" she called after me but i didn't look back.

I know this isn't fair but i can't help being angry at her but it hurts that the one who was supposed to protect me is doing nothing. I always knew her word had not much weight around here but still i can't help it.

As soon as i reached my bedroom i threw myself to bed and fell to a world of unconscious without even caring to change in to more comfortable clothes. I want to sleep hoping that maybe i'll wake up and all this would just be a dream.

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Waking up i was enthusiastic about life,making myself believe that i had it all under control especially after the usual mirror pep talk so i went downstairs for breakfast. "Here comes the bride" says the youngest brother, Alexander. I gave him a look tha literally screamed " don't fuc*k with me!!!". He is the most caring of them all and deep down i know he is my favorite even though he tends to get on my nerves most of the times.

Then there is Ethan, first son. We don't usually see eye to eye mainly because he is a narcissist,a womanizer and he thinks that he deserves to inherit the company mainly because he is the older son.

Lastly William,the middle son. He never showed interest in the business world, he's into art he loves painting and sometimes i can't help but wonder how it would have been like if i was more like him. He doesn't like to speak much but when he does ohh boy he makes valid points.

"I'd like to see the man you were talking about father," i dropped the bombshell on them, well and they all stared at me curiously, well i guess thy weren't expecting me to take the first step but i did and they should deal with it. "Tonight if possible " i added.

Okayy i will arrange for you to meet and I'll send you the details" he replied, joy was evident on his face. I suddenly lost my appetite just thinking about my own father treating me like a business transaction and excused myself from the table going straight to the office.

I wasn't able to get any work done because my mind was constantly drifting to the meeting i had with my potential suitor and i feel as the time is dragging its feet. My dad obviously kept his word and sent me the location and time.

I finally knocked off after a whole day of being anxious and went home to prepare for the dinner date if i may even call it a date. I took a long warm bath to relax myself and when i was finally done i decided on a long black bodycon dress which fitted me like gloves, it was backless so i decided to let my hair down to cover some part of my back since i didn't like exposing my self , to complete the look i put on my 5inch silver heels and a small black handbag. Since I'm no fan of make ups i just put on my lip gloss and i was good to go.

minutes earlier and entered the restaurant. It was located just in the outskirts of town. Everything was elegant and classy from the decor to how their waiter carried themselves speaking of waiters a short bubbly girl came towards me "good evening mam do you have a reservation?" Holy sh*t , that's when i realized that i didn't even know his name. " yeah miss Smith" i replied awkwardly while hoping that whether my dad or the stranger thought of mentioning my name when making the reservation. "Ohh yes follow me,your date has already arrived"she replied while leading me to one of the table in a secluded area which is fine by me, i mentally heaved a sigh of relief seeing that my name was written down for the reservation.

Getting near the table i noticed that the man was sitting with his back facing me but he had broad shoulders. He must have hit the gym more times than i can count to get that kind of body.

Upon reaching the table i cleared my throat on purpose to grab his attention which worked like magic because he immediately turned around and boy i couldn't believe this, he is handsome. I got mesmerized by those emerald eyes, i wouldn't mind staring at them the whole day. That sharp jaw that you can even cut something with and he is blonde, although his hair is kind of messy it just makes him more appealing to the eye. " Ahhem like what you see"? He suddenly asked and i realized that i must have probably been staring for quite some time and i suddenly wished that the ground would open up and swallow me.

"Hi, I'm Victoria Smith and my apologies i haven't had the pleasure of knowing your name" i decided to change the topic as it was getting a litte unbearable. I'm surprised that i didn't stutter. " it's fine i have only been here for less than 10 minutes" i let out a sigh of relief at his response.