Chapter 2 ii

Amelia Pov

I was in my bedroom in the her father's mansion relaxing when my brother Kevin came barging in.

I could say after the death of their mother Kevin and I became very close and became inseparable. The two of us were each others backbones under out father's tyrannical rule.

Kevin knew he would have to take over the family business one day and was already training towards that. Most people outside see him as an emotionless, wicked young man, but only I his sister knew the real him.

He loves me to death and does everything to support me, he ensures to he helps me pursue every opportunity I get to follow my dreams and do whatever I want to do, unlike him who has his fated to a ridiculous sealed.

I smiled as Kevin came in, I knew it was him as he was the only who barged in without knocking

I said looking at Kevin " You know you should learn how to knock, might come in handy in the future. "

Kevin smiled " How are you sis? "

"Fine, just a bit worried about the fashion show, this is my first collection, I want it to be perfect" I replied.

I am a fashion designer. Well I just started my business and wanted it to progress so I could finally separate from my father's business.

"It'll be fine, you will do great" Kevin replied

" Dad said we are having guests over for dinner and you have to be there"

" Oh come on, I don't want to meet dad's business partners" I said groaning.

"Well he said he has some important announcement to make" Kevin said " Come on it won't be long, be downstairs in 15 minutes"

"Fine, I will be there" I said grumpily.

Kevin kissed my forehead and left.

I tried as much as possible to be separated from people in my dad's business cycle. U remembered what happened when I was in high school. The memories of it made me shudder, a horrible experience I have tried to bury, but my hatred for Zach Fernandez will stay forever. I pushed the thought out of my head, it's not like am going to see him soon so I should keep the burning hatred aside for now I thought.

I went downstairs as the guests cars pulled over. It must be someone dangerous, influential or dangerous and influential I thought judging by the amount of cars that came, no doubt carrying men for protection.

I was preparing to plaster a fake smile on my face when I saw someone I wasn't expecting to see.

I opened my eyes and closed it to be sure I wasn't imagining things but the person was still there.

I was still in shock when the person came close and said "Hey Amelia".

I couldn't believe it as I feel anger starting to bubbling inside me. The devil himself Zach Fernandez was standing in front of me. Am sure my face was pale right now due the anger am feeling inside me.

Zach Pov

I was silent throughout the trip, as we arrived at Desmond's house I saw Amelia standing outside, oh wow I just remembered how much I loathed her presence.

My demeanor changed noticeably immediately we stepped out of the car.

Chris noticed this and immediately said to and came to my side "Behave, do not ruin this on the first night son."

I nodded and composed myself. As he stepped forward and went to meet Amelia to show Desmond that I was happy to see my wife to be.

Nothing could have prepared me for the reaction I got from Amelia, she acted like she wanted nothing more than to slash my throat with a sword this moment.

I quickly understood her reaction. If she was this angry to see me, it meant she doesn't know about the marriage arrangement.

I smiled inwardly as I imagined her reaction when she finds out. I sure was going to enjoy this evening much more than I thought.

I quickly said to Amelia " Oh dear, it is a delight to see you, I didn't know you missed me this much"

"Come take my arm Angel, let us go inside I wouldn't want you to catch a cold now. This dress of yours though exquisite does little to protect you from the cold air. I appreciate the effort you put in to look good for me" I said said smugly as he gave her his arm.

I was enjoying her distress and confusion.

She looked at me like I had grown two heads. What was he talking about, why was he talking that way, he hates her, so what's with the weird behavior and above all, why did he say she looked good for him. I know all these thoughts were running through her head right now.

"Hmmmph" she said quietly for the both of us to hear.

" You must be trying to annoy me by catching me off guard with this funny display of affection. Well two can play that game Zach, two can play"

Amelia whispered smiling as she placed her hands in mine.

" Oh Zach, how gentlemanly of you" She said loudly smiling politely at me.

I couldn't help but chuckle, I knew Amelia thought this was a game. " oh if only you knew Amelia, if only you knew" I thought smiling smugly inside my head.

Their parents watched this display with affection especially Desmond. He hadn't told his daughter about the arrangement, but he had a feeling she was going to take it very well. He smiled at this revelation.

The two families settled at the dining table as they began being served. Before they started eating, Desmond said " I am happy to welcome the Fernandez family into my household, I am happy to have you here. Some of us know the actual reason for this visit, a proper announcement will be made at the end of dinner. "

I turned to look at Amelia to see her nodding her head she must thimk that it's a business partnership must have begun between the two families.

I thought about the revelation that Amelia will find out after dinner and thought of how to make the most of dinner, but then smiled as a thought of something better, how about he breaks the news to her in the most shocking way.

Turning to my side I saw Amelia looking at me like something was wrong with. I know right she must think "what a weirdo, he must be excited about this partnership that will lead to more illegal business"

But I just looked back at her, smiled more smugly and said " dear wife, do you mind passing the salt. "

Looking at Amelia as she checked around for he salt smiling but than stopped when she realized the fact that there was no salt to pass on the table, in fact there was nothing to pass, their meals were being served directly in front of each person.

Suddenly she looked up like her mind just clicked " what did you just call me. "

" come again " she said "did you just say wife, what is going on here " she said furious.

I couldn't help the butterflies that suddenly appeared in my belly. The last time I felt this way was at my ninth birthday party when I received a mini Rolex watch as a present from my dad.

But what I was feeling now surpassed that. Had I known I could derived this much joy from the discomfort of Amelia I would have thought about marrying her for the sole purpose of her distress long ago.

I turned again to look at Amelia looking at her dad, confusion in her eyes.

"Yes" Desmond said " that's the news I was going to announce, congratulations dear, you are engaged to Zach Fernandez. "