Married At 19

Chapter 5

《Isabella Dawson》

My girlfriends and I were having breakfast with the guys at the cafeteria before our 10am class start. Yup except for one of our friends, Nathan Harrison. He still lock himself in his dorm, I think.

"Bella," I was about to take a bite of my sandwich when Sasha suddenly called my name.

"U-um....yes." I put the sandwich back on the plate which I haven’t have any chance to bite it yet.

"I think I left our assignment in our room!" She said with her eyes almost popped out. "I totally forgot about it."

I burst out of giggle as saw her reaction, "Don't worry, I already submitted this morning. Luckily I found it on the table where you left it."

"Oh...sorry about that." She grinned. "Thank you so much, Bella. I owe you one."

"Don't worry, it's not a big deal actually."

All of us became quite all of sudden and even stopped eating or do anything as soon as a blond hair guy who we haven’t seen him for days approaches our table. He just gave us a wave then swiftly took a seat right beside me. Our eyes then met as we looked at each other and he just curved a warm smile to me which made my cheeks felt warm in instant.

"Hey guys!!!" He finally greeted us all, breaking the moment of silent. Oh god....I really missed his husky voice so much.

"Nathan!!!" Everyone was surprised to see our blond friend who looked livelier than before.

"Whatttt!?" He knitted his eyebrow while looking at us. "Did you all miss me that much? Awww...you guys are so sweet!!"

Alright then....he is back now.

After the breakfast, all of us were on our way to our class which I have anatomy class meanwhile, for Nathan and our friends who are in the same course as his will have Business Law class.

"Hey Bella,” Nathan suddenly grabbed my wrist which luckily for us none of our friends noticed it since they were walking and chatting with each other right in front of us. “Thanks for that day," Nathan said to me along with a charming smile on his lips. "Your words really changed me."

He then let go of my wrist then slung back his almost fell backpack on his shoulder before started to walk along with me. Yes, we were walking side by side with each other. He really did make my heart skip a beat.

Besides, I was so glad that I could see those smile again, I really thought he will never back to his old self again. But yeay…he is back now. "U-um....you're welcome, Nathan."

"Okay then, see you later, Bella!" He waved his hand to me along with his cunning smile then swiftly catch up his friends who were heading to their class next door to mine.

"See you later Nathan," I murmured while looked at his figure until he completely gone from my sight.

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《Nathan Harrison》

"Yeah....my class will be over at 4........you want to meet me?......Why is it sir?.....Is there any problem sir?.....Okay....I'll be over after my class end. Alright sir....see you there."

That was a call from Bella’s dad, Mr Dawson. It was weird to get a call from him since I never speak of him…well of course, he was scary you know if you meet him in real life.

Anyway, why Dwayn Dawson wants to see me?

Did I do something wrong?

Oh my god....did I offense his daughter, Bella?

As far as I remember, I really didn't do nothing to her? I….I like her, I mean I like to be her friend. She’s so nice and gentle.

Oh man, why I feel so nervous all of sudden? And scared too even though I’m sure I didn’t nothing wrong to Bella or anyone else.

As I promised to him, I rushed to Harrison and Co. Office which not far from my campus with my superbike. It is my favourite one actually one and only, because it was a birthday gift from my parents last year and I never thought that it will be their last gift for me.

I really do miss them so much.

I arrived there earlier than I expected since my class ended early today. My dad’s ex secretary well she happened to be Mr Dawson’s now since Mr Dawson is the only co partner with my dad. Plus, since I have a few more years until I finish my studies, he will take over that company for me.

"Come on in, Nathan ." his secretary politely opened the door as soon as Mr Dawson called me in.

"Thanks," I told to the secretary with a small smile curved on my lips.

"You're welcome sir," she replied me before left me alone with Dwayn Dawson.

I look around the office, the Vice-president office to be exact while my dad's office is the opposite of this office. Maybe a little huger than Mr Dawson’s. There was a man with a grey suit who sitting on the sofa with a briefcase on the table in front of him. Maybe he is the lawyer, because I've seen him before at my house before, talking with my parents.

"Firstly, I want to apologize to you, young Harrison for troubling you to come here to this office." Mr Dawson said politely to me. "Come, sit here, Nathan ."

"It's not a big deal, sir." I replied while took a seat beside him with the lawyer was in front of me.

My hands are shivering heavily right now, but I tend not to show in front of them.

"Alright, since Mr Harrison is here now, I’ll start to read Mr Michael Harrison and his wife's testament." The guy with grey suit spoke to us while took out a document from his briefcase.

Testament?

My parents have testament? Seriously, I really have no idea about that.

"Since Mr Dawson was their closest friend and he also here in this testament that I will read it out loud in a few minutes, so he has right to hear it too. Is there any objection from you, Mr Harrison?" The lawyer asked me. His strict face really made me nervous plus scared.

I shook my head. "N-no...I don't have any." I hide both of my hands under the table and clenching them tightly, trying not to show how scare and nervous I am.

"Alright then, I'll start to read it now. Please hear it carefully, Mr Harrison."

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The lawyer read all of the surprising testament and it was so unbelievable. I just can’t believe my parents stated that.

"Wait what?" I was totally surprised with everything that I heard from that lawyer.

How can I need to be married at my age? I'm still young by the way. Only 19 years old....I really don’t know about this marriage thing. Besides, I can't just ask Sasha to marry me, because Seth might kill me.

"Mr Harrison? Do you still hear me or not?" The lawyer asked me.

"B-but....I can't follow this. I'm still not ready yet. Besides, I never have girlfriend before, how can I marry a girl just like that. That's so not cool."

"Mr Harrison, this your family tradition that you must obey it. Or you may not be able to claim your parent’s wealth that will divide to the orphans around the city." He added.

"But I never heard that such tradition they never mention it before." I protested. “My parents never mention about it at all.”

"Well....they have their own reasons, maybe. But they left you a letter along with this testament if there is something bad happen to them." He then handed me a small envelope which he took it from his briefcase. "I hope you will consider it as soon as possible as you have only have a week left to make a good decision."

A week? Wait…wait….how do I find a girl to get married in just 7 days! Man…this is totally disaster. I do really want to have family and be just like my parents but…ugh how can I describe this, I wasn’t ready yet.

I turn to look at Mr Dawson but he only remained silent, not saying any words maybe thinking of something.

The envelope which my parents left for me, I was so scared to read it anyway. I think I can’t handle it anymore because this is too much for me. But I miss them and this was the last thing my mom and dad wrote for me before they died.

'Dear my son, Nathan .

If you ever read this letter, we must be not in this world anymore. I'm so sorry my darling for not being able to look after you until you fully grown. Mr Taylor must already read our testament, right? And you must be in shocked, my dear son. But the thing is, you need to obey our family rule. Every men in Harrison that lost their parents before their age are 19 must be married for a year, contract marriage, until they achieve 20 to claim the wealth. I know it's kind of cruel to you but, you must follow it, my dear son. I want the best for you, but we are not here anymore with you. I wish we never left you, Nathan . You are our only precious son and we really love you so much.

Your father and I also married at 19, for your information, and we fall in love along with that time and then we have you. The most precious gift that we ever had. I hope you will consider our last wish and our family’s tradition.

Love mom.'

I shed tears while reading the letter from my mom, and I have to obey it no matter what happen because I love you, mom, dad. I promise I will obey this because I want to be a good son for both of you.

I wiped my tears and then took a look at the lawyer then back to Mr Dawson.

I nod as agree with the testament even though it’s hard for me, "I agreed, but the biggest problem is......I don't have any suitable girls for me in my mind.” I confessed. “And I just can’t ask any random girl to marry me. That’s totally nonsense.”

"Don't worry, Nathan ." Mr Dawson said to me along with a smile. "I already have a suitable girl in my mind. Your father has been my friends since we were in college, besides he also helped me in so many things. So I think this is the right decision for me to repay him back."

What is that supposed to mean? I really don’t get it.

"I'll let my eldest daughter to marry you, since your parents had mentioned about to get you two married since both of you still kids. And I also agreed with their suggestion. So what do you say, Nathan ? Will you marry my daughter, Bella?"

“Whoa…what????” My eyes almost popped put as soon as I heard his words. “Are you kidding me, Mr Dawson? How can I marry your daughter? She is my friend.”

Seriously, I-I........I will marry his daughter? My own friend? Bella Dawson?

“Oh that’s really good then,” he replied. “It will be a lot easier since you both already friends and know with each other. You will getting along well, trust me.”