Sofia’s Memories Part III
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“Then what are you waiting for?” Rickard asked.
“R-Rickard I-I—-“
“If you agree with this, it will help your father and I think I’m not a bad catch after all.”
I stare at him, contemplating what to do. I like Rickard and I want to be his wife. I never thought that it will come out to his mouth. This idea favors me and I think Rickard is helping me. He’s really kind to me since we were little, but knowing that this marriage traps him in me even he doesn’t like me makes me feel bad.
“Would you regret this later if I said yes?”
“I don’t think I’m the type of person who regrets my decision. I’m not young anymore. I need an heir to my business.”
He just wants an heir. I thought.
“Then I think I could agree to this. I can’t help to see my father suffers more even if it is him who causes it to himself.”
“Then it settled then. We should go out now and makes an appearance as a couple.” He took my hand and gently put a ring on it.
“Before I forget, we need proof of our engagement. This is yours.”
It’s a beautiful heart shape diamond ring.
“T-Thank you.”
“You don’t have to be shy on me, I will make sure that you will have the finest thing on earth as long as you please me.”
“Huh?”
“Never mind. Let’s go now and show them that I’m already taken.” He said before gently grabbing my hand and holding it.
We walk hand in hand together. Lina first recognized our arrival. Her eyes almost popped out when she saw the diamond ring on my finger.
‘What the hell?!’ She mouthed to me.
I just smiled.
The press then started to take pictures of us. Everyone is very eager to take a good shot of us and my ring.
“Mr. Lee, are you engaged now to Ms. Young?” Press question him.
“Yes. We are getting married in two days.” Rickard answered.
“It so sudden. We thought that you and Ms. Louisa are in a relationship.” Another question from the press.
“Louisa David is not my girlfriend, she never was. We are just two people in the same circle. Sofia is my only girlfriend and we are getting married. Kindly refrain from those kinds of information, my soon-to-be wife might misunderstand it.” Rickard said as he smiles at me. He squeezes my hand like he is assuring me that it’s not true.
I know Louisa David, she always pops up of nowhere. She likes Rickard way back in high school, but Rickard never paid attention to her. I’m thankful that he clears the issue regarding his involvement with that girl.
The press always manipulates the story and makes them look like in a relationship.
After a few more questions, we left the venue and Rickard take me home.
He talked to my father about our wedding and my Step-sister and step-mother looked like they can’t believe that we are going to get married in two days.
Father seems hesitant to accept it because deep inside he knew that this is all for his business.
Rickard left and told me he will see me after two days. Everything will be prepared by then.
I was about to rest when my dad called me in his study.
“Let’s talk.” He said when I get there.
“What happened Sofia? Why are you marrying Rickard all of the sudden? Is this because of me? You don’t have to do this?”
“Dad, Rickard is helping us. By this union, a lot of investors will come to you.”
“That’s not the case. I know you, you believe in love. How can you marry a person because of business?”
I went to my dad and hugs him.
“Believe it or not, I like Rickard since childhood dad. The moment he told me about his solution to my problem, I didn’t hesitate.
I’ve been wishing that he looks at me like a woman and not a younger sister.”
“But he only offers this to you, we don’t know if he feels something to you.”
“I’m worried about it too but Rickard wants me to become the mother of his child, that’s the main reason I accept it. It will help you and I can have a family.”
“You’re such a naive little girl. I don’t know what to do.”
“Trust me, dad. It will be okay.”
“If this is what you want then I will support you. And thank you for helping me. I love you, darling.”
“I love you too dad.”
After our talk, Tita Monica came into my room to talk to me. She told me how evil I am to make that kind of offer but she’s happy that somehow I become handy to them. Now she will enjoy my father’s money again and buy all the material things she craves. I really wonder what did my dad seen in her.
And just like that, two days have passed and our wedding is the most talked on all social platforms and tabloids. Rickard manages to give me a grand wedding celebration that every woman can imagine.
I never thought that I will be marrying the love of my life. Just him standing next to me is enough. I wish that our marriage becomes stronger and no one will separate us.
Because of his announcement, many of our investors canceled their withdrawal of investments and there are more new investors in the company.
Dad promised me that he will do everything to make our company strong again.
“Thank you for everything.”
“Your welcome Mrs. Sofia Lee.”
- Writer
