Fixed Married to the Arrogant CEO

Chapter 24

Amethyst's POV

I looked at myself in the mirror and rolled my eyes.

It was as if I was looking at a completely different person.

It didn't sit right with me but it wasn't like I had a choice.

I wore a square neck puff sleeve shirred back dress paired with white chunky mules.

My hair is curled into big waves and I had natural soft makeup on my face.

I looked like a modest young adult.

Definitely not me.

My mother picked out everything herself for today's meeting with my 'future in-laws'.

As much as I want to make a run for it, I can't.

Unless I can come up with a quick getaway plan with my pregnant sister.

Very unlikely but not impossible.

Should I take a risk and just do it or?

Or am I fcking out of my mind?

Anyway, I grabbed my purse and headed downstairs.

My parents were already downstairs talking on their phones and I saw Ara from the the glass window as she sat by outside in the garden.

I passed by my parents without a word and went out to see Ara.

"Hey" I softly greeted her.

Ara turned to look at me and she smiled brightly.

"You look beautiful" she told me with a smile.

I smiled.

"Thanks" I said and sat beside her.

We both looked at the garden.

"I'm sorry we can't take you with us. I wouldn't want you to be either because it'll only bore the hell out of you and it might stress you out and Klein" I told her.

Ara smiled and nodded.

"It's fine. I wouldn't want to go either. I'm actually more worried for you since I know that you'll be alone there with mom and dad" she said apologetically.

I sighed.

"True" I said and we both chuckled.

"I promise to take you out wherever you want tomorrow though" I said.

Ara smiled excitedly.

"Really?" she said.

I nodded.

"Of course. You can go ahead and plan a whole day for us. We'll make it happen" I told her.

Ara sat up and hugged me.

"You're literally the best, Amy" she said.

I smiled.

"I know" I said and we both chuckled.

"Miss Amethyst, we need to go. Your parents are waiting for you in the car" a bodyguard told me.

I huffed and nodded.

"I'll see you later" I told Ara and she nodded in understanding.

I went with the bodyguard into one of the cars.

My parents were in a different car.

Personally, I preferred it that way.

I wouldn't want to be enclosed in a small spacey with them even for just a minute.

It'll be my last straw.

The driver started driving.

I sat on the passenger seat while the bodyguard was in the shotgun seat.

I looked out the car window as we left.

We just arrived yesterday and now we're meeting the people I'm going to be sold off to today over lunch.

I pursed my lips as I clenched my fists.

How did it come to this?

I thought I'd be able to leave everything behind that had something to do with my parents but no.

In the end, they have succeeded ti drag me in their business.

Now, I'm about to be fixed married to a person who I don't even know.

A complete stranger.

Here I thought that I wouldn't marry anyone for any reason at all.

What an unexpected twist in my life.

I sighed.

Whatever.

There's no use over thinking about this matter.

I'll be sure to turn this around somehow.

I'll be married over a piece of paper anyway.

Other than that, its basically nothing but business.

After a while, we arrived in front of a mansion.

The door was opened for me and I got down.

I also saw my parents as they got out of the car and linked hands.

It made me smirk.

The fact that I could see through their whole act made me want to go blind.

They both glanced at me and gave me a knowing look.

A look that screamed 'do not screw up or else'.

It was the same look that they used to give me when I was a child until my teenage years before I eventually ran away and started a new life.

We made our way inside of the mansion and we were welcomed warmly.

It was a really big mansion.

Maybe twice the size of my parents' mansion.

And keep in mind that my parents' mansion was already huge.

I couldn't quite figure out why they needed so much space.

Rich people just want to spend their money on just anything.

But who am I to judge?

It's not my money and it not my business either.

"Oh my! Finally!" a woman came to us.

She dressed expensively.

I assumed that she's my soon to be mother-in-law.

She was wearing everything designer and I even noticed some famous pieces from famous designers.

"You must be Amara" she said as she turned to look at me.

I faked a smile.

Time for my act.

"It's actually, Amethyst, maam" I said.

She smiled at me as she gave me a hug.

"Beautiful name" she said.

I kept the fake smile on my face.

"Thank you, maam" I said.

Then, she turned to my parents.

"Your daughter looks stunning, Carmela" she said to my mother.

My mother glanced at me.

"Of course. She's my daughter after all" she said.

I almost smirked.

Yeah right.

"Where's your husband, Amelia?" my father asked.

"Oh Daryl just came upstairs to get something" the woman said.

"Here I am" a man suddenly appeared and came to us.

"Daryl" my father greeted him.

"Benjamin" the man greeted my father back.

"And this lovely lady is?" the man said turning to me.

"Amethyst, sir. My name is Amethyst" I introduced myself.

The man and I shook hands.

"Lovely name for a lovely lady" he said.

I faked a smile again.

"Our son is just getting ready in his room. He arrived past midnight after his flight was delayed" the woman explained.

My parents nodded.

"Come on. Take a seat while the food is being prepared as well" the woman said and guided us to the living room..

I sat on a solo seat and just looked around a bit.

In any case of emergency, I'm trying to find an exit.

And by means of emergency, I mean when I get too bored from this whole meet up.

"Amethyst, dear" the woman from earlier called me.

"Yes, ma'am?" I replied.

"What a polite young lady you are. Please just call me Amelia. Or better yet, mother" she suggested.

I almost cringed.

I'd rather not.

Nope.

"How old are you, Amethyst?" she asked.

So I guess this is an interview now.

"I'm 25, ma'am" I said.

"25. That's a perfect age for marriage" she said excitedly.

I almost frowned.

I don't even want to get married.

"What do you do, sweetheart?" she asked.

"I---"

"She's still trying to find something to do since she graduated. My daughter is very talented in a lot of things so she's exploring her talents here and there" my mother cut me off.

What a lie.

She just doesn't want anyone to know that I'm an 'apprentice'.

But in reality, I'm an actual designer.

I wouldn't want them to know that since they'll only take advantage of my work.

I wouldn't want them getting involved in my passion.

If I need to, I'll take it to my grave.

"Beautiful and Talented. What a gem you are" Amelia said.

I gave her a fake smile.

I just really wanted this to be over.

Please.

Suddenly, my phone rang and I took it out of my purse.

I saw that it was Ady.

"Excuse me. My brother is calling. I need to take this" I said and excused myself.

I made my way outside and into a garden before answering the call.

"Ady" I said.

"Where are you? Are you already at your soon to be in-laws place?"

"Don't remind me. It's already hell here. I'm being interrogated. I wasn't informed that this was an investigation. I should've brought my lawyer" I said with a frown.

Ady laughed from the other line.

"Try to stay alive, Amy. You'll do just fine. You've done this most of your life. I'm sure that you still have it in you"

I sighed.

"Are you sure you can't just help me plan a whole escape plan with Ara? Like, do you really want to see getting married off to a complete stranger, Ady?" I said trying to earn his sympathy.

Ady sighed from the other line.

"Of course I hate this idea. We'll think of something if you really don't want to do it, Amy. We'll try anything"

I bit my lower lip as I looked up the sky.

"Nevermind, Ady. Forget it. I wouldn't want to put Ara and Klein in danger in any way. If this really is the only way that our parents will leave her alone, I might as well just do it" I said in defeat.

"Are you sure?"

"No. But do I have a choice? No. We're all stuck, Ady and this is the easiest way possible to get our parents to back off. Sure, I'll probably suffer for the rest of my life but so what? It's only the rest of my life" I said.

"I don't think that assures me very much, Amethyst"

I chuckled.

"Sorry. Can't help it" I said.

Ady and I both sighed.

"Do you want me to go there?"

"Yes, I'd want you to go here but even if I do want you here, don't come" I told him.

"Why not?"

"Because I'd rather make you go to Ara since she's alone in the mansion" I said.

"Of course. When will you ever think of yourself, Amy?"

"I thought of myself 7 years ago when I left home. I left the both of you remember? This is me making it up to both of you" I said as I looked up at the sky.

It's so blue and beautiful.

"It wasn't your fault for leaving, Amy. You were suffocated and tired from everything. Anyone else would've done the same thing you did"

I bit my lower lip.

"I really am sorry for leaving you guys. I don't regret leaving our parents and finding myself but I regret leaving you both behind with them" I said.

"It's fine, Amy. You didn't do anything wrong"

I sighed as I closed my eyes.

"I think I need to go back inside" I told him.

There was a moment of silence.

"Okay"

"Call me when you get home or if there's any problem"

"I will" I said.

"I'll see you at home"

"Bye" I said and we ended the call.

I continued to look up at the sky.

What I did 7 years ago was necessary but it doesn't mean that it didn't have its consequences.

Yes, I kept in touch with my siblings but that also doesn't mean that they didn't feel hurt with my decision to leave.

But I was desperate.

I wanted out.

So I did what I thought was best to do.

I left.

The only times I look back was for my siblings but other than that, I had no other reason.

Nothing.

Although I'm contented with where I've reached so far, there's still that hint of guilt inside of me for doing what I did.

I took deep calming breaths and just set my thoughts aside.

I shouldn't get stressed even more than I already am.

I made my way back inside.

When I arrived by the living room, I saw man whose back was facing me as he talked to my parents.

The parents saw me.

"She's here. Sweetie, come here and meet my son" Amelia said.

The guy turned around to look at me and I froze in place.

No.

Oh no.

This can't be.

This must be a nightmare.

The guy looked at me wide eyed but it was quickly replaced with a smirk.

"Miss Wright" he said.

Fck.