Chapter 12 - Weakness (1/2)

”Sir, I don't think I could accept this. I mean it's beautiful and breathtaking but this is one of the memories of your wife.” She answered.

”No. I want you to have it. Nina, I could tell you are a good person, whatever relationship you have with my son, I think you are the perfect woman for him and I know my wife would be happy if you will have it.” His father suddenly said.

They were surprised that he knew they were just acting and she suddenly felt ashamed. She blushed and couldn't look at the man in front of her. She tilted her head down and bit her lips.

”I-I'm sorry sir. I-I offered myself to your son, h-he helped me and my family. I owe him.” She stuttered.

”Father, I'm sorry but I can't marry Ella. I don't like her.” Andrew started to explain.

His father became serious, looking at his son intensely.

”Then why did you kiss her in front of so many people while your so-called fiance was standing beside you?” His father suddenly asked.

She looked at the father and son who were starting to have a more serious conversation.

”I was wrong father. I know that. I don't have any feelings for her. She was just one of the women I-” He couldn't continue anymore when his father's face became dark.

”Nina, from now on, you don't have a debt to my son. It would be your decision if you wanted to stay and marry him. But like I said, I know you are a good person. This is a gift from me, keep it.” He said while giving the necklace to her. Then he turned to his son.

”I will give you a week to change your mind. Remember, marriage is not that simple. You will be tied to the person for the rest of your lives. Without love, it may be hard for both of you and you may eventually hate each other to the point that you couldn't even look at each other's eyes. I will take my leave and we'll meet here again next week.” Then his father stood up and walked away from them.

They didn't talk inside the car. Nina has mixed emotions and couldn't decide if she would just break up with Andrew. They are not really a couple so thinking about breaking up was funny.

She frowned when she realized that they were not headed to Queen's. She looked at Andrew, he was serious and she couldn't read what's on his mind.

”Where are we going? Where are you taking me?” She asked.

She suddenly felt nervous because he wasn't saying anything.

”Andrew, answer me!” She almost yelled and was starting to panic when they entered a big mansion.

She kept on asking him but he still didn't utter a single word. They stopped at the front of the house and were greeted by a man who looked like a driver. Andrew got out of the car and pulled her inside the house when he opened the door to her side.

She saw around four maids who were looking at them surprised. Andrew kept on walking, they went upstairs and next she knew, she was pulled inside a bedroom.

”Andrew what is this place? Answer me! Why did you bring me here?” She nagged.