64 Cheskas Determination (2/2)
Cheska has long declared to them that she does not have any plan to become a part of a harem. It was equivalent to saying that she will not get married. It has worried the couple for years. As honest as she was, Cheska has told them that she has fallen for Henry who is a gay.
”Dear you are making us worried. It is hard to live alone. Without an heir, your standing in the clan will eventually go down.” Her mother said. Within her words was a deeper meaning. If Cheska will lose her position in the clan, the concubines and their relatives will treat her poorly, together with her siblings. Although their family was still protected by her parents as imperial physicians it was not a job that they could keep forever.
Cheska has explained what happened in the clan for the past years. She said that their family has ventured on fashion business and she has recently opened a restaurant just like what she had dreamt of.She also told them about her plan to dominate the merchant's world.
Her parent's expression did not change a bit. It was apparent that Cheska had been preparing a life without relying on a man. Despite their trust on her capability, her independence despite of young age was both a curse and a blessing. She was not like any other girls that they knew.
While she has agreed to enroll into to the Physician Hall because they are a clan of physicians, they knew very well that she will pursue what she likes best. For Cheska being an entrepreneur is a challenging yet rewarding occupation. Her body is craving for the same feeling that she had back on earth as she pushed her way to the top of the business world.
Her mother held her hands ”Dear, can you please tell us about your plans about marriage.”
Cheska frowned, back on earth, not having a partner at the age of 30 was still understandable, but in planet Rosetha, once a young lady has passed the age of 20 it becomes hard to find a decent marriage. Those who passed the marriageable age may be married as a concubine or may not be married at all.
”Have you considered the letters of other clans in our family Cheska?” Her father interrupted. Despite their distance, her parents knew about the numerous marriage proposals which were sent in their clan for Cheska.
”Father, mother, I will marry a peasant if it is the only way for me to marry someone who will promise me that I will be his only woman. If not, I will look for a sect which only permits monogamy.” Cheska declared.
Hearing her plan, her mother had finally fainted in her father's arms. A silhouette who was secretly listening to their conversation has disappeared as the commotion broke out. The servants who were attending rushed towards them to help. Her mother was placed in her room and her father looked after her.
”I am sorry for this father” Cheska sincerely said.
Dr. York, Cheska's father, looked at her with worried eyes. ”We know that someday we will hear this very words from you…”
At the age of 7, Cheska has already told them that she will not get engaged to any noble, she said that she will not share her husband with another woman. They thought that it was simply caused by her innocence or ignorance about the society. But as she grew up, her principles remained unshaken.
”Cheska, I hope you reconsider your choices. You are a great woman. Every man will be lucky to have you as their wife.”
”Father, Do not worry about me, I may not be able to marry into a rich family, but I have the full capacity to make myself successful without relying on the name of our clan or the power of other clan.” Cheska said with determination.