Chapter 1 Shocking News

• Chapter 1
• Alexis
• Partying all night and drinking with my friends together with my ever-loving boyfriend; this is how life is.
• And hell! I'm enjoying it. But never did I think that my life would change in just one blink of an eye!
• "It's final," my dad said firmly. "You will marry Zac Rogen Walker.
• "Like seriously?" I shot back. "Dad, are you insane? I'm not marrying him! I don't even know that old billionaire."
• I said with disdain in my voice.
• That's disgusting! I can only imagine what he looks like - probably some old, balding guy with wrinkles all over his face.
• No way!
• I'm not going to marry him. He must be kidding if he thinks I'd even consider it.
• "Watch your tone! Zac is only 38 years old. He's younger than me," my dad snapped, his face reddening with anger.
• Well, that's his problem!
• "I said no! I already have Rond, who's younger and more handsome. Why would I marry him?'" I exclaimed, throwing a tantrum like the spoiled brat that I am.
• I make my parents worried. But that's me, and they love me anyway.
• "Alexis, he has a name. You haven't even seen him, dear. Don't judge him so hastily." My mom's voice remained soft and gentle, despite her obvious annoyance.
• I love my mom!
• "Mom, have you seen him? No, right? Uncle Zac is being super mysterious - nobody's even seen his face. I might just collapse when I see him."
• My mom gave me a sour look, playing along with my joke.
• "Enough! Whether you like it or not! You will marry Zac Rogen Walker. And that's final!"
• My dad was fuming with anger. But wait, is our company going bankrupt?
• "Why, Dad, are we bankrupt? Do I need to marry him? My answer is final too: I will NOT marry that old Zac!" I'm stubborn, I admit.
• I always get what I want, but I have to admit, this one is going to be tough.
• I can see that my dad's hand is trembling with anger. It seems like he wants to slap me. But he loves me, so he won't do that.
• My mom is always there to calm him down.
• "Honey, that's enough. Your heart..." she said, gently stroking Daddy's back.
• Wow, they're so sweet, and yet they're willing to let their only daughter marry an old stranger!
• Don't I have the right to fall in love? But do I already love Ron?
• Ugh, I don't know!
• I left the two of them being lovey-dovey and rushed upstairs to my room.
• Life can be so unfair sometimes.
• Time to call my partner in crime, Debbie!
• "Hey Girl! What's up, where are we headed tonight?" I asked.
• I desperately needed to party, or else I'd lose my mind.
• "Alexis?" she asked in response.
• I think this woman's still drunk.
• "Hey, who else is here, girl? We're lost, aren't we? Don't tell me you're still hungover?" I said jokingly.
• She burst out laughing!
• "I knew that, I was just confirming. Your voice sounds different - is everything okay?" she asked seriously.
• She's indeed my best friend - crazy, but always there when I need her.
• "Yes, it's huge!" I replied. "My parents dropped some shocking news on me today, and I'm freaked out, girl!"
• With a dramatic eye-roll, of course! Even though Debbie can't see me, she's all too familiar with my gestures and mannerisms.
• "What's this? Spill the beans, girl, now!" She sounded excited, but I was about to drop a bombshell.
• "My parents have arranged a marriage for me with Zac Rogen Walker." I blurted out the news without beating around the bush.
• I was deafened by my friend's loud scream.
• She was still thrilled! That girl is crazy!
• "My God! I'm so excited, girl! Is this the Mysterious Billionaire who always keeps his face hidden, even in TV or radio interviews?" she asked excitedly.
• "Yes, who else? You're still thrilled? If only we knew how ugly that old man is! And of all people, he chose me to marry!" I exclaimed dramatically.
• For goodness' sake! I'd rather die than marry that man!
• "Ugh, he's ugly or ridiculously handsome!" she screamed at the top of her lungs.
• This woman just shattered my eardrums!
• "Stop it! You're getting paranoid from reading too many novels, girl. This is for real. I have a bad feeling he's ugly."
• Eww, I really don't like him!
• "Girl, you might end up eating your words!" she warned.
• "That will never happen! Pick me up tonight. Let's drink to forget this ridiculous marriage arrangement." I'm going to get drunk tonight!
• Debbie just laughed and then hung up without saying goodbye.
• She's my only true friend. The others just pretend to be friends for popularity and social status.
• We think alike, which is why we clicked as best friends in high school and remained close through college.
• It's all so stressful. This problem is giving me a total headache.
• I don't know what to do!
• My dad is ten times more stubborn than I am. He'll push for this marriage no matter what.
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• At the Club
• It's a bit boring here at the club.
• I don't see anyone handsome.
• My boyfriend, Rond, is busy handling his family's business.
• His dad wants him to focus on the company's future as its successor, which is his responsibility anyway.
• Mine is to marry that old Zac!
• Just thinking about it gives me the worst vibes.
• My best friend Debbie is dancing on the dance floor, looking like she's lost her mind.
• She's crazy!
• "Girl, come on! Let's dance!" she shouted.
• She's already drunk, and it didn't take her long at all.
• This woman is crazy!
• She downed the entire bottle of wine in just one shot – it's empty now!
• "Already drunk, girl, hahaha!" I joined in too.
• Dancing here, dancing there - to the left, to the right.
• We owned the entire dance floor with our awesomeness. The crowd gave way, of course.
• We were dancing to Black Pink's hit song, "DDU-DU DDU-DU."
• For your information, girls, Debbie and I are great dancers, even if we're a bit crazy.
• Our two other friends are still on vacation in Europe. They're also excellent dancers.
• For now, it's just Debbie and me; our girl group isn't complete yet.
• I was feeling the music and beat when I suddenly slipped and fell!
• Oh my God, my face!
• I immediately closed my eyes, unable to bear the sight of my embarrassing fall onto the hard cement.
• But wait...
• It's been 10 seconds, but I still haven't hit the cement!
• I opened my eyes, and there he was. Those beautiful gray eyes greeted me, and I felt like I was drowning in his gaze.
• He's gorgeous!
• My knight in shining armor...
• He was simply holding my waist, catching me as I swooned under his captivating gaze.
• "Are you okay?" He asked.
• Wow, his voice was masculine. And I loved it!
• Those dreamy eyes and tantalizing, kissable lips seemed to be beckoning me to kiss him...
• I'm enjoying being in his arms.
• Hey! Alexis, what are you doing?
• Wake up, girl!
• You're embarrassing yourself. Snap out of it!
• "Yes, I'm okay, thank you," I replied.
• I need to maintain some formality, or else he might think I'm too straight forward.
• He suddenly dropped me! What a jerk! Luckily, I managed to balance myself.
• "Then that's good, you're blocking the way."
• And with that, he turned around and walked away, leaving me without even a second glance.
• What arrogance!
• So what if you have gray eyes?
• Hmmph. I have brown eyes, too!
• "Are you okay, girl?" Debbie asked.
• I just rolled my eyes at her.
• "What do you think?" I replied, knowing she was aware of the obvious answer.
• "Of course not, haha!" she said with a laugh. "But to be fair, he's handsome, girl!" she teased.
• This woman is going to shatter my eardrums!
• "Yeah, but he's so arrogant and rude!" I replied irritably.
• "Hey, don't be bitter, let's keep dancing, girl. Let's celebrate your upcoming marriage," she said with a laugh.
• "Are you crazy? That awful marriage is only making me even more bitter," I retorted.
• My night had turned into a complete disaster!
• But he's handsome, though.
• I know he's mature, but his age doesn't show it.
• Whatever! He's just incredibly rude.
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• When I got home, I was shocked to see a swarm of men in black scattered everywhere.
• What the hell was going on?
• I saw Mommy in the living room and asked her what was happening.
• "Mom, what's going on?" I asked, feeling confused.
• "Oh, you're here," she said. "They're Zac's bodyguards."
• "What? What does that mean?" I asked, sensing that I wouldn't like the answer.
• "He wants you to stop partying at night because it's bad for your health," she said.
• "What? Bad for my health? Is he insane?" I exclaimed. "We're not even married yet and he's already controlling me."
• That annoying old man!
• Well, let's see if you can stop me. Go get married by yourself.
• "He's not wrong, he's right," Daddy
• chimed in. "All you do is get drunk every night."
• "Who told him I'd marry him? No way!" I exclaimed.
• With that, I stormed out.
• He can't tame me or make me obey his wishes.
• Just watch. I'll never let you win, Zac Rogen Walker!