Chương 3: Chapter 2
My brothers and Alexander stand up at once and hit their hands on the table, and boom, "Absolutely not."
My mouth opens agape because, the only thing I'm waiting for is for them to say, "sike." How can they think that I'll be getting married to Alexander of all people.
Alexander then says, "That cannot happen. If I was in love with Nalia, none of you will have to tell me to marry her because she would've been by fiancée by now."
I feel a sharp pain in my chest. No wonder he used me. He didn't love me. I swallow a lump in my throat, and Kosi holds my hand while give me a slight reassuring smile. When I see notice the way Alex is looking at me, I steel my eyes, and say, "As much as it pains me to say it, Alexander is right. We can't marry who we don't love. Frankly, I can't fathom that thought."
Amber then says, "Must Alex and Nalia marry?" Her grandmother looks at her, and says, "Of course not. You and Alessia can marry one of Nalia's brothers if you feel like Nalia and Alexander shouldn't marry."
Alessia then whispers, "Jesus Christ."
Noel looks at our grandma, and says, "Okay, I'll do it." Everyone looks at him like he has lost his damn mind.
Nico then says, "No one is getting married when they don't actually want to be married. This is the 21st century dammit! You can't be ordering us to get married simply because you want the families to be related. This is ridiculous."
I nod, and say, "Noel, while I love the fact that you of all people, is willing to marry so that I won't have to marry Alexander, I don't want you to do it." Turning to the oldies, I ask, "For you all to be this confident, there must be a catch to this."
Alexander's father finally speaks, "You always were the smartest. Well, we decided that if none of you are willing to go through our… suggestion,"
Nozel taps his fingers on the table, "Suggestion my ass."
"If none of you decide to get married, you will be taken out of our wills, no trust funds, no companies, nothing from us."
Kosi looks as wide eyed as we feel, "Holy shit."
We all look at each other, and my mother says, "So what do you all think?"
Alexander pushes the table and says, "That this is fucking shit." He walks out before anyone can reprimand him for his language.
His mother, Annabel says, "Just think about it Nalia. We are giving you both months of getting closer so that you can see where it goes. I believe it's meant to be."
I stand and say, "Meant to be my ass." Amber, Alessia and Kosi all follow me to go to my room, and I'm in shock. I'm shaking, and I know it's only Kosi that knows why.
Kosi then says, "That was the most awkward moments of my life. I need to get an apartment soon because if there are going to be more conversations like this, I don't think I'll be able to handle it."
Alessia smiles, "it's not usually like this."
"I should hope so," Kosi says. I look at Kosi and say, "We will be getting a new apartment tomorrow. I don't think I can stay here for a bit."
Amber says, "Why don't you both come and stay with us? It's a two-bedroom apartment, and we can just have a sleepover then, you all can move out when you've gotten an apartment."
I look at her, "Is it bad if I tell you that I'm ready to go now? I haven't unpacked so, I'll just carry my shit."
Amber and Alessia grin and say, "That's even better."
Kosi looks at them, and says, "Not the twin telepathy. Spare me."
I roll my eyes and say, "Don't mind her, she's a twin herself."
At that they grin and ask about her other half, and when she shows them a picture of her brother, the girls are equally shocked. I can't blame them to be honest. Kosi's brother Kelechi is HANDSOME. They do share an uncanny resemblance, but she'll deny it with her life.
I call my brothers to help Kosi and I carry out suitcases, and we all go downstairs. The oldies aren't shocked that I'm packing, but they aren't happy. My brothers are all going to their apartments, and Alexander is no where to be found. As I'm going, my father father says, "Just think about this Nalia. The both of you have grown up together. It cannot be that bad. Just get to know Alexander on a romantic level."
I shake my head, "Goodbye everyone." Kosi and I leave with the twins, while my brothers go to their various apartments, and Alexander goes somewhere. When we get to their apartment, we drop our luggage, and talk.
"What about your furniture?"
"It is set to come in a week so, we are using a few days to get an apartment," I say.
Amber says, "You'll probably stay in one of the apartments our parents own right?" I nod, "There's no reason I will not unless, they throw me out because I refuse to marry your brother." Kosi giggles, and we all look at her, "I'm sorry," she says. "It's just crazy and comical when you think about it. We were expecting a nice welcoming dinner, not knowing we were in for a treat. I'm actually still in shock." We all laugh, and I say, "It's definitely funny because you are not the one who was told she'll be getting married."
She smiles sheepishly, "I mean, I'm still twenty-one. My parents will definitely cut me some slack, and not get any funny ideas."
Alessia and Amber say, "Damn you're twenty-one?"
She nods, "I finished secondary school in Nigeria when I was 15 then I moved here for my college degree when I was 16. I graduated when I was twenty, and I'm doing an online Harvard business degree."
"Damn."
I grin, "She is a genius."
She looks bashful, and says, "It's really not all that, plus you're all two years older than me. It's not much."
Amber squeezes Kosi's cheeks, "But we have to look over you since you are the baby of the group." Kosi slaps her hand away, and says, "I'm definitely not a baby."
"If you say so."
*Alexander*
In my twenty-six years of life, never would I have thought that my parents will be planning an arranged marriage with me as the groom. It's surprising. I never planned to marry anytime soon. When we walked into the Amato home, I thought we were coming over because apparently Nalia is finally back. What I did not expect was to be informed that we are to get married or else my siblings, her siblings and I, will not be getting married if Nalia and I don't get married to each other. It's not like I do not have my own personal money, but the influence our parents have can cause a lot of problems, and there is no way on this earth I'll subject my sisters to marrying when they are not in love. I also do not want Nalia to go through it, but she won't hear me out. She blocked me on all socials, and never wanted to speak with me again.
When I saw Nalia, she looked so stunning. With her beautiful hazel eyes. She had definitely grown older, and she has not yet forgiven me. I don't blame her, I wouldn't forgive me too. I sigh, and Nico looks at me, "What are you thinking about?"
I say, "I'm clueless. I do not know what will happen, but I feel like our parents are very very serious." He rubs his eyes, "I know. I'm actually ready to marry anyone so that my sister will be put out of this misery, but I can't fathom marrying your sisters. No offense. They are beautiful."
I grin, "None taken."
"I just see them as Noel and Nozel's future wives, and I see them the same way I see Nalia. Like my sisters."
I wince lightly. If I had seen Nalia like a sister, I would not have slept with her that day. Nico and his brothers have no idea that day happened. If they did, I'll be dead, and we definitely won't be sitting here talking together. We talk for a bit thinking about how to wake our parents up, but nothing, comes to mind. I go home, and lay on my bed thinking about Nalia, and how she could barely look at me. I sigh. I have to at least talk to her so we will know what to do about our parents delusions. I mentally brace myself for tomorrow because I'll be going over to my sisters' to talk to Nalia. Hopefully, she will at least hear me out.
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