"Father, Please. Don't. It will ruin both of our lives. She'll break apart." I tried to make him understand.

"She won't." Father said. "How can you be so sure?" I asked.

"I know light can kill darkness but you are different, you need darkness as your salvation." Father said, taking a seat. "What are you trying to say?" I asked.

"Ester is a painfully delusional girl. If she swore to love you, she'll do it till her last breath." Father explained. "But it will break her from inside. If I broke the trust she put on me, she'll be shattered, Father. She might be like this but if break her illusions by pushing her away, she'll never recover from the pain. Please, Don't push her into more darkness. My darkness will kill her." I said, desperately, hoping Father might understand how toxic I am for anyone and it would be better if we forget about it.

"You are not getting it, Desmond. Let her love you once. I am sure you'll be liberated."

"I can't." I whispered, looking away.

He sighed and shook his head and handed me some papers.

"If you are not listening, I'll make you. Sign them." He said deadpanned.

"What's that?" I asked.

"Read it and give them to me tomorrow." He said as he left. Judging him, he must have made a contract. I opened it and began to read it.

I grit my teeth in anger. How could he? I pulled my hairs in frustration. He really knows how to play games. He didn't leave me with much choice. I have told him I cannot do it. Why is he dying so much for me to marry that woman? I don't even like her. My love is deadly, it will take her life. I don't want to destroy neither her nor my life.

I sighed and sat on the sofa. I am struck. The only thing I can do is to agree. I signed the papers and threw the vase on the table in anger. I will never forgive him for this. If he came to know about it... No... It send shivers down my spine to think about it. My love is lethal, I am not allowed to love, I will never love anyone. He'll never let me love her. And if by any chance love arouse between us, he'll break it. I cannot let it happen. I will never love her.

The important features of the contract are hitting my nerves.

*You have to get married to the girl of James La Corte's choice.

*The moment you get married all property of La Corte will belong to you.

*The moment you sign the marriage papers, You'll become the owner of every La Corte business

*You'll be abided by your Duties as a husband

*This marriage won't be annulled unless your wife wants to.

The deal isn't overall bad. But, I have to get married to someone just to get what should belong to me. I don't know why is he so obsessed about it but, It can work to my favour. I can marry her and make her hate me. So, she asked for a divorce. It's not that bad. After meeting her I know that she's not my type. She is a sweet and Kind girl. Girls like her are difficult to break but, I will do it. But one thing is clear- this girl and me can never become one. I will never let it happen and for it, if I have to break every boundary, I will.

The next day, I went to father. He was sitting next to mother. I greeted them and hugged mother as she kissed my forehead. I smiled. My smile faded as father smiled,

"Welcome Son, Have you signed the papers?"

"You didn't leave me much choice," I frowned.

"Believe me. In future, You're gonna thank me."

"I doubt that," I handed the papers to father.

"What's this?" Mother asked.

"A business deal," We said at the same time. He smirked as I scoffed and turned to left,

"Wait Desmond!" Mother called and I looked at her.

"Yes, Mother?"

"Son, Do you like Ester? You don't have any objections to our choice, right?" Despite my urge to tell her the truth, I simply smiled and kissed her forehead,

"I don't have any doubts on your choice," Mother smiled and I left.

Ester POV:-

It's been a week since I have last seen him. I was humming to myself, Mother came and smiled,

"Ester, Desmond is coming to take you out on a dinner. It's important to know each other before marriage," Mother said, I felt my cheek heat up. It's like a date and I have never been on one. Hope he make is a normal date and not some intimidation like our first meeting.

"When?" I asked.

"In an hour. Get Ready." He is coming in an hour to take me out. I hope he had changed his mind about me.

I have to be ready for my first date. I am nervous about it. I asked the mother for help. She selected a knee-length Blue dress with lacy white sleeves and white tights. I tied my hairs in a side bun and applied a little makeup. I walked out of the room and asked mother,

"How do I look?" Mother cupped my cheeks and smiled widely.

"You look so pretty, love," I smiled and went to father to ask him how do I look.

"Father! How do I look?" I rushed in. I flushed when I saw Desmond with father. I met his gaze and my heart began to thump very loudly.

"Prepossessing," Father smiled. Desmond stood up and walked towards me. He held his hand and I took it. His appealing grey eyes bore into my sapphire one. I blushed and smiled sheepishly when he kissed my hand.

"Take care," Father said as we left.