"Nice to meet you, Miss Ester," I felt like my heart flutters with happiness when he said my name.

"Nice to meet to you too, Mr Desmond," I can't believe it! I have said his name. My heart is beating so fast. I shook his hand. They are so rough. Then, I noticed, He has a perfectly toned chest too. I flushed and faintly smiled at him.

He then went back to his seat. I also sat on my usual seat and the dinner began.

They asked mine about my education, my hobbies, traits and all. However, During the dinner, Desmond's stare makes me so nervous. My hands and feet are freezing.

After dinner, Mother suggested,

"Ester. Desmond. You should go and talk alone somewhere."

"Yeah. You guys go and get to know each other." Mrs Corte agreed. He nodded and asked,

"Where should we go?"

"Rooftop," I said without thinking. I stargaze a lot so I said it without thinking. He stood up and walk toward me, I also stood up.

I am so nervous. My heart is racing so fast. My lips were dry. We were standing on the rooftop. He was leaning on the railing. I was thinking to ask him something, But he spoke up,

"How old are you?"

"22. And you?" I asked.

"26."He replied. Four years gap.

"Do you have a lover?" He asked again as I blushed,

"No! Never. You?"

"Many. But, never had a serious one." He replied monotonously and I felt like my heart is being stabbed. Hmph! Player.

"I see." I turn around and look at the stars. His stare was driving me insane.

"Why do you agreed to this marriage?" He suddenly spoke up. I looked at him, he was dead serious. I smiled nervously and spoke up,

"Father's choice."

"What about your choice?" I was shocked but, then I smiled widely,

"Their wish is far more important than anything else" But, He didn't like my answer at all. He looks at me with anger as he took a step closer. I took a step back. I felt really scared, right now.

"Now, Listen to me, Miss Ester Willows. I have no intentions of marrying you. Be good and tell everyone that you don't want to marry me either." I felt heartbroken as well as scared of him.

"Why? Can't you say no." That was my only reply.

"If I can, I would have said that." He looked irritated. I looked away.

"I am not going against my father's wish," I said sternly.

"Is that so?" His glare was piercing my soul. A shallow breath escapes my lips. He leans in and said in a low voice,

"If we got married. Then, I'm gonna make your life Hell"

"If you don't want to marry, do it yourself. Don't force me to do what you want." I said slightly angered. "I can't." He replied. "Then so do I." I closed my arms at my chest and turned away.

He back away and lean on the railing again.

"The choice is yours, Ester Willows. Either say no to this marriage or else be prepared for Hell" He said in a calm tone, but his voice is lingering with seriousness.

What should I do?

I can't break my father's heart. But, I don't wanna marry him either. I turned away and looked at the moon. I closed my eyes to escape from my current world. I just couldn't bear to stand beside him. The man, who was supposed to be my love, at first sight, is now My terror of his real side.

I opened my eyes and growled, "Do it yourself." I was about to walk away but he held my wrist,

"You are not going anywhere." I look at him. His looks are so strict. I lean on the railing beside him and look at the floor. He is using his phone. I don't wanna marry him but...

After a while, he walked away without saying a thing. I also walked behind him. We walked down the stairs. He smiled at everyone so did I.

He smiled and kissed my hands before leaving that startled me. I watch him with faze, how can a person be that fake? This scares me. He is scaring me.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Miss Ester" He smiled before leaving.

"L-Likewise," I said in a shudder. Such a fake person.

After they left, Mother asked,

"So..How's he?" I looked away as my smile faded.

"We are not forcing you. Tell us if you don't like him." Father smiled reassuringly. I forced a smile. I felt stuck; what should I say?

"Uh... Father... I am tired... Good Night!" I hugged them and left.

What should I do? I don't want to break mother and father's heart. But his words are scaring me,

"If we got married. Then, I'm gonna make your life Hell"

I closed my eyes and drifted to sleep.