1.45 AM...

Crinnggg criiingggg.....

'Mom, Second uncle is not picking the call.' Asmee cried with fear.

'Try again baby.....Then call your little uncle.' Suggest Mrs. Arthur. 'Did you prepared the car?' Again she ask her son Albert.

'Yes Mom. Let's carry Dad there.' Albert was trying to hold his emotions.

'Bro you drive. I'll take care of Dad.'

'Umm... Just hold on tight. We'll reach hospital in 15 mins.' Said Albert while he was driving carefully but in a rush.

'Dad is there any discomfort still now? Your chest hurting?' Asmee cried. 'No God, don't be so cruel. Please don't take him from us. Please God have some mercy, please...' She was pleading on her mind. Then she looked at her mother. She was holding her father Mr.Aurther Tylor's hand.

'Asmee your dad isn't breathing.' Her mom cried.

'No..No..God can't be so cruel. He's Okey mom. He'll be okay once we reach hospital. We are almost here,only 3 mins mom. He'll be okey......' Asmee hold his dad's head on her left shoulder with her all might. He can't left them. He can't....

****

'We are sorry. He's no more. There was a cardiac arrest. He couldn't handle it.' Doctor walk away with a heavy heart. Patients are waiting for him.

And like this the happy family of four shattered in few minutes. The rain start dropping like tears. Asmee was so silent.

Her dad been always so caring towards her. He always dropped her at the university. He'd been always there whenever she had any exams. He protected her like a Superman. And to Asmee her dad was the best superhero in this world.

When her second uncle hugged her tightly and then say that,'I'm here sweety. Don't be sad. I'll be here for you all time, always. I'll protect you form now. Just have trust on me kid.'

She listened him and then start crying. Her world was like shattered in pieces. There is no happiness remaining for her. She felt very lonely without her old man,who was protective and possessive towards her. And that's what she disliked most. But all of a sudden she realised,life is just nothing without that person.

'Why? God why? Why?' she screamed with all her might. Her anger waste in vain towards God's will. Asmee then start sobbing. There is a piercing pain in heart, she felt it. She looked at her mother,who was crying by holding her dad's hand. Her brother was sitting besides her mom,he looked pale. His eyes were like they were dreaming a horrible nightmare.

Asmee felt her time has just stopped,there is no sound. She was watching a scene without sound. Her eyes seems so heavy and her mind was blank.

'Daddy......' she muttered and then everything went black. Her uncle hold her tightly,'Asmee,my kiddo? What's going on? Asmee.....'.

It's been two years since Asmee's dad died. Currently Asmee is leaving with her mother. Her brother is now leaving separately with her sis-in-law. He moved out and ignored them both.

Today is a big day for Asmee. Her childhood sweetheart and lover Issac & his family is coming her home with marriage proposal. Asmee is feeling nervous. Though she know the familly for a long time,but still it's really scary for a girl.

'Sweety this blue gown looks so perfect on you.' her second aunt-in-law praised.

'Thank you aunt Milli.' Asmee blushed. She's watching her on the mirror. Blue half sleeves gown, little make up with smokey eyes and light pink lipstick has smoothly matched with her golden skin. She looks simple but elegant. Suddenly she realised she's blushing like a bride. Her thoughts break when Moon give her a wink through the mirror.

'Ohhoo! My blushing bride...'

'Noo...noo... Would be bride.' Myth give a hug. 'I'm sooo happy for both of you.' she smiled.

'Me too happy babes. Live a happy life.' Moon kissed on her forehead.

'I can't believe it. Issac is finally here.' Asmee was looking so happy. She hold her two best friends hand tightly with lots of hope.

***

'You are looking beautiful my sweet child. Awwwe! Isn't she?' Mrs. Jonathan said with joy and look at her daughter Issac's sister.

'Yeah. Asmee,you are beautiful. I can't wait to call you sis-in-law.' saying that Jenny hold her chick. She's Issac's elder sister.

'Aunt,Sis please take your sit.' Asmee request them while she take a sneak peak on Issac. He was looking handsome on his black suit. She couldn't help but looking. Her face flashed and heart went crazy.

'Hi. How's you Asee?' Issac winked.

Her facial expression changed and she frowned. 'You don't have to worry. Hump!' Asmee acted a bit.

***

Asmee's second uncle and aunt-in-law welcomed the guests. Her mom served the food. There was lots of chatting and laughter. Asmee suddenly took a look on her mom. She was quite and didn't talking much. She didn't seems very pleased with the situation. Asmee felt helpless. She know that,her mom never liked Issac as her husband. She even strongly disagree with this proposal. But somehow Asmee's second uncle managed to convinced her. But still the situation makes her uncomfortable.

'Mrs.Arthur where's the restroom? Show me please. And then let's have some chat in private.' Issac's mom looking forward to her mom.

'This way. Please come.' Her mother kept a smile on her face. Asmee didn't felt relief with her current attitude. She decided to follow them after a while.

***

'See Mrs. Arthur,we are gonna be a family very soon. And I'm really happy about it. But I'm also sorry for your lose. Asmee's dad was a really good guy.' Issac's mom hold Asmee's mom hand. 'I really feel sorry for you. I know your son moved out. Issac will take care of you both. Don't worry.'

'Yeah. I know. Isaac's a good person. But he only need to keep my daughter happy.' Her mom smiled.

Mrs. Jonathan looked hesitant. Though she kept a sweet smile on her lips,'Oh haha! That would be his first priority. Asmee is such a nice girl. And do believe in Issac please. Just give him a chance.'

' Sure. Of course. That's why I gave him a chance.' Asmee's mom explained.

'Yeah,soon we are going to be a family. In near future I hope Issac's knowledge will help your company. And there will definitely collaboration with each other.'

'Who knows what's in future! Issac should focus on his career to build a good future.'

'Yeah. He's a hardworking kid. He'll do better.' Mrs. Jonathan said and then she looked at her phone.

'You wanted to discuss something.' Asmee's mom asked.

'Ahh..! Actually you see. This is really a tough time. And Issac changed his office location at D-Unit Area. You have a flat there. I think it'll be really good if they shift there after marriage. What do you think?' Mrs. Jonathan didn't hesitate or not nervous.

'No! That was a gift for my mom from her grandmother. I can't take that from her.' Asmee entered in the room and she was astonished by Issac's moms unreasonable behaviour.

'My..My! You were eavesdropping? Omg! What kind of girl I'm making my daughte- in-law!' She was acting weird.

'I was here to call you for coffee. Looks like there's no use of it ' Asmee looked cold-hearted.

'What do you mean?'

'Asmee, sweety I'll handle this. Don't interfere into elders matter baby. Okey?' Her mom got worried. Cause she knows her daughter's temper well.

'Well Mrs. Arthur, look I'm gonna be frank now. There's no use of hiding. Arthur and Jonathan group should co operate in investing stake market. And the profit distribution will be 60-40%. I just wanna make everything clear. Together we will be unbeatable. And that's my proposal to you. As a 40% Shareholder you can vote this. And Asmee already have 30% share. So there won't be any problem I hope.' She smiled and Asmee suddenly thought her smile was not friendly or worm anymore. She was looking like a manipulative person. She felt disgust.

'Sorry Aunty. There is no link between our marriage and business. We are currently struggling. So there's no need for any collaboration right now.'

'It's matter between elders. You should keep silent sweety. And focus on your marriage. Right Mrs. Arthur?'

'No. I'm not going to do this marriage with this kind of agreement. And I think Issac will also refuse.'

'Well. I know my boy. He won't disobey me.' She smiled again.

******

'Issac! We should talk.' Asmee looked at him. He was playing with Rain,her cousin.

'Ok. Let's head for a walk.' He give a smile.

'No. In here. And we'll talk now.' Asmee felt her blood rushing through her head.

'Ah. Sure..' Issac looked confused.

Asmee took a deep breath and hold captive her anger. Deep inside she trusts that Issac will never agree with this kind of condition. She knew her for 11 years. And somehow she never saw him as a greedy person. He has been really good to her. Her eyes become blurry.

(N.B- Sorry for late update. I was busy with my family matters. My Grandpa had a brain stroke. And he was in comma for 15 days. Now I'm back. And will update frequently. Keep me in your subscription list. Thank you for your support guys. ❤️ -Hellfire.)