THREE
I was now surprisingly over with Liam. His words still hurt but I didn't miss him at all
That day when I came back home, mt parents knew something was wrong. I didn't tell them the whole 'he took her virginity' thing, but I told them the part where he said it was all because of a bet
They both comforted me and my dad even offered to go confront him and even beat him up, but I denied
Instead, I ended up saying that I would like for him to find a husband for me
My dad was quite surprised, but didn't refused
Kathryn Darko || FL's Mother
*setting up dinning table*
Sylvia Darko || FL
*walks in*
I looked around for Dad, who usually helps my mom, but tonight he wasn't there
Sylvia Darko || FL
Where's dad?
Kathryn Darko || FL's Mother
*sets down a dish filled with food in the centre* He's busy working in his office. Go, tell him dinner's ready.
It was Saturday night, and Dad hardly worked from home. He made sure to give us a quality time
I knocked on the door to his study before opening it slightly and peeping inside
Richard Darko || FL's Father
*busy sorting out several files* Yes, come in, Sylvia.
Sylvia Darko || FL
Dinner's ready. You should eat before it gets cold
Richard Darko || FL's Father
*sighs and lifts his eyes to her* I'll eat later. I'm a bit busy right now
Sylvia Darko || FL
What are you so busy with?
Richard Darko || FL's Father
Silas has asked me to find a bride for his son. It's more difficult than I thought.
Sylvia Darko || FL
(His son? That means..... Ethan)
Sylvia Darko || FL
He's getting married?
Richard Darko || FL's Father
Or more like told to get married
Interested in knowing everything about it, I took a seat opposite to him
Sylvia Darko || FL
Tell me more
Richard Darko || FL's Father
*chuckles* Silas and Emilia are worried about their son as he refuses to settle down.
Richard Darko || FL's Father
He's thirty now which makes a bit more desperate hence Silas asked me to find a suitable girl for Ethan
My heart skipped a beat at the mention of his name. Twelve years back when he saved me, he didn't tell me his name but that didn't stop me from asking Dad about him.
Sylvia Darko || FL
Oh. What if he finds someone later? It's never too late to fall in love
Richard Darko || FL's Father
Ethan is different. He doesn't like affection and has no wish to get a wife or a girlfriend. His parents are simply worried about him.
Sylvia Darko || FL
And getting a wife will help?
Richard Darko || FL's Father
*shrugs* According to them, yes.
Sylvia Darko || FL
(Wow, Ethan was thirty already and getting married. I'm pretty sure his parents must be looking for a supermodel for him. His whole family looks like movie stars)
My mood dampened at that thought.
Sylvia Darko || FL
(If I was even the slightest bit attractive, I would've volunteered. He is scary but he is my hero and I wouldn't mind marrying him)
Sylvia Darko || FL
What's the...criteria for the girl?
Richard Darko || FL's Father
*looks throught the contents of a file with a picture of a girl along with all the information* Someone patient and kind
Sylvia Darko || FL
That's it?
Richard Darko || FL's Father
Hmm
Richard Darko || FL's Father
Most of our men have daughters who are in their twenties but it's still difficult to find the perfect one.
Sylvia Darko || FL
*leans over to take a look at the picture* (As expected the girl is stunning in a cute way)
Sylvia Darko || FL
She's gorgeous and looks kind, choose her
Richard Darko || FL's Father
It's not that easy. I will most probably have to go to her house and meet her personally. Silas trusts me with this, I can't mess this up, if only I knew the all personally --
He stops abruptly when he starts looking at me, his head tilting like he's thinking deeply
Richard Darko || FL's Father
*continues to stare at her*
Richard Darko || FL's Father
Patient and kind.
Richard Darko || FL's Father
Someone whom I know personally
Sylvia Darko || FL
(Is he suggesting what I think he is?)
Sylvia Darko || FL
Dad, no
Richard Darko || FL's Father
Why not?
Richard Darko || FL's Father
You I'll be perfect, Sylvia. You are exactly what they are looking for.
Sylvia Darko || FL
*shook her head* I am not. Look at me, do you think I could be Ethan's wife?
Richard Darko || FL's Father
I see no problem
Sylvia Darko || FL
Dad.... *sigh* They probably want someone beautiful
Richard Darko || FL's Father
What nonsense. You are beautiful. And they have no such conditions about physical beauty.
Sylvia Darko || FL
*stoop up rubbing her forehead* You have gone mad
Richard Darko || FL's Father
Sylvia, you always said you liked him--
Sylvia Darko || FL
I had a crush on him
Sylvia Darko || FL
Years back. I don't anymore. He would never marry me.
Richard Darko || FL's Father
Didn't you say a week ago that you were thinking of getting married? This is a perfect opportunity. The Blackwoods are good, you will be safe, protected and loved. I couldn't find you a better husband.
Sylvia Darko || FL
(I did want to help my dad and get married, but Ethan is way out of my league)
Sylvia Darko || FL
(Even if he is getting forced to get married, he must be expecting someone good-looking which could never be me)
Sylvia Darko || FL
(Plus he is so cold and scary, could I even handle him?)
I told Dad no one more time before leaving
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