The shocking news

Lily had just finished her last day at Percule Girls High School and was excited to quickly get home and tell her Father some wonderful news. She had been invited to Harvard Medical School. She was ecstatic! Lily lived a humble life, not a rich life but a decent life with all of the necessities. She lived with her Father, who became a heavy drinker after her mother had passed away. Once she came close to her house she felt a very bad vibe. 'Oh no...' Lily thought. Lily entered her house expecting her Father to be passed out once again but was shocked and surprised to find her Grandfather and Father sitting down. Her grandfather had cut ties with Lily's family after Lily's Father had gotten into gambling and for other reasons...

"Welcome home Lily, come and have a seat." Lily's grandfather slowly spoke. Lily quickly took a seat and knew that if her Grandfather had come, it meant some serious business.

Her Grandfather started talking "I came all the way from Italy to New Zealand just so I can clean up your father's shit. Your Father is in debt for 10 million dollars and of course I am not helping."

Lily was shocked, she could never make 10 million dollars in her lifetime.

"But, because you're  my favorite granddaughter, I have arranged a marriage for you." Her grandfather proudly stated.

"Grandpa, you must be joking, I'm not even at the age to get married, I've also been accepted into Harvard Medical School. You don't know how hard I've worked for this!" Lily said with tears threatening to burst soon.

"Your turning eighteen next week right? That will be fine. Your getting married next Sunday. Just a small marriage ceremony."

Lily looked at her Father only to see a blank and regretful face.

"Don't worry the gentleman your getting married has some pretty good qualities if I may say."

Soon, a week passed and it was already Friday. Lily was depressed and hadn't recovered from the news yet. Tomorrow, she was getting married.

There was a knock on her balcony and Lily was so surprised. She found that it was her friend, Maddison. She quickly opened the glass to her balcony.

"Yo yo yo, Maddison is in the house!!"

"What the hell Maddison! You know there is something called a door?"

"What the ****, there are some random security guards surrounding your house! I had to get back my climbing skills, I nearly broke my back. What is happening?"

"Maddison..."

Tears started flowing down Lily's cheek. She was overwhelmed with many emotions including anger, sadness and loneliness. These nights Lily couldn't get a good sleep.

Maddison hugged Lily tightly. Words didn't need to be exchanged, Maddison understood.

"You can talk to me about whatever happened, take your time" Maddison softly said.

"I'm leaving New Zealand and I'm going to America... I'm sorry I didn't tell you earlier..."

Maddison slapped Lily.

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