I looked down quickly and rubbed my hands together nervously as I felt the knots in my stomach return. I wanted to look up, but I was scared.

What If he was old? What if he wasn't handsome? Don't be ridiculous, I told myself and decided to take a look.

Slowly, I glanced at the door and my heart beat became faster. I almost gasped when the groom entered. He was handsome. No! Breathtaking, I couldn't stop staring at him, and so did the guest, but the look I saw on their faces, made me realize while they stared at me with eyes full of jealousy when I entered the hall, they were familiar with him. What did I expect?

He walked gracefully toward my father, taking each step with confidence.

"Mr. Daniel, I am pleased to meet you," He said with a smirk.

I dropped my jaw. So did the guest. No one has spoken to my father in such a manner. It was obvious that those words were to mock my father. This man was truly being fearless and disrespectful towards my father. I already got a bad feeling about him. Not because my father deserves any kind of respect, but because he was so daring with his actions already.

He must have noticed people's reactions, it was so obvious, but he didn't seem to care. My father, on the other hand, didn't react. He just gestured at me.

Even with his rude behavior, he looked stunning, he had a pair of golden eyes. I had never seen eyes like that before. He was tall, broad-shouldered and his thick raven black hair was neatly combed.

As I saw him turn to me I looked down quickly, then heard the clicking sound of his footsteps as he came closer before sitting on the other end of the table facing me. This was not the modern way but my grandfather wants us to get married this way because of his belief. Thankfully I just had to watch from my sit.

He didn't utter a word. Wasn't he supposed to greet me or at least tell me his name? I don't think grandfather ever told me his name, but I don't think I gave him chance either I had not accepted the marriage the day I was told.

"Today is a great day indeed, I am not only celebrating my company's anniversary but my daughter's wedding to the CEO of willows company" My father spoke once everyone was seated. "Let the celebration begin, enjoy yourself," My grandfather said

People clapped while dancers and musicians walked in to entertain the guests. The guest seem to enjoy themselves, some of them looked at the young man sitting close to me, and they found him entertaining.

"It doesn't look like you are enjoying the celebration " He finally asked, breaking the awkward silence. A shiver went down my spine because of his deep voice

"I am, " I couldn't say any other thing even when I had a lot of questions to ask

It was time for me to go to my new home. The knot in my stomach returned with so much intensity that I felt like throwing up.

My Mother walked up to me while my father spoke with my husband. Husband? The word sounded strange and awkward in my head. She took my hands in hers

"Everything will be fine," She said, "just remember what I told you".

Yes, I remembered clearly our mother and daughter talk even before she left me to join the crowd. To be a good wife, to listen to your husband, and not make him angry.

"Yes, I will," I said enveloping her in a tight hug.

Immediately after we stepped out of the hall, he threw me a piercing glance that sliced through my soul. I had never seen so much hate filled in anyone's eyes before. My heart skipped a bit as I felt some tears sprinkle the corner of my eyes. Why was I acting so weak in front of this man? I expected this, didn't I? Was I foolish to have expected him to respect and love me? I closed my eyes tightly and turned to look at the passing scenery.

The ride back home was painfully awkward.

"Peter, drop me back at the office." He said

The disappointment that washed over me was too obvious to hide, I couldn't help the words from spilling out,

"But today is our wedding night,"

He looked at me as if I had said something wrong, his gaze gave me goosebumps, and I couldn't help but shiver when I heard his words

"And?"

"I thought we would spend the night together, "

"Don't be ridiculous, haven't I done enough by agreeing to this stupid marriage? Now don't get too greedy." He said

Peter had already parked the car. He got out and opened the door for his boss.

"Bring the car back to me before you go home." Peter nodded at closed the door silently. So many emotions swirled within me. Deep down I thought I would find happiness, when I saw him speaking with my dad I thought he wouldn't be bad after all, I thought I would finally have to know what it feels like when we consummate our marriage. I was glad when I knew my husband was breathtaking, even if those words sounded weird in my head. I don't his name.

A few minutes later we pulled into the driveway of my new home. Peter parked right in front of the doorstep and sat waiting for me to get down. Of course, he'd never show such behavior if his boss was around but it didn't matter, I had no problems with this servant's attitude. After all, he saw his master treated me.

I sighed and dragged myself out of the car through the other side, I brought my luggage out and hauled it into the house.

I was shown to my room by the butler. He helped me carry my bag to the room.