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New Goal (45 COMMENTS AND 60 VOTES)
Tobiah's Pov
Our damned trip to Italy ended three days ago.
We are back to our usual routines. I however have lost a major part of my daily life. I lost Lana. I lost being with her and waking up next to her. I sound like a sad teenage boy and I do really feel like one. My heart hurts. As I remember the ring I bought for her my blood boils. I thought that she would apologize for her deed. However after knowing where I spent the night, she only fumed in more anger, slapped me, cursed Cordelia and got her own plane ticket back to America.The stupid thing is: she is been posting endless pictures of her on Instagram with a new guy friend. It all started on the plane she wrote under one photo and I couldn't but glare at her and the black haired man smiling at her. I was planing on marrying her. I never saw this coming...
Hearing the ding of the elevator, my gaze fell on Cordelia's best friend Helena. With tens of magazines in hand, the short redhead ran to the black office without paying me any given attention. She is usually very friendly and talkative. These days though she seems in a rush. I must point out that Cordelia's routine since we came back was torn to pieces . Helena daily visits her and never leaves her side. All conferences have been pushed to next week or the week after. Cordelia looked in an awkward case of chaos. I tried to question her once she was alone but she simply said that she is okay.
Hearing a loud groan, I knew it is Cordelia.
Curiosity then got the best of me and I entered her office uninvited.
Both girls sat on the huge black sofa and sat all magazines between them. Their eyes shot to meet the invader aka me. I ignored Cordelia's annoyed look and rude greeting then walked to a chair near them. Both tried to cover all magazines but my gaze was quicker. Different wedding gowns were printed and shown on the covers maybe Helena is getting married.
"Helena, should I say congrats?" I saluted playfully as always
"Not to me" she hushed and Cordelia elbowed her a bit to obviously. It cannot be right?
"What do you want Tobiah? I sent you a text saying not interrupt me for an hour " Cordelia harshly asked
"What do you mean, Helena?" I questioned ignoring the tense pitch of my boss
"She means nothing." Cordelia tried to cover but her cheeks turned redder and I knew she is lying.
"Who is the bride?" I asked again
"None of your business." she yelled
"It is you isn't it!" I shockingly asked not comprehending why and how and when...
"None of your damned business." she repeated standing up and a little box fell from her lap in the process.
"Cordelia?" I lowly asked and tears gathered in her eyes.
"No one is supposed to know. It is not my choice. I am just going with the flow because its time and because my grandpa made a deal. Since I was a baby, I was promised to be a wife to henry if I did not find love by my early twenties. I was supposed to marry Henry two years ago. I pushed my limits though and rescheduled it. I convinced them that I needed time to bring my business into a greater success before starting a family. I am a billionaire now, I did not have time to search for love and my grandpa is sick and all he wants is to see me settled down and happy. Henry is not a bad guy but I do not feel that comfortable around him...I wish I can just tell grandpa no but he is too sick and doctors do say he won't last much longer." She cried falling back to the sofa and a loud sob left her lips.
Never have I ever saw Cordelia broken, let alone this weak. She sounded hurt and devastated. As Helena hugged her shushing her, Cordelia looked like a broken kid. I felt a crushing pain filling my being at such sight. Cordelia is supposed to be strong and happy. She should be hyper and business oriented. No one is supposed to control her. No one is supposed to tell her what to do.
"I am so sorry" I said lowly and her sobs tightened my chest more.
"It is okay Tobiah. All circumstances lately have been tough on her. Even Italy did not treat her well. She wanted to let go and be free. It was all dramatic and messed up though. Her family now is expecting a happy bride-to-be." Helena explained
"Isn't there any solution to such mess?" I questioned hoping to help Cordelia
"One only and she did not fulfill it. She was supposed to find love. Her grandpa is not that cruel. Arranged marriages may sound bad but he allowed her to freely find a lover of her own. When she did not and she focused on her business only, grandpa started to fear for her. He cares a lot about her. He loves her to death and he wants the best for her. He loves Henry and trusts him a lot. " Helena continued to clarify
"Then go find love." I ordered looking at a silent Cordelia
" It is not that easy. My family will test the guy that I bring till he breaks. They will doubt his every move. They are very protective of me and will not take it easy on him. I dated but I myself have never trusted a guy fully. Some guys just want my billions of dollars and nothing more. At least Henry agreed before all of this" she huffed in annoyance
"What if we get a professional actor to play the role. We pay him enough and give him all needed information about you. He will learn them by heart and act the role of your boyfriend or even better fiancé so the wedding can be over." Helena jumped saying her plan cheerily
"No Helena. No actors. Nothing." Cordelia ended with finality and picked the fallen ring
"But Henry is too...dull" Helen whined
"He is Grandpa's choice." Cordelia shot back opening the box and eyeing the ring
"What if I play the role?" I offered without thinking and froze as words left my mouth
"What?" Both girls screamed at the same time
"Nothing..." I shook my head trying to deny the offer
"You already know a lot about Cordelia and your interaction wouldn't look so forced." Helena jumped happily
"He has an insane girlfriend and him and I would kill each other by the end of the week. Henry is an easier choice." Cordelia replied going back to her magazine and it irked me to see how easily she is giving up her freedom
"I have an ex." I corrected
"So you agree to play the role?" Helena asked enthusiastically
"Helena!" Cordelia grumbled and gazed threateningly at her friend
"Come on...Just say yes Tobiah and I would convince this stubborn head. I hate Henry. He is dull and boring. He looks soulless and lifeless. I joined them on a day out and let me tell you the guy can be a robot. His words are about money, politics and sports only. He never asked to know any thing about Lia. He does not care at all..." Helena begged as Cordelia tried to shush her by placing her hand on Helena's mouth but Helena bit it off
"Ouch" Cordelia cried in pain
"Convince her and I am in." I vowed and Cordelia's body froze in tension
"I will" Helena agreed
"I hate you both." Cordelia yelled and throw both the ring box and the magazine off her lap.
