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Chapter 5

How does women depend on a man entirely, I would never get it! That woman in the café she was so ignorant that her boyfriend came to her rescue and apologised.

I was in a hurry so I let her go, if it was a different situation she and her boyfriend would have had it. Seeing that her boyfriend know who I was I would leave it to his imagination the consequences of saying I was a bastard.

Because of that woman I had to go back to my office again and change my clothes. By the time I came to Campbell & Co. I was late by 5 min and my reputation of being a man on time was spoiled because of that café lady.

I entered the conference room and was greeted by Mr. Campbell and we took our seat and began the meeting.

This deal is important to both the Campbells and the Kings. So when everything is going on smoothly we heard a knock and my dad along with is secretary came in.

"Hello Mr. King" MR. Campbell greeted standing up.

"Everyone please leave the room I have something to discuss with Mr. Campbell personally" dad said and everyone left the room except me.

"Son everyone includes you also. So please leave the room" dad said.

"But dad this is my deal I will stay here" I said to let him know I am not going anywhere in between this. Dad gave a look which meant not to mess with him now so I left the room.

When I went out I saw the woman from before coming towards here. Behind her is her boyfriend tagging along. I guess this couple doesn't know the difference between professional and personal work.

"Mr. King" my secretary Adam called me and to which I turned to him from that couple.

"Yes?" I asked him to continue.

"Mr. King asked you to leave and meet him for dinner tonight at the mansion" he said.

"Okay you go back to office I have somewhere else to go" I said to him and left from there.

I should clear my mind from the things happening first that café woman now my dad I guess it is not my day today. I went to the cliff where I usually go to clear my mind when things become hectic.

After spending sometime there and calming myself I checked the time and it was almost dinner time. So I got up and went to my car when I saw someone standing alone on the beach far away.

I just let it go as I know everyone needs their time alone so I started my car and drove towards the mansion.

When I went inside I was greeted by Gracy our housekeeper who was staying with us from so many years.

"Hi Gracy how are you doing?" I asked her, she smiled and said "I am good how are you Asher?" to which I nodded and went up to my room where I still have spare clothes though I moved out a year ago.

I showered and changed into fresh clothes when someone knocked my door "Come in" I said.

Gracy entered the room and said "Mr. & Mrs. King are waiting for you in the dining room" she said and left from there.

I went down and greeted my mom by giving her a hug and sat down at the table in my place.

"So why did you call me all of a sudden?" I asked my dad.

"First have dinner we will talk about it later in my study" he said and went back to his food.

His behaviour seemed something off but I let it go and listened to what mom was saying. But there is something they are hiding seeing how even mom was a bit tensed though she was talking non-stop.

After dinner I and dad went to his study and he took his seat near his table while I sat on the other side.

"Son do you have any girlfriend?" he asked me suddenly.

"Why are you asking this suddenly?" I asked him laughing to his question.

"I am serious son. Do you have a girl in your life?" he asked me in a firm tone.

Seeing how serious he was I answered him honestly "No dad".

"What do you think about marriage?" he asked a weird question again.

"Why are you asking all these questions dad?" I asked him seriously this time.

"Son don't get angry but just think of what I am about to say" he said which made me more confused. I nodded saying him to continue.

"I want you to get married to Mr. Campbell's daughter" he said.

"What! Why? Is Mr. Campbell forcing this upon us? I will go talk to him" I said and stood up.

"No son it was my idea to get you both married" he said and stood to stop me.

"But Why?" I asked him as if he lost his mind.

"I want you to get settled down son and our business needs their help too" he said.

"You can't decide how my life should be dad and coming to business the meeting was about that which you gracefully interrupted" I shouted at him with sarcasm in the end.

"The meeting wouldn't have done any good for us son. Though the both companies would gain profit, it wouldn't help our situation in whole. The best solution is for both the companies is to be merged" he said.

"But what about Mr. Campbell? Did he accept?" I asked.

"He asked for some more time to ask his daughter's opinion" he said.

"What if I don't want this marriage?" I asked him.

"Take your time son think about it. The effort we put into building this empire shouldn't go down just like that" he said and left from there.

After saying bye to mom I went to the cliff side again to let everything sink in and come to a solution.

I didn't have any past or present relationships because I never wanted to get committed to only one person. I wouldn't classify myself as a player but I had my share of fun when I was in college.

I never thought I would consider an arranged marriage out of all possibilities in my life. I sat there and was feeling the cool breeze when my phone rang. It was Shane Mathews my best friend. Our dads are best friends so we spent most of our holidays together since childhood. Now we keep in touch in regular basis and meet occasionally when we visit each other from time to time.

"Asher where are you?" Shane asked immediately when I answered his call.

"On the cliff" I said because he knew where that is.

"What happened man? Is everything fine? I know you go there when you are stressed about something" he said.

"Dad wants me to get married that too an arranged marriage" I said into the phone.

"What! Why?" he asked immediately. I told him what dad explained and our situation.

"So who is the girl?" he asked.

"Mr. Campbell's daughter of Campbell & Co." I said to him.

"Okay I can't decide anything for you man but I do suggest you should give relationships a chance. I am happy since I dated Maya from last 2 years. You deserve happiness Asher so give relationship a chance" he said.

"I will think about it man. Thank you" I said and after that he hung up the call.

I sat there thinking about how everything will change for me and how I should live with someone whose name I don't even know yet if I accept this deal.

I decided that company is more important to me than anything and I would do anything for it so I will marry this Ms. Campbell if she accepts the proposal.

Emma's POV:

After the hectic day in office and encounter with Asher King I decided to go home early. When I was going to my car I got a call from dad that he wanted to meet me now.

I went to my dad's office and knocked the door. I heard him say come in so I went inside and saw that he was in a mess.

I went and stood infront of him letting him know that I was there.

"Emma take a seat" he said pointing to the chair near his table.

I went and sat infront of him and gestured to him asking "Why did you call me here?"

"Emma we need to talk something serious" he said to me.I nodded letting him know that I was listening.

"Emma today we had a meeting with King & Co. when Anthony King interrupted the meeting going on with his son Asher King and asked me would I like to marry you with his son" he said in one go.

I looked shocked at him and didn't respond for some time.

I gestured him "What did you answer?" to which he said "Ofcourse I asked him for sometime to know what your answer would be"

I left a sigh of relief and gestured him asking "What do you think is good for us dad?"

"Emma as you know our company is going down we need their help. The meeting earlier was for a contract for 2 years but Anthony thinks it would be best for both the companies to be merged completely by your marriage" he said and added "Just think it through kiddo I would never force you to do something which you don't want to do."

I nodded letting him know I will think about it and left from there.

I directly went to the beach as water helps me in calming my mind. When I went there was nobody except me so I stood there letting the waves hit my feet and let the thoughts run through my mind.

But the major question is the man whom I should marry if I accept this proposal Asher King! Today's encounter made sure we won't get along, but is it worth taking the risk? Will he ever be able to understand me? Out of all will he accept that I am a MUTE?

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