Chapter 2

They arrived at Samantha’s club house and went to the VIP area. Gavin, for the first time in many years was nervous but he couldn’t figure out why he was so nervous. He took a deep breath and had his seat, while his eyes wandered around the area. His parents joined him too. His hands were together and took deep breaths. Nora turned and noticed how nervous he was.

“You look tensed bro. “

“Me? Not all. I’m fine”

“Are you sure? May I go get some drinks for you? Maybe water?

“Nora, I’ve already asked for drinks and snacks. Son, are you okay? Samantha asked Gavin

“Yes mum”

“Oh George, they just texted me. They’re here and will meet us soon”

“They ? Who are they mum? Gavin asked as he was really curious

“You’ll find out , okay? Samantha replied

Not long, Me Owen and Mrs Karen arrived at the VIP area. Mrs Samantha hugged them and offered them seats.

“Where is she? Samantha asked

“She’ll be here. She forgot her purse in the car”  replied Mrs Karen

“Mum….dad… who are they? Gavin asked

“Son… they’re Mr Owen and Mrs Karen. Don’t worry, you’ll get to know them more very soon” Samantha said with a smile

“Stop keeping me in suspense. It’s not fun at all”

“Oh…there she comesx Karen said

A beauty in a beautiful white lace short how  and black heels walked in. She’s really beautiful. She’s pretty tall with a nice and lovely figure. Her hair , so soft and bounces gently while she walked. She walks like a model on a runway. Well… she’s a model. Arianna, a famous model and famous social media influencer and daughter of Owen and Karen who are venture into real estate business and own estates too. Arianna smiled at everyone.

“Good afternoon everyone. I’m Arianna”

“My Arianna, so beautiful. Give me a hug dearx Samantha stood up and hugged her. “You’re so beautiful”

“Thank you ma’am”

“Please sit beside Gavin”

“Why sit beside me?

“Gavin son…. She’s the condition” George said

“How? Am I to babysit her?

“You’re nuts bro “

“A toast to the successful Union of two families” George said raising his cup up

“What? Dad … Hold on. What’re you saying?

“Samantha, explain it to him”.

“No dad. Explain it yourself. Who is she? Who are they? Why are they here? I’m literally going nuts”

“She’s your fiancée. You will have to marry her to become the CEO.”

“What? Dad?

“It’s our family’s tradition. To take over a business, your child or successor must be married”

“Dad…but this company was founded by grandpa, so when did it start?

“Your grandpa founded the company because he refused to get married. If he had married, he would have inherited his father’s construction company”

“Dad…this is crazy. I’m not getting married”

Gavin rushed out in anger. Samantha followed him. Luckily, she caught up with him.

“Son…calm down”

“Mum…am I really your son? I did everything he wanted me to do, why repay me this way?

“Just do it son. You must take over the company”

“Mum…leave me alone for now”

“Why son?

“Please leave! I need to think”

“I hope you’ll arrive at a good decision” Samantha said and left .

“This is crazy. How can they force me to marry some stranger? She must have agreed because of our wealth. Fine. I’ll marry her. I have to inherit that company. I’m willing to do anything to take over that company. Yes…after some years, I’ll divorce her and pay her off. I do just that. Take a deep breath. Fine… I’ll tell them that I’ve agreed”

Gavin returned back to his parents and had his seat. Everyone was anxious to hear his reply.

“Well…son, do you have something to say to us? George asked

“Fine dad. I’ll marry her”

“This is good. You made a wise decision son. I’m proud of you. Arianna…you should go with him and get to know yourselves. Gavin, take her on a walk at the Field”

“Okay dad. Shall we?

“Yes. After you” Arianna said

Gavin and Arianna left their families and took a walk down the field. Arianna was practically screaming inside of her. She can’t believe she’s with Gavin Hugh, youngest and most handsome eligible bachelor in San Francisco. Gavin stopped and noticed Arianna few steps away from him. He turned immediately and noticed Arianna blushing.

“You…why are you behind me?

“No no. I was just….”

“Your name?

“Arianna Owen. I’m a model and social media influencer. I can get your products sold out in a second just by advertising it on my channel”

“Enough. I just asked about your name not your job. Of course, I heard when they said you’re a model”

“Yes, I’ve been modelling…”

“Stop please. I’m not interested in your life history”

“Why? How will you know me then ?

“Listen Arianna… I’m not interested in all these. You can forward a write up about yourself to my secretary or P.A”

“That’s so absurd”

“Absurd? Isn’t it absurd that a girl will agree to marry a guy she barely knows?

“It’s not absurd. Of course, I know about you, that’s why accepted to marry you”

“You know about me?

“Yes I do. I’m so happy to be your future wife “

“Really? That’s good”

“Uhmmm… Gavin…may I know more about you?

“Didn’t you say you already know me? Why ask me this. You seem rather desperate”

“Desperate? No, I’m not”

“Okay. Shall we return back to our parents?

“Yes. Hold on. I wanna use the restroom. Do you know where it is?

“Down there”

“Can you show me to the place? Please…”

“I’ll ask someone to do that”

“No. Please do it for me” she said holding his hand.

“Uhmmm…why are you holding my hand?

“Please…. Show me to the place? She winked

“Desperate” he mumbled to himself. “Fine. I’ll do that. Shall we?

“Yes. I’m right beside you”

Gavin took Arianna to the ladies room. He turned to leave when she quickly grasped his hand.

“Please don’t leave. I haven’t been here before”

“Fine I’ll stay. I’ll be waiting at that end . Hurry up. Don’t keep me waiting”

“Sure”

Arianna went in and shut the door while Gavin stood at a corner waiting for Arianna. He continued glancing at his watch. Adrianna retouched her makeup  and joined him.

“Thank you for waiting. You’re indeed a gentleman. I really appreciate” Arianna said with a smile.

“Yes. Let’s go” Arianna held his hand.

“Can you please let go?

“No. I’m never letting go of this hand. Never”

“I hate her” he mumbled to himself

Arianna and Gavin returned back to their families and sat down. Arianna was beaming with smiles. Gavin tried to wear a fake smile even though he was boiling inside with so much anger , hatred and disgust for Arianna. He sees her as a desperate girl. Their engagement and wedding date was finalized and they planned it out. Gavin was not interested neither was he paying attention to the planning. He just want to get everything over with and become the CEO of the company.

After a month, the wedding took place at a five star hotel in San Francisco and it was a huge success. Arianna and Gavin left for las Vegas for their honeymoon. The had a Safe trip to Vegas and checked into their hotel room. The doorbells boy dropped their bags and Arianna tipped him before he left. Gavin removed his jacket, neck tie and shirt. He pulled is singlet and turned to leave when his well laid abs and biceps and triceps caught Arianna’s attention. She was practically gasping for air with her mouth so wide. Gavin went into the bathroom while Arianna unpacked their bags.

A few minutes later, Gavin walked in on towel with water running throughout his huge chest muscles and six packs. . He grabbed his sleepwear from the wardrobe. Arianna rushed to the bathroom and had her bath . She returned on a short towel. She sat on the bed and applied her cream. She turned towards Gavin with her body lotion in her hand.

“Gavin dear…can you do me a favour? Please can you apply this on my back?

“Why should I do that?

“You’re my husband”

“I’m neither interested nor ready for your rubbish”

Gavin left the bed and Arianna quickly blocked him. She took his hand and placed on her waist and she kissed his other hand. She looked into his  eyes and tried to kiss him when he pushed her to the bed. Arianna was quite surprised. She quickly got up and rushed to him.

“Why push me? Am I not your wife? Can’t I hold you? Can’t I kiss you?

“You wanna hold me and kiss me? Wow! Then I’ll show you how to do that”

“Do what?

Gavin held her hand and squeezed it. She was in pains. She tried pulling out when Gavin grasped her other hand and pulled her closer. He touched her chin, while she tried to smile , he quickly grabbed her neck trying to choke her. Arianna struggled to break free from him. Gavin pushed her to the wall and grabbed her towel, looking furiously into her eyes. Be tried to pull her towel down when she begged him not to.

“Very good. Now listen to me. There’ll be no intimacy between us. We’re a couple on papers and not in reality. Live your life the way you wish and I’ll never interfere and you can’t do so in my life”

“But why?

“Listen and read these lips of mine. I hate you. You’re a desperate being to have agreed to marry me. Stay away from me. When we get home…. We won’t share the same bed. Yes…and listen…no one must know about this. If it gets out… I might murder you. Untill I become the CEO, you must play your  role perfectly. Don’t ever in your  life repeat this trash again.  Try to seduce me… I’ll end your life”

“Gavin .. I don’t know why  you hate me. I thought you’ve loved me”

“Listen Arianna. I’m an ambitious dude. I need to get all the money and the assets including the Company and nothing can stand in my way, not even you”

“Then why did you marry me?

“You’re the condition presented I must fulfill to become the CEO. Call me cruel and desperate, I spent my life in that company and I’m willing to do anything to acquire you since you’re the only thing that will make me the CEO, why not accept”

“You married me to become the CEO? Never I won’t have you become the CEO”

“Say what? If you attempt to stop me from succeeding in my aim” he grabbed her neck I”gonna rip  your neck and feed your miserable flesh to the wilds. Ariann don’t mess with Gavin Hugh. I can single handedly end you, your career and that of your parents. I know you don’t want me to do so”

“I’m not scared of you”

“You think you’re smart. One phone call to this reporter and lie about your parents…their career will end. Oh my… Your dad will fall sick , probably have a stroke, your mum might die of depression and your siblings will become orphans and homeless. Their education will end and your modeling contract will come to an end”

“You’re mean. Fine but let go  . You’re choking me to death. I’m hurting”

“Are you?

“I promise never to tell anyone about it. I swear on my life”

“Really? Good” he pushed her aside “ the room service will bring in our dinner soon. Go put on some clothes”

“Yes. I will”

Gavin grabbed a book while Arianna picked her night gown from the wardrobe and left to change into it.