engaged?

"Engaged?" Marina asked just to be sure her Dad wasn't confused.

" Yes Marina, when are the two of you getting engaged?" He repeated his question,this time slowly enunciating each word for his daughter to understand. Not that she was slow to understand,he could tell she was trying to evade the topic.

" Dad,don't you think it's too early for that?" Marina asked.

" What do you mean by it's early? Are you planning to ditch him? That's why you don't want to be tied to him?" Mr Santos asked sternly.

" What are you saying dad,stop imagining things." Marina replied avoiding eye contact with her Dad.

Mr Santos narrowed his eyes on her. He can smell something fishy from his daughter's side. Is it true she wants to break off with this fine man that's why she's against the engagement thing?

" If that's it then we have to set the engagement date. Young man,I'll come discuss this matter with your grandfather." Mr Santos said, turning to look at Lucas.

" We will accept your arrangements father." Luc