Tia knew that her parents would not agree to her decision. Her father most especially really wanted her to get married to William. Tia knew that it was all for the good of the family, for the business. In as much as she loved her father, she had to admit that he was a very sexist man. He liked to call himself traditional. She was his only child and he would never leave his company to her, and that was why he wanted her to marry William. William would take good care of the company, but not of her. Maybe William would do wonders to the company, but not to her.
Tia schooled herself for the lecture she would receive once she got home as the taxi parked in front of her father's mansion. At twenty-two, it was a bit unusual that she still lived with her father, that she did not have a job of her own, that she still utterly depended on him. It was something that her friend, Hera, always reminded her was odd, but Tia had been brought up in that manner, she had been groomed in such a way that her life had been planned since the day she was born, she did not have any strong need to leave the normal, not until recently. Tia wished that she had a backup plan then, she read business administration in the university because her father thought that it would be good for her to have some knowledge of the business at least. Tia did not have much interest in the business at all, she was more interested in painting, that was her goal at least. She had hoped that when she married William she could go to art school while she groomed his children. It was not a very normal thing to think, but she was not very normal herself.Tia began to regret the words that she used with William over the phone, her father would have heard by now and he would not be happy, she was trying to avoid that. Tia hoped that her father would listen to her side of the story, he loved her, he would listen to her, she would not have to go back to William.As she got into the house, she knew that she had to get to her mother, that would be the next step of action. Tia's mother had always been against the marriage, and she wanted Tia's happiness. Tia thiught then that her happiness with William, but no more."Where have you been Tia? William just called me, what is all this talk of breaking off the betrothal?" Her father asked as she tried to tiptoe into the house. Tia was not even given a few minutes of respite. She was faced with her father immediately she got in."I was at a friend's. I don't want to do this with William anymore. I will just be hurt. I caught him with another woman," Tia tried to explain to her father. Robert Wilson was a simple man, that was what he said about himself anyways, he loved her dearly, that was what Tia could say, she did not understand how he portrayed that love though. Robert Wilson looked sympathetic for a moment and he drew Tia into a hug. Tia loved hugging her father, it made her feel safe, it was one of her earliest memories, her father hugging her."I am sorry Princess. Boys can be very stupid at times, I will talk to him and make sure he never does something like that again," her father said. Tia shook her head even while he hugged her, that was not what she wanted, she did not want that at all. She did not want her father to talk to William. She did not want anything to do with him at all."I don't want that Daddy, I don't want you talk to him, I want you to end the betrothal. He gave me a ring, he made me feel that he loved me and he is still living his life as though he is not engaged to me," Tia exclaimed. She felt so angry. Her father took her out of his arms. He stopped holding her, Tia felt cold. His expression was as cold as she felt."You need to grow up Tia. Everything cannot be like the fairy tales that you read. Life is not like that. You think you are marrying William because he loves you? That is not even part of it. I know that he does not love you, but you have to do it. I can not give my company out to someone that does not have my name. Wilson Enterprises will not be run to the ground because you are looking for love. I will talk to William Tia, I will ask him to be more discreet, but whatever happens, whichever way, you are marrying him, and that is final," her father said and Tia shook from the sheer shock of his words. It hit her so much that she cried. She staggered away from him, this was the man that she was supposed to call her father.In some ways, it felt like he treasured his business, his company more than her. He should have just given birth to the company in the first place.Tia felt tears go down her face as she struggled to breath. She could not believe her father said all of that to her."Don't say words like that to my child, Robert. She will marry who she wants to, you can not force a husband down her throat because of the family name," her mother said. She came into the living room and held Tia. Tia rushed to her mother's arms and she felt safe there. Her parents marriage had always been shaky, especially since they hard varying views about her betrothal. Tia had always been on her father's side because she actually loved William before, but all he did was hurt her, so she wanted more, she wanted more than pain."I will do whatever I want to do for the family name, so stay out of it," her father said and he walked out of the living room, leaving her with her mother. Tia could not help the tears that rushed down her eyes. The incidents of the day were all too much for her to handle."It's okay dearie, don't worry, you will be fine. You do not have to marry that bastard," her mother said."But dad, I don't know how to change his mind," Tia said. Her father was very stubborn, it was almost impossible to change his mind, she had no idea how she would do it, but she needed to try at least."It's very simple Tia. Your father will not want to hand the company over to a girl, and that is why you cannot just take over yourself. You need to convince him to hand over to one of your brothers. They are all older than you and are all qualified even more than you are," her mother said and Tia narrowed her eyes at the woman. She hated when she was being downgraded for her sex and that was what her parents did. Beverly Wilson was previously married before she got married to her father and she had three sons from her late husband. Tia thought some times that her father married her mother because of the male children that she had, so she was fertile enough to give him the boys that he so badly wanted. It was such a shame that it was not the case. Her step brothers all wanted the company, but her father refused to give it to someone he was not related to by blood."If father thought they were all capable, he would have given it to them," Tia said and cleaned her tears. She was stupid for showing her vulnerability to her parents, both of them. They both wanted to use her according to their purposes. They might both love her, but they loved something else more and Tia could not stand that.She walked up to her room in her skimpy gown and sat down on her bed as she thought of what she would do. It seemed like she would not get out of the marriage after all, even after he cheated on her. There was also the issue of the one night stand. Tia was feeling less and less guilty for cheating on William, if it were so okay for him to cheat on her, then the same should be said for him. Tia felt better knowing that she was not the only one that was hurt. Tia thought about saying that she cheated on William, she hoped that would destroy the relationship, but she reasoned that it would bring her into bad terms with her father and she did not have another place to live. Tia knew that she had to do something for herself so that she would not be so stranded in situations like this, so that she would have a choice on what to do in situations like this. She needed to start planning an escape route, she could not be with her father for the rest of her life and she could not marry William, she had to be calm at first but she did need a plan.Tia thought of Hera. She was her closest friend and the first person her mind went to. Hera was also the daughter of a business conglomerate, but her father could never force her into a marriage, he had tried several times, but Hera was very smart and she always knew her way around it. Hera would know what to do, her friend would help her plan.Tia had a surge of hope as she picked up her phone to call her friend Hera."Hello Hera, how are you doing?" Tia asked her friend as she picked up the call."Oh well, you would not know if I jumped off a cliff and died would you?" Hera said sparkly and Tia groaned. She knew that her friend was upset since they had not talked in while. "I am sorry Hera. It has really been a while. I am sorry that we have not talked, please forgive me my love," Tia said to her friend, she had a smile on her face. Hera was a friend that was so easy to talk to, even if the day had been long and stressful, Hera made it very easy."Well you are forgiven, but that is only because I love you, and you are very lucky that I do," Hera said and Tia laughed. Her words are like a hug, it felt like she was right beside her."Of course babe," Tia said."So, what is the problem?" Hera asked Tia and she let out a long sigh, it really had been a long long day."I don't even know where to start," Tia said with a groan."Well there is no better place to start than the very beginning," Hera said.
Chapter FiveTia sat on her bed that after she left Hera's place and she knew that she had to do something. Her father was still unrelenting about his decision to have her get married to William, he had portrayed as much that day when she came back from Hera's place. It might even be that the only choice that she had was to tell William about Lloyd. Tia closed her eyes as she imagined what would happen if William heard what she had to say.Tia sighed as she realized how alone she was in, in a house full of siblings. Her brothers were there but they really did not care about her that much, they were just interested in the company.Tia's phone rang yet again and it was William on the phone. The imagine of him on top of the brunette was still hitting her, she was not ready to have a reasonable conversation with him, even if she might not have any other choice than to marry him, he had still cheated on her over and over again and he hurt her in many ways. It was best that they went their
Chapter Six.Tia was resigned, there was not much that she could do, after all, she was powerless, it was all her fault, she could have taken her power when she still had the chance to, but now she was stuck with her father who she was beginning to hate. He clearly loved his company more than he loved her, it was very disheartening discover that the man that birthed her did not love her.Tia sat on her bed and cried throughout the night. Telling William that she cheated did not work at all, instead after that day, her father begged William's father and the engagement was more sealed than ever. She was already getting ready for her engagement party. William somehow got a picture of her leaving the hotel, he was using the picture to threaten her and making her feel terrible for cheating on him, he did not even consider the fact that he cheated first.Tia did not call Hera, she was disappointed in herself and she felt she should just face the consequences, no need to involve her friend.
Chapter SevenFour weeks had passed since when she caught Will cheating on her and when she had sex with Lloyd. Tia was currently getting ready for her engagement party. Her wedding date was set, it was in six months as society weddings took a lot of time to prepare for. Tia was even more downcast than she was before. She had given up entirely on trying to break off her relationship with William. She had basically been sold to a beast. Tia had called Hera after then and they had talked, Hera tried to tell Tia that she should be more assertive and fight for her rights, but Tia was not hearing any of that. She had lost hope entirely. She did not feel that anything could happen again, she was going to get married to William, nothing that she would do would change that."Tia, do you want gloss or no gloss?" The make up artiste that was getting her ready for the engagement party asked her, and Tia looked at the lady."Gloss please," she replied."Oh no, no. No gloss would be better for yo
Chapter Eight.The party was in full swing but all Tia wanted was to go home."It is now time for the couple's dance," The MC said and Will took her hand, Tia let him lead her to the dance floor.Tia could feel the eyes of the entire people around her as Will drew her close and they began to dance together.Tia felt sick as she was so close to him. His grip was too strong, he led too harshly. He was definitely not the model partner.The crowd cheered at them and more people joined them on the dancefloor. Tia was taken from man to man as the dance hitched. It was not long until she found herself in the arms of Lloyd. Tia was shocked to see him at the party, and even more shocked to be in his arms.Her body seemed to remember him as her nipples tightened and her heart beat quickened. The dance between them was fluid and sweet. They moved together to the beat of the song and Tia wished that she was marrying him instead.She remembered what Hera had said before she came for the engagement
Chapter NineTia kept calm for the rest of the ride back home. Her mind was all on the pregnancy tests that she bought and how she would use them when she got home. She needed to get rid of the gnawing feeling inside her heart."Thank you, Ian," Tia said as her brother parked in front of her father's house."Do you want me to see you off? To escort you inside. I should greet mom," Ian said with a smile and Tia shook her head."That will be okay, thank you very much. I appreciate what you did for me," Tia said."You are welcome," Ian said."Take good care of yourself and do not forget to call me," he continued and then Tia walked into the house.She figured that Ian was on her side. She had someone new in her corner. It was a feeling that she liked to have someone with her that is.She held her ball gown and the rubber bag with her as she walked into the living room."Where are you coming from?" Her father thundered as she entered into the house. Tia was shocked to hear his voice as sh
Chapter Ten.Tia sighed and got down of the car as the driver parked in front of the Rowling mansion.The house was truly a mansion, Tia had been brought up in riches so she was not easily impressed, but she was quite impressed by the house that was the Rowling mansion.William lived there and that was something that she did not like at all. Even though they are not the children of her father, Tia felt it odd that a man that was already twenty-nine still lived with his parents.William was not much different from her, he was still very much controlled by his father.Tia did not like the fact that she would get married and have to live with Isla. The fact that Elsa would also be in the picture was the only thing that gave her hope.She walked out of the car and sashayed into the house. Tia had learnt from a young age that appearance was all that mattered. Even when her father was in recession and debt, she would still buy the finest clothes and the most expensive shoes so that their in
Chapter Eleven"I think I am pregnant," Tia said to Hera. She took in a deep breath and closed her eyes in prayer as she said it. It felt different to say it, it felt so real. Like the child was really in her stomach, living and depending on her."What do you mean? I thought you said you saw your period?" Hera asked. She was clearly panicking."I thought I saw my period, but it was barely there. So I took home tests, I took five. Three were positive," Tia told her friend."Home tests are not very reliable. but I am scared Hera. I am so scared. I want to do a blood test but my father is restricting my movement. Would I only know if I am pregnant when my stomach starts to swell?" Tia asked. She was panicking."Just relax Tia. Relax, you might not be pregnant. Are you experiencing any nausea?" Hera asked and Tia frowned from the other side of the phone."Are you a doctor Hera? I had three positive tests, 3/5. How do I deal with that?" Tia asked. She was so stressed out."Just relax. We c