Chapter 85

"You're going to marry Cleandra Alonso after college. It's settled."

It rang in my head for a couple of times. It's echoing in my ear as I drop my silverware on my plate.

"Say that again?" I uttered, forcing myself not to stutter.

Dad sighed. "An old friend of mine needs help. They helped us when our company is in verge of falling. Now, it's our turn to do the same. You have to marry their daughter Cleandra Alonso. I believe you're friends, am I right?"

"Yeah, we're friends," I replied. I lifted my gaze and met his eyes. "What if I don't want to marry her?"

"You'll marry her whether you like it or not, Exiquel," He said while looking at me with a blank expression.

I laughed at the back of my mind even though I maintained a blank expression.

"Okay," I muttered then stood up. "I'm done eating."

I turned my back and set them aside even if they're calling my name for several times.

I sat by the door of my room then leaned on it.

"Cleandra," I mumbled. "Why do I have to marry you? Can I ju