A twenty six year old Isabella, who aspires to be a baker is hooked in an arranged marriage with a mafia prince she hates. Little does she know that it is all to save her life from a predator who wants her as his prey. * * What do you mean I am getting married to Lucas Crawford!!!! I exclaimed. That guy is a damn womanizer and am not ready to get married, for Christ sake I want to be a successful baker first!!! I added shouting Calm down sweetie, mom tried to percify me but dad cut her short. Now listen two me young lady, you are my daughter and I know what's best for you and no daughter of mine would be a worthless baker, so shut up and get dressed the Crawford's are having dinner with us.. He shouted. Of course no daughter of the great McKenzie family can be a baker isn't it? How absurd, oh I know this is another one of your business isn't it? Well Mr McKenzie I hope you sell your daughter for a very good price... I ranted but he cut me short with a slap. I looked at my once loving father and ran upstairs to my room. Isabella!!!! Mom tried calling me but I turned deaf ears I know what to do. Lucas Crawford Ceo of The Crawford Automobile industry, Bad ass womanizer and a Rude idiot. Our parts crossed once and am never going to marry that idiot.
Isabella
I woke up on the floor, i guess i just fell asleep after crying my eye out.
Isabella the Crawford's are arriving soon i heard my mom say from the other end of the door.
I just sighed in response
I went into my bathroom to take a quick shower, i really need to be a baker and now my father is trying his very best to ruin my life.
I stepped out of the bathroom to look for dresses that would make me hideous.
Usually am a hot dresser and i dress sassy buh not tonight
I wore a jean trouser then a mid thigh skirt on it, then I wore a shirt on it, i also picked a singlet and wore it on the shirt. I added a nerd glass.
I smiled at my self comfortably
I roughen my hair a little, perfect now i look like a mad woman
I stepped outside my room door with two different shoe legs and headed downstairs
I could hear voices, the Crawford's are definitely here
Good evening everyone, i greeted.
My dad sent me a death glare instantly followed by
What the heck are you wearing Darcy? He asked in a threatening tone.
I shrugged... Clothes I replied nonchalantly.
Pie!! i squealed as i dug into the pie on the table like an animal, everyone looked disgusted especially the arrogant lucas and that's exactly what i wanted.
I noticed a woman smiling at me.. Gosh i really need you to hate me woman... I thought in my mind.
Isn't she just wonderful, i heard her say suddenly.
My eye widened in shock.
She didn't just say that did she?
yeah she's amazing mom, i would marry her... I heard Lucas speak for the first time.
Oh my goodness this boy is an idiot.. I just want to slap him
Good evening family... I heard my sisters voice
Oh my goodness Darcy, did dad do something again and you decided to make him pay by ruining his dinner or you are actually running mad!!! She exclaimed.
I sighed defeated
Just shut up Aria, i will go get dressed and follow you now... I replied.
Sorry about this Mr and Mrs Crawford, i apologized as i headed back to my room.
Irritating them isn't going to work, but i need to get out of this marriage one way or the other.
I took another quick shower and changed into ripped high waist blue jeans and a transparent black top. I added a pair of black boot heels.
I wore my accessories and used my contact lenses, my eyes are naturally green so i use contact lenses sometimes because they draws attention.
I stepped downstairs and met everyone having dinner.
You look amazing dear, Mrs Crawford commented
Thanks ma'am, i muttered
Mr and Mrs Crawford , i apologize because i have to leave now with my sister to do some baby shopping.
The baby shopping can wait... Dad said in a command tone
With all due respect dad, this marriage is for you, it's your business deal so finalize it, i don't need to be here.. I replied dragging Aria out and planting a kiss on mom's cheeks.
Am sorry honey, she muttered and i smiled at her
I know you are hurt little sis but dad might have his reasons... Aria said as we got into the car
What other reason than me wanting to be a baker, i said as i drove off..
Mr McKenzie
Am sorry about Isabella.. I apologize to the Crawford's
It's okay peter, i understand her.. I also have a daughter remember , James said and we laughed
Well since lucas already agreed to marry her we should set the engagement date.. Vivian his wife said
Yeah what do you think Anna? I asked my wife
I know this is for her own good but it just hurts to see my daughter like this, have never seen her this sad. I know you have a nice family but i won't be a party to this, Anna replied standing up
I will go talk to her Vivian said as she followed suit
Don't worry peter all will be well, James said as we continued eating
Lucas already stood up earlier to receive a call.
Anna(Isabella's Mom)
I don't know what as gotten into peter all of a sudden, this is not the way to do things. I thought
We have been friends for 8years now Anna, is my family bad that you can't get your daughter married to my son? Vivian voice asked from behind.
Of course not, but I can't bear to see my daughter this sad and why exactly would peter make this kind of decision so fast and harshly for that matter? I asked
Well he is in a best position to answer that but I promise your daughter is safe and she will always be happy.. Vivian replied hugging me
I guess she is right, Bella hasn't really been into guys either so maybe this is her chance in love... I thought
We both disengaged from the hug
Let's head back to the table.. I said
We both walked back to the rest of the family
Soon dinner was over and we talked for a while before they decided to leave.
Peter we need to talk!! I said Immediately they left
I know you want answers and I will give them to you.. He replied pouring himself a drink
What else do you want to say peter? I mean what else can you even say?... I shouted
You don't want her to be a professional baker because of what people can say, you want her to take over your compare. For God sake just let her be!!! I added
Yes I want Bella to take over the company, I don't want her to be a Baker, I want her to live like a princess that she is Anna and I don't want to force her to get married either.
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