CHAPTER EIGHT

Ysabella POV I had a very hectic schedule thats why I feel like my whole energy is drained.Now I am sitting in my cabin and drinking some water to regain my energy. My door suddenly burst and shocked me. I saw Emma coming inside fuming with anger. "What happened?" I asked confused, thinking what made her so angry. "That stupid guy! He keeps on flirting with me. " her cheeks are burning red with anger right now. "Which guy are be talking about here?''i asked again telling her to take a seat. "One and only Xavier knight. The guy we saved last night! If he has not been our patient, I would have strangled his neck by now. Arrggh!!! He is the most infuriating and hideous guy I ever known!" "Woah! What did he do to make you go crazy like this?"I let out a chuckle. She rolled her eyes at me and explained"I went to check his vitals and run down a test on him. While I was checking his breathing he got touchy with me. He grabbed my waist and kissed me." She was silent for a moment."That jerk! He stole my first kiss. Shit shit!!!" She added like a afterthought looking much more furious then before. I was kind of surprised but it was hard to control my laugh. I know it's kind of bad of me to laugh at her but her reaction is so priceless. "What happened after that?" I asked. "What do you think?? Of course I slapped that moron! How dare he kiss me! Then he just smiled like nothing happened.I swear I want to kill him."Then she requested," Can you do me a favor. Can you do the next check up of him? I think I will pass this one. I do not want to kill one of my patients!" "Hahahaha... Ok! Ok! I will handle this one. No need to go there anymore." "Anyway why are you still here? Do you plan sleeping here in hospital again?" She asked dismissing all other thoughts. "Nope my dad just called me. We're going to have dinner with one of his business partner" I just half lied to her. I am not ready to accept this marriage thing completely and telling her would be like all said and done. I know where we going. My dad said we're going to have a dinner with Mr and Mrs Martin at their house where they invited us. "So your not excluded? That's new huh?" She said. Emma knows that my family treat me indifferently. So it's shocking to her why I am going to this dinner. If only she knew the truth. "Yup! It's shocking to me too. But anyway I got to go. I need to prepare for that dinner. And Emma you sure you don't want that patient? Xavier?" I asked her in a playful tone "Don't you dare bring that name again. I hate him to the core!" She was full on glaring at me. "Hahahaha... He's handsome you know!! What if....?" "Don't you dare finish that sentence. I swear I am going to end our friendship!" "Ouch!! You are a bad friend." I said faking hurt and then laughed which got me a eye roll and a glare again." Ok I will go now bye bye!" I went to my car and drove off to my house. "Why are you so late? Come on hurry up and fix your self!" My step mom said to me as I entered the house and I just nodded in reply. "Mom! I don't have a new dress. "my step sister Lucy said. I climbed the stairs and went inside my room. I took a quick bath and grabbed my only black dress from my closet. I did a little bit of makeup and let my hair down. I went down and my father was standing there. He signalled me to follow him to his study room. Again my father never think about what I feel and gave some hurtful instructions like,"During the dinner I will expect you to obey and behave!"Like i ever misbehave. "And don't you ever voice out whatever you have in mind"You had never let me do that. "You will get married to that guy and we will gain shares and the company will bloom again!" Again it's the money that matters. "But dad! This is unfair to them. You are using them." I tried the one thing I was asked not to do, voicing out my thoughts. "I don't care. They are filthy rich. Why are you getting so worked up. You just need to play the role of his wife. And I will do the rest " he said with a evil glint his eyes. "Dad! But...!" But before I could finish my sentence, his hand flew over and he slapped me on my face. I was too shocked to cry or say anything for a minute. "For once listen to me. If you dare not to follow me, you will get more than that. Understood???" He spat. By now silent tears were flowing down my face and I really don't know what to do. He is marrying me just as a tool for his business. "Fix yourself and we will go now!" He said and walked out. I quickly went to the washroom downstairs and tried to fix my face as much as I can. Then I went towards my car since my so called sister doesn't want me to be in the same car with her. Well the feeling is mutual. I hate this family so much! It took us a little over 20 mins to reach there. I stepped out of my car and came face to face with a grand and beautiful mansion. It's twice as huge as our house. After I was done admiring the place, I saw my family is standing beside me and Mr. and Mrs. Martin were already in the entrance waiting for us. They shook hands with my father and we greeted them. Mrs.Martin gave me a warm hug as always. She is such a sweet lady and I always get motherly vibes from her that I never got from my own step-mother. "I am so glad to meet you again. You look beautiful as always!" Mrs Martin said. "Thanks you Mrs Martin!"I replied timidly and bowed my head to her as a sign of respect. "Oh dear no more formalities.You are going to be our grand-daughter. So call us grandma and grandpa from now on."She said still giving me a sweet smile. Then Mr.Martin ,i mean my soon-to-be grandpa gestured us to come inside and said."Our grandson will be here in a moment"My mind immediately went on overdrive when Mr Martin mentioned that his grandson will also be here too.My thoughts went to the two times we met. My thoughts were interrupted when I saw Mrs.Martin was saying something,"His parents cannot make for the dinner. My son have an overseas business meeting and Archer's mom is with him too. Those two are inseparable all the time"She laughed and I thought What a sweet parents Archer have. As we entered their house, the living room was so huge and beautiful. It's mostly a modern and classic combination. My father and Mr.Martin were talking about business and Mrs.Martin was making a small talk with my step-mom. My step sister was sitting quite and admiring her nails. After some time Mrs.Martin said "Dear, your grandpa wanted to talk to you." Hearing this, Mr.Martin stood up and said"Come dear!" I followed grandpa and took a quick glance towards of dad and he mouthed me to "behave". We went to grandpa's study room and he turned his face towards me just as we entered. "Dear what happen to your face?!"His question shocked me but I cannot tell him anything. "Oh! nothing sir! " "Your not a type of women to wear make up. And I can still see a hand print on your face even after trying to fix it. Who did that to you?"He looked a little furious but I know he is not angry on me. I kept my head down and said"No one sir! I accidentally hit my face." I answered trying to convince him.I know he is asking out of concern for me but I cannot tell him or I have to face wrath of my father. "Dear one of the reasons why I wanted to marry you to my grandson is that I wanted you to be free from your family. I know what your family has done and is doing to you. Rest assured when you will be in our family nobody can lay a finger on you" grandpa said in a hard tone and then he added playfully," stop with the formalities already young lady!" I smiled at his antics and said "Thank you grandpa! Thank you for your kindness. I don't know why you are so kind to me!" "Dear we are just giving back the kindness. All my doctors before you, were only after my money. But you... You always considered my condition. Your were so kind and considerate." He smiled and patted my head with love. A sudden urge to hug him came over me.It's been so long since I experienced the feeling of being loved and considered by someone.So without thinking anything,I hugged him and pleaded. "Grandpa, you don't have to do this. I am Fine. What's important is that you are healthy now. Please take back your decision. My father is only after your money. I can't allow that and it will eat my conscience every second with guilt. Please!" "Dear... Dear don't worry. Money is not a problem here. I promise that you will be happy here." Then the door flung open and Archer was standing there. I noticed how he was eyeing me like i am some kind of whore. He came in and did not acknowledge my presence there. Mr Martin dismissed me and I walked hurriedly to the door.