Thread: An Arangement (DeadRoseGarden and Josu_T)

Over the week following his meeting with his father Chris was extremely distracted. He couldn't think about anything except the change that was about to happen in his life. He didn't fight it because he knew they couldn't win any argument with the bank. The legal situation was clear and a legal battle would take too long and cost too much money. It was simply easier for Chris to marry the girl and appease the bank. Apparently the banks were hoping that the two families would be unwilling to force their children into marriage. Chris was making the decision because it was in his own interest for his future. The fact that he had never met his bride-to-be was an annoyance, but he didn't really have an option if he wanted to be successful. He didn't know why the other family was going through with it. Part of him wished that there was some kind of loophole where if the other family didn't agree then his family would not be punished, but he had a feeling it wouldn't work that way. When he found out that his future wife was going to be arriving at his parents' home he was surprised but intrigued. He made sure he was there when his father told him to be there. Normally he'd be out on a date, but to secure his future he was willing to give up one night of fun. He just hoped he would be able to get back to his regular lifestyle without much of a delay. When he arrived at his parents' home he was greeted by his mother. He joined her in a small sitting room and they started to talk about the situation. She wanted to make sure he was sure about his decision. He shrugged. It was fine with him. It wasn't as if it would change much. He wouldn't let it. When he said that his mother was really upset. She started to explain to him that he couldn't be a jerk to his wife. He couldn't ignore her and he couldn't be unfaithful. If he was going to actually marry the girl he would need to commit to her. It was what was right and if he didn't she said she would get his father to cut him off. Chris was stunned. He hadn't thought she would feel that strongly. It seemed he had three options. He could simply say no and live his life his way. If he did that he would be ruined financially. His business career would be over before it started. He could marry the girl and simply live his life as if he wasn't married, like he wanted. But if he did that he would be ruined financially and his business career would be over before it even started. Or he could get married and be comitted to a girl he didn't even know. He had no choice. He had to take the option that was least objectional. After a while he met his father again. It was then that he learned who his wife would be. He couldn't remember meeting Angela before, but he was sure they had been at the same place on a few occasions. He couldn't picture her in his mind and he hoped she would at least be attractive. If he was going to be with only one woman she needed to look good. He was getting more and more nervous. Angela's parents arrived half an hour before she was due to get there. Chris was introduced to them and it was clear that her parents felt the same way his parents did. He could see that her father didn't want to go through with it, but had to for the sake of his business. It was an awkward first meeting, but it couldn't be expected to be anything different. When Angela arrived at the house everyone heard the doorbell ringing. He was sent into another room to wait. His parents went into a room next to the one he was in. Her parents were in yet another room. The butler answered the door. He would direct Angela to her parents who would explain everything before she actually met Chris. His parents would not meet her until after she had met him. He sat in the room and waited. She was meeting her parents far enough away that he would not be able to hear her reaction at all. He had no idea what was going on. At that point part of him was actually hoping she would refuse and leave. He might not have a business or money, but he would be able to do whatever he wanted with whoever he wanted. Plus, they might actually be able to secure some assets and at least stay moderately wealthy.