Arranged Love Marriage

3. I want to marry you

I looked at the familiar figures in front of me

My parents

What are they doing here?

It speaks trouble

Just like the last time I was here

Did they find out?

No no no they can't

They can't

They won't

I chanted it in my head to make myself feel better

As if it would actually work

I wish it did

We stood up & wai'd as they made their way towards us & took a seat.

"You're all grown up now, Nunew. You look so much like your dad when he was at your age" said Hia's mom while smiling as I took a seat

I smiled back awkwardly, not knowing what to say

"Zee is becoming more handsomer day by day"

Said my mom as hia also smiled awkwardly

"Why don't you eat something?" hia's mom said, sensing the awkwardness

"I'm good, maa" I said smiling

"Me too" hia replied

She sighed & looked at hia's dad expecting him to say something.

He cleared his throat

"We have something we would like you to do"

He said with his businesses voice

The one that doesn't accept refusal

I wonder what he is going to talk about

Is it about work?

I hope it is

"We want you both to get married"

"What?!" Me & hia said in unison

"Look you guys have known each other since you were a child. You are also close & work together. We think it would be great if-"

"You're no one to think who is right for us"

Said Hia before his mom could continue

"We should be the one choosing who we want to get married with"

I said

"That's what your grandpa wanted before he passed away, Nunew"

Said my dad

I paused at the mention of the familiar figure.

Grey hair, brown eyes, pointed nose, a soft smile on thin lips flashed before my eyes.

He wanted it....?

"It was his last wish" Said my mom

Last wish...?

"He wanted you both to get married since you were a child"

Said Hia's mom as I tried to process everything

Why are we being told about it now?

Is this some kind of trap?

I can't let things get the best of me

"Why didn't you tell us sooner?"

Hia voiced out my thoughts

"We wanted to tell you at the right time"