I looked out of the window, realizing how much trouble I'd gotten myself into. Why would I endanger my life because of my desires? It just dawned on me that I could lose my life....
Well, at least I live and loved, I’d rather die a woman fighting for true love and freedom than live like a lost puppy. Let me tell you how I got here..
My name is Angela, I'm 22 years, smart and determined to enjoy my life. I'm the last child of my dad’s manyyyyyy children. Emphasis on many!
The old man has 20 children that I know of and has successfully sold his female children out for marriage. Luckily for him, he has just five boys and 16 girls including me, so he has continuously built wealth on his children’s worth.
All my life, I've watched my sisters get sold for marriage and even though we are not from the same mother, I wish they fought for love instead.
“ Stop crying my daughter, your father wants the best for you” my mother said to my elder sister who is about to get sold to an old man.
“He's an old man mother! I want to be with Eden my boyfriend” she said. Now someone is beginning to use their brain I thought....
“Your father will kill you and Eden if you go against him, just go and make your father happy!” she said and I just shrieked internally.
“Why must you do what dad wants? Just run away with your boyfriend and he’ll move on to the next... Oooopppsss that’s me” I butted in.
“Shut up your mouth Angela! Don't listen to her” my mother yelled. I left there immediately and in few days my sister got married...i knew I was next!
Weeks later, my father sent for me and I just knew the old man had nothing else to discuss but marriage. I just want to make money and make love on a yacht with the love of my life. Even if I don't have one now, I won't marry any man chosen by my father.
“ have a seat Anna” he said
“It's Angela not Anna, I'm not surprised since you have have more than 20 kids” I said to him and I could see the shocked look on my mother’s face but I don't care.
“Oh sorry my child, I'm getting old. Well, I called to let you know that you'll be getting married in three days. Your husband is coming here" he said and I let out a loud laugh.
“ oh my God father, you must think I'll do whatever you want. I'm not getting married to anyone so just cancel it” I said back at him
“Angel!!!!” my mom screamed but I really don't give a damn, I'm not gonna let them control me like my sisters.
“How dare you talk back at me? You have no right to refuse! I am your father and you'll do whatever I say” he yelled but I didn't budge.
“Get out of my room and go prepare for your marriage ceremony. Don't you dare go against me, if you do I'll forget I am your father and kill you!” he said .
To be continued....
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