The doctor had seen my father, and he was okay, resting in his room. Aunt Ruth had announced to the guests that the party was over. I was beyond sad and deeply hurt.

"Natalie?" Rocky calls.

I feel relieved, just the person I needed. "Hey."

"What happened? Why was the party cancelled?"

My eyes become watery, causing Rocky to worry. "Are you okay?" He asks.

"Daddy is dying, he has a brain tumor."

"Oh, my God. Natty, I'm so sorry. How did that happen?"

"I don't know, he said he found out a few weeks ago."

Rocky hugs me, "Everything's going to be fine, Natty." He assures me.

I remember my plans for the night. Would having sex despite my father's current condition make me selfish? I didn't know. The only thing I wanted was to forget about my problems. I didn't want to think about anything.

Waking up, I'm shocked as soon as I realize that I'd been too wasted in love that I'd forgotten to go back home. "Crap!" I panic as I get up, alarmed. I look at my naked body and gasp. I really did it! I turn around. Rocky's still fast asleep.

"Rocky!" I shake him. "I have to go, why didn't you wake me?"

Rocky smiles, revealing a set of sparkly white teeth.

"I didn't want to disturb you, my love. You looked so happy and content."

I blush. I could tell I was as red as a tomato. "Yesterday night was perfect, Rocky. You don't know how much I love you." I say, as I kneel down, placing a kiss on his lips. I continue, "I'd give up anything to live like this everyday, with you." He smiles, cupping my face in his hands. "I have to go now. I'll call you." I say. We hug.

***

What if they had noticed my absence already? What could I possibly say?

"You startled me."

you a thief? Why be startled in your own home? Where the hell have

"Away from you

scoffs, "Did you say

concerned. I'm going to my bedroom." I

all the privileges you enjoy under my roof. A lot of people would die for it, Princess.

Dad's

me. "You're so proud

"I know that already."

"Then do the needful."

with? I

seized, Natalie. Stolen, I'd say."

couldn't believe it. From what I'd known growing up, my father had enough wealth to sustain

still hope, Natalie." My mother says as she moves closer to me, holding my hands. I look down, at our hands.

don't even understand what you're saying. Who is this man, and why would he seize our money, I mean, is that even possible? Is that even legal?" I ask,

graduate in a few weeks. You're our only child and only hope. This is the time to help your family,

you

responsible for all of this. He's agreed to return all our money and properties of only you marry him for at

fling her hands off my body as

ask, hoping and praying that I heard

have to do this."

sick and frightening one if it is." I respond, annoyed. I begin to walk away, not in the least interested in what she

was paid for by your aunt Ruth. Need

"Natalie."

will not be getting engaged to anyone!"

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