[AN ARRANGED MARRIAGE] Fiance, Not Business Partner -2- ><You Need A Wife><

sorry it is short again

DAMIEN'S POV

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"Damien, I need to see you in my study." said my dad, over the intercom that was hooked up between all studies.

I pressed the talk button and told him that I would be right there, saved the work on my laptop, and went to walk to Dad's study.

"Yeah Dad?"

I was nervous, trying to remember what I was supposed to do that I haven't, seeing as how that was what was usually the issue.

"Take a seat. And don't worry, you aren't in trouble."

Oh thank God. I sat down, and then Dad started to talk again.

"As you know, when you turn 18 you are expected to take over the family business completely, since I will be retiring." He paused, as if not sure how to continue. "But, you do not know this: to take over the business, you need a wife."

"WHAT? I can't have a wife, I'm too busy doing work to even have a serious girlfriend!"

"Which is why me and your mother have decided to arrange a marriage for you with Diana Fresco's daughter."

He paused again like he was waiting for me to say something, but I was not even able to comprehend what he was saying.

"I will pick Audrey up today in Nevada and bring her here."

"But - I don't even know this girl!"

"Well there will be six months before you marry to get to know each other, in that time she will go to school with you, live here, and the two of you must appear as if you are dating."

"Can I leave now?"

"Well, there is one more thing, son, she will be sharing your room."

"Come again?"

"You will share your room. You have the rest of the day of to prepare for her, and then the two of you are going to the mall to pick up clothes, as I think she does not have many."

"Now, may I go?" I was trying hard not to lose control of my voice.

"Yes Damien, and she will be here at five."

Oh goody. I am getting married to a stranger.