Danger

Anna's POV

I watch his expression change from confusion to hurt.

He stared at me in total silence.

"Marry him?

How?, I do not understand ".

He asked, chuckling.

"Our parents called us together and his father brought a document for us to sign and our marriage would become legal. The wedding ceremony was supposed to be a few days after Dad's election." I rushed all the words out at once.

His eyes widened as he took in everything I just said.

I'm not supposed to say it this way.

"I do not have any interest in him but I had no choice but to-

"Were you threatened?".

"No-

"I want the truth Anna, that's the only way I can deal with this".

"He did not," I replied.

His brows dipped at my response.

He must not find out the truth.

"I agreed to get married to him and I want to inform you so that you won't be shocked when you find out".

"Alright" he replied with a faint smile.