"Dad are you crazy? Are you seriously asking me to marry a stranger?" I laughed not buying the serious expression on his face.

"He's not that much of a stranger. His Dad and I are good friends." Dad replied.

"Dad, is this really necessary? I mean marriage is a huge deal, shouldn't it be between two persons who love each other?" 

"Alli, I know. And I shouldn't even be asking you this but it’s a huge opportunity." Dad sighed. 

"I know what I'm asking is a big deal and I should allow you to find your own happiness but it would be nice and really beneficial or a merge."

"Dad, I don't know. This is like huge.” I was hesitant.

"I'm sorry dear I shouldn't be asking you such things. Forget about, I'll figure this out without getting you involved." Dad replied shaking his head.

Looking at my Dad's defeated feature, I just couldn't bear to let him be this disappointed. 

Sighing I replied "I'll do it Dad."-------------------Allison Diamond is forced to marry Christopher Lee as a result of forming a merger between both their fathers' companies. The merger of the two companies would make them both more successful and it is the opportunity of a lifetime. Allison is a Daddy's girl, she would do anything to please her father. So when this decision was put upon her, she willingly gave up her happiness and settled for an arranged loveless marriage. Christopher is 26 years old, and settling down and marriage were the last things on his mind. However, since his father was finally handing over the position of CEO to him, he decided he'd do it no matter how much he hated the idea. Growing up Chris was always taught that good leaders have to make sacrifices and hard decisions. He made up his mind to get married for the merger but he was going to make sure he wasn't stuck with an unwanted wife for the rest of his life. He'd make sure his bride doesn't harbor any idea of them being a happy committed couple. Will the couple find some love or will this union be hell? Read to find out more.



A Bride for a Merger

I had gone to see Tori like I had told Dad I would. After meeting up, we eventually  went out to this private diner to eat. I was feeling a little hungry since I had barely touched my food earlier. Tori was really surprised to see me when I had showed up. She was practically  shocked seeing me and a...

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