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CHAPTER 3

Darius

I knew this old woman was up to no good,so when she called for a family meeting,I knew she had already made a decision in whatever new scheme she came up with. Imagine my surprise when my sweet and loving grandmother said she found a wife for me. Fuck no. She wanted to bring a random woman into the family.

I was expecting something but not her dropping marriage into my life. For one month we were at loggerheads. She wasn't relenting and neither was I. The second week into the standoff between me and her my parents called and informed me that She has been refusing to eat anything and it's been a week Now. I had no choice but to accept defeat and accept her decision.

I made it clear no one was to say anything about it outside of the family and if they did ,they wouldn't like the outcome. I told Grayson and he was his usual asshole self. The old bat didn't give any information on my supposed wife. We need to get to know each other,those were her words. So here I was on a fine Monday morning with the old coot roaming around my house waiting for a woman to show up.

Imagine being the most successful billionaire and the Only grandson of the Prominent Cirano Family of Ardwell and your grandmother finds a wife for you. I have more than enough women to choose from, especially from the wealthy families throughout Ardwell. but no, she has to have her way. If I didn't love her so much I'd say to hell with it and disappear.

I told her I didn't want to go to the courthouse because people will see. I figured she'd call it off but who the fuck was I kidding. I knew my grandmother so well . she had a fucking official at my house at nine that morning. I was in my office brooding trying to find a way out of this supposed marriage. I was deep in thoughts when someone knocked on the door.

“ What ?” Marlene pushed her head into the office. She was the only house help I had ,the only one that wasn't scared of my anger and Ire. People Bent backwards to please me and Marlene was the only one that didn't give a shit ,she did and said what she wanted, she was the only one that tolerated my fucking nonsense.

“ What ? , It's yes Marlene and your intended wife is here”. She said giving me a look I've received more than a thousand times. I shut down the laptop and walked out. When I headed to the living room i stopped short, I wasn't expecting that.

I had no idea what the Fuck I was expecting but not that , not her. The minute she saw me she stood up , Graceful and elegant. She had a smile that said I'm not thrilled about this but it is what it is. Short ,with curves in all the right places . Her dark brown curls in a ponytail resting on her back. Her face was white and smooth and those blue eyes. Fuck me. Where did the old lady find her?. I masked the surprise and just looked at her.

I kept looking at her, unable to take my eyes off her. She started fidgeting under my stare. That's when I took notice of what she was wearing. A turtleneck sweater type shirt with long jeans . I snapped out of staring and took a seat opposite her with an indifferent look on my face. I saw the old woman looking at me ,she was trying to figure me out. Ha. Tough luck,no one ever knew what I was thinking ,I never let it show.

“ Darius, this is McKenzie Pierce,The young lady that is going to be your wife. McKenzie, this is my grandson Darius. Now Kenneth let's get this done ,I have stuff to do”.

I swear judge Kenneth Gomes probably hates my grandmother's guts. This woman has all the Prominent people of Ardwell at her Beck and call.

“ Cynthia, always in a hurry. They just need to sign here and two witnesses”.he said handing the papers to me. I looked at the old woman. And she had a look on her face that said don't screw up.

There wasn't anything I could do now. I signed it . Signing my freedom and probably my fucking sanity away to the woman sitting in front of me. I handed it to her. She didn't look at any of us ,she set the document on the coffee table and began signing away. Not once did I see her hands tremble. Something was up. How many women would get married to a man they don't know. Maybe she's doing this for money.

I kept my eyes on her ,My face void of emotions .It wasn't until I heard the old coot laughing that I looked away .

“ Thank you Kenneth. I'll Walk you out. Now McKenzie you're the daughter-in-law of the Cirano Family, You'll be staying here From now on. Zara will drop your stuff over. I'll leave you two to get to know each other and Darius Don't let me down “. She said as she left the house.

I kept looking at the girl in front of me.

“ Isn't it too warm to wear such attire?”.

“ No , This is what I have always worn ”.

Fuck me , even her voice. I swear to God I believe my grandmother had been stalking me in order to find the perfect woman for me. I doubt I'd be able to find faults with her and have this so-called marriage annulled. Marlene came back with coffee.

“ Here you go ma'am” ,She said, handing her a cup.

“ Thank you,May I ask your name?”. She said looking at Marlene.

“ My name is Marlene ma'am”.

“ Thank you Marlene. Please call me by my name. McKenzie or Ms Peirce not ma'am”. She said ,

Marlene looked at me,I shrugged my shoulders because Marlene was trouble by itself and I wasn't getting a mouth lashing because of little miss McKenzie. Sometimes it felt like Marlene was my damn boss.

After she left McKenzie kept quiet. Until she wasn't.

“ My name is McKenzie Pierce, I'm twenty three years old. I'm a medical student. Neurology is my goal. I don't speak much , I don't go out much. I have one friend and that is it. I don't drink nor smoke. I Did this because Cynthia asked me to and because I owe Cynthia everything. I am not interested in money or in your family business affairs. I Did this because I had to”. She said, looking at me.

“ That's good to know. Marlene will assist you with anything you need. Zach will be your security detail and driver if you need him .I need to go to the office. You don't need to do anything for me. Just do whatever you need to. I return late most nights and leave early hours for the office. As for my grandmother”.

“That is Okay Mr Cirano. You don't need to be worried about Your grandmother. I've already asked her to not Force anything on either of us and she has agreed so if residing in the same space and having our own lives makes her happier , that is what it will be“. She said quietly.

“ Good , I'll see you when I see you “. I said leaving her in the living room. Seems like she didn't want this either,but she had no choice. If it's not for money then what was it?. Even owing someone a favor wouldn't make you marry someone that much I knew. When I got into the car Ruddy was already waiting for me.

“ Ruddy I want you to find everything on her ,her name is McKenzie Pierce”. I said looking over the documents.

“ Very well sir”.

One way or the other, I'll find out.

“ Also , inform the rest of the security immediately That,she is my wife. Have Zach be her shadow “.

“ Yes Sir”.

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