The Arranged Bride

Chapter - 03

Joseph's POV

I was going to my son , Nick's cabin when I saw Ethan smiling and speaking to a young woman who had her back facing me.

Coming closer I heard the lady gently saying him how he would have got hurt for running like that . Then she offered to take him to his grandfather. I was touched at the random woman's concern for a kid whom she met right now.

She looked a bit embarrassed to not know me . When she told me she had come to meet Mr. Jones , I recognized him. He was the marketing head and was quite efficient. I noticed that the girl looked quite similar to David and guessed her to be his daughter but refrained from asking anything.

When Nick made an appearance I saw her checking him out which was nothing new to me. But she was sophisticated in her ways and did not drool like the other ones I have seen.

I was indeed shocked when Ethan hugged her and she convinced him to realize his mistake and he even apologized which was not a regular scene . Ethan was never too comfortable with strangers. Nick's face mirrored the same expression.

From my peripheral vision I saw Nick taking in her appearance . He did not avert his eyes till she was out of vision.

Currently I was sitting in my cabin looking through the file containing every details of Sophia for which I had to make a call.

Sophia Jones, 27 years old, only daughter of David Jones and Amelia Jones. She had done MBA in marketing and was currently the marketing manager in Knight's Enterprises.

"Impressive" I thought.

I was always worried about Nick. Having been hurt repeatedly, he had lost trust in women . But unfortunately he was too naive to not see through their intentions. He says as I quote ' I don't do love ' . I am tired of his playboy ways and currently that Christina or whatever is always clinging onto him. Her face purely shows what a bitch she is but still he keeps her around, I don't know why.

Ethan too needs the care and love of a mother like every child. I have been looking for a decent , kind woman to marry my son off to.

"And looks like I found her " , I smiled to myself.

I called for David in my office. I was thinking of my plans when I heard a knock.

"Come in "

"Mr. Carter , you called. " David greeted.

" Mr. Jones , please take a seat."

As he settled down I spoke further.

" I don't like to beat around the bush . So ... Yesterday I saw your daughter Sophia in my office. She looked like a decent young lady and I wish to have her hand for my son's marriage."

He took a few seconds to absorb my words .

" I don't really know what to say ..uhm but I think it's her decision to make " , he said.

"I hope you would try to convince her." , I spoke in a serious tone.

He seemed to be debating on his next reply.

"I'll try , Mr. Carter"

Nodding I dismissed him.

Let's wait now..

Sophia's POV

I was currently in my room scrolling through my Instagram feed when Bree jumped up the bed and started licking my face.

" Breee , stop -stop it " , I squealed. I was quite ticklish.

He happily barked and wagged it's tail.

"Sophie come down , dinner's ready "

" Coming Mom " I sang as I made my way downstairs.

"Hey Dad " , I hugged my Dad as he was seated on the table

" Hey Princess " , I like it when he calls me princess. I feel like I was still my Dad's little girl.

It was half way through dinner when Dad spoke .

"Sophie , I got you tell you something"

"Yes Dad "

"Uhh today I was called to meet Mr Carter in his office. He asked for your hand in marriage to his son, Nicholas Carter, our current boss " .

I was silent.

"What do you think?" , He asked with hopeful eyes .

I looked at mom and she looked ecstatic at the proposal.

" I don't know umm I haven't properly met him even."

" Sophie, I would want you to give it a thought."

" We are getting old , baby and we want to see you settled down and happy. " Mom looked at me with genuine concern. Content is property © NôvelDrama.Org.

"BUT the decision is always yours. We won't pressurize you ." Dad said and mom nodded in agreement.

"Thank you Dad"

The rest of dinner was spent in a comfortable silence.

I went to my room. Slipping in, I was drowned in deep thought.

I was not sure of this sudden marriage thing. In no way was I resentful of marriage. Just that I had never fallen in love . I have surely dated a few but love.. nah . So I have never seriously thought of marriage.

My parents never forced me into anything and even today they have left it for me to decide. Mr. Carter surely seemed like a nice man and Ethan ..that kid was too cute. I hope that Mr. Carter's son is like him.

Nicholas Carter .. the name's hot enough and he looked good as well.

Just good !?

Ugh fine , he was hot , extremely handsome.

But that doesn't really make a point.

But then Mom and Dad are really hopeful. They had never asked for anything and maybe I could do this.

Maybe I could give this a chance...

Next morning....

"Good morningggg" , I stretched

"Morning sweetie" mom greeted.

We sat down for our breakfast.

I sipped the juice and decided to say it.

" Dad , uhh I thought about it "

He looked on for me to continue.

" I am fine with the proposal".

Both of my parents' face broke into big smiles.

"Oh sweetheart you made me so happy " , mom said as she took me in a hug.

" Yes Princess , you really made us happy " , Dad patted my head.

I smiled at them. I was quite satisfied with my decision when I saw the happiness in their eyes .

We had our breakfast with occasional small talks and mostly how mom has dreamt my wedding to be.

"I will leave for the office then " Dad kissed mom's forehead.

"Sophie ,come I will drop you on the way " , Dad said.

"Okay Dad , bye Mom "

"Bye dear "