Chapter 7

"Why aren't you up yet? Hurry up!" My mom came up and was about to lift my blanket.
"Stop!" I was startled, and my voice rose, "Mom, I'm not wearing clothes."
My mom hesitated, retracting her hand. "Then get up quickly. I took a personal day today. Come home with me. Maybe you won't have to come back here again."
"What do you mean?"
My mom had a happy smile on her face. "I arranged a marriage for you."
"What?" I was shocked and almost sat up.
"Ah!"
Yes, that was me who screamed.
What the hell, did Kenneth bite bit me?
"What's wrong? Get up and get dressed quickly. I'll go out first." My mom went out and closed the door.
Kenneth suddenly crawled out of the bed, restraining holding me back and breathing heavily, "Marriage?"
"I don't know what's going on either. Stay still." I pushed him away to change clothes, "I'll let you out later, so behave."
Kenneth nodded while sitting.
The man seemed quite obedient.
I left, feeling a little relieved with relief.
My mom was extremely excited. Before I even asked, she started speaking, "The Colonel's son. After getting married, he will give us and your father one million dollars to support us in our old age. I've already discussed it, and all you need to do is go back and meet him. I showed him your photos, and he's very interested..."
I didn't want to hear another word: "Mom, are you selling me off just for that one million dollars?"
My mom stood up abruptly. "What nonsense are you saying? Can I hurt your feelings? The young man looks good, has a stable job, and comes from a wealthy family. He even said that you don't have to do anything once you're married, and there will be maids to take care of everything. Where else can you find such a good opportunity?"
I took a deep breath, adjusted my emotions, and held my mom's arm: "Mom, I know it wasn't easy for you and Dad to raise me, but when it comes to marriage, you should respect my own wishes, right? I'm only twenty-two this year, with a bright future ahead. I just want to focus on my career. In a few years, when I've earned enough money, I can make sure you and Dad have a good life."
My mom shook off my hand, "Your father and I have our own salaries. Thank God for that. We don't need you to make our lives better. Just make sure you take care of yourself and don't worry about us."
"I have my own plans and arrangements, Mom..."
"Don't daydream waste time daydreaming here. The future groom has already said that you don't need to do anything and will provide you with a house. Just go meet him..."
My mom stopped abruptly and took a deep breath.
I was also startled, suddenly turning my head and almost having had a heart attack.
Damn that despicable man, how why did he come out?