C3 Who did you want to punish?

"Do you both know each other?" Mr. Edward asked, and they looked at each other confused.

Khalid wanted to speak, but Nathaniel cut him short.

"No, this is the first time I am seeing him; dad, how could you forget that you mentioned his name to me yesterday? Maybe because you were angry," Nathaniel said, faking a smile.

"Oh, I forget. Sorry, my daughter. So what do you think about my daughter, Mr. Khalid?" Mr. Edward asked, sitting down.

Nathaniel also sat down and smiled with the corner of her mouth.

Herald noticed this and signalled Khalid. He smirks and replies to Mr. Edward's question.

"I must say you have a beautiful daughter, so smart and amazing.

"I like her already, but it will be good if we ask her what her decision is," Khalid suggested.

"No, my decision is her decision. You don't have to worry; she has agreed. "Mr. Edward tried to convince him.

No, she's not a kid. She should be given the opportunity to decide what is good for herself. So let her decide, and on her decision, I stand. I don't want a situation where there will later be rumours that I married your daughter based on the fact I am rich.

I don't want to buy my woman with my money; rather, our decision shall do," Khalid insisted.

Jenny was so angry at the motivational talk Khalid was giving.

Mr. and Mrs. Edward gave Nathaniel a horrible look that scared her heart away.

"I accepted this relationship with all my heart; I think I love everything about you. And I can't wait to be your wife. And I promise to forever love and respect you as my husband," Nathaniel said, blushing.

Herald smile seeing her beautiful face, her smile could melt anyone's heart. He prayed Khalid would change his mind, as he never wished that Nathaniel suffer for what she hasn't done.

He wished he had come to hear him out yesterday; maybe they would have stopped this marriage, but on the other side, he felt that if Nathaniel became his wife, he might change.

"You see that; my husband told you she would agree. We should pick a date, right?" Mrs. Edward asked.

"Yes, that's a good idea," Khalid replied, nodding to the idea.

Nathaniel couldn't take his eyes off him as she continued blushing. Mr. Edward saw this and smiled; he hasn't seen her be this comfortable with any guy before.

"I think you both need time alone. At least, maybe there's one or two things you want to talk to each other about," Mr. Edward suggested.

"Yes, Dad, that's really a good idea," Nathaniel said before Khalid could decline.

Jenny noticed this.

"Is there a need for that? They can say all they want after they get married," she said with a frown.

Nathaniel was angry at her decision.

"I don't think he needs someone to decide for him. He can actually decide for himself. "And I think conversation helps grow relationships," Herald said, giving Khalid a long look.

"He's right, we need some privacy," Khalid said in agreement to Herald. They both went to Nathaniel's room.

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Nathaniel

I couldn't explain how excited I was to see Khalid after a good ten years; all these years he's been away are the worst of my life. But today, seeing him is the biggest happiness. And I also have a lot of questions for him.

That's why I agreed we needed to talk. Immediately we got to my door,I opened the door for him.

"You don't need to do that, Nathaniel; I am here for you," he said sweetly, and I couldn't control myself but to stare at him lustfully.

Staring at him, I grew some desire in my heart. I feel like going closer and kissing his lips passionately, like I have always dreamed all this year.

"Hey! Aren't you going to stop drooling? He brought me back from my dream land.

"Sorry," I replied, and I went inside with him. I couldn't stop glaring at him as he looked around the room.

"Wow! "You still haven't changed your room setting," he said, and look at me.

I smiled before replying to his question.

"Yes, and that's because of you," I replied, and he looked confused.

"Me!"He said.

"Yes, did you forget you said you like this setting?" So I decided to leave it like this. I can still very well remember how Michelle used to sneak you guys in here to play with me.

"So I love to see this room like this," I explained.

"Huh! I never knew you treasured memories so much. How has life been after we go abroad?" he asked. And tears dropped down my cheek unexpectedly.

"Why are you crying? Was that my question? I am very sorry to have made you cry. "He come closer. Sit me down on the edge of my bed.

He sat beside me and wrapped his hand around my back. I look into his eyes and hold his hand. "

Life was a whole lot of hell for me, and you know that except from you guys, the female maid—I mean Michelle's mother—was the one that always made me happy.

But some months after you guys left, she had an accident and died. Ever since I lost my happiness and me and Michelle tried hard to grow up You know what hurts the most about that: Michelle is an orphan, but my life is not different despite my parents being alive.

Only your words keep me moving, and that's why I still stay alive. I don't want to disappoint you; that's why I haven't taken my life all this time"

"Thank you for coming back, Khalid." I cried and hugged him.

"I am sorry; I will have come back soon if I hadn't lost my family. You know I told you I wanted to go abroad to join my family, but they are all dead now; the only family I have left is Herald and Jenny"

"That's why I have come back so that you can join that family," he said, patting my back. I was so sad that he had lost his family.

"I am sorry about that. Thank God that you are finally here. I weep.

"It's okay, now that I am here; everything will be okay," he assured me while cuddling me.

Khalid POV

I feel so angry and irritated by the way she's crying and getting closer. Can't she see I have nothing for her but hatred? I wish I could have pushed her away.

Was is she really thinking? I came back after all this year just to marry her. I only came for my revenge, and I won't turn back until I get my revenge.

"I won't forgive this; I will punish them," I mumbled, but I didn't realise I was so loud.

"What are you talking about? Who are you going to punish?"