SW NOVELS
Chapter 83: Sake of my Happiness
To Love You Again, My Husband
Chapter 83: Sake of my Happiness Airina’s POV
I frowned at my father who shoved Jackson away with a snicker and upset expression on his face. It appeared that despite his efforts, my father was against this idea. I knew he’d be hard to soften up, but I didn’t expect him to be this cold towards him.
“Pa, what happened to… you?”
He still had a furrow over his brows. Then he gestured, “I like Matthew more than Jackson so if you were thinking of introducing someone, I’d like to give my blessings to him only.”Belonging to NôvelDrama.Org.
I eyed Jackson who seemed surprised after hearing Matthew’s name but unlike him, I was speechless. As far as I am concerned, no one knew other than his parents and us about the date that his parents had arranged for us. Furthermore, I am thinking of destroying that idea with Jackson. I am in no way desiring to be with Matthew.
“Pa, Matthew is just the CEO I worked for. He may act close to you but that’s just out of politeness-”
“At least I knew that he wouldn’t hurt like different from your previous husband who acted all smiles and kind until he cheated behind your back,” he sighed, “Yes, I did do the same thing, but I’d hate it if someone do that to you. You can hate me all you want but I can’t just approve of Jackson.”
I shook my head.
“But Pa, why don’t you reconsider this?”
He lifted his hand in irritation, “I’ve had enough. If you think you can win me over canes, I can buy one my own,” he eyes Jackson with resentment, “Take this and don’t include my daughter to the future you want to have.”
He threw the cane Jackson gave to him the next second before anyone could stop him. I wanted to open my mouth and speak yet nothing came out.
This is the first attempt, there’s no guarantee.
*
It was already night, and Evan, that little brother of mine called me earlier. He asked me about Jackson since he visited Papa who informed him about my current relationship with Jackson. Similar to my father, he also said his disapproval of Jackson saying that he should stand on his ground and don’t create a relationship with me irresponsibly.
At first I thought it wouldn’t affect me but now that things had gone down, it was finally clear to me that being in this state was quite stressful.
“Ring!”
Engaged in my own thoughts, I heard my phone ringing. Here came the dashing man of Halton group Matthew Halton. I smirked, picking it up.
“What’s the matter?”
[“I found out that my parents visited your father and… told that they planned to arrange a wedding between us.”]
I sprang from my seat. Matthew’s voice was calm, contrasting my pale and overthinking complexion. I gritted my teeth.
“I thought that was just for presentation. Don’t tell me that your parents have also said that we were seeing each other?”
Matthew sighed on the other line, [“I am not sure about that but considering the pictures they captured that day, it seemed that way.”]
I raised my voice, “Why are you not doing anything, then? Why are you so collected, what about Elisa?”
Matthew released a low, dramatic laugh as I heard he rose from sitting.
[“Are you still holding on about my chance with Elisa? She won’t return here, and I have confirmed that I don’t stand an opportunity with her because currently, she’s engaged.”]
I widened my eyes, “Engaged? What do you mean?”
[“Elisa Montage is engaged with Kurt Huonan. Did you not watch the news tonight?”]
I covered my mouth in frustration. I was too focused on my father’s disagreement with Jackson that I didn’t bother opening the TV or even scrolling through my phone for update. I heaved a distressed exhale.
I groaned in annoyance, “Matthew, you didn’t call me to actually make a deal about this crappy marriage, right?”
[“… Well, I am seriously considering about it. Think about this, as the wife of mine, you’ll have better in-laws who you know won’t hurt you and truly care for you. As your husband, I will promise that I won’t hurt you or cheat in any way…”]
“Stop, stop…,” I frustratedly sighed out loud, “Just what are you thinking? Just because you’re heartbroken you’ll give up that fast?”
[“Rina,”] his serious voice played in my ears like a looped music, [“Let’s get married. I doubt your mother and father would raise an opposition if it’s between us.”]
“B-but… I don’t like you, Matthe. Whatever happens, I won’t like you.”
[“You don’t have to; it will develop in time.”]
I screamed at him,
“God, Matthew. I won’t marry you for the sake of my happiness. Bye!”