Imma's pov;
"I think the chanel dress looked better." Jennie told me .
She was seated outside the changing room and helping me to choose which outfit seemed better. So far I had already tried five designer dresses and they all looked great, but I had to go with Jennie's preferences because she understands my taste more than I do... I guess that's why we are best friends.
"Really? Why?." I state looking at myself at the full length mirror.
"Because I think, since your body shape is curvy, straight dresses looks great." She said smiling.
I smiled back then I took a dress from the sofa nearby and threw it towards her.
It was a stripeless sky blue flarered short dress.
Jennie has a petite body,I like to compare it to a model. So I thought if she could fit this one it'll look good on her.
"Imma, I didn't try it on because they will need shoes to match it with." She told me then stood and held it.
I just smiled. "Jennie that's not a problem." I said then I started pushing her into the changing the room. " Just try the dress and I'll also sort the shoes for yah." I added.
She then grinned widely and got inside willingly.
Later on still in the shop,we tried on heels. Each of us chose according to our preferences and we were happy. It was my treat so I paid for everything with the new debit card my uncle gifted me. Later we stopped at a coffee shop, because we were starving.
I was pinching my cream roll as I stared at the window. Jennie was busy taking photos for a her social media accounts.
"Hey." She called for my attention.
I quickly looked at her then smiled without revealing my teeth.
"Is everything alright?" She asked.
"Yeah." I said then took a sip of my coffee.
"Really... I know you Imma ,what are you over thinking about?" She asked me.
I just sighed and place my cup on the table.
"It's Damian." I said.
"What about him?" She asked.
"He just came back after not being in orgwarts for a long while,then suddenly he's there when I need him, he protects me ..." I said. Jennie just stayed silent listening to me.
" And then something else he knows everything about me,and he's too nice to me." I concluded. " Isn't that concerning?" I asked her so she could share her thoughts.
"I think you're right, it's strange." She said. " Like Mr. Miller knows you more than you know him...what if he has a motive?" She said making me to be perplexed.
What if she is right,and what kind of motive could he come up with....I have seen him kill a man which I have never told anyone, so I think his motive can be beyond my imagination. And yet he is a Mafia boss, he's the type not to be underestimated.
"I got to ask, do you like Mr
Miller?" She asked.
Suddenly I felt my cheeks becoming hot. I also don't understand what I feel for him but I don't hate him.
"I don't hate him, it's not like he has given me a reason to..." I said and took a bite of my cream roll.
She smiled. " What?!" I asked her.
" So you like him." She said.
" I didn't say that Jennie." I corrected her.
She just continued smiling and drank her juice.
She then sighed. " According to me, Damian is just too good to be true, I mean he looks like the type to make someone fall in love and doesn't reciprocate the feelings. He's also unpredictable,I mean you can never know what he is thinking...just be careful with him." She said.
" Are you saying that he can't love??" I asked.
"It seems hard for him to do that." She answered.
" Besides girl, you're going to college soon, you're going to find yourself a boyfriend,a hot one by the way,and be intimate." She said.
I almost got chocked by the sweet coffee.
"I mean you're nineteen and still a virgin,I know things are going to happen in college." She concluded.
" Hey, no I'm not planning to have a boyfriend and neither am I going to have sex,no! And you're also nineteen and still a virgin." I told her.
"Hmph! Fine suit yourself,I plan on getting laid soon." She said.
"You disgust me Jennie." I said then we both laughed.
Later I had already paid the bill and we were about to leave.
" I'll drive." Jennie said.
I just gave her the keys to the red Mc Lauren and we went away.
***
I had just arrived from dropping Jennie at her place. I parked my car in our parking lot,and recognized the big black range. Damian is here!
I got out, opened the the boot and took out my shopping,then locked the vehicle.
One of Uncle C's men came towards me and helped me with the shopping. I then told him to give them to the head maid she'll take them to my room.
I then overheard men discussing something in the living room. I knew that would be my uncle and Damian. I walked a bit closer to the room.
" What if she doesn't want it?" My uncle asked.
Now curiosity got the better of me. I stepped into the room and stared at them.
"Want what?" I asked.
The room fell silent, nobody answered me. I looked at the papers in the table. I took them,traced for the most important words.
Marriage?! Contract?!
[A marriage contract with Damian!] I slowly put them back and stared at Damian. He stared back at me with that cold expression,then I turned to look at my uncle.
Clearly I didn't need any explanation, everything was clear in the contract. I wasn't scared,shocked or stress...I was just surprised.
" You don't have to do it Imma,we can think of something else." Uncle C said.
" Apparently you don't have any other choice,you just sign the papers or we use the hard way,I'll take her away forcefully which may cause you harm or you could die." He told uncle.
My heart skipped a beat. [ Kill my uncle?] It just repeated in my head,I couldn't allow it,in either way,I was going to be taken away from my family and be with him no matter what ,so the choice was ' yes' and 'yes' .
" Fine I'll do it. " I said.
Uncle C shook his head still seated,then held my arm. His grip felt tighter than ever,and I could see the veins popping out. I understood his pain,but I couldn't lose him, he's my only blood left.
I just knelt besides the seat he was in and I looked up at him.
" I have to do this uncle, it's the only choice we have." I said then wiped a tear off his red cheek.
He then pulled me into a tight comforting hug." I am sorry _ so sorry sweetheart." He whispered.
I just nodded and said it was okay. We broke the hug and he reached out for the papers,took out his pen from the coat pockets with the company's name in it. He stared at me again to make sure I was still accepting this,then his eyes were back on the papers and he signed everywhere his signature was needed.
When uncle C was done,he gave the signed papers to Damian. Damian was still able to keep a straight face on that handsome face of his as he took the contract. I stared at him one more time before heading to my room.
I then went and stood at the balcony of my room and saw him getting into his ride and leaving, that's when everything became clear to me, now I know why he returned.