Surviving The Arranged Marriage
The Agreement
Elmira is a hardworking, smart , talented girl in the family of Joviane. she wouldn't dare to embarrass her families name.
Elmira Joviane
Yes Mother?
Nadine Joviane
Your dear father would like to talk to you for a moment
Elmira Joviane
Is that so mother? may i ask where is father?
Nadine Joviane
Your father is in his Office room go see him
Elmira Joviane
Im off now to go see father
Nadine Joviane
Okay Elmira
Elmira went to his father's Office
as she arrived she gently knocked on the door
Sebastian Joviane
Who is it?
Elmira Joviane
It's me father your Daughter, Mother told me you wanted to talk to me about something
Sebastian Joviane
Oh it's you Elmira , come inside now
Elmira Joviane
*opens the door and approaches his father*
Elmira Joviane
what is it that you want to talk about father?
Sebastian Joviane
I wanted to ask you how is your grades at school
Elmira Joviane
As usual Father I get Straight A's and Im at the Top of the school
Sebastian Joviane
Thats my daughter
Elmira Joviane
is there something else you wanted to say Father?
Sebastian Joviane
how was your competition?
Elmira Joviane
oh about that...
Sebastian Joviane
? *confused cold look*
Elmira Joviane
I won second in the competition...
Sebastian Joviane
*Stands up from chair as his hands hit the table* WHAT!
Elmira Joviane
*Frightened look* Im sorry to disappoint you fathe-
Sebastian Joviane
HOW COULD YOU POSSIBLY LAND IN SECOND PLACE!? YOU ARE SUCH A DISAPPOINTMENT TO THIS FAMILY
Elmira Joviane
*tears starts to form*
Sebastian Joviane
LOOK AT ME WHEN IM TALKING TO YOU!
Elmira Joviane
*slowly looks at Sebastian* forgive me father, I sincerly apologize for not reaching your expectations. i had done my best, i beg of your forgiveness.
Sebastian Joviane
*Glares at Elmira* Well your "best" wasnt enough, how could you possibly be this useless?!
You better get your act together Elmira, you're bringing disappointment to our family.
Elmira Joviane
I'll taking my leave now father..
Sebastian Joviane
Sit.Back.Down.. Did i give you permission to leave? No, you disrespectful child.
... *sits down the chair*
Sebastian Joviane
You need to know something
Sebastian Joviane
You do know Mr. and Mrs Smith right?
Elmira Joviane
Yes i do father
Sebastian Joviane
Well you see I made an agreement with them
Elmira Joviane
and what do i have to do with it
Sebastian Joviane
Well, so basically the Agreement is that Mr Smith will help me mentain our company and in order to do that you'll be marrying his eldest son Ashton Smith.
Elmira Joviane
*in shocked* W-what you can't do that!
Sebastian Joviane
Oh yes i can im your father and brought you in this world
Elmira Joviane
Can you even hear yourself?! You're
selling your daughter for your own benefit. Your blood, your flesh, your creation! Its like your selling me, you're throwing me out!
Elmira Joviane
*Stood up and bursts to the door while in tears*
Sebastian Joviane
Come back this instance young lady im not done with you yet!
Elmira Joviane
*ignores the words he says an runs to her room*
Elmira Joviane
In mind : how could he do this to me...
Elmira Joviane
in mind: I can't even look at him for a second now
Nadine Joviane
*saw Elmira run to her room in tears* Honey! are you okay?
Nadine Joviane
*runs up the stairs and goes to her room* Knocks gently on the door* Honey what happened you know you can tell me
Elmira Joviane
Pls mother im not in the mood to talk rn im sorry maybe some other time...
Nadine Joviane
ohh honey I understand
Nadine Joviane
*leaves her alone*
Finally meeting each other
Elmira Joviane
In her thoughts: how could father do this to me *sobs* Im not ready to get married! In fact I don't wanna marry! *wipes tears*
Elmira Joviane
Thoughts: I wish i could runaway but that would cause chaos to my family and once they found me they will keep making my life a living hell!
Zenobia
*Knocks at Elmira's door* Hello? Lady Elmira? Are you doing okay ? im worried about you , may I come in?
Elmira Joviane
Oh its you Zenobia, what brings you here *sobs*
Zenobia
I came to check on you Madame Nadine looked so worried as I passed by her at the living room
Elmira Joviane
Its nothing Zenobia, Please kindly leave me alone I beg you now its the right time to talk..
Zenobia
Its alright Lady Elmira , I understand your current situation , Im taking my leave now lady
Elmira Joviane
Thanks for understanding me Zenobia...
in the Group chat of Elmira with her BFFs
Zhariana Cloyd
Need something?
Jhaimyle Quivano
why isnt Elmira seeing the gc normally she would see our chats by now
Khiryl Johnson
well thats unusual of her
Zhariana Cloyd
Im thinking we should go see her
Jhaimyle Quivano
Well i think she have important things to do with her family
Zhariana Cloyd
IG ur right
Khiryl Johnson
let's call her instead and ask her personally
Khiryl Johnson
i'll call her
Zhariana Cloyd
alright do it
Khiryl Johnson
*calls Elmira*
Elmira Joviane
*hears her phone ringing * doesn't wanna answer it but answers it anyways*
Elmira Joviane
In call: Hello * crying voice*
Khiryl Johnson
in call: ohh hello bestiee *hears the tone of her voice * why whats wrong girl
Elmira Joviane
Nothing *sobs*
Khiryl Johnson
wdym nothing I can hear you crying rn
Khiryl Johnson
its okay girl I understand
Khiryl Johnson
Well do you want to talk about it with the girls?
Elmira Joviane
Yes pls I would love to
Khiryl Johnson
well we are on our way
Elmira Joviane
Okay see you
Khiryl Johnson
Umm she having trouble let's head off to her house this instance she needs our comfort girls
Jhaimyle Quivano
Alright² coming
The girls arrived at her house
Khiryl Johnson
Knock on the door Zhariana
Jhaimyle Quivano
*sigh* let me do it 😒
Nadine Joviane
*heard knocking * who is it?
as nadine opened the door she was relieved to see Elmira's friends to come over
Nadine Joviane
Ohh hello ladies come in come in
Khiryl Johnson
Greetings Mrs. Nadine we have come to visit ur daughter today
Nadine Joviane
Ohh great can you pls find out whats wrong with her im worried sick about my daughter*sad look*
Jhaimyle Quivano
Don't worry Miss We will find out
Nadine Joviane
Okay now you girls go up and don't be noisy My husband is working
As the three went upstairs they finally reached her room
Khiryl Johnson
Hello? *knocks on the door*
Elmira Joviane
come in *sobbing*
Jhaimyle Quivano
Opens the door* Aww sweetie whats the problem?
The girls run towards Elmira and hugged her
Elmira Joviane
*sobbing* I-i-i cant believe i-it
Zhariana Cloyd
Aww girl drink up some water
Zhariana Cloyd
*hands out water*
Elmira Joviane
*drinks water* t-t-thank you *sobs*
Khiryl Johnson
aww sugar whats the matter come on tell us
Elmira explained to her friends about the knews that she is getting married
Elmira Joviane
thats why... *sobs*
Khiryl Johnson
Aww honey we are still proud of you for landing second place but you getting married no no no
Elmira Joviane
I can't do anything abou-t it*sobs*
Zhariana Cloyd
She's right
Zhariana Cloyd
her father is strict one wrong move she'll be seeing satan again
Jhaimyle Quivano
poor Elmira* pats head*
Elmira Joviane
Thanks guys for coming here to comfort me
Khiryl Johnson
its okay girl remember we always have your back through your lowest and highest
Zhariana Cloyd
now Wipe those tears off your flawless cute stunning face* giggles*☺
Elmira Joviane
*wipes it off*
After the girls comforted her Elmira Drifted of to sleep
the girls went down stairs and told Mrs Nadine everything
Nadine Joviane
I knew this day would come
Nadine Joviane
Thank you girls for helping me out, don't leave for dinner yet
Zhariana Cloyd
Thank you for offering us dinner but we should head back home now miss
Khiryl Johnson
*pinches her waist*
Zhariana Cloyd
*whispers* ow
Khiryl Johnson
Why did you resist it? *whisper*
Zhariana Cloyd
well we should have manners *whispers*
Nadine Joviane
Ohh what a shame but tell the Chafeur to drop u guys at your house
Jhaimyle Quivano
Thank you miss I wish we could pay your kindness
Nadine Joviane
Ohh no need for that all that matters is you guys are having a good relationship with my daughter
as the girls were drop off at their houses let's Go find out what is happening in The Smith Family
Details about Ashton : he just turned 20 years old , he is the eldest son of Grayson Smith and Scarlet Smith
Ashton Smith
Found out the news of marriage*
Ashton Smith
You cant do that!
Grayson Smith
Oh yes we can son and its for ur own good!
Grayson Smith
End of discussion now!
Ashton Smith
*storms off to his room* Why get married all the sudden I still have dreams to live for!
In the Gc of Ashton with his Gang
Jhaiho Lewis
Hmm What now?
Carson Ray
Why is Ashton not Seeing out chats?
Kiryl Flin
Use your common sense maybe he is busy or something
Jhaiho Lewis
Yeah I mean his dad literally takes control of him and teache shin about hmthe company
Carson Ray
You guys are right but no need to be rude!
Kiryl Flin
Were we even rude?
Jhaiho Lewis
Nah I don't think so
Carson Ray
Ugh you guys are terrible
Kiryl Flin
Thats a fact tho but still
Ashton Smith
*phone keeps on buzzing*
Ashton Smith
Whats the fus about here?
Carson Ray
so how are you dude?
Ashton Smith
Terrible and don't even ask why
Jhaiho Lewis
Damn bro must have had a really tough day
Ashton Smith
You bet I did
Kiryl Flin
Whats the problem man?
Ashton Smith
*explains about his current situation about marriage*
Kiryl Flin
Thats crazy bro
Carson Ray
But you are 20 isnt it the right time to get married?
Ashton Smith
Do you think i wanna get married
Jhaiho Lewis
Based on your chat no you don't wanna
Ashton Smith
and I don't have a clue on who sm I gonna marry!
Carson Ray
Well did your dad told you the last name?
Ashton Smith
he mentioned about the last name Joviane I think
Carson Ray
Dude you are one lucky guy!
Carson Ray
Don't you know that the eldest daughter Is literally the smartest at her class she even is at the Top of her school!
Jhaiho Lewis
She won lots of competitions
Kiryl Flin
Her beauty is outstanding compared to the other girls
Carson Ray
Any searches bout her?
Jhaiho Lewis
wait let me send some
Jhaiho Lewis
*sends tons of info bout her*
Ashton Smith
this girl is really is talented talk about her smarts to!
Both families had a meeting about the marriage
Sebastian Joviane
Ahh Hello my friend * shakes hand and hugs each other*now whats the plan?
Grayson Smith
Ahh Seb my friend*shakes hand and hugs* Let's talk about it then
Sebastian Joviane
Come let's have a sit
Nadine Joviane
oh hello scarlet its been a long time now ☺
Scarlet Smith
Oh Nadine I agree
Scarlet Smith
*saw Elmira* is that your Daughter?!
Scarlet Smith
She has growned up so fast compared to the last time I saw her she was tiny and cute!
Nadine Joviane
I agree *saw Ashton* is that your son Ashton?!
Nadine Joviane
Ohh he grew up handsome like his father!
Scarlet Smith
I agree kids grow up so fast now a days
Nadine Joviane
Come let's Go get ourselves coffee and have a tiny winsy chit chat
Scarlet Smith
I would love that
Elmira Joviane
*made eye contact with Ashton*
Ashton Smith
*makes eye contact with Elmira*
Sebastian Joviane
Oh Ashton and Elmira know each other and get along well now
Grayson Smith
Your Daughter grew up beautiful
Sebastian Joviane
Your son grew up handsome
Sebastian Joviane
now let's Go back to the Agreement
2 fathers have discuss about the Agreement
as for the two are having an awkward moment
Episode 3
Grayson Smith
Ashton why don't you and Elmira Go out to the mall or park to get to know each other
Grayson Smith
Do you guys have spending money?
Ashton Smith
Yeah I have 3 or 4 credit cards
Elmira Joviane
in mind: well that's interesting
Elmira Joviane
yeah I also have spending money around 5 credit cards I think?
Ashton Smith
thought's:this girl is talented, smart and now rich asf?
Elmira Joviane
*nods head* sure
Elmira Joviane
Father we will be heading out and try to know about each other
Sebastian Joviane
Okay take care
The 2 exited the room in silence, and they went to the parking lot to go see the Chafeur
Ashton Smith
*opens the door* After you
Elmira Joviane
*gets in the car* why thank you
Ashton Smith
*enters the car and closes the door* my pleasure
Galvin
Where are we heading to Sir/Miss
Elmira Joviane
Can you take us to the mall?
*The Chafeur drives them to the mall*
Galvin
We have now arrived to your destination
Elmira Joviane
*Opens the door *
Ashton Smith
why didn't you let me open it?
Elmira Joviane
I can do things on my own
Elmira Joviane
*gets out of the car*
Ashton Smith
*follows after her*
Ashton Smith
which shop should we go first
Elmira Joviane
I'm going to the book store to go buy myself books to read
Ashton Smith
Thoughts:she's a bookworm I see
Elmira Joviane
let's go use the escalator
*both went to the escalator to reach the 2nd floor*
Ashton Smith
Which way now princess?
Elmira Joviane
Will you please not call me princess or some nicknames?
Ashton Smith
Okay then my bad
Elmira went to the left side to find the book store while Ashton was following her tracks
Ashton Smith
Are we there yet?
Elmira Joviane
Yeah be patient now
Elmira Joviane
We're here now , wait for me outside
As Elmira entered the book store she was looking for books she is interested in reading such as romance books, fantasy books, educational books, historical books and much more
Elmira Joviane
Hmmm Ice breaker? I've never read this before
Elmira Joviane
Meh anyways I'm getting it
it took a few minutes for Elmira to decide a book she will be buying
then something caught her eye
Elmira Joviane
What's that Red book over there*tries reaching it while on tippy toes * Argh I'm short asf
Ashton Smith
*reaches the book and hands it over to Elmira* Here you go shortie
Elmira Joviane
*gets the book* Didn't I tell you to wait outside, But thank you
Ashton Smith
Yeah but I saw by the window you needed help reaching that book
Elmira Joviane
Remember I may be short but I'm taller than some people
Ashton Smith
are you done with that?
Elmira Joviane
I only picked 4 books
Ashton Smith
are you sure you will be Able to read that all?
little that Ashton know Elmira's room is like a library filled with books
Ashton Smith
Okay then should we pay now?
Elmira Joviane
Yeah let's go to the cash register
*both left the 3rd book aisle and proceeds to the cash register*
Camille
Gud morning Madam How can I help you?
Elmira Joviane
Oh I'm just gonna pay for these books
Ashton Smith
*confused look* WDYM you are paying for that?
Elmira Joviane
ahem I can pay for my self you know I don't need your money I have my own, but thank you for the offer that you will pay
Ashton Smith
*sighs*this girl
Elmira Joviane
now going back to the topic how much does these books cost?
Camille
*scans the books*Looks at the computer the total amount is 1050$
Camille
what will you use to pay madam
Elmira Joviane
I will be using credit card
Camille
sure madam use this scanner
Elmira Joviane
sure*brings out credit card and pays*
Camille
*Puts the books in a bag and hands it to Elmira*
Camille
Thank you for buying books In this store madam come again!
Elmira Joviane
*receives the bag* My pleasure miss, books here are interesting that's why I come here often
Elmira Joviane
Yes now we will be taking our leave, thank you once again*smiles and leaves the store*
Ashton Smith
Why didn't you let me pay?
Elmira Joviane
Cause I have my own money
Ashton Smith
are you hungry?
Elmira Joviane
Seems like it
Ashton Smith
I'll take that as a yes
Ashton Smith
What food store should we go then?
Elmira Joviane
Your choice
Ashton Smith
Want to go to Starbucks?
Elmira Joviane
Sure but I'll be using my money
Ashton Smith
okay okay chill
As the both left the bookstore they were hungry so they went to Starbucks, As they were on their way to Starbucks Havainia Spotted Ashton with Elmira
Havainia Jacobs
*spots Ashton * In mind: Isn't that Ashton And who is that girl, eww she looks disgusting , I'm gonna follow them to see what they are up to*
Havainia Jacobs Is obsessed with Ashton She would do crazy things just to get his attention, Ashton tries avoiding her but still she keeps on botheriny her
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