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2020-10-04 18:21:20*Dear diary,
Yesterday I made an important decision in my life. In the bid of helping Edward, I agreed to the arranged marriage. I don't know if I took the right decision or not or I did in hastiness it's done. There is no turning back now. All I know I won't regret it ever no matter how much trouble it may cause in the future (or may not). I am just repaying him. This could be right*
I checked the clock and it was 10:37 am. I must have been really tired yesterday. I went to the bathroom and freshened up. Dressed up in a black and white striped T-shirt and high waist skinny blue jeans. While putting on my flip flops I struck that I forgot to call Maria. I think I'll just mail her.
It took me fifteen minutes to summarize yesterday's events in the mail also stating my decision and the reason behind it. Hope she doesn't go crazy about this.
Satisfied I switched off my laptop and rushed downstairs. As I came down I was tackled to the ground by my smaller stepbrother who is just 12 years old.
"God Robbie you didn't have to do that!"
"Tttteeeesssssiiiiiieeeee!!! I missed you!"
I got up dusting myself and also helped him to get up handed him his specs. Brunette hair and gray eyes he was too cute for a 12-year-old.
"You okay?"
"Yeah, I am. You didn't miss me?"
"Come here you." I got him in a bear hug. I was close to Robbie I had been there since he was born and loved to play with him when he was a baby (still is a baby). Strangely, I grew close to him.
"So what did you get from Dubai for me?"
"Oh, you don't know how many things mom bought for all of you. I even got this latest model of The transformers which I couldn't get! I am so happy I finally found it! And..."
Robbie was interrupted by a lady's voice. My foster mother.
"Tessa, you are back!"
A petite lady about 5'3" in 3-inch heels walked towards me. She had honey blonde hair creamy skin and the same grey eyes as Robbie's.
"Bend a little honey I need to hug you."
I gave her a quick hug and retracted back as soon as I could.
"How are you? When is college opening again?"
"Have my finals in four days.."
"Oh, honey you'll do good."
"Yes I hope so." I smiled faintly.
"Clara, Robbie." We all looked towards Edward who came down the stairs
"Tessa."
"Hey, dad! Robbie ran towards his father and hugged him.
"Hon' " Clara softly pecked Edward on his lips and they got lost in each other. It's was amazing to see such kind of love which never grew old. As I watched the little family reunion I had a flashback.
"Mom I don't want to eat broccoli."
"Sweety you'll have to eat this it's good for health. It'll make you beautiful and strong "
"Why can't I just have some pizza?"
"Sweety please listen to me"
"Where's Dad?"
"He is on his way honey"
"I'll ask him then."
"Did somebody say pizza because I really want one!"
"Dad!!!"
"Let's have pizza tonight then."
"You ruining her Henry"
"Daughters are meant to be pampered by their fathers"
"Now you'll not be beautiful "
"Oh I know I will look beautiful because when I grow up I'll look just like you"
"Yeah, you are right about that Tess."
"Mom you are blushing! ... okay no kissing in front of me. No no no oh ew."
"Tessa, Tessa! "
I jumped at my place. Edward was staring at me with confusion. I just shrugged.
"I am going for a walk in the garden."
"What's that in your hand?" Robbie gestured in my diary and tried to take it from my hand.
"Well, those are my college notes, Robbie. I'll see you guys later."
As I was going out Brad joined me and asked, "Are you going out Miss Tessa? Should I get the scooter? Or the car?"
"Oh no Brad I am just going for a walk in the garden. No need to do that and thank you. And Brad how many times have I told you to call me Tessa?"
He smiled and said, "Okay mi- I mean Tessa."
I grinned at his attempt to cover up his mistake. I continued my way towards the garden. After the garden, there was this small lake that is surrounded by many trees and had these multicolored pebbles which were flattened. This area was the best part of the backyard. I finally sat down resting my back against the tree.
*Clara and Robbie came back from their trip today. Robbie was so excited that he tackled me to the ground. The kid is so adorable. Edward is such a lucky man to have such a beautiful and content family. I saw the way Clara and Edward stared at each other. They clearly missed each other and still are so much in love. The family reunion took me down the memory lane of my childhood days. I am observing these days I miss my parents more than usual. Maybe because of the decision I took. I was nervous and my mother knew the best way to calm me down. I really did need her.*
My phone all of sudden blared. I switched it on.
"Read my mail?"
"Yes, I did. Unlike you." Maria sarcastically added.
"Will you just drop it?"
"Okay okay, chill I was teasing you. You doing this finally?"
"Yeah, I am sure. I have to do it."
"When will be the wedding?"
"Well after the finals. Not before that. It's within the one-month time limit anyway. Can we talk about something else?"
"Yeah, why not?"
I talked to her for an hour or so arguing about random stuff. Later on, we said our goodbyes and ended the call. I went back to the house to my room. And started studying for my upcoming finals.
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