Unexpected Fate
Chapter 1
The family is sitting around the dining table
Valerie Zani (Theo sister)
Wow. Did you make all this food mom?
Samuel Zani (Theo father)
Don't joke Valerie, your mother couldn't cook to save her life. *laughs*
Lucinda Zani (Theo mother)
I see someone has a lot to say this morning. *glares*
Theo Zani (ML)
Guys stop fighting now please.
Theo Zani (ML)
Here. This is the last one
Valerie Zani (Theo sister)
Theo did you make it?
Valerie Zani (Theo sister)
*eats*
Valerie Zani (Theo sister)
Damn, this is amazing.
Theo Zani (ML)
Thanks sis 😊
Samuel Zani (Theo father)
Valerie , your mother and I have to tell you something.
Valerie Zani (Theo sister)
Yep I am listening
Samuel Zani (Theo father)
*hesitates*
Samuel Zani (Theo father)
We have decided to merge with the Castiel family.
Samuel Zani (Theo father)
We are both powerful families with successful businesses, and it may be for the best to stop competing and join hands.
Valerie Zani (Theo sister)
*Eating* Agreed.
Samuel Zani (Theo father)
To show good faith in this merger, Alexander and I have decided to turn this business relation into a family affair.
Valerie Zani (Theo sister)
*suddenly stops eating*
Valerie Zani (Theo sister)
Dad...
Samuel Zani (Theo father)
We have decided to get you and Damien Castiel married.
Samuel Zani (Theo father)
The end of this week.
Valerie Zani (Theo sister)
*slams the table*
Valerie Zani (Theo sister)
I refuse to be treated as some puppet that you can just throw around.
Lucinda Zani (Theo mother)
Valerie it's not like that.
Valerie Zani (Theo sister)
No mom, it's actually exactly like that.
Valerie Zani (Theo sister)
I have spent day and night working for the company and all you see me as is some girl you can just throw around to prove your "good faith".
Samuel Zani (Theo father)
VALERIE! ENOUGH!
Lucinda Zani (Theo mother)
Samuel calm down.
Valerie Zani (Theo sister)
*snickers*
Valerie Zani (Theo sister)
Shout all you want Dad. Nothing will change my mind when I say I won't marry some stranger you found for me.
Samuel Zani (Theo father)
I wasn't asking Valerie.
Samuel Zani (Theo father)
I was INFORMING you when I told you about the marriage.
Samuel Zani (Theo father)
It has already been fixed.
Valerie Zani (Theo sister)
Go ahead and try.
Valerie Zani (Theo sister)
Because then you won't only lose a powerful relation but also a daughter
Lucinda Zani (Theo mother)
Valerie, don't say that.
Samuel Zani (Theo father)
What can you do, huh?
Valerie Zani (Theo sister)
More than you can imagine dad.
Valerie Zani (Theo sister)
I am a Zani after all. Impulsivity is in my blood.
Theo Zani (ML)
*whispers* Sis, don't do anything rash.
Valerie Zani (Theo sister)
*whispers* I'll be fine Theo.
Valerie Zani (Theo sister)
*gets up and leaves*
Samuel Zani (Theo father)
*sighs*
Samuel Zani (Theo father)
That went well.
Lucinda Zani (Theo mother)
Should've listened to me when I told you to let me do the talking.
Theo Zani (ML)
Mom and Dad, don't force her. You know how she is.
Theo Zani (ML)
She has a reason to be mad. No one likes being told that their marriage is being fixed with a man that they don't even know. That too during breakfast. You should've been more considerate and tried explaining things.
Samuel Zani (Theo father)
But Theo....
Lucinda Zani (Theo mother)
No honey, he is right. We need to give her some time to think.
Samuel Zani (Theo father)
*nods*
Theo Zani (ML)
Now let's eat, I put in a lot of effort preparing this.
*everyone starts eating while Valerie is still in her room *
Valerie Zani (Theo sister)
*sitting on the bed , thinking to herself*
Valerie Zani (Theo sister)
Maybe I should just run away.
Valerie Zani (Theo sister)
I can go and settle with her in the States.
Chapter 2
Theo Zani (ML)
Mom and Dad , I am leaving for college. Bye.
Lucinda Zani (Theo mother)
Bye darling.
Samuel Zani (Theo father)
Be careful.
Jason Holt (Theo Bff)
Hey sexy boy.
Theo Zani (ML)
If someone hears you they might think you are harassing me.
Jason Holt (Theo Bff)
You wouldn't let them think that.
Theo Zani (ML)
Maybe, maybe not.
Lydia Raynott (Theo Bff)
Hey idiots.
Lydia Raynott (Theo Bff)
*side hugs both of them while squeezing herself in between them*
Jason Holt (Theo Bff)
First, we are not idiots. Second, hi bestie.
Lydia Raynott (Theo Bff)
First, yes you are idiots. Second, never say that again.
Someone
*coming towards them*
Lydia Raynott (Theo Bff)
*sees*
Jason Holt (Theo Bff)
*sees*
Jason Holt (Theo Bff)
Theo, look who's coming here. I am ready to throw hands if you want.
Theo Zani (ML)
Calm down there Bruce Lee. You'll probably end up getting beaten up.
Jackson Amling (Theo Ex)
Hey Theo.
Jackson Amling (Theo Ex)
*looks at Lydia and Jason*
Jason Holt (Theo Bff)
*glaring*
Theo Zani (ML)
Hello Jackson.
Jackson Amling (Theo Ex)
Can we talk.... Somewhere more private.
Theo Zani (ML)
This is a university, Jackson. I don't think privacy is something you find here.
Jackson Amling (Theo Ex)
Right... I....ummm...
Jackson Amling (Theo Ex)
Just wanted to tell you that I'm sorry.
Jackson Amling (Theo Ex)
*holds Theo's hand*
Jackson Amling (Theo Ex)
I was wrong and I miss you. A lot.
Theo Zani (ML)
You should've thought about that before you accused me of cheating.
Jackson Amling (Theo Ex)
*tightens his grip*
Jackson Amling (Theo Ex)
And now I am saying sorry.
Theo Zani (ML)
Jackson, leave me.
Jackson Amling (Theo Ex)
I won't.
Jackson Amling (Theo Ex)
*still not leaving*
Jackson Amling (Theo Ex)
Theo?
Theo Zani (ML)
The next time you decide to come up and harass me , know that the consequences will be much worse than just a slap
Jackson Amling (Theo Ex)
*leaves*
Lydia Raynott (Theo Bff)
Dang, someone got angry.
Theo Zani (ML)
He pissed me off.
Jason Holt (Theo Bff)
Remind me never to get on your bad side.
Theo Zani (ML)
*smiles* Oh come on , I am harmless.
Lydia Raynott (Theo Bff)
So looks poison ivy.
Jason Holt (Theo Bff)
Okay , now let's go, we'll be late for class otherwise
Theo Zani (ML)
Like you care.
Theo Zani (ML)
All you want to do is see Caroline.
Jason Holt (Theo Bff)
Heheheh.
Jason Holt (Theo Bff)
Now let's go.
Lydia Raynott (Theo Bff)
You know she doesn't like you right?
Jason Holt (Theo Bff)
Doesn't like me yet. YET
Lydia Raynott (Theo Bff)
*shakes head*
Lucinda Zani (Theo mother)
She's not there.
Samuel Zani (Theo father)
What do you mean?
Lucinda Zani (Theo mother)
Valerie is not in her room.
Samuel Zani (Theo father)
WHAT?!
Lucinda Zani (Theo mother)
She ... she ran away.
Lucinda Zani (Theo mother)
This...this...is all our fault. We never should've imposed a condition like that on hers.
Samuel Zani (Theo father)
No, calm down honey. We'll find her. It'll be fine.
Lucinda Zani (Theo mother)
What about the merger?
Samuel Zani (Theo father)
We'll figure it out. Our priority right now is Valerie.
Lucinda Zani (Theo mother)
You're right.
Chapter 3
Theo Zani (ML)
*reaches home*
Samuel Zani (Theo father)
IF YOU'RE ON IT THEN WHY ISN'T SHE BACK YET?
Lucinda Zani (Theo mother)
Samuel..... Please.
Theo Zani (ML)
Mom, what's wrong ?
Lucinda Zani (Theo mother)
It's nothing Theo. Don't worry.
Samuel Zani (Theo father)
I WANT YOU TO FIND HER... AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Samuel Zani (Theo father)
GOT IT!!??
Theo Zani (ML)
Doesn't seem like nothing.
Lucinda Zani (Theo mother)
*sighs*
Lucinda Zani (Theo mother)
It's your sister
Lucinda Zani (Theo mother)
She.... ran away.
Samuel Zani (Theo father)
Theo go back to your room. We'll handle it.
Lucinda Zani (Theo mother)
Theo , it'll be fine.
Theo Zani (ML)
*Goes to his room*
Theo Zani (ML)
*sees a note on bed*
NOTE: Hi baby bro, I know you're worried because by now you must have found out that I have left the Zani house. But don't be, I assure you I am good and doing very well. I am sorry for all the trouble I've caused you guys, but I cannot agree with the marriage mom and dad have proposed for me. I never told anyone but I already have someone I like. Tell mom and dad not to look for me, I'll come back once I feel ready to face them. I'm sorry that I didn't tell you Theo. Goodbye.
Theo Zani (ML)
*Oh sis, why didn't you just tell him?*
Theo Zani (ML)
*You didn't have to run away like this*
Theo Zani (ML)
*They would have understood*
Theo Zani (ML)
*But what's done is done, I need to tell them before Dad threatens to kill anyone else*
Theo goes to the living. His mother is sitting on the couch while his father is still shouting on the phone.
Theo Zani (ML)
Dad? Put down the phone.
Samuel Zani (Theo father)
Theo , not right now.
Theo Zani (ML)
She left a note.
Samuel Zani (Theo father)
*immediately cuts the call*
Lucinda Zani (Theo mother)
Show me.
Theo Zani (ML)
*hands the note*
Lucinda Zani (Theo mother)
Oh my god *tears in her eyes*
Lucinda Zani (Theo mother)
What have we done?
Samuel Zani (Theo father)
*takes the note*
Samuel Zani (Theo father)
She didn't feel comfortable enough to already tell us she had someone.
Theo Zani (ML)
It's probably not what you think Dad. Maybe she was just waiting for the right time.
Samuel Zani (Theo father)
No. I forced her into running away
Samuel Zani (Theo father)
I never should've done it, not without her permission.
Lucinda Zani (Theo mother)
Honey...
Samuel Zani (Theo father)
No, no, if she says she'll be fine then she will be. I had no right to force her, I'll call off the wedding.
Lucinda Zani (Theo mother)
You can't do that honey, you promised the Castiels.
Lucinda Zani (Theo mother)
They'll call off the merger, no matter how powerful we are, we cannot afford to be on their bad side.
Samuel Zani (Theo father)
We'll have to take the risk.
Theo Zani (ML)
What if I agree to marry into that family?
Lucinda Zani (Theo mother)
*shocked*
Samuel Zani (Theo father)
*shocked*
Lucinda Zani (Theo mother)
No Theo, you're still studying, you are still too young.
Samuel Zani (Theo father)
Your mother is right darling , you're too young
Theo Zani (ML)
I am 20 , and legally of age to get married.
Theo Zani (ML)
And I am sure that they wouldn't mind me pursuing college even after I get married to their son.
Lucinda Zani (Theo mother)
No son ,you can't. I already made a mistake with one child, I am not making it with my other too.
Theo Zani (ML)
*holds his mother's hands*
Theo Zani (ML)
Mom, look at me. You didn't make a mistake. It's just that your approach towards it was wrong.
Theo Zani (ML)
And you're not forcing me. I am willingly helping you guys.
Samuel Zani (Theo father)
We'll be fine without the merger Theo, I can explain to them.
Theo Zani (ML)
You will be FINE without the merger, but with it you'll be BETTER.
Samuel Zani (Theo father)
*keeps silent*
Theo Zani (ML)
It's ALRIGHT guys. I have to get married someday right ?
Theo Zani (ML)
And I am sure if you leave it to me, I won't ever be able to even have a stable relationship.
Theo Zani (ML)
My choice sucks. We all know that.
Lucinda Zani (Theo mother)
*chuckles*
Lucinda Zani (Theo mother)
You did decide to wear that outfit on your birthday when you were younger.
Theo Zani (ML)
Horror , I know.
Theo Zani (ML)
See this is what I mean.
Theo Zani (ML)
I'll be fine. He's probably not even that bad.
Lucinda Zani (Theo mother)
Will you? Really be fine?
Samuel Zani (Theo father)
I am sorry son, you have to do this.
Theo Zani (ML)
Don't be Dad. It's my choice.
Samuel Zani (Theo father)
Okay then I'll tell them about it.
Samuel Zani (Theo father)
*leaves*
Lucinda Zani (Theo mother)
If that boy says or does anything to you, you will tell me right ?
Theo Zani (ML)
of course mom, or I'll just cut off his ****.
Lucinda Zani (Theo mother)
*chuckles*
The reason their parents decided to get their daughter married was because Valerie was older and more mature than Theo. She knew how to stand up for herself and didn't take shit from nobody. Theo had always been the kinder one, he rarely ever blew up (Jackson was an exception) and usually kept silent on many affairs. So they were still skeptical of sending him away to a man rumoured to be cold and distant.
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