"Dad?"I furrowed my brows in a muddle and when I saw him smile, I knew it was really dad. His golden tooth he had fixed once when he was little, peeked out as he smiled. I became teary immediately and I hugged him along side Christopher.

"How did you get here?"I asked and turned to christopher seeing how he was helathy, I couldn't help but smile brightly.

"You husband saved us Adele"Christopher excitedly said.

Kodak? He really did keep to his words.

"You silly child"dad playfully jabbed at me "you didn't tell me about your plans to marry and to say that you are marrying someone very wealthy. I know you are a blessing Adele. I know"his words held countless emotions that I couldn't even tell him that I was forced to marry. "Come here my little girl. You are all grown now. Your mum would be so proud of you"he pulled me into a warm hug that I comfortably reciprocated. Christopher joined in as well and soon tears began to uncontrollably trickle down my cheek.

"I love you both so much. You are all I have left. I couldn't possibly do anything without you"I cried hugging them tightly.

Dad released from the hug and brought a handkerchief that he used to dab my tears away. "Do not spoil your pretty face with tears darling"he smiled. "Come, I will walk you down the aisle"

"I too. I want to walk her down the aisle"Christopher pouted. He was only just 10 years old. Mum died few years after he was born.

"Of course Chris. You will" I smiled.

They were both looking great and dressed classy in suit and tuxedo. I really did have commend Kodak. He did a job well done. But I couldn't still believe I was getting married to him. He was a drug dealer and everything about his life seemed shady. How could I possibly live with him for the rest of my life?

Dad and Chris took me to the entrance of the aisle, Dad on my right and Chris on my left, while Dad held my hand Chris walked beside me. As soon as the music and instrumentals began, I increasingly became aware of my surrounding. Everyone who watched me wed were all drug dealers. I refused to look at their faces so I held my head up high gazing directly at my soon to be husband who was anticipating my arrival at the alter. The red carpet was filled with roses as we walked through it with steady steps. I finally got to the alter and dad and Chris dispersed while the music stopped at once. Kodak had to play the gentle man and feigned a smile at me as I climbed the alter. Although, I had to appreciate his look. Like always, he was looking exquisite in his black suit. His curly brunette hair was so obvious, if I wasn't in that circumstance I would have drooled so much and how it matched his eye lenses was so unique, I loved it. His tiny eyes complemented the shape of his peach lip which was pouted and pursed. Was he even human?

While the congregation rose for the marriage blessing and vows as the priest soon began to pray and bless us, my mind wandered off to what was next after this? How was I going to cope? Will Dad and Christopher be fine? Would I also start dealing drugs? Too many things ran through my mind but I had to stop thinking for the good of my wellbeing.

It was when Kodak touched me I knew I had wandered too far. I turned to him as he said his vows, so did I. Finally we both put the ring on each other's fingers and slowly, he raised my veil above my head.

"You are now husband and wife"the priest said and as we faced the congregation, they all began to cheer on in jubilation and celebration.

We walked down the aisle as the newly wed couples and just as soon as we reached the end of the aisle, the jubilating crowd soon began to disperse. I tried to catch sight of my dad and Chris but I saw a guard already taking them away. I really hope they will be fine. A few people came to congratulate us amongst which was Joe and Stephanie and finally, we entered into the car. While Cypher took on the drivers seat, we sat behind. The car air was too chocking for me as Cypher began to drive off. I looked at Kodak and he wasn't saying anything. I wondered what was running through his mind.

"Thank you for saving my dad and Christopher"I finally said nervously almost in a mutter. But I was sincere.

I was anticipating a reply from him but I got none. I was welcomed by a cold brooding silence till he finally said after few minutes.

"You look beautiful"

My cheeks became instantly hot and I knew spots of red had already gathered it. I looked at him but he had no expression on his face.

"You too. You aren't that bad"I blurted.

Adele, of all words, really?! I bit my lip shamefully and I heard him snicker. We didn't speak to each other again till we alighted the car and he quickly told Cypher,

"She will be with me tonight. Have your rest"he said. Cypher swiftly bowed to him and I watched him walk away in happiness. He would probably be exhausted from watching over me each night.

I was hence, spending the night with Kodak. I had never really thought of that part. It never even occurred to me. Were we to consummate a marriage devoid of love? I wasn't ready.

We took an elevator to his room at the top floor and once he opened the door, I was welcomed by the sweet smell of his cologne. I proceeded into the room and it was pretty unarranged, although neat, but things weren't in the right places. There were files all over and his laptop was on his table, seems he's been working on a lot of drug business. The room was painted navy blue and his curtains were plain black, giving the room a kind of dark vibe. The chandelier hung from the ceiling and his king sized bed sat far off at the edge of the room.

"Take off your clothes, have a shower and rest. We have work later on"he turned me as he took off his suit jacket and unbuttoned the inner blue tee shirt.

I turned around quickly, I didn't want to see his bare body again, I was afraid how I'd react but I guess it was bound to happen. He didn't even mind me and continued to take it off.

"Do not act so naive" he remarked "Is this your first seeing a man's..."

"A man's what?"I cut him off brazenly turning around and I met with his handsome face plastered with a smirk. I refused to look down to his torso.

"A man's bare body"he did actually continue.

"Of course not. But definitely not the man who forced me into marriage"I retorted.

"I see how bold you are. And in bed?"he smirked.

I suddenly hiccupped nervously. I wanted no such conversation. I didn't care if he was now my husband. We still had to legally establish the marriage at court though.

"I'm heading to the bathroom"I said at once and clumsily began to walk towards there.

"Wait"he stopped me.