Madison rolled tiredly on her bed as she woke up to a brand new morning. Last night was one hell of a night, she thought and smiled. She reached out for her phone hoping to see a text or a missed call from Dave but she got none.

She sighed as she threw the phone to the other side of the bed. Just then, the phone rang and she hurried to pick it up, expecting it was Dave.

"Jason?" she muttered, looking surprised as she saw his name on the caller ID. She picked up the phone with disappointment written all over her face.

"Hey," she greeted coldly

"Hey how was your night?" he asked grumpily

"Fine," she replied coldly

"um I just called you to know what's your take in this cause right now, the whole family are getting prepared for this marriage" he said

"Hmm, I just don't know. Should we consider the

elope plan?" she asked.

He paused for a while

"Hmm, do you think it's gonna be fine that way?" he asked

"I don't know. But like Ben said, there is no way we can avert this unless we elope," she said

"Did you speak to Dave earlier? Like, tell him the reason you can't elope?" he asked

"Yeah and I thought he respected my decisions but I was surprised at his reactions last night" she said

"The same happened to Emilia and I too. I guess they just wouldn't understand. They love us too much to want to lose us," he said.

She kept silent.

"Ye..ah," she replied. "So what are we gonna do now?" She asked

"I want to speak to dad once more before making my decision and I guess you should too" he said

"Yeah I will, that's fine" she replied. They both kept silent for some seconds and it felt awkward between them.

"Um, I wanna ask you something," she said, breaking the silence.

"What?" he asked anxiously

"It's about last night, what Amos said...."

"About the cigarettes?" he asked, cutting her short

"Ye. ...ah" she replied

"You know he's a clown don't believe anything he says. I would never do that," he denied

"Hmm, but moving around with them would make people think you smoke too," she said

"I know, but they're my friends" he replied

"Um, ok it's fine" she said

They both kept silent again. Madison was expecting him to hang up but he didn't.

"I guess I gotta go now, take care bye," he said at once

"Oh ok bye," she said and hung up. She smiled and laid on the bed.

"Why am I even smiling?" she asked and hit her head with her palm twice.

"I shouldn't have asked him about the cigarettes, it's none of my business if he smokes,'' she thought.

The door opened showing Jenny

"Hey sis," she said, walking in.

She was dressed in her nighties. She sat on the bed with Madison who watched her as she walked in. She wondered how Jenny could have grown so big with time. She was just Ten when she left her and now she's grown so big and so beautiful with curvy shapes like her mother.

She is average height, fair in complexion, and a little bit plumpy with a long face and pink small lips.

"My little sis," Madison said, patting her dark short hair. Jenny giggled and laid on the bed close to Madison.

"I can't wait for you to be married,so I would be an aunt," Jenny said smiling

"What! no.... yeah.... "Madison said looking confused. Jenny looked at her.

"I know you don't like Jason, but it's fine, mom said you both would learn to love each other once you're married" she said

"And you believe that? Look, there is no such thing as love after marriage ok?' Madison said

"That means you would have to love him before you both get married" Jenny said smiling

"No, I don't love him Jen, I love Dave" she refuted

"Oh? Dave? Hmm, he's handsome but I think Jason would suit you better," Jenny said, smiling

"Shut up, you don't know a thing ok?!!" Madison yelled

"But I thought you both were into each other back then at....."

"Jenny!!!!" Madison yelled

"Pardon my manners, I'm only trying to make a point, '' she apologized and smiled sheepishly.

Madison walked out of the room to meet her parents downstairs. Her mom was busy on the phone when she walked in

"My sweet little girl," her dad called as she walked in.

"Hi dad," she greeted coldly

"What's wrong? You're cold" he said

"Hey daughter," her mom called, walking towards her.

"Your wedding gown is gonna be shipped from Paris, so I would want you and Alex to settle down and select your choice so it could be ordered on time, " she said excitedly

"Mom! You already planned my wedding dress behind me?!!" Madison flared

"Yeah, since you're not getting yourself prepared I will have to get you prepared" her mom cut in

"Why are you both doing this, can't you just let me be? I have choices. Mother, I am human and I have feelings too. I have the right to choose whom I want to spend the rest of my life with, stop making things miserable for me!" she cried

"Daughter, we've talked about this over and over again. Stop crying over spilled milk" her dad said

"Dad, you'll leave me no choice, but to elope!" she yelled and walked back upstairs

"Go!! And stop being my daughter," he said after her

"Honey! We have to be easy. Come on, she'll come around" Mrs Thompson said smiling

**

Jason walked out of the car and barged into his parents house.

"Mom, dad," he called as he walked in without seeing anyone. He was about walking upstairs when he saw them walking down the stairs to meet him

"Hey son," his mom greeted and walked past him hurriedly.

"Son, welcome home" Mr Johnson smiled as he walked down the stairs slowly with a walking stick in his hand.

"Thanks dad," Jason said coldly. He followed behind his dad to the sitting room.

"Dad, I want to talk to you about this marriage....."

"Oh dear I've talked to the Thompsons and they said Madison's gown would be ordered from Paris and I want to know if you would like to order a suit too or you gonna make one yourself. I trust your work son," Mrs Johnson said smiling and patting him on his chest

"Mom, what suit? What gown?" he asked angrily

"How many men in suits would you like to have? I want it to be classy like 10 men would do," she said smiling

"Mom!" he yelled. 'I don't want to get married! what's all this shits about!"

"Son, your wedding is in three weeks!" Mrs Johnson yelled back

"It won't happen!" he yelled

"Yes it's about to happen and you can't do a damn thing about it!" she yelled

"If you guys ain't gonna respect my decision, then I guess I have no choice but to elope with Emilia!"

"Oh?" Mr Johnson said and smiled. "Risk eloping and stop being a Johnson," he said and continued with the magazine he was holding

"Dad!!" Jason screamed and walked out.

He climbed upstairs angrily and barged into Brandy's room. He was playing a computer game when Jason walked in angrily

"Hey bro what's wrong?" he asked, looking at Jason who was pacing about.

"You have to do me a favor", he said

"What?" Brandy asked, looking at him surprised

"Hey, you have to tell mom and dad that you wanna get married to Jenny so the both families could finally be one. I can't get married to Madison but you can marry Jenny. Iknow you like her.." he said in frustration

"What the heck bro! What are you even talking about? I don't even feel anything for her beause she's like a sister to me," Brandy said angrily

"Hey you have to try. Feel something for her please! " Jason pleaded with passion

"Bro! Are you OK....?" Brandy asked. The door opened showing Mr Johnson. He was dressed in a black emirati thobe

"Get ready son, there is something I want you to see, "he said to Jason