As I was crying on the floor, my dad knocked on the bathroom door.

"Lucy, the food's ready. Hurry up." Dad says as I hear his footsteps disappear downstairs.

I get back up and rush to get changed. I go downstairs as I see Dad reading a newspaper, and Mom's setting the table.

"Hey, you need help?" I ask Mom.

"Yeah, can you get the food ready for Happy?" She replies.

I nod my head as I head into the kitchen. I put the cat food into the bowl and placed it on the floor near the table.

"Here, enjoy." I take my seat at the table as Mom sits down with the food. We say grace and dig in.

I look to see it's my favorite hamburger steak, it's so good. The period of eating was silent until my father started to talk.

"So how are the preparations coming along, Layla?" My father says.

"Just fine. Oh and tomorrow we are going over to Dragneel's house to discuss the matters of the marriage. " Layla answers.

I almost choke on my food. 'Going over their house for a meeting?! That means I have to meet their son! I'm not ready yet, god how can I even last this marriage!?'

"Lucy, are you okay dear?" I looked at my mom and nodded.

She nodded back and we finished our dinner in silence. Dead silence. We finish the food and a maid comes in and takes our plates and glasses.

'Wait, when did we get a maid?'

"Mom, who is she?" I questioned.

"Oh her? Her name is Virgo. She'll be around now more often."

"Oh, okay." I get up and walk to where Virgo is. "Hello Virgo, I'm Lucy. It's a pleasure to meet you." I place my hand out.

"It's an honor mistress." She says back with a smile and shakes my hand.

"No, no. Please don't call me that. Just call me Lucy."

"But that would not be proper for me to do."

"It's fine Virgo. I actually don't like people calling me that."

"Okay, can I call you something else than that?"

"Huh okay, what do you have in mind?"

"Princess."

"...I guess so if it makes you more comfortable." I politely smile.

"Okay then, Princess I hope I serve you well." She bows and then smiles.

"Okay then see you later then."

"See you."

I walk towards the stairs until I was stopped by my dad

"Lucy, come with me to my office right now."

"Okay."

When we get to his office I take a seat in front of his desk.

"Is something wrong?"

"Lucy, about Mom's outburst at dinner." he starts. "I know that you don't really want to do this." I fidget with my hands.

"No, I'm fine with the marriage."

"Lucy I know a liar when I see one."

'Dang it. Note to self, work on my lies.'

"Lucy, you can tell me the truth. I'm not going to be mad. I know you're going a lot through school and this marriage arrangement isn't helping at all, but don't forget that I will always have your back."

I smile. His words comfort me. I get up and hug him. He hugs back and I relaxed in his arms.

"Dad," I called out.

"Yes?"

"Thanks."

"Anytime sweetheart, I know this marriage idea isn't the only thing you're dealing with. It was not my idea but we made a deal so I had to."

I look up at him in confusion. "A deal?"

"Your mom is the one who arranged this marriage with the Dragneels because when she was in college, she made a promise to her best friend that they would do this before anything else."

"WHAT REALLY?! I never knew mom did that!" He laughs at my comment.

"She was a person who loved her best friend like a sister so they did "everything" together." I laugh at that comment about mom. "But I disagree with giving my precious sunflower to some dirtbag." He hugs me tighter.

"Dad don't act like that! We don't even know the boy!" I hit his arm and laughed.

"You may not know him but I do! He's a dirty good-for-nothing piece of shit."

"Dad don't cuss!" I yell at him. "Wait so you met him already?"

"Yes, I did. I was relented to give you to him but if he can be changed for the better, I believe you can do that. You're a big goofball who has a bright smile that can change anyone for the better."

I smile. 'I wonder if I can change him for the better? I guess we'll find out tomorrow.'

"Well enough talking about that idiot and let's get some sleep. It's getting late and we have to prepare for tomorrow's dinner meeting." He lets me go and walks near the door.

"Yep, that dinner meeting..." I say in a disappointed tone. Dad walks up to me and grabs my shoulder.

"Don't worry, it will all be alright. Just remember I'll be there too and so will your mom, okay?" I nod my head.

"Okay good, so goodnight sunflower," Dad says as he kisses my forehead.

"Goodnight Dad," I reply as I walk to my room.

I lay on my bed and think about what my father said.

'I'll be okay. Dad has my back when I need it.'

I change into my PJs and get into bed.

"Goodnight Happy," I say and lay my head down.

"Meow~" I hear him meow as I slip into a deep slumber.