Chapter Two
It had been two weeks since Rose first met Caledon Hockley. She thought she might be falling in love with him. Now she was in his living room with his father and Rose's mother.
"So, we've come to an agreement," Cal's father said.
"Yes. We have," Ruth said. "Rose will marry Caledon."
Rose's head shot up. "What?" She looked over to Cal, who was smiling.
"Don't you want to marry me, Rose?" Cal asked.
"No. I mean, I really like you, but I'm only seventeen. I'm not ready to get married yet."
Cal shot her a dirty look, the first time he have ever been rude to Rose. "What do you mean, sweet pea?" Cal asked.
"Rose, you are marrying him. It's all settled. You two will marry on April twenty-seventh."
Rose smiled slightly. Cal's father than handed Cal the ring, and he put it on Rose's finger.
"It's overwhelming," Rose said.
Cal kissed her hand. "Thank you for making me the happiest man on earth, Rose," Cal said.
Rose sighed. Maybe this wouldn't be so bad.
Later That Night
Ruth and Nathan where discussing the wedding.
"Rose...would you like to come up to my room with me?" Cal asked.
"Sure," Rose said. She was getting tired of listening to her mother plan her wedding.
As they got up to his room, Cal started to kiss her. "Oh, Rose, make love to me," he said.
"Cal...I'm not ready for this. I want to remain a virgin until after we are married," Rose said, shaking.
"You are my fiancée, and you'll do what you are told!" Cal said.
Rose got scared and tried to stop him, but he was so strong. She couldn't stop him.
