Chapter 13
Lexi was crying on her bed after her father told her the news. Then she heard a knock on her door.
Carolina: Lexi, you must start getting ready now.
Lexi was shocked that Carolina could even think of showing her face again, let alone go to her room.
Lexi: Go away!
Carolina: Lexi! Open this door.
Lexi knew there was no point in arguing so she reluctantly opened the door and went to her vanity. Carolina went to her closet to find a dress.
Carolina: Oh Lexi! You're going to look so beautiful tonight.
Lexi: Don't talk to me!
Carolina: You know your father planned your engagement months ago. He just got tiered of seeing you make fits. So he decided you would never choose.
Lexi tried not to talk to her but couldn't help it.
Lexi: What made him pick Darien?
Carolina: He was the wealthiest.
Lexi: Carolina, why did you lie to my lie to my father?
Carolina: Because I hate to see him upset.
Lexi: You made him more upset! Why would you do that to him? Why would you do that to me? You've been like a mother to me!
Carolina: And you've been like a daughter to me.
Lexi: So you betray her? Help her sneak out and then tell her father? And lie? Where will that get you?
Carolina: Oh? He didn't tell you what else I told him?
Lexi: What are you talking about?
Carolina: I told him you've been threatening me. Saying that you'd have me arrested.
Lexi: GET OUT NOW!
Carolina: Your father thinks you need a mother figure.
Lexi: And?
Carolina: He thinks I'm perfect and he asked for my hand.