The Apple of My Eye

"The wedding date has been fixed, and that's about it then. I will ask Aron to offer Becky the Bride Price in a couple of days. Does that sound good to you?" Mike asked with a poker face. Aron had finally agreed to marry Becky and Mike should have been happy about this progress. However, as Joanna still lay unconscious in the hospital, Mike was so worried that he was unable to force even the meekest of smiles.

Becky was just very excited to get married to Aron. She lowered her head as she was shy and blushing with happiness with the thought of spending her life with Aron. Mandy smiled and addressed Mike, "We are okay with that. We are so happy that Becky and Aron have decided to get married after all these years. We want nothing anymore and just want them to be happy. Becky is our beloved daughter and we just seek her well-being."

"Please rest assured. Becky and Aron will have a grand wedding for sure which will mark the beginning of their happy marriage. You know Joanna is still in hospital and we are not in the right frame of mind to prepare for the wedding. If you have any complaints please let us know." Mike requested with humility and sincerity.

Becky stole a glance at Aron with her blushed pink face. Although he maintained a straight face, he did not take exception to what Mike said. Believing he had finally accepted her, Becky was thrilled. She didn't care whether they would have a grand wedding or not. As long as she can marry Aron, she would be content even if it was a simple and small ceremony.

She stole glances at his face from time to time. She still couldn't believe that he would be her husband soon.

"Becky, Mike is talking to you. What are you thinking about?" Mandy turned to Mike and explained, "What a silly girl! She must be so immersed in happiness that she can't even utter a single word."

"Mom..." Becky was annoyed with Mandy for expressing her thoughts too bluntly.

Becky turned to Mike and spoke in a soft tone, "Grandpa, I am not a picky person. The wedding affairs are all up to Aron and you."

"Good girl..." Mike nodded in approval after hearing her answer. He then turned to Aron who had a long face, and scolded, "Say something. You have been sitting still for a long time without uttering even a single word. Do you have any idea for your wedding?"

gripped her. She was afraid that Aron would refuse to marry her. Invitations had already been sent out. If Aron refused, she would

opinions as all the arrangements have been made. Please maintain that and do it that way." Aron said indifferently, "If you are done discussing matters here, I will leave now.

wedding. Becky was overjoyed

him and scolded, "Why are you being so indifferent? This

in the wedding. It is high time you stopped thinking about other woman and concentrated on

silence started to annoy the others and give an impression that he was uninterested.

favor by pooling together all possible resources to pay for my education. I know Isla did something wrong, but her father is my benefactor and I must

said it aloud in front of him, he might owe a debt of gratitude to her and

that. He knew Aron well and he knew that if he insisted

had made up his mind and he wouldn't allow Aron to be

I know I shouldn't have asked you to forgive Isla, but..." Before Mandy could finish her sentence and influence Aron, Mike interrupted and said, "I forgive her. As long as Becky and Aron are happy together, I

Mandy said with a grateful smile.

a soft voice, "Aron, you can rest assured about the wedding. I will be responsible

in the eye and said, "It's not a big deal. But I just want Isla to be