A Crazy One-night Stand novel Chapter 7

"Ken is coming to Jameson. I heard that his business is going to be transferred here. However, there is nothing between us and there will never be." Alina's expression was a little uncomfortable but her tone was firm.

Rosie immediately changed the topic. "Alright, let's not talk about him. Tell me, who is this person you are going to marry? What does he do? What is his family background? Seriously, you should have told me! It is not like you to keep such important news from me!"

A smile spread across Alina's face. "I just met him. His name is...Wilson. He is rich and handsome!" To be honest, she really didn't know much about that scumbag. Alina couldn't even remember his last name.

Rosie stared at Alina and said solemnly, "Alina, are you doing this because of Ken? Marriage is not child's play. Three years ago, you broke up with Ken. Your mother abused and humiliated you all this while because she wanted you to marry him. I understand your pain but I sincerely hope that you will still believe in love. Heartache takes time to heal. Three, four, or five years, it doesn't matter. You are still young. Don't get married hastily to someone just because of Ken!" 

As she spoke, Rosie gripped Alina's hand. "Alina, listen to my advice and don't be impulsive. Even if Ken came to Jameson City, you should not make any rash decisions that you may regret later. It is his fault anyway, isn't it?"

Alina tried to reassure her. "Rosie, this decision has nothing to do with Ken!"

Rosie said hurriedly: "Then is it because of your mother? Your mother wants a huge sum as dowry and this Wilson guy is rich. Are you going to sacrifice your future?"

Alina shook her head. "My mother is indeed a sucker for money, but I am not a gold digger. Apart from the one million dollars as dowry, I will not ask for any money from him. My mother and brother's expenses will still be supported by me. In regards to the dowry, when I have enough money, I will return it to him."

"But, do you love him?" Rosie asked again.

Alina smiled and shook her head. "I don't love him but I don't hate him either."

"How can you get married without love? Alina, it is too impulsive of you!"

"Rosie, please support me. I have made up my mind!" Alina knew that she did not believe in heart-fluttering love anymore. She was too old for that.