Chapter 2 Meet Up

DAPHNE held her chest, feeling nervous about this date. It was her first time meeting a stranger. If it weren’t for the money, she would never go on this date.

“Scandinavia, here I come!” She whispered to herself. If it weren’t for her dream of going to Scandinavia, she wouldn’t have registered on that dating app. It was a desperate move. They weren’t born rich, so this was her way to get there and find someone she had long been wanting to see.

She almost jumped when her phone suddenly rang.

“Hey, girl! Make sure you come back safe and sound, okay?” Her friend Amelie blurted. She had already told her friend that she was meeting a guy she had just met on the MatchYeah app— a dating app for people looking to get married. Not everyone finds a spouse, as some end up breaking up without reaching marriage. It was trending, so she signed up.

“Yes, ma’am!” She joked back. Amelie had sent her a taser for self-defense, just in case. She’d told her to use it if the guy did anything bad. And it was safely in her bag.

“I really don’t like your idea, you know. Just make sure to call, alright? ”Amelie’s voice was still filled with concern.

“Yes, ma’am!” She smiled before ending the call. She was already in front of the café. Their table was supposed to be reserved under the name BK.

She took a few deep breaths before approaching the guard. She asked him where she could inquire about reservations, and he pointed to a tall man, so she went over to him.

“Hi! We have a reservation under BK’s name. Where might…”

“Ah, yes! There is one. You’re Daphne, right?” He said, making her raise her brows. She had no idea how he recognized her, but she gave a small nod. “This way,” he said, leading her to a quiet table in the far corner. It looked like a VIP spot.

“Thank you,” she said as he pulled out her chair.

She glanced around. There were many customers, and the place seemed safe.

She pulled out her phone and messaged BK, letting him know she was already at the café.

She was just about to put her phone down when someone took the seat across from her. She stared, surprised—it was him.

It was BK!

He was even more handsome in person. One reason she had agreed to meet was because of his appearance.

“Hi!” He greeted her with a smile.

“H-hello,” she stammered slightly.

“BK.” He extended his hand, and she accepted it.

“Daphne.”

The moment he locked eyes with her, she felt a little tense. He leaned back in his chair, eyes steady on her. Thankfully, their order came quickly, and his attention shifted to the food.

He took a slow sip of his coffee before saying a word.

“So, everything you said in the chat was true? Like your name?” He asked.

She nodded. “What about you?” She asked back.

“Almost. I wanted to save some things to tell you in person. You know what the app is for, right?” He asked seriously.

So, she was right. He was genuinely looking for a wife on the app.

“Is that why you joined MY?” She meant MatchYeah.

“Yes, and I’m f*cking serious, Daph,” he said with a tone of sincerity.

“Why would you want to get married so soon? Some guys want to enjoy their single life a bit longer. But you’re ending it so quickly,” she commented.

He just laughed at what she said.

“If you were my wife, would you just let me do whatever I wanted?” He said instead.

She started to think about it but couldn’t help but really consider it. He seemed to be hinting at something. “If I were your wife, would you let me do whatever I wanted? Would you give me everything I want?” She asked in quick succession.

“Financially? Don’t worry, I can provide you with whatever you need.”

He understood what she was getting at. With money, she’d have a chance to leave the country and go to Scandinavia. She also figured out what he wanted. He must have a deep reason for wanting to get married early. Whatever it was, she would accept it wholeheartedly if it meant fulfilling her dream trip. And if they got along, she was sure it would be a happy arrangement.

“Really?”

“Uhuh. Just tell me, Daph. I don’t care about your reason. But I do have some conditions. Interested? I’m sure we’ll both like the terms I’ll lay out.”

She looked at him intently. He was serious. Actually, she had already seen his profile. He was genuinely wealthy.

But she suddenly froze when she remembered her mother. She hoped her mom wouldn’t be angry with her decision if it ever came to that. This was for her family. To finally realise her dream family: herself, her mom, and her father, who was in Scandinavia.

“Okay,” she replied after a moment.