Chapter: Chapter 39A MONTH ON.Zoey's PovStaring at myself in the mirror. I look so beautiful in my simple fitted wedding dress, and the flower bouquet on the dressing table. Today is finally the day I've been waiting for. Rowan thought it wise to let me recover after a month, then we will wed. We've been preparing for the wedding, with the help of my loved ones.Now, in a few minutes I will be joined forever with him. I am so happy and scared at the same time, I really do not want things to go bad like the last time. Knock!Knock!"Come in." I said, gazing at the door through the mirror.The door went open and Emma came in, all dressed like my chief bridesmaid. She stood at the door for a while, her eyes on mine through the mirror as she made her way to me.I stood up to face her. She looked at me from head to toe, like she's checking me out. Then she gave me this heart warming smile with teary eyes, now she's being so emotional."I didn't know you could be so emotional all the time." I teased, tryi
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Chapter: Chapter 38Gianna's PovThe sun ray hitting my eyelids made me groan, it's interrupting my beautiful sleep. I turned to hide my face in Bryan's chest, but my hand touched the bed instead.I opened my eyes to see Bryan wasn't on bed. Where did he go? How is he up so early when he always has this habit of waking up late? I'll check what he's up to. I came down from bed and made my way to the bathroom, maybe he's taking is bath. I opened the bathroom door to see it empty, he isn't there. I made my way out of my room and head to the kitchen, maybe he's making breakfast.On entering the kitchen, he wasn't there too. Where could he be then?! Wait! Maybe he has gone for some morning jog.Oh well, I'll just freshen up and make breakfast since I fired my servant out of some foolish furstration. But, I need to call him and know what I'll be making for him.I went back to my room to grab my phone on the lamp stand, beside my bed. On grabbing my phone, I saw some well folded paper under the lamp. What pa
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Chapter: Chapter 37Rowan's PovI do not know if the location Gianna had given me is correct or not. I mean, the location she had sent to me led me straight to a hill top in a deserted place.I can't even see her, or Zoey!I came down from my car to get a better view of my surroundings, and call Gianna to inform her that I have arrived at the same location she had sent. I brought out my phone and dialed her number, after two rings she picks."Turn to your left." She said as soon as she picked my call.I obeyed her and turned to the left, only to find Zoey in a very bad state and Gianna pointing a gun to her from behind. Terrified that my Zoey is being held by gun point, I ran towards her to save her."If you get any closer, I swear I will shoot!" Gianna yelled, making me stop few inches away from them.I didn't know this was Gianna's true nature! How did she become this version of herself?!"Please Gianna, let her go! This is between the both of us, she has nothing to do with it!" I yelled."True. So tru
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Chapter: Chapter 36Rowan's PovI glanced at the time for the sixth time now, and it says 12pm. But there are still no signs of Zoey. She was mearnt be here at the altar since 11am, I wonder what could be keeping her. Am starting to get all tensed."What could be the problem? Zoey hasn't arrived yet." I whispered to Emma's husband, Gerald who happens to be my best man."I do not know, but I will ask Emma." He whispered back.He calmly came down from the altar and went to where his wife is seated, next to Zoey's mom. He whispered into her ear, and she did same too. Looking all tensed. Suddenly the church doors went open, and Catherine was running in without Zoey.She looked all tensed and crying at the same time, it got me alerted. She ran till she was In front of the alter, then fell to her knees crying more. I rushed down to know what was wrong."What happened? Where is Zoey?" I asked, trying to be as calm as ever.She tried to speak but bursted out crying again, making me all tensed. "Say something a
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Chapter: Chapter 35Rowan's PovI made my way out of the room after sparing a last glance at my daughter. Making my way straight up to Gianna's room. Standing in front of her room, I made to open the door when her conversation got my attention."Yes babe, am sure of it. He is in love with Zoey. I told you I had a guy feeling that those two shared something. But I do not care, I will get my frame once I get married to him. Then end his life, and inherit everything for us." She said.I just froze on that spot after what I heard. She never loved me, all she wants is to kill me?!Oh my God!"We will start our future, and raise our family somewhere far. Just like we planned, my love." She said with a giggle.She never loved me, and she made me believe she did!I had to sacrifice my love to be with her, and all she was going to do is kill me?!I felt this anger rising up inside of me. I opened the door which gave her a fright, and her phone fell to the ground. She looked all tensed on seeing me, I stepped in.
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Chapter: Chapter 34Rowan's Pov"What's wrong with you, Rowan?! These past few days, all you do is drink your senses out! What's all these new behavior about?!" Gianna yelled as soon as she got into my room.I have been a complete mess these past few days. I do nothing but make myself drunk so I would stop my head from thinking about Zoey. When I shut my eyes to sleep, she appears in the curtains of my eyes. Making it so diffcult for me to sleep, so getting drunk do help me."Listen to me Rowan! Am getting sick and tired of your nonsense! You better pull yourself together for tomorrow's pre-wedding shoot, and get yourself ready for our wedding or we are done!" Gianna yelled, storming out of the room.How can I pull myself together when what it wants is Zoey, and I do not understand why?!Why is Zoey driving me crazy like this?!Why am I hurting inside because she isn't close to me?!Fuck!***"Get more closer to her." The photographer instructed me, which I obeyed."Then smile down at her with so much lo
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Chapter: Chapter 38Daniella's PovI couldn't contain my excitement as I rushed to Helena's place, eager to share the incredible news. Two nights ago, Javier took me on a romantic getaway, and it was truly unforgettable. I felt like I was walking on air."Are you serious about this, or are you just pulling my leg so I won't bother you about exposing your feelings to Javier again?" Helena asked, narrowing her eyes at me. I had told her what happened between Javier and I.I understood how she was feeling because I felt that same way all morning.I chuckled. "I couldn't possibly joke about something like this, can I?" That unbelievable night was the best night in my entire life.Helena's face lit up with a smile. "Oh my goodness! He confessed his love to you, and then...a mind-blowing love-making session afterwards?" I nodded, blushing. "He didn't exactly confess his love with words. He showed me through his actions, taking me to a beautiful place."Helena sighed wistfully. "Awwww...how romantic. I wish I
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Chapter: Chapter 37Javier's Pov As Daniella's back touched my body slightly, I sensed her tension and smiled inwardly. Her awkward reactions to our proximity amused me, mirroring my own feelings. When she descended downstairs in her gown earlier, her beauty left me breathless."Let me help," I whispered, carefully unzipping her dress. My fingers brushed against the smooth bronze expanse of her back, sparking unexpected desire. Daniella's shoulders tensed, but she didn't turn. The soft lamp glow cast an intimate light, illuminating the uncharted territory of her bare skin.My gaze lingered, and my mind raced with the novelty of this moment. Daniella's silence was palpable, her tension alive between us as she waited for me to release the zipper. I cleared my throat, shaking off awkwardness, but hesitated to release my touch."I'm done," I said, controlling myself. "Oh." She murmured, turning slowly, avoiding eye contact. "Thank you."I smiled, leaving, but she stopped me with a grip on my shirt. "I...I
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Chapter: Chapter 36Daniella's Pov “Thank you baby.” I said, giving a light pinch on her nose.“Don't thank me, thank papa. He came up with all the ideas.” Natalia said, making me spare a glance at him.Javier really did all these for me?That's so sweet of him..“Thank you.” I said, not wanting to meet his gaze while my heart raced like hell.“Now why don't we go get you ready so all the celebration will begin!” Helena said as she dragged me along with her towards the stairs, I couldn't help but glance back at Javier who was already looking at me.My heart raced even more, he was looking at me!“Wait, how do you know the way to my room?” I couldn't help but ask Helena when she successfully found my room without asking me for directions whatsoever.“When I arrived, Natalia gave me a tour around the house and your room was the first place she showed me.” She said.“I see.” I said as I walked into my room fully. I paused when I saw a big box with ribbons all over it on my bed.“Wow, a gift box?!” Helena s
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Chapter: Chapter 35Javier's Pov I watched as her eyes widened as they strolled down to my bare chest, her face turning red as a tomato. I held myself from chuckling at her facial expression right now.“Oh my goodness!” She blurted out before jumping out of my arms, I couldn't help but chuckle inside at her awkwardness.“Sorry.” She mumbled, fumbling with her fingers and not wanting to make eye contact with me.Now, isn't that just cute?“I ask you again, what is it?” I said, putting on a shirt so she'd feel less embrassed.“I… I just saw a mouse.” She said, I frowned.“A mouse?” I asked to be sure of what I heard her say.“No, it's a giant barn rat… I think.” She said, looking here and there in the ground. “Let me see.” I said. I searched the corners of the room, but there was no sign of any rat or mouse. She didn't just lie about it so to jump into my arms, did she? “I guess I must've imagined it. I… I'll go grab a bottle of water from the kitchen.” She said and left the room rather hurriedly, not w
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Chapter: Chapter 34Javier's Pov “After the prince saved both of his princesses, the other princess, princess Ella discovered how much she loved the prince and wished to express it. But, she was afraid to do so. One day she was walking down the hallway and she saw the prince, she greeted him and was about to walk away when the prince caught her and drew her closer to him. Their closeness was so intense that she thought he was going to kiss her.” Daniella narrated to Natalia.I’ve been watching them from the slightly open door of Natalia’s room. I wanted to come over to wish her a goodnight rest before I saw Daniella in there telling a bedtime story to Natalia who seemed so engrossed in her story telling.“Did the prince kiss her?” Natalia asked, I could sense the curiosity in her voice.“No, but, princess Ella thought he really would and felt disappointed so she mistakenly voiced out her thoughts. She felt embarrassed about it and ran away from the prince’s presence.” Daniella said.For some weird reaso
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Chapter: Chapter 33 Javier's Pov I couldn't help but steal glances at her from the corner of my eye throughout the ride back home. She was quiet, avoiding any eye contact with me and she seemed uncomfortable. What should I make of this? Does my presence affect her just like hers affects me? Does her heart race like hell like mine races for her right now? After my realization that I've fallen in love with her, I can't help but stare at her every now and then I can't stop thinking about her no matter what I do. She’s always in my head and I want to do nothing but confess the way I feel to her and give her a passionate kiss. But I worry if this feeling is one sided. Soon we arrived home, Juan opened the door for her. It feels so good to be home. We both made our way inside, but came to a halt when we saw everyone standing few feet away from the door, as if waiting for us the whole time – the housekeepers, nanny Penelope, Natalia. And Juan who joined them immediately. “Papa! Mama!” Natalia said, r
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The Substitute Groom
"What would you be needing my help for?" I asked, curious.
"Do you remember those times when we were little…whenever I do something wrong in our class, you always come forward pretending to be me and receive my punishment?" He asked, and I hummed in agreement.
"And do you remember those times when I couldn't read for any exams and I was scared to fail, you would pretend to be me and write the exams for both of us and no one knew because we were so identical?"
"Yeah, but where are you heading with all of this?"
"I want you to do the same thing for me again." Nolan said, getting me more confused.
"What exactly is it for you?"
"I want you to pretend to be me and get married to Savannah, it will only be for some time till i'm really ready to face the responsibility of marriage." He said.
I burst out laughing so hard that my stomach hurts. What he just said sounded so funny, he is really good at making jokes.
"What's funny?"
"Sor…Sorry, your jokes are just so funny." I said, trying to control my laughter.
"What joke? This is no joke Nate, I am being serious. Think of it as a substitute, you will substitute for me till i'm ready." He said, looking all serious.
He wasn't joking.
He has gone mad!
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Chapter: Chapter 13Nathan's Pov"Is loving someone so wrong?" She asked, making me look at her with surprised.She turned to face me, her eyes were teary and swollen red like she has been crying the whole day. She must've been crying the whole day, it make me feel all gulity and hurt because I feel like I'm the reason for this."No Savannah, loving someone isn't wrong. Rather what's wrong…is falling in love with the wrong person." I said sadly.I think that broke her more because she suddenly burst into tears, hurting me more. I couldn't stop myself from pulling her into my arms to comfort her, she accepted it and cried more. She cried on for what seemed like forever before her cries gradually died down, but she still remained in my arms till her trembling shoulders became all relaxed and her breathing became all stable like she had fallen asleep."Savannah?" I called, wanting to know if she was awake.I slightly stroke her arm to get a response, but I didn't get any. I tried pulling away and her body a
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Chapter: Chapter 12Nolan's Pov "She knows that I am Nathan and not the man that she has loved all these years!" He blurted out. I can't believe this! How did she figure this out?! This is screwed! "You could have been there to see how hurt and betrayed she felt, and do you know how I felt at that moment?! I hated myself for putting her through that." He said, making me feel so bad inside. "I really didn't mean for this to hurt her that way…" "...but you did. Listen Nolan, I have managed to convince her to put up with this till you are ready to accept this and I do not know if she accepts or not. But one thing I know is that you have a month, just one month to put yourself together. Because if that one month comes to an end, I won't care if you are ready or not because I will be done." He said, handing me the file and walked away. Fuck! How will I face Savannah now? This is a lot harder than I imagined. **** Savannah's Pov This brightness showing up in the curtains of my eyes mad
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Chapter: Chapter 11Nathan's Pov Savannah came in from the balcony, she came to a halt when her eyes landed on me. Her eyes were filled with tears which was so confusing, why is she crying? Why is she crying? "What happened? Why are you crying?" I asked, making my way towards her. On getting to her, I met with a hard slap on my cheek that threw my face the other way. "What did you take me for?! Some fool?!" She yelled in tears. I am clueless on what she's talking about and why she slapped me. "Answer me?!" She yelled, and threw a punch to my chest which didn't have much of an effect on me. "What are you talking about?" "Do not fool me anymore! I know it's you Nathan!" She said, I am stunned. How on earth did she know it’s me?! "Surprised huh? You must be a fool to think I won't differentiate between you and Nolan. What I do not understand is why you did this. Why are you posing as Nolan? You better have a good explanation for ruining my life like this!" She half yelled, still in tea
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Chapter: Chapter 10Savannah's Pov "Why did you stop?" I asked, curious. "I saw you enjoying the evening, so I thought this is what you need for a moment." He said with a small smile which I returned. Nathan is such a sweet guy and that's what I love and admire about him since childhood, he knows me better than I know myself. My sister is so lucky to have such a great guy like Nathan in her life, I just wish Nolan could be a bit more like him at times. I came down and walked to the back of the car, and Nathan came down too. I tried climbing onto it to sit down, but it was quite difficult for me. "Need a hand?" Nathan asked, making his way to me. It would be odd for me to ask for his help, right? Before I knew what was happening, he grabbed me by my waist and helped me to sit on top of the car boot and he sat next to me. It felt kinda strange with this tingling feeling around my waist where he touched, maybe it's because Nolan and him have the same touch since they are both identical twins.
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Chapter: Chapter 9Nathan's Pov I came out of my room and to the hallway. Everywhere seems so busy, the servants are running up and down with decorations. Tomorrow is actually the wedding day and mom with the hired wedding planners has been so busy after the engagement ceremony because we planned on using our house as the reception venue, since our house is large enough for such things. I should be happy for my brother, but i’m not because this is an arranged marriage which he isn't happy about but Savannah is. It's quite hard for me to wrap my head around everything and come up with a permanent solution to this without hurting anyone. It's at this point that I wish I could get in touch with Paisley, she always helps me out in situations like this. But I’m not able to get through to her, she must be very busy thinking about reaching me right now. That hurts. Speaking of which. Ever since my little argument with Nolan, we haven't really talked or seen each other and tonight is his bachelor's night
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Chapter: Chapter 8Nolan's Pov "I thank you all for acknowledging my invitation and showing up here tonight. Today is a very special day for us and our lovely kids." He said, giving us his best smile. Here it is, the moment I've been wishing never to come! Look at him, acting like he never forced me into doing this. "Before I proceed any further, I would love to invite my beloved son. Nolan Black." He said and everyone started clapping. Beloved son of my foot! The lights turned to me along with everyone’s gaze, I tried to put up a small smile as I made my way to the stage. Getting up to the stage, I didn't spare a glance at my so-called father. He can have the moment for today, because I’m sure as hell not proceeding with this God forsaking wedding ceremony! "And I will also like to welcome on this stage, my soon to be daughter in law. Savannah Wesley." He said, and everyone clapped. The lights went all over to Savannah in the crowd. She was all blushing as she made her way to us. I mus
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