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Sapphire's POV"Tell me, tigress, are you falling in love with me?"Eric's question echoed in my mind and resounded in my ear, swirling through the chaotic of conflicting emotions inside of me. It hung between us like an unanswered riddle. All I did was stand there, frozen, and staring deeply at him. I had been caught off guard by his question. This man always had a way of catching me off guard and leaving me tongue-tied. It felt as though time itself had taken a long pause, waiting for my answer as much as Eric was right now.The party noises faded into the background as I stood facing Eric, lost in contemplation. Eric's eyes bored into mine, in search of his answer perhaps, and for a while, I found myself grappling with the uncertainty of my own emotions.Did I love Eric? Was I really falling in love with him?These questions sent my emotions twirling in every single direction. Well, the idea of falling in love with him sounded extremely ludicrous in my head, especially considering
Sapphire's POVToday is the day...I gazed into the full-length mirror, my eyes flickering and my delicate hands running down the fabric of my strapless white mermaid dress. I stared for a long time at my reflection as I trailed my fingers all over it. The fabric was a smooth, shimmering, sleek satin with intricate lace detailing and the tiny seed pearls that dotted it.It flowed down perfectly in a long train behind me. And my hair was held up in a proud, regal afro bun, with a tiara blinged out in tiny diamond stones. I sighed, my reflection staring back with a hint of resignation.I was finally getting married."Must be nice," I muttered to my reflection, my voice laced with bitterness and uncertainty. The thought of marrying a billionaire had its perks, yet here I was, standing and musing about it.I hadn't seen or spoken to Eric since his grandfather's birthday party a few days ago. He had sent me my wedding dress and everything else I needed for the wedding down to the bridal bo
Sapphire's POVI adjusted my tiara and picked up my bouquet from the floor. With a final glance at the mirror, I straightened my shoulders, putting on a smile that didn't reach my eyes.Eric's bodyguard drove me, Jamila, Gwen and Ruby to the venue. My wedding was held in a garden at a beautiful scenic estate, with flowers in full bloom, lush greenery and a stunning view of the mountains in the distance. This was the first time I was here so I admired the view from every corner. Eric left no stone unturned in making sure this wedding was as magical as he'd said it would be.This was it. Today, I will finally become Mrs Sapphire Donovan.While I stepped out of the car, my nervousness shot all the way up and I clutched my bouquet hard. We made our way to the ceremony and as I walked down the aisle, my eyes danced over the guests. There were only a few of them, gathered under a canopy of fairy lights, with the sun dipping below the horizon. Eric's grandfather and his wife were here, Ruby'
Sapphire's POVI glared at the intruder, sashaying her way down the aisle with a plastic smile on her slightly made-up face. She had a smug look on, her shoulders were held up high and her heels were even higher. Her heels added more height to her already tall stature that if she stretched just a little, she could reach for the clouds. Her eyes were hidden underneath a pair of dark sunglasses and her emerald dress did justice to her beautiful skin.This woman sure knows how to make an appearance. I guess being dramatic is a family trait for the Donovans. How did she even get in here? Who let her in?"How could you all even think of proceeding with this wedding when the groom's mother was yet to grace it with her awe-inspiring presence?" Eric's mother said, a small smile parting her lips.The whole place was utterly silent and all eyes were on her. She seemed to be feeding on it. It was easy to tell that just like her son, she loved and lived for the attention and drama, of course. Her
Sapphire's POV"No way! I'm not going on a honeymoon with you," I stated in a stern voice and folded my arms, staring dead into Eric's piercing eyes. "Absolutely not."Eric stared back at me, hard and cold and then shoved his hands in the pockets of his pants. "What did you just say?" His voice was smooth but very far from warm and there seemed to be something about his expression which I couldn't point out."You heard me," I said. "I'm not going on that honeymoon trip with you, Eric. I've changed my mind."He looked away briefly and then let out a heavy sigh. "Oh, I wasn't asking for your permission actually. I was only informing you," he declared, looking at me once again."And what the hell is that supposed to mean?" I eyed him, my eyes running up and down the luggages he'd made one of his maids to pack for us both.Eric and I had gotten home only a while ago after the hell of a long wedding reception that followed. Oh, it was eventful all right, we signed the contract and went thr
Sapphire's POVEric and I arrived at Malibu, California after a 7-hour long flight in his private jet. By the time we got here, it was almost 5:30am. I was exhausted during our flight, fatigue clung to me like a stubborn shadow that I had no idea how or when I had dozed off. I was surprised to wake up in Eric's arms and he refused to let me go. He carried me all the way to our ride and sat with me in the backseat while a chauffeur drove us to our destination.The ride there was silent and I peered through the window of the car, taking in the view of the city. The last time I was here in Los Angeles, I was barely 8 and I remembered coming with my mum but the reason, I had long forgotten.It wasn't very bright outside yet I didn't tear my gaze from the view. It was a lot better staring out the window than having to just sit awkwardly and making sure I avoided Eric's eyes – which I was doing, of course.However, I glanced at him for a moment but I wasn't expecting to find his eyes fixed
Sapphire's POVThe revelation hit me like a tidal wave and I couldn't believe what I had just read. Realizing that Eric had been with Sophia the entire night, I felt a stinging pain. The water from the shower continued to run and so did a million questions in my mind. Was Sophia here at this resort as well? What the hell was she doing here? Was she the one who had called him the previous day? And if she was, why did Eric feel the need to lie about it to my face?Why did he decide to make a fool out of me? Why did he bring me all the way here on some dumb honeymoon since he was going to mess around with her? How could he bring me to this place and bring that woman here as well? Why the hell was I forced here in the first place?I stood there frozen, still clutching Eric's phone and staring at it. I was unable to tear my gaze away. It was so bad, I read the text over and over again. My mind raced, trying to process the information. None of this seemed to make sense. I darted my gaze to
Sapphire's POVEric called out to me but I didn't stop. I continued to walk away from him, ignoring his demand. He got to where I was and grabbed my arm, forcefully turning me to face him. His grip was tight, and his eyes bore into mine with anger."You can't just walk away whenever you feel like it," he spat.I glared at him, pulling my arm free from his grasp. Surprisingly, I did it in one swift motion. "Watch me," I shot back.Without another word, I stormed out of the room and down the stairs, my heart beating fast and my mind in a whirlwind like a storm tearing through a fragile landscape, leaving emotional debris in its wake. Eric's words echoed in my head, each one feeling like a stab to the heart. I couldn't believe what I had just heard. And even worse, I couldn't believe what I was feeling right now.My chest tightened as if invisible hands were squeezing my heart and my heartbeat quickened even more. There was a sudden ache within, deep and unyielding and it was somewhat of