Beneath The Veil

The morning sun gently coaxed Liana from her slumber, the chill of the floorboards jarring her fully awake. She stole a glance at Tony, still fast asleep, before carefully beginning to undress in preparation for her morning shower. With quiet, calculated movements, she gathered her clothes and slipped into the bathroom. Stepping under the shower, Liana’s mind drifted to the upcoming wedding, a wedding that would happen without her mother and sister's knowledge.

Liana's thoughts swirled around the upcoming wedding.

“I need to tell Mom and Sarah about the wedding,” she pondered.

“But what about the contract you signed with Tony?” her subconsciousness whispered.

“No, I can't let them find out. If they did, Mom would be heartbroken, blaming herself” she mumbled.

Liana emerged from the bathroom, she wrapped a towel snugly around her body. With a nervous swallow, she stepped into the bedroom, only to freeze at the sight of Tony, already awake and sitting on the bed. Instinctively, she turn