Flashback...
I walk into the bar filled with colorful smokes, people chattering, loud music that dominates the atmosphere and oh! It's Cheap thrills by Sia that is being played in the background. I looked around and saw a woman crying in the corner, a group of men and women laughing, heavy drinkers and guys among my age. I giggled as I rest my hands on the cold counter table of this bar. I planned to have a drink of two or more and as the night goes on, I'll be more comfortable and intoxicated. I'll let the noise of this place wash the pain away!
Why am I even here? Well, I'm giving myself a chance to cry, a good cry to forget Blake's betrayal. My damn ex boyfriend who betrayed me. How dare he cheat on me! Is it because I can’t give him his needs as a man? He had sex with another girl and he actually sent the video to me? What did he think? That he is the only man in the world? How narrow-minded. I drank the last glass of tequila and asked for another.
It's time for me to move on, he's not a loss and at least now I know what to do next. A few minutes later, I took a few more glasses of tequila and took a sip, feeling the alcohol in my throat. If only alcohol can heal the wound in my heart, I might drown myself in it.
Although I’m starting to feel dizzy, I still tried to stand up. Why did the waiter became two? Was it just one before? And besides, why does it look like its nose has widened and it seems like a board hit its wide forehead? Ah maybe I'm just drunk.
I was walking towards the rest room when something suddenly hit my weak body hard. In my annoyance, I cursed him and just passed the young man. When I got to CR, I immediately washed and looked at myself. This is the last time I will cry because of that idiot!
After I fixed myself, I went back to my place. Maybe I'll just book a cab to get home. Hey, why do I have to go through this?
"Hey, want to dance?" I was startled when suddenly someone whispered in my ear. The heat of his fragrant breath was terrifying, its smell mixed with wine and mint. I bit my lower lips, I looked at him, even though my vision was doubled, I couldn't deny that he was handsome, and maybe it was the effect of the alcohol that made me startle. But I'm okay, I am Lily Clarks and from now on I will be happy.
"Sure," and let me towards the crowd and placed my hand on his hard chest there.
"You cried? Let me guess. Broken hearted?" I turned and looked away. He grabbed my waist causing my heart to beat faster. "I can hear your heart," the man grinned and laughed softly. He placed his finger on my chin and raised it, "Look at me.”
My heart is now pounding very fast and I can almost hear it. "Your dress suits your shape," he said and he winked.
"Likewise," I answered.
We're in the middle of our dance when suddenly the music changes. It became erotic and it felt so right. His arms tightened around my waist as our body moved in rhythm. He pulled me closer to him and it was automatic that I wrapped my arms around his nape. His touch is electrifying that sends shivers down my spine. I am desperate to kiss his red sexy lips.
I don't know that I've been staring at his face for a few minutes, those chocolate eyes with fluttering eyelashes, aristocratic nose, thick eyebrows, and oh those perfect jaw line and chiseled chin. I am drooling he is the chiseled features of a male model.
"Stop examining my face," he chuckled. I was embarrassed to smile at him. I have to play it cool. He shouldn't know that I'm ashamed of what I did. "You look so fucking hot," his voice was hoarse. I could feel his hands trailed down my legs up to my seat he slapped it with gentle and smoothed it.
I moaned subtly against the back of his neck. He adjusted my height bringing my face close to his. That's how much I was shocked by what he did next.
Oh my hell! His lips crashed against mine!
Dang! It's hot!
He's now spanking my buttocks in a way that doesn't hurt, he lingers on me, it got me so high and I can't fuckin' breath. I don't how but we ended up in the dark part of the bar. By doing those stuff I suddenly felt a strange sensation that I had never felt before.
My hands start traveling slowly inside his shirt.
Oh my goodness! His abs are all hard!
I was startled to feel his hot breath near my ear, he licked my earlobes and kissed my neck, sucking it.
I close my eyes at the sensation he makes me feel. Damn he is a good kisser, he started unbuttoning my dress, his hands traveling in every part of my body whispering words that make me anticipate for more.
"Not here babe," then he smirked.
The next thing I knew, I was in a room with the stranger, having a passionate night with him. When I woke up the next morning, I found myself beside the man I met in the bar. I hurriedly got my clothes scattered on the floor without making a single noise to avoid the man from waking up. I'm too embarrassed for what I've done and the only thing I wanted was to run away and forget everything that transpired between us that night. It was a mistake I'd rather bury in my memories.
But seems like fate is so cruel to me and now I have to face the consequence of the disaster I brought upon myself.
Dad welcomed me with a slap when I went home. “Lawrence!” Tessa, my father’s new wife, held his arm. “This unfilial child! Did you really think I won’t discover that you ditched Peyton on your blind date? The man is one of the few out there that can give you a decent life! He’s an achiever back in college, had finished his MBA, and is the director of their company! He’s got everything you need! You are to graduate soon and you have to secure a credible husband!" Dad massaged the bridge of his nose. His yells echoed in the whole house loudly. It wasn’t new though. This scene tends to happen often. I just don’t understand why he keeps on controlling my life like what he did to my mom. I guess it was the reason why Mom never got the happiness she deserved when they were together. Dad is a big control freak. “If you don’t want me to keep on ditching those blind dates, then maybe you should stop pairing me with guys I’m not interested in,” I said before walking to the stairs. He conti
I cried the whole night until I was out of tears. Dad put a lot of security all over the mansion and my every move was monitored. There was even a CCTV installed in my room which forced to me go to the bathroom every time I need to change. I felt suffocated. The house that was once my comfort zone felt like a cage to me now. I hoped Dad was just threatening me when he said my wedding with Peyton would happen in a week, but when the wedding organizer came the next day, I figured he wasn’t kidding. He is really marrying me off to a man I haven’t even spent a whole day with. “I know you don’t want to marry me, but I know your situation, Lily. Once your baby bump starts to be visible, people will talk. It will ruin your father’s reputation and will affect the business. My family owes your father so I can’t say no to him,” Peyton said when he joined us during dinner so we can talk about our wedding. I was silent the whole time so he followed me to my room so we can talk privately. “Do y
Dad suddenly stood from his seat and his eyes widened at the man as if he recognized him. The guests chattered, surprised that someone suddenly came to break off the wedding.“Isn’t that Edmund Moriarty?” Peyton asked. “Do you know him, Lily?”“Edmund… Moriarty? Who is that?”The name didn’t sound familiar, but if Peyton knows him, he must also be a big name in the business industry. But what the hell is he doing here? My life is already chaotic enough!The chattering became louder when the man named Edmund walked to the aisle without bothering to look at anyone on the sideline. He graced the aisle with his black three-piece suit, hair slicked back, and his sleek shoes shining against the floor.His fluid moves were marked with confidence and exuded pride and power.Just with how he carried himself and how he barged into a wedding like he was walking around the park, I immediately knew he is not just a nobody. He’s a man who got power.But the question is… how did he know my name? Why
“Let’s talk privately,” I said. My knees are still wobbly and my nape is covered with cold sweat. I’m still nervous but I had to make things clear to this man. However, I can’t speak freely with many ears listening to us. “Follow me,” he said and walked out of the church. I followed him while holding the sides of my long wedding dress to prevent myself from falling. I heard Dad call me but I didn’t listen. Outside the church, a sleek black car awaited. The bulky man with glasses I remembered to be his driver opened the backseat door. “Where are you taking my daughter, Mr. Moriarty?” I heard Dad’s voice from behind but instead of turning around, I went inside the car. I know I might be dealing with someone dangerous, but when a door opens for you after being locked for a long time, it’s hard to just stay in your position. I’m not sure if the marriage this man is offering is a bluff or not, I don’t want to marry him either, but at the moment I just want to get away. “I assure you
Edmund said he will give me one day to think. He owned the hotel and he offered me a room for a night if I don’t want to go home. I decided to stay in his hotel for the night because I know Dad will just nag me. I also can’t go stay in Nina’s place because her parents are business associates of my dad and for sure they will refuse.“Just use the intercom if there is anything you need, Miss Clarks,” said the hotel staff who led me to a deluxe suite.She also left me some clothes and I’m sure the order came from Edmund.I hurriedly took off my heavy wedding dress and changed into the clothes given to me before jumping to the queen-sized bed.Because of tiredness, it didn’t take long for me to doze off.However, it was one of those nights when I’m haunted by my nightmares about my mom. I just found my self waking up in the middle of the night sweating cold bullets and having a hard time breathing.I got off the bed to drink water from the table across the room but my whole body was tremb
Edmund got me a make up artist and hair stylist to assist me.I'm getting ready for our wedding which is making me anxious. I just laughed at Edmund when he said we were getting married today because I thought he was joking but here it is and it's true. But then, he’s filthy rich and almost everything is possible with money.Wearing a simple yet elegant white dress, my hair was braided in a classy updo.I smiled in front of the mirror after the make-up artist and hair stylist did a good job.Finally, I don't have to act like other people."Are you done?"I flinched when I felt Edmund’s lips on my neck.I had a lot of things going in my mind so I didn’t notice him entering the dressing room.I could feel his chest against my back and his lips playing on the sensitive part of my neck."Hmm... you smell good. Are you ready?"I nodded in surprise after he planted an fleeting kiss on my lips.What?"Come on then."I still felt like I was floating as we walked down the stairs of the hotel’s
The VIP room where Edmund's friends were erupted upon our arrival. There were five of them at the table and the others were familiar to me. And on the table, there was an abundance of dishes and drinks."It's good that you thought to invite us to the celebration even though you didn’t invite us in your wedding!""Oh, the wedding must be done out of haste! With the beauty of the bride, Edmund must be excited for the honeymoon!” said the other man.Laughter erupted as Edmund gave the middle finger to the two men who had taunted him."I just chose not to invite you because it’s a civil wedding. Besides, you might ruin my marriage.”The boys laughed and the girls giggled.Edmund pulled me a chair which got the people in the table surprised. I see they don’t usually see him being chivalrous."Oh you've become a gentleman? Ah, must be Cupid’s work."I smiled lightly.Cupid? Now that sounds ridiculous."Shut up there Kendrick!" he turned to the others. "This is Lily.”I waited for him to int
I have tossed and turned several times in bed but I still don't feel sleepy. It's almost eight o'clock at night but my eyes are still wide awake.Where is Edmund?I looked at the new cellphone he gave me earlier after we had lunch and only then thought of fiddling with it.I changed the default wallpaper to a photo of my foot. When I was satisfied, I then went to the contacts and only two numbers were there; Edmund’ss name and Roy's with a caps lock warning, only talk to them in case of emergency.It's really crazy, Roy has his tail up to dinner, does it look like I'm going to have a text mate?Me:What time will you go home?I didn't get an answer from him so instead of having a bad trip I just dressed in a two piece and covered it with a thick bathrobe.The two bodyguards on the sofa stood up and both looked at my appearance, wondering."Just stay here inside, it's obvious that there's a pool, I'm just going to swim to make me sleepy."They exchanged glances, apparently understandin