“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
"Edmund has left?" I asked the two bodyguards standing at the base of the stairs when I got off the bed the next morning."Yes, he left early. You were told to go somewhere this afternoon.""Did he say where?"He shook his head so I just shrugged.Oh well... How many more days do I have to be here again? It feels like I’m getting stuck her for so long."Breakfast is ready in the garden," Roy greeted me as I entered the dining room."Why?""It's Mr. Edmund's order."I rolled my eyes and followed him out.There is a stone pathway from the kitchen backdoor to the gazebo that stands right in the middle of the garden.I haven't toured the house yet.I thanked Roy who immediately distanced himself to let me eat in peace.I stared at the vast amount of food in front of me, then glanced at my dress as if it didn't fit on such a grand table.The clothes in my closet, if not formal, are too warm for the body. I can't wear lingerie and a nightgown.By the way I forgot to complain to Edmund about
"Hmm... But?"I shook but it was useless because he easily trapped me in his arms.I was leaning on the table full of make-up tools and could hardly move.My heart was beating fast because his gaze seemed to be memorizing every part of my face."Let's go?"My jaw dropped when he willingly walked away from me.Shit, can you just hug me all day?Even against my will, I accepted his outstretched hand. The first time I got there, I immediately felt the roughness. He wasn't satisfied yet because he actually entwined our hands.Now we really look like newlyweds.I almost tortured myself for daydreaming. Just six months and it will all be over.He helped me get on board, the same way I got off the car and my jaw literally dropped because of the plane that appeared before my eyes."Your private plane?" I thought it was the right answer even though I saw the pilot salute us when we both got off the car.He shrugged and immediately wrapped his arms around my thin waist.We climbed the stairs to
My body was limp and I almost didn't have the strength to open my eyes when Edmund dropped me on the sink again. My consciousness was slipping away as he cleaned me with a wet tissue.We stayed there for a while and when I was able to walk a bit, he helped me out. Just in the hallway back to our seat, my face was all red.The comfort room is not far from the seats what if..."The bathroom is sound proof, Lily," Edmund suddenly whispered in the corner of my ear, sending shivers down my spine."I'm ashamed..." I answered in a whisper.He laughed softly and squeezed my swollen cheek.I glared at him.What's so amusing and he's still so happy?"Let's just stay here on the sofa until we land..." he said and supported me towards there.I couldn't do anything when he closed the curtain that divided us and the seats.It's better to be here with him than to eat my shame there."Come here..."I followed him and quietly sat next to him.He was not satisfied with our distance from each other, he