The wedding day.
I stood in front of the mirror, smiling broadly as I tilted my head downward and admired the beautiful white wedding dress that glittered under the soft lighting on my body.
My dress, a long white mermaid dress, was decorated with white glitter.
My long brown hair was styled in soft waves and packed in a huge bun pinned with sparkling hairpins. The tiny curls in my hair decorated my face as they rested on my shoulders.
I couldn't believe that this day would truly come to pass. The day that I will finally get married to the love of my life. Getting married to Nicklaus and starting over again.
Everybody deserves a second chance. Nicklaus, my mother Anna, and Nicklaus’s father.
This is so wonderful. I have found my true love, and I will never give room for anybody to sabotage this happiness.
Jason and Amalia walked with us down the hall. They were also dressed in their beautiful wedding attire. I had adopted Amelia to be my daughter, and it is indeed a blessing.
Just then, we heard a gentle knock on the door, and it was swung open. It's my mother. She was dressed in a beautiful purple dress, and her makeup was flawless.
“Happy married life, Elena. May your marriage be among the best,” my mother said, and tears filled her eyes.
“Oh! Mother. It's okay; you are going to make me cry, and I don't want to ruin my makeup.” I replied and wrapped my arms around her.
“Shall we?” She asked and held my hands.
“Yes,” I nodded. I reached for my bouquet and walked to the altar. The wedding music played in the background, and I walked down the aisle.
Nicklaus looked so handsome. He was wearing a black suit that fit him perfectly. This is the second time walking down the aisle to meet him, but this time around, it was done in love. It wasforever.
“Nicklaus Coleman, do you take Elena Williams to be your lawfully wedded wife, in sickness and in health, in good times and in bad times, till death do you part?”
“Yes, I do,” he responded without hesitating.
The priest turned to me, Elena Williams, Do you take Nicklaus Coleman to be your lawfully wedded husband, in sickness and in health, in good times and in bad times, till death do you part?”
“Yeah, I do.” I replied, tears of joy filled my eyes.
Amelia and Jason wave, presented the wedding rings. She looked so cute in her white dress. Everyone applauded her.
I fixed it on Nicklaus’s hand, and he fixed mine on my left hand.
“By the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride.” the priest said.
Nicklaus and I kissed passionately, and the whole congregation cheered us.
The matrimonial ceremony ended, and we matched to the reception hall for dinner. All the ladies gathered, and it was time for me to throw the bouquet.
“1, 2, 3, go!” we shouted, and I threw the bouquet. I couldn't help but laugh at the excitement.
The flower landed on Zoey, and she held it. She smiled and was filled with excitement. Alex walked up to her and kneeled.
“Zoey Jones, will you marry me?” he asked.
Elena’s POV:I stood in front of the mirror, smiling broadly as I tilted my head downward and admired the beautiful white wedding dress that glittered under the soft lighting on my body.My dress, a long white mermaid dress adorned with silver crystals, matched my pale skin. The corset clinched at the waist for a flattering fit that revealed my curves, with a decorative bow strap.My lhair was styled in soft waves and packed in a bridal style.My makeup highlighting my cheekbones, and my red lipstick made me look flawless. I couldn't believe that this day would truly come to pass. The day that I will finally get married to the love of my life, Caleb, and step into my long-awaited freedom. I closed my eyes and inhaled deeply. “This is a day of new beginnings,” I muttered silently with a broad smile.For so long, I had followed my father's orders and done everything he demanded. Working tirelessly for him and not having to pursue my dream.Today marks the end of an era. I'll finally g
Elena’s POV:Wearing a white robe, I stood on my balcony and watched the sun set below the sky, casting a golden light on the whole city. The day gradually became dark. Tomorrow will be the most important day of my life. It's going to be my wedding day!I was filled with so much excitement. I walked into the room and laid on my bed, feeling the warm sheet under me after a very nice spa treatment. I heard a knock on my door. “Hi Elena,” Sarah, my stepsister, greeted me with a smile on her face as she walked into my room. “Hi Sarah, what’s up?” I responded, sitting upright. I rested my head on the headboard. I felt surprised to see Sarah walk into my room. Sarah’s facial expression softened as she approached me. “Elena, I know that we aren't as close as sisters should be, but I want you to know that I am sincerely happy for you. Congratulations sister. You are going to become Caleb’s wife tomorrow,” she smiled. “Soon to me, Mrs. Smith.”Sarah is my stepsister, but we are completel
Elena’s POV: My whole family stood in the room, staring at. I could see the stern look on their faces. The guests are waiting, and everybody is beginning to talk. Sarah glared at me with intense hate. Her first tightened by her side, and she clenched her jaw. I walked up to her.“Sarah, we were together. Please tell them I didn’t do anything. Tell them I was drunk. I was waiting for you when a man tried to harass me, and this man in the picture saved me.” I pleaded, my voice trembled, and I felt a huge lump in my throat.Sarah didn't say a word. She glared at me intensively with so much hate in her eyes.“How am I supposed to know? I left you to use the bathroom, and you ran off with another guy. Who does that? How could you’ve been heartless to Caleb? He has been there for you through thick and thin,” she voiced out on top of her voice. Her voice echoed in the room.Her eyes were filled with tears, and she gave me a daring look. “Yes, the photos are horrible. His hands were on my
Elena’s POV:“What? No! Dad, you can't do this to me!" I protested. My heart raced as the reality of his words sank in. I felt a huge lump in my throat.My dad stood there, unmoved, and listened to my objections. "Elena, we don't have a choice," he replied, his voice firm. "This is for the good of the family. You've left me no other option," he stated.I started panting, and tears rolled down my cheeks uncontrollably. My chest rose and fell as my breathing increased, and I began gasping for air.“No! I can talk to Caleb. We can fix this. What about my dreams? My goals? Mr. Coleman already stated earlier that his son needed to get an heir so that he could hand over the company to him. What does that make me? A baby-making machine? Why will I get married to a crippled man?” I protested. “Don’t you…” My dad cuts in, closes his eyes, and takes a deep breath before speaking again. “You are going to marry Nicklaus Coleman this morning, whether you like it or not,” he said angrily.“I don'
Elena’s POV:My dad walked me down the aisle in my beautiful dress. I gathered the courage to walk down to the altar, forcing a smile on my face and hiding my pain. My heart bled with so much pain.My make-up and hair were retouched, and I looked calm and collected. It looked like a scandal never happened, but deep down inside of me, I was burning and filled with regret. As we approached the altar, I looked up. I was stunned to see the man standing in front of the altar, waiting for me. My eyes widened when I saw a tall man standing at the altar in a black Armani suit. His short, curly hair and his piercing blue eyes met mine. The same guy from the club whom I was accused of cheating with. He is the billionaire’s heir. He isn’t as crippled as everyone believed. Rumour has it that he was crippled just like his dad, but they were all lies. Other people said he was gay, which was why he refused to get married and take over his father's companies. I stopped at the altar and stood clo
Elena’s POV:The drive in the car was silent. The only sound I could hear was the sound of the engine. I sat in the car with Nicklaus beside me, and my mind raced with a lot of things. I couldn't believe my life could change in a blink of an eye. My happy moment turned into a sad moment when I got dumped by the love of my life on my wedding day and got married to a stranger. How bad can it get? All my life, I have been doing all my father’s asking of me because I hoped I would be free one day, but now I am in a living hell.Just then, I wish I could turn back time to yesterday, I thought. My eyes were fixed on the window, and I looked at all the moving vehicles. If I had known, I wouldn't have followed Sarah to the club last night. I would have stayed at home and prepared myself. I made a little mistake, and now I am paying the price with my happiness. I can't believe I will end the rest of my life with a total stranger just to clear my father’s debt. I was this close to living my
Elena’s POV:I quickly stepped into the room and walked to the king-sized bed. It was a luxurious bedroom painted white. The walls, floor, and ceiling were painted white. The grey carpet was soft and fluffy. The bed was a king-sized bed with a grey wooden frame. The bedding, a white duvet, and pillows were made of silk and satin. A grey matching headlamp and nightstandI walked to the other side of the room and saw a white dresser and a big, beautiful crystal mirror that reflected the room's beauty. I sat on the bed and stared at my reflection. I couldn't believe my life could change in a day. My brain was still processing all that had happened today. Tears filled my eyes, but I decided not to allow myself to break down. I stood up and stripped myself of my dress, walking into the bathroom. I prepared a hot bath with essential oils. Someone had already lit scented candles, and the nice fragrance filled the air. I am not going to think about this anymore. Since Caleb didn't trust m
Elena’s POV:I woke up the next morning with the sun's rays resting on my face. I felt a little uncomfortable with the event if the previous day was still in my mind. I blinked my eyes open and rubbed my eyes with the back of my pants. I could barely get enough sleep from so much thinking last night, no matter how much I tried not to. I remembered that I had to go on a trip with Nicklaus, and I had no idea where we were going. I simply followed his orders, feeling like a puppet on strings.With a frustrated groan, I rolled out of bed and stretched my body. I walked into the bathroom barefoot.I turned on the shower and let the warm water cascade down my body. I scrubbed my body and allowed my muscles to relax.I washed my hair, stretched it out, and began my skincare routine. My eyes were still puffy from crying so much yesterday morning, so I decided to do a little make-up to conceal the dark circles under my eyes. I applied concealer and mascara to highlight my face. I packed my h