I stand before my family, like a guilty who is waiting for the announcement of the sentence. My parents or my grandparents stop talking to me. They didn't even look at me for once. The entire house which was decorated beautifully yesterday, now is agonized over my sister's death.
I stand still as my heart is numb. I drove back home last night. Didn't have anything or did talk to anyone. William and His family requested my family to let them hold the funeral.So far, I got to learn, that Odette was kidnapped by some stalker who had been stalking her for two years. She did complain about it to the police but the man wasn't found. So they gave up.Last night when I sent the location to my mother, William immediately sent his people to search for her and found her headless, SA'ed body. William immediately recognized her by her chest where she had a butterfly tattoo. The phone and purse were next to her.And...Her last countess unsent messages to me, including how much she is sorry for hurting me and doing bad with me.I don't know if I can say that I was forgiving. But I never wished to see my only sister like this. I love her as much as a sister can love. But, now, I am too late to tell her that, I never hated her." Miss!" Zoya, the servant who always takes care of my meals and meds whenever I come home, walks towards me with a solemn face.I glance at her, finding she is holding a black gown.William saw me coming back home. But he didn't say or confront me in front of my family. He stays silent. But seeing the dress I can see, it was bought by his family. I don't know if I should wear it." Madam said you to change it and go to the yard. Everyone is there!"I nod, holding the dress. They just walked by me as if I didn't exist. So I can understand why they sent the dress to her. They blame meWith a bleeding heart, and an ocean of guilt and despise for myself, I walk towards the gathering. Everyone is ready to say goodbye to my sister.I don't know how to feel about everything. I wish I didn't slap her yesterday. I wish I could hug her and tell her to do whatever you want to do with me, just don't go.I love you and I will always do.My throat hurts as I hold back my sob, trying to stay as much calm as possible. What if she blamed me when she was killed? She might have thought about me to save her. She might have wished to see me there. I should have -" Go and say Goodbye, Miss!" Zoya whispers, placing a white rose on my hand.But I can't raise my legs when William brushes his shoulder against mine, almost pushing me away from my sister." I told you not to come here. Do you want me to show you the hell?"A muscle feather in his jaw as he glances at me with a dark and sharp gaze. A hiccup escapes from me immediately, by his intense cruel gaze.I lower my eyes, chewing my bottom lip. I don't know how to face it. I don't know how to make myself good by comforting that I didn't know anything. And I am sorry." Leave before I tell everyone what you did. Just stay fucking away!" He growls at me with a low tone, preventing others from hearing him.Instantly placing the flower on my sister's covered body, I run. The tears which are creating a burning sensation finally get free, blaming themselves for everything.......................Time Skip to A week later...................It's been a week, I locked myself in. Unable to stop blaming myself for everything, I stop leaving my room. After my sister's death, nobody actually came and talked to me. I heard from Zoya that Everyone in my family has stopped talking with each other and barely they meets each other. The happiness is entirely gone.I didn't hear anything about William as well. Since I locked myself in. I didn't get any information about anyone except Zoya who said something about it.Now, I am standing before the mirror, the nosebleeds are daily. Anytime it happens. Anytime I feel that my blood pressure getting high. However, I stop taking medication. What's the point of taking them? Life is already worthless as hell.Anyway, as I grab another tissue to wipe my blood from my nose, a reflection in my mirror, startles me. My father is standing behind me, his eyes are red, seems like he has been drinking a lot.The messy hair and pale complexion. Everything reminds me that I am the reason for everything." Dad!" I called him in a low tone," Have you taken your medicine?"My eyes widen, this is the first time after my sister's death, that Dad asked me something. I nod, walking towards him." Sit down, Juliette! There are lots of things to discuss. I don't want to make things bigger to deal with. Just I hope you just say yes!"I tilt my head, not understanding what he wants to talk about so seriously. But, I just nod." We have decided to let you marry William on the exact day when your sister wanted to.!"" What?" I exclaim. Even in my deepest thoughts, I imagined something like this would come out of my father's mouth." We have talked to the Fernandez Family. We don't want to break our relationship because of this. So, you can marry William, can't you? This is also one of your sister's last wishes! So think about it!"My father said walking out of the room with no more sentences.Last wishes? What is he talking about?When I am wondering, my attention goes to my phone when some late messages from my sister pop up on my phone screen.And, to shrink my heart, I read one of those messages." I don't know how to ask for apologies. But If I die, can you please marry my William and make him happy on my behalf? I know you can do it. Since you like him too, don't you?"She... She knew I... No. I didn't like William. It was just an attraction at first sight. I didn't like him.I sob, feeling like I am the one who really killed her. She knew that I had a crush on her boyfriend. That's bad. I am sorry. I didn't know that William was your boyfriend when I had my stupid crush on him. I just saw him in a seminar and nothing else. I am sorry, Odette. I am really sorry." Mr. Anderson! Please try to understand that she doesn't match our family's taste. Also, Odette will live in our hearts forever as our only Daughter-in-law for William. So please reconsider the proposal!"I can hear my sister's In-laws snorting once my father invited them into our house. This time not as my sister's in-law but mine. I thought they knew about my sister's last wish. It seems like my sister left a message for Dad and Me. I pinch my hand, as I am standing on downstairs, wearing a pink gown. No, not because this dress is my favourite. But because my sister's favourite colour is pink. My mother sent the dress to wear." I understand. But I can't do anything. Mr. Fernandez. We have been friends for years. Our family is best friends as well. The thing is that my daughter, Odette wished to see her sister marry her fiancé before she was killed. She left her last wish!"My father's hopeless sigh and his weak shaky hand reach the table, placing the phone on it. " I want to sa
I look at the reflection of mine. Wraps in white, the heavy makeup, the praiseworthy efforts to make my face thin and sharp to create a new different person. The wedding gown I am wearing is the exact wedding gown that my sister's Fiancé chose for him. And today morning, he sent an entire package of my sister's wedding list. From the jewellery to her wedding gown. And he ordered, I must have to wear it because this is an exact dress with a different body size. I look at my eyes. They're blue. My hairdresser turned my hair blonde same as my sister's. My sister has a star tattoo beneath her bottom collarbone. So I got one on my collarbone.I am just a body, taking the place of my sister as a replacement. I am walking towards the uncertainties with terror in my every vein. I don't find myself in the crowd. " Is everything done? Everyone is waiting!"My father asks, they're in a rush. I heard my sister's friends will be bridesmaids. But they all hate me." Yes. Everything is ready. Ta
" Wake up!" When the cold water burns my skin, I am startled awake from my deep sleep. The entire body feels like it sizzles in the icy cold water. I look ahead and find my husband standing with a bucket, and a few Ice cubes on the bed." Get Ready. We will head home!"He storms out of the room. Judging by his mood, he is in the worst mood ever.A mocking laughter escapes from my lips. To be honest, I don't know how to feel about everything. That shit happens too fast that I can't grasp the situation at all. But what exhausted me more was that William changed into the opposite individual that he used to be in front of my sister. They have been dating, I didn't know anything about it since we never shared a single information. I completed my graduation staying in the dorm with my bestie. While she had her apartment. So who she dated, who she didn't. I didn't know.I met him once in a seminar, he was a graduate at that time, a topper and our professor liked him. He was invited to a
Author's POV...A sigh of relief escapes from her as everyone silently has their breakfast and leaves one after one. Anyone from the family doesn't complain about her food which makes her feel better after quickly preparing everything.Since she didn't bring anything with her, she walked into this house with her wedding gown. All medications and other personal belongings aren't available here. So as soon as she went near the fire, her headache increased. Now she silently washes the dishes while enduring the splitting headache.Anyway, her attention goes to the phone which buzzes. Every time her phone gets a notification, her heart shrinks with terror, reminding her of the past few weeks'hellish life. Still, she glances at the phone, finding the message belongs to her best friend, Freya who has been her roommate since they were in university.Placing everything in the right place, she grabs her phone and almost receives it until she finds her phone being snatched..." Who are you cal
-William-" You are so alive in my memories and those captured videos!"The girl I saw dancing, laughing, singing and always trying to keep me around her only exists in my heart and those old photos. She is forever Young, lovely and warm. She is a sweet, kind and thoughtful person who loves others more than she does to herself. But... She doesn't belong to me anymore. The universe took her away from me. But why? When I was going to be the happiest person in the world, she was taken away from my embrace. " William! Are you there?"I heard my mother's voice. Today is the third day of my wedding with the woman who I want to break and destroy so badly that she won't be able to call herself a human. A heartless inhumane person like her doesn't have the right to stay alive.But, my mother is on her decision. She wants me to impregnate her with my kids. This is bullshit but I don't want my mother crying ever again." What's wrong, Mom?"" Look! William! Stop spending your time here in fr
Author's POV..." It is unacceptable! Because of her, Brother scolded me. Mom. I hate this!" Susan walks back and forth and keeps mumbling the same sentences" It's surprising that he started taking her side on the next day of his wedding. I didn't expect that from my son." Applying the concealer underneath her eyes, she speaks." What are you going to do? Mom. If Brother accepts her, our reputation will be ruined. Everyone will laugh at us. She looks awful. Like a hippopotamus!" " We can't do anything. Just stay silent for a while. If you find a chance, play with your own way!"Mrs Fernandez grins mischievously, hinting something to her daughter. In this family, they will get what they want- In silence.In the afternoon...William is checking his emails when he hears a knock on the door. " Please come on in!"He speaks coldly, while his focus is on the screen. " Brother!" Susan walks in with two cups of coffee and places the tray on the table." What happened?" He questions..." N
" Hello, Aunt! It's been a while!"A wide smile brightens Mrs Fernandez's face when a girl, blessed with a beautiful figure, a charming smile hugs her. The red-haired girl's hair cascaded down her waist, giving away a soft scent." My sweetheart! It's been a while! You have changed a lot. Look how skinny you become!" she exclaims..." Am I? What can I say? I always spent weeks here with you. But after you stopped talking to Mother, I didn't have any chance to eat your food. Now I decided to return. Hum!" " You did the right thing. My Beautiful Girl. Come on in. I will inform your mother about your arrival!" Mrs Fernandez smiles, walking inside the living room." So calm here. Where is Susan? Aunt. And... William?"She rubs her nape with a red face." Don't mention. I am so worried about my son's life. His fiancée died and he had to marry her twin sister. I don't like her at all. Don't know what to do, Serena. I need your help. You are close to him. You can heal him. I trust you!" Mrs
" Ma'am! It's been three days, Young Mistress hasn't come downstairs. Is it okay for her to stay without any meal?" A maidservant speaks politely while placing the tray of coffee and evening snacks. Juliette's room is still locked and nobody went upstairs to send her food. So it's concerning about her situation. However,. the people in the house totally ignored the fact. " Don't worry about her. I am sure William knows what he is doing. Aunt! The dress I bought for you, is here. Look and tell me how it is!"Serena shuns the servant and puts a shopping bag before Mrs Fernandez who smiles widely. " Oh! My! It's so nice of you, My Love! Let me try on Right now!"Again the conversation about Juliette has been ignored since Serena came. Every time anyone mentions Juliette, Serena takes everyone's attention and doesn't let anyone ever think about a human who has been locked inside the room with no food and water. The servants wanted to supply food secretly but they had no keys or way t
The moment the sound of guitar strings echoes, everyone's attention goes to Juliette's hand. They slowly move to the floor, the closer to her. Soon, their eyes meet each other, wondering which song it is. But the melody is driving them crazy as they know what's the song but forget the name. Before they could remember, the soft low pitched voice comes. It's a very rare to hear his soft voice. " I love the song so much because this is what I want to tell you for a long time!" He looks at Juliette and starts with his softest tone. -I met you in the dark, You lit me up You made me feel as though I was enough- Juliette turns crimson red as he starts singing. Susan almost shouts but becomes quiet and looks at them, " Say you won't let go - James Arthur!" " Shush! Let's listen first!" Aysha stops them. Undoubtedly, his voice is something. But William is talking through the song that he always wanted to sing for her. He looks at her with the softest gaze enough, with the lin
Everything goes smoothly as butter in pan. The number of people they invited have confirmed their presence in the wedding. The decorations, catering and reception area, everything has been dealing with world's best designers and chefs. So there is no problem at all. It's small but thanks to their family, everything once again becomes extravagant. Rehearsal Party and Bridal shower were held together. Even making sure, Juliette and William will stay the last three days separately each other's house. William moved in his parents house instead of his apartment. And they're not going to meet until the wedding. So practically, they can just facetime or message each other throughout the day and can't meet eachother personally. Their families know very well how much they are attached to each other. So it's a good time to make them separate before the wedding. Right now, Juliette just finished talking to the designers and her hairdresser, and walks out of her room. Since William isn't home,
Finally he got the phone and checked the message from Juliette. His face burns and become red when she sends a selfie with Natalie and other one is alone. She looks hot and it's definitely something he wants to see in real time. But the next message gets his attention soon, where she wrote- " Did something change? About your party? Everyone here is driving me crazy. Are you okay there? I think they might have taken your phone as well. I just snuck into my room to send you this message. Enjoy your night. Love you! Dream of me, My hot husband!" William smiles, lying in the bed. He needs to get up early to attend the other plans that they have been doing. William feels like his life has stopped a certain place where he doesn't wish more of it. There is no regrets, no wishes or hope about his life. If life continues this way, he doesn't need anything anymore. He knows life is all about hardship and overcome. He is ready to face them as long as his family is by his side. Meanwhile
Since they've decided to enjoy a good evening with all of the groomsmen and talk to William and other things, they have chosen a very expensive hotel that Pat recently bought. They'll have their own golf club, camping site and specifically for William and his father, Fishing site. They'll spend two nights and one day in that hotel and do enjoy everything. Tonight is all about them having a good dinner with expensive wine Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Grand Cru 1945. Juliette or William both of them don't know that they have prepared such an extravagant arrangement for their party. It's a joint gift form Pat since William became his another child all those days. William is still thinking he will see his wife wearing a beautiful dress tonight. Since she said she was going to wear a beautiful knee length dress with a messy bun. Juliette looks beautiful when her hair is down but she looks extremely hot when she reveals her neck. His favorite place to kiss is her neck. Anyway, Will
" What? Why are you changing the theme of the wedding suddenly?" Aysha asked Juliette who is humming with small dance steps. " What's wrong with you? You idiot!" Aysha scrunches up her nose and watches her preparing snacks for Natalie. " Seems like she has got her spring day." Sabrina rolls her eyes, recognizing the song she has been humming. " I really can't understand her. Why is she changing her theme into purple now? I thought that forest theme was the best one!"Aysha sighs. Juliette has already booked another dress in purple and changed the wedding theme purple and white. Now her bridesmaids will wear all white and she will wear purple. " I can smell some bridezilla vibe around her." Aysha snorts but Sabrina smacks on her head, " Shut up. It's not like we will have to change the dress. Just the color is changing." Sabrina who always been supportive of Juliette smiles, " She looks genuinely happy as if another shell of her appears. Let her do whatever she wants. It's her w
And like predication, William actually told everyone to reschedule the bachelor party on the same day of Juliette will have her Bachelorette Party. And instead of going out, he spent the evening to night with Juliette. They have a talk with Natalie to ensure they're fine. She can stay with Pat and Eva and have fun with her other set of grandparents. To give them more privacy, Eva and Pat just left for Fernandez house to stay over tonight. Right now, they're lying in the bed, with no more words or crying. Just enjoying each other's silent present. It takes a second to crash someone's trust while she has been waiting for him to come home, just to say he didn't so that she would forget about this painful episode was a life-changing chapter for William who is now more alert on his own behavior. He doesn't want to betray her, never ever. Thinking it will crash her, it brings terror in his heart. She is the sun of his life. Without whom he will be dead for sure. His love for her is li
In the entire day, she has been locking herself in, unable to face anyone of her family. Natalie called multiple times, Aysha to Eva, everyone is worried about her but she gave them an excuse saying she caught a cold and wouldn't make anyone get sick because of her. Although they didn't try to buy her but they couldn't force her to open the door. Pat and Sean tried to call William as well but it's unreachable. Unable to understand what is happening, they just give up, waiting for William to return. They'll have to pause the bachelor party if needed. The evening soon arrives. Juliette with a strong headache, tucks herself in the bed for the whole night.. When the orange light peeks inside her room, she has realized, the dawn is going to arrive soon. With dull eyes she walks towards the balcony. Her head is empty. Thoughts are messy and meaningless. She doesn't know what she should do or think about it. Thousands of questions are roaming inside her head but it plays nothing but
Following day, " William won't return today?" Pat looks at Juliette who is helping Natalie with her meals. " Yeah! He said his buddies are asking him to hang out tonight. He will be back tomorrow morning!" She replies, Pat nods while having his meal. " Your mother went to shop with Mrs Fernandez again, didn't she?" Pat looks around. Eva has been busy with Mrs Fernandez. After attending that family gathering, she has become close to Mrs Fernandez. Now they're planning lots of things to do themselves. " Yes. Let her be! Dad. She has been living alone with no friends at her age." Juliette says, pouring water for him. " She'll work up and get sick. That's what I am worried about. It's not like she is a young woman. Her heart problems are getting worse too!"She pauses momentarily while processing what she just heard and glances at her father , " Heart Problem?" She looks at her father with wide open eyes. " What did you just say? Why don't I know about it?" She asks, almos
" She is pregnant!?" William carries Natalie in his arms and looks at Juliette who just put the shopping bags in the closets. " Yes. I was shocked first. No wonder she has been ignoring me!" She says. " Why would she ignore you for this? It's a good news!" " Sabrina is always like this. She avoids ruining other's happy moments even if she is in pain. Last time I remember, I was celebrating my birthday when she had a bad stomachache. Instead of telling any of us, she stayed silent and acted like nothing. And of course, at the end, we needed to send her to the hospital!" Juliette chuckles while shrugging. " She would rather burden herself later than ruining someone's special moment! She might have thought if she told us about her pregnancy, our attention would go to her entirely and everyone would ignore me!" William sits on the chair and pats Natalie's back who is sleeping. " She actually cares about you a lot." " Yes. She is a kind person. I am thankful that Ernest loves her