Iris's POVMy phone vibrated and I excitedly checked my inbox. It was a message from Kelvin, stating to meet him a few blocks away from the house. Dad wasn't home, so I simply left him a message with my sisters. I ensured that I looked my best though it wasn't some sort of date, I hated being looked down upon because of my appearance.I met Kelvin exactly where he said he'd be, and I hopped into the car, he didn't fail to compliment my look as usual, and I returned the compliment as well.He played my favorite downtown song while I childishly devoted the snacks he stacked in the car for me, it was a blissful moment as anyone who saw us would inarguably agree that we were the perfect couple.It reminded me of the times spent with Arthur, but I pushed the thought aside and decided to not only live the moment but enjoy it.Arthur was bad news, and the last thing I'd want is to ruin my happiness myself. Kelvin kept cracking me up with jokes that I didn't realize we were at our destinatio
Iris POVAfter hours of sleeplessness due to excitement, the day finally broke. I couldn't contain my happiness as my stepsisters helped me get dressed. I enjoyed their teasing as they volunteered to bathe me and even went as far as giving me tips on how to have a pleasant first night with him. We joked around a little more before they began to dress me in the perfect gown I had bought.I looked stunning in my wedding gown and my make-up was to die for, I almost teared up seeing my reflection in the mirror, but my sisters were quick to remind me not to ruin my make-up, and it made me even more emotional. Kelvin texted me a beautiful message relaying how he couldn't wait to be married to me for the rest of his life, and I blushed.My sisters didn't help the issues as they snatched my phone and teased me by calling me a lover girl. I was left for a few minutes as I said a goodbye to the house. I exhaled sharply, knowing that I'd never step foot in the house anymore. My bridesmaids we'r
Iris's POVI struggled to find a voice inside of me to scream.There were screams in my head, my scream, and doubts in my heart, my train of thoughts began to crumble and I could feel the effect.I kept my eye fixated on Arthur and almost slapped myself for daydreaming, but reality was cruel enough to remind me that I was conscious and sane. I shifted my gaze from him for a moment and saw what had become of my happy ending.My dream wedding which was perfect few minutes ago was still perfect, a perfect walking disaster.People screamed at the top of their voices and, coupled with the ear-piercing gunshots been fired, I almost ran mad, but I became surprisingly calm. I wanted to see what would be the end of everything happening.One of the guests gesticulated with his hands for me to run, and I found myself shaking my head.More men trooped in holding their guns and trying to shoot the culprit and I subconsciously chuckled, the Arthur I knew would kill them all off without getting as l
Arthur's POV Knowing fully well everything Kelvin had planned, I went as far as personally spying on him. I couldn't wait for the arrival of his supposed wedding day with Iris. As I equipped myself with enough ammunition and information about the guests in attendance, the security and every other person; I drove off to the church to surprise the couples to be. The decoration and organization of the church awed me, I made a mental note to commend Kelvin for his meticulous planning skills. I waited patiently in my car a few blocks away and listened to what was said in the church, I had my men plant cameras and audio devices in the church the day before. I strode casually to the church and arrived just as they about to say their vows. I made a little cross sign and said a little prayer before I opened fire on the men outside. Knowing well that I had caused an uproar, I elegantly walked in to personally deliver my present. The look on the guests' faces were that of fear and despair,
Chapter 126Iris's POVI couldn't stop the tears as they rolled down my cheeks like it was an highway. The more I tried to stop he more I cried bitterly, Arthur couldn't look me in the eye as he drove as fast as he could. He tried to pacify me and gently touched my hands but I slapped it away and looked outside the window. The sound of my crying became rhythmic with the sound of the running engine of the car.My cries intensified as we journeyed past the familiar road to Arthur's mansion. The moment he try to speak I'll raise my voice even higher and cry louder until the sound of my cries overshadowed his own voice hence he relented and didn't speak to me anymore. I couldn't stop thinking of all that had happened, few days ago my life was going perfectly well. I was to get married to a man who love me and I would be free from my father.Less than an hour ago I was standing on the altar, waiting to say my vows when my wedding was interrupted by the last person I ever wanted to set m
Iris POVArthur looked worried as he stared at me, I was covered in sweat, and he eyed me suspiciously. He hesitated for a second before cautiously approaching me, I stiffened on the bed and relaxed as he moved closer. He sighed before sitting at the edge of the bed, I moved a few inches backwards, and he shook his head, he stretched his hands and touched me.I instantly felt repulsed at how soothing his touch was, he looked me straight in the eye and smiled. My blood boiled, how dare he smile at me when he had ruined my life completely? Was he being serious? I yanked his hands off and frowned at him as he tried once more to touch me. He looked hurt by my actions, but I wanted him to feel a thousand times more the pain I had felt as his pain was nothing compared to mine.I scoffed loudly to show my displeasure at this presence and as he opened his mouth to speak I looked the other way, I waited patiently for him to leave, but it seemed he had other plans, I turned to face him with t
Iris POVThe tears I tried hard to fight back rolled down my cheeks with ease, I had broken my oath of not crying and instantly regretted my actions seeing the look of pity on his face. He tried to touch me in a bid to soothe me or whatever, but I sneered at him, and he held his peace, he didn't say a word and I understood this, no one would dare say a word seeing how badly hurt I was.“I was used to being alone and rejected before you came into my life and made me alive once again, but you abruptly left me no choice than to leave and prefer to be alone rather than stay with you!” I screamed at him.I wanted to scream more, louder and yell at him, I wanted to wipe that stupid look of fake pity away from his tempting face. I felt a bit relieved, pouring out the contents of my heavy heart. I'd spent days crying myself to sleep when I left him, some days I tried to make sense of what happened and began to make up excuses for the reason he never made efforts to reach out to me after tha
Iris's POVSniffing uncontrollably and still crying profusely, I trued to wrap my head around what I had just heard. It occurred to me that Arthur might be lying to me, but it all sounded too realistic to be faked. I laughed hysterically and cried simultaneously, my world was a lie, my life was a blunt lie. Arthur shifted uncomfortably, and his eyes held regret and pity and I scoffed, I opened my mouth to speak but nothing came out.Arthur's feet shuffled, and he made to switch off the computer, I held out my hand and stopped him, whatever was on the drive, there certainly was more there and at this point I didn't know what was real or not anymore, this was a bitter pill, but I was willing to swallow it rather than continue feeding myself with lies.“Is it all true?” I asked, my voice croaky.Arthur sighed loudly and let the computer be, he moved towards me and trued to caress my face, but I moved a decent distance away from me, I needed space, time and literally every other thing.