Ashley was pacing back and forth in front of Madeline while Emily sat to the side filing her nails.“She's your daughter…aunt, you did this on purpose…” Ashley was irritated as she stopped and slammed her fist on the table. Madeline knew things would come to this.“Ashley, please calm down,” Madeline said calmly and rested her hands on the desk. She was back at the office. After what Christian did. He was relieved of his position as the president of the company. George was busy dealing with Ashley's father and mother.“You just want to humiliate my family…for the whole world to know he dumped me” Ashley yelled and sat down angrily, she went to see Christian and found him naked with Shania. He chose his stepsister over her.“He will marry you…eventually…don't worry,” she knew Christian and Shania's relationship wouldn't last long. There was no need to worry.“He said he loved her…he left me for her…do you think I'm a fool,” it was enough, her family had supported the Kingston family fo
“Are you going to stay here and drown in your sorrow like this,” Isabella said and attempted to take the bottles of liquor from Shania. For days, she had been like this. “J-just leave me!” Shania fought to keep the bottles to herself. She didn't care about anything. All she wanted was to be by herself.“Do you think drinking will solve this problem…go out there and stop that wedding!” Isabella was unhappy seeing her friend in such a state. Shania was the jovial kind but for the past few days. She had been drinking.“Shania, stop it now…leave it!” Isabella had had enough, she gathered all the empty bottles from the floor and took them to the kitchen. On the other hand, Shania was struggling to get up. With every attempt, she ended up falling.“Come, I'll help you run a bath,” Isabella came back from the kitchen and grabbed Shania by the arm. To know she come back from work only to find her friend in such a state.“You know…hiccups… I don't need your help,” Shania remarked between hicc
Isabela and Kenny rushed Shania to the hospital. She was badly hurt, she had a myocardial infarction.“What happened to her!” Christian rushed to the operating room as soon as he arrived. Kenny was there to stop him. Let me go!” He fought to get inside. His woman was there. “Stop it bro…the doctors are in there with her,” Kenny stopped his friend from causing a scene.“This happened last night, and you kept it from me” Christian was not happy as he pushed Kenny away from him and ran his hands in his hair. The entire family had rushed to the hospital after Isabella gathered enough strength. She went to the church to deliver the news of Shania being hospitalized, “It's not like you would care,” Kenny scoffed and fixed his clothes. His friend was already in his tuxedo, which meant he was about to get married.“Isa…don't lie to me…what's going on here,” Christian walked up to Isabella and asked politely. Unfortunately, Isabella was too shaken to say a word. Her friend was hurt and figh
Emily and Ashley stood face to face, Ashley was still in her wedding dress. Although her face was smeared with makeup from crying. “I can't believe you tried to kill her,” Emily said in pure disbelief, the only thing she wanted was to separate Shania and Ace. But who knew Ashley was a psychopath? “And you helped me, dear Emily …she's lucky to have survived because I would do the same thing over again!” Ashley remarked shrewdly and slowly approached Emily who kept backing away. “You are heartless…how can you do such a thing… I'll make sure Ace doesn't marry a lunatic like you!” She was mistaken to have thought Ashley would be good for Christian. Unfortunately, she was the devil. “How naive are you…that silly girl is going to die… I'll be with Ace and not even you can stop me!” Ashley made a low yell and attempted to grab Emily's hand when she pushed her away. “You are sick Ashley…go and tell Ace what you did…or I will,” Emily warned with a glare, but Ashley burst into laughter.
This was a court marriage, Shania was a bit scared, but Christian held her hand protectively. Isabella was a remarkable friend. One in a million, she did a little makeup on her just to look presentable and fixed her hair to fit the veil. Shania was worried this would turn out to be a dream. “Relax now,” Christian whispered, noticing how nervous she was, her hand turned cold. However, Shania nodded and fixed her eyes on the civil officer. “Go on, start already,” an overjoyed Isabella said with cheers, making Shania smile helplessly. Although this was a bad idea, it wouldn't hurt to try. “You look tense, I'll hold you,” Christian muttered and held Shania's hand tightly as they both faced the man reciting the vows. The entire time, Shania's heart was racing rapidly. This was too good to be true. I listened carefully when in reality I was imagining all sorts of this. Was this what I wanted? What if I was making a mistake? “Do you?” The man's voice brought me back to reality when I gla
“These Kingston men are like heroes…they see a damsel distressed and hump in to save the day,” Madeline said in between laughter as both mother and daughter agreed. Shania was surprised that her mom was once a stripper. It turned out Christian's father fell in love with her and saved her from such a job.“He was my regular client…although he only hired me to keep him company…his wife died, and he offered to pay all our debts,” Madeline said helplessly, recalling the situation she was in. She had her daughter to take care of. When those thugs wanted to use her. George stepped in and looked like a gentleman. He did what saved her.“I'm sorry, Madeli…mom…” Shania said addressing her by her name when Madeline threw her a questionable look. “I should have known… I hated you for no reason,” she felt ashamed, all this time she blamed her mother for everything when she only did something to save her family.“I neglected my child…but I didn't want you to go through what I went through…that's w
**Two weeks later**Two weeks passed like the wind, everything seemed to be going well. Shania was more than happy as they selected a few dresses to wear to Isabella's wedding. Even Madeline was excited. Isabella had been Shania's friend for so long. She was like her sister. Madeline took it upon herself to plan the wedding at the Kingston mansion.“This should do… I can't believe we are choosing outfits on the same day,” Shania giggled, knowing they had a whole Two weeks to find something to wear.“I know right…but who would blame us when we've been busy planning the arrangements,” Madeline commented with a chuckle. “This looks right,” Madeline raised a white long dress, but Shania shook her head.“No white, you can't outshine the bride,” Shania said, which made Madeline nod in agreement. She tossed the dress away.“Come on, Mom, look for something…. I'll check on Isabella,” Shania coaxed her mother to find something. Her room was a mess, but thanks to her daughter. She was able to f
In the soft glow of candlelight, Ace and Shania sat across from each other at a small table in Christian's cozy villa. They gazed deeply into each other's eyes, their hands intertwined on the tabletop. It was a moment that seemed to last forever, suspended in time, as their love for each other filled the room.“Finally,” Christian muttered as he took a sip of wine, it was a lovely evening. After a busy day. Everything was settled. Kenny and Isabella had gone to their hotel. Christian took Shania away to his villa for some alone time.“It's lovely, I love the surprise,” Shania whispered shyly, she didn't expect the man to make such beautiful arrangements. “I made all your favorite dishes,” Christian remarked while showing the table full of her most liked delicacies. “Looks delicious,” the food was mouthwatering. They had barely touched them as their attention was solely focused on each other. Shania reached across the table, her fingers gently brushing across his cheek as she leaned