To Carry My WeightI strolled in, shutting the door behind me. When I was close enough to her sleeping form, I squatted beside her. I watched her sleeping face with a frown. Her cheeks had those trails of tears again, and her countenance looked disturbed. It was visible that she had cried again after I left.I lifted one of my hands, gently cupping it on her face and she sighed heavily at the feel of it. Then I caressed her spotless milk skin with my thumb and watched as her expression began to soften slowly and her breathing gradually began to return to normality. I stared at her innocent pretty face, my eyes studying every form and angle until they stopped on her lips. Small, pink, and succulent. I pulled away, stilling myself from claiming them. Then my phone suddenly rang, and my attention was pulled from her. Seeing the caller id, my mood turned sour. I rose from my position and walked toward the bed."What is it, Smith?" I returned to Rayne on the sofa after dressing the sheet.
Suddenly Married"You should learn to eat more, you'd be needing a lot of strength to carry my weight." He said and winked at me. My heart began to race stupidly. I looked away from his smirking face and pinned my eyes to the food in front of me. Picking up the fork from my side, I rolled some spaghetti and took a bite, my stomach growling in excitement. I hadn't realized I was so hungry. In a few minutes, I had devoured the meal in front of me. It surprised me, knowing that I wasn't the type to eat much. Guess I really had been so hungry. After all, it was my first meal since the day began. I glanced over at the stranger and my face turned red with embarrassment when I saw him staring at me questioningly."I haven't had anything to eat all day," I said, defending myself. But he didn't say anything, instead, he dished some more food onto my plate."Thank you," I muttered to him and he nodded before picking up his spoon."We will be going to the registry tomorrow morning." I heard him
A Sisterly Touch"Good morning Ms. Rayne." A slender red-haired woman in a pair of blue body-fitting suits smiled in my direction. I stared at her confused. Who was she and how did she know my name? She walked toward me as I looked around at the movements in my room."I'm Jessica Lawn, Lawn's world fashion designer. I'd be helping you get ready for your marriage today." She said, smiling warmly.'Marriage?' My mind screamed at me. How had I forgotten that I was getting married? But it wasn't something to be happy about.Wait, did she say she was Jessica Lawn of Lawn's world fashion house? I stared at her in shock. Lawn's fashion house was one of the most renowned fashion houses in Los Angeles and she, Jessica Lawn, was its CEO. Only a few in Los Angeles could afford to have her in person, so it was a shock to have her standing live in my room."Good morning, Ms. Lawn," I was excited to see her. I've always wished to meet her in person. But with my class of people that was only a dream
Wedding DayERIC's POVThey were taking a long time to come down, yet I sat patiently, waiting.So unusual for me.Why was Jessica Lawn taking a lot of time getting her ready? And why the fuck was I feeling anxious?Women! That gender just has their own way with things.It seemed it'd take them the whole day to get prepared, so I adjusted my tie and reclined my head to rest on the couch. But not long after, I could hear the sound of heels clicking on the marble tiles. I opened my eyes and looked in the direction where the sound was coming from and my whole being was frozen for a brief moment as I stared at the goddess descending the stairs. Rayne. She was wearing the Versace dress I had particularly chosen for her, and her in it was a perfect sight.Just like that, I forget all of the delays. I mean, why won't I? It was worth every minute of the time delayed.She cat-walked toward me with her eyes pinned to the ground, nibbling on her lower lip. She stood in front of me and for a minu
Reception BallRAYNE'S POVWhen we exchanged our vows and rings, the priest pronounced us husband and wife."You may kiss your bride." He said and Eric started toward me, for a moment, I thought he was going to kiss me, because why not? I had become his wife, but instead, he kissed my forehead. I stared blankly at him when he pulled away and he smiled at me.ERIC's POVI could see the confusion in her eyes but I couldn't tell what the reason was for it.When the process had been concluded, Rayne's cousin came along and stole her away and I was left to speak with some acquaintances.When we were done, I walked Rayne to the car. We had our marriage reception to meet up with. I hadn't told Rayne about the reception yet so as I walked her into the car, I told her."We'd be going to my family's from here."She turned to me, shock written all over her face. She opened her mouth to say something but then she shut it back and just nodded."Elaina would stay with us for a few days until you ge
Cold Feet.RAYNE'S POVMy mouth dropped as I saw the sight in front of me. Didn't he say we were meeting his family? But the sight in front of me looked more like a ball than a family gathering. I was beginning to panic already. I've always hated crowds and now..."Are you okay?" I heard him ask me and I nodded still staring inside the vast hall."Let's go inside." He said and I turned to look at him dumbly. He was staring at me with something that looked like worry in his eyes."Mm-hm." I nodded, but my feet didn't move from their position and before I could tell what was happening, I was brushed off the floor. My eyes were even wider when I realized what was going on. Eric had swept me off my feet and was now carrying me into the hall. All eyes turned in our direction and people were giving way as he walked through the crowd carrying me. Again, my heart began to race in my chest and I felt that it was going to explode. I looked up at his face, and his serious expression made me more
Meeting The FamilyOh! Right. She was one of Eric's acquaintances. Our eyes met across the room, and she smiled at me. I returned her smile. In addition to Elaina being here, It also felt good to have Jessica show up."Isn't that Jessica Lawn, the famous fashion director slash designer?" Elaina asked when she first noticed Jessica by the door."Yes, that's her," I answered."She just smiled at you, are you two acquainted?""Not until this morning.""Wait! Tell me she made your dress."Tilting toward her, I giggled at her expression. "She did. My makeup as well and my hair." I replied and watched Elaina run her accessing eyes on me."Single-handedly?" She asked and I nodded."Wow!" She said, "He must really love you to hire a professional as Jessica Lawn to dress you up, and that too, single-handedly. Is this love that I'm seeing?" Elaina said dramatically.I smiled and looked away from her, she already believed that it was love. If only she knew that the marriage was simply the result
First ExperienceI was about to take a step away from where I was standing, I felt a tug on my arm and when I turned around, my mom was boring her eyes into mine, and shaking her head sideways."Don't do it." She muttered to me. "It's your wedding party, you can't let Rayne see a confrontation between you and them."She was right. Now that I'm married, certain things are going to change. But I never knew so much would change in the space of a few months.I took in deep breaths of calmness then strolled towards the men in suits."Eric!" The poised dark-haired man in their midst called out to me. "There you are." My father, Mr. Lawn said when he noticed me approaching. Then he turned to the men he had been speaking with and excused himself. As I walked away with him, Salvatore Ferragamo, one of the men narrowed his eyes at me in a death stare.We strolled out of the large hall to the balcony."You didn't tell us about your intentions of getting married." He said after a long silence tha
Reunion: RAYNE'S POVFinally the day I've long awaited was here.I got up with a joy filled soul as I danced around happily.Today I get to be officially wedded to Eric again. It was surreal.Everything was being set in my room, the makeup artist set up his tools and the fashion designers showed Elaina and Ann jewelries to pick for me.I got into the bathroom to take a shower so we could get ready with due procedures. I didn't want to waste any more time.After some minutes I got out tying a bath white robe as I sat down before the mirror so the hairstylist could commence on beautifying my hair."Rayne do you want shady blue or you'd rather go with the normal one?" Eliana asked me."The normal one." I replied to her with a smile on my face."Good day Ma'am, I'd like you to choose a hairstyle." The hairstylist said to me,I looked at the samples she gave to me but I was a bit confused. Everything seemed so good to me. I didn't even know which one to choose amongst them. They look so g
Getting marriedRAYNE'S POV"Rayne." I heard Eric's Voice I looked up and saw him walking in."Are you okay?" He asked me as he leaned forward to me."I'm fine, just a little bit of headache." I replied to him."You came for me." I said I was a bit surprised I never knew he was going to come for me.It was Sarah, Sarah had told him I guess."Let's get you home." He said."Rayne." Sarah called lightly as she walked up to me.Eric walked out giving us a private time."I'm so sorry Rayne, I shouldn't have been mean to you, it was all Fred's plot he has been using me, he used me to betray you only to greedily want you back, I'm so sorry I betrayed our trust." She sobbed lightly."Come here." I said as I hugged her tightly."I'm sorry.' she whispered before pulling from the hug."Rayne.""Rayne." Elaiana and Ann called at once as they walked in."Oh my God baby, thank God you're okay." Elaina said as she hugged me."Oh my God I was so worried Rayne." Ann said as she heaved a sigh of relie
Got her Eric's POV The door to my office flung open and Bianca and Sarah bagged in. "We need to talk, it's about Rayne." She said immediately she got in. What did they possibly have to say about Rayne? The FBi and my men were on the case even though it hasn't had any progress or trace. "Sit." was my stern voice.I hadn't forgotten so quickly that Bianca was the reason Rayne left.Bianca handed me a piece of paper "That is the map showing the location I think Rayne would be." she said. "Not think, she's there." Sarah said I wasn't ready for their shenanigans today and not now I wasn't in my frame of mind. I looked at the information in my hands, it was a map leading to the boundary of the town.But what would Rayne be doing there, and why would Sarah want to help me find her. "You don't have to trust me but you can assign your men to go there in search of her." Sarah stated. "Let's go, I told you he doesn't believe us." Bianca said, trying to drag Sarah along. "Why would th
Expose himSARAH'S POV It's been over a week now and I had kept the secret all to myself avoiding and fighting the urge to spill it out at any moment.At the start of all this I thought Fred was going to let Rayne go immediately. She was conscious but it's been over a week now and he hadn't let her go.But what if he wasn't the one holding her, what if she was the one wanting to stay back.I decided to pay Fred a visit at his office. I wanted us to talk about the reason why Rayne wasn't out yet, I wanted to know so much and I guess my curiosity got the better of me.I took a taxi to his company and when I arrived I walked up to his office."Good day Ma'am." I heard the secretary greeted me."I want to see your boss." I stated."I'm sorry ma'am but he has been off for a few days now." she replied politely.If Fred wasn't in the office and also not at home could it be that he has been with Rayne all through.I felt that sting of jealousy in me as I walked out of the company in annoyan
KidnappedRAYNE'S POVIt's been over a week now I started doing the investigations and just like I thought it wasn't easy because I wasn't allowed to go out with Fred giving the excuse that Eric was going to abduct me if I do.I sighed tiredly, what can I do or say he was the one that saved me, who knows what Eric is planning beside he had been keeping me to Eliminate me that's what the record states.I got up from my bed and decided to take a tour when the door opened immediyand Fred walked in."You're awake love." he said and embraced me tightly, caressing my body.I wasn't comfortable with his greeting so I adjusted to him. not comfortable with his careasing"Good morning Fred." I greeted him as I moved back a little."Morning my darling, how are you fairing?" he asked."I'm fine." I stared at him. His outfit was a bit odd.Isn't he going to the office today or is he taking the day off." "You're not dressed for work." I said wanting to know his reasons."I wanted to stay back with
Helped meRAYNE'S POVIt all felt like I was locked in a locker, everywhere was dark and I couldn't move a muscle. I heard voices but the voices were faint in my head.I'm just helping her." I heard a familiar voice say.I couldn't picture who it was or what the person was talking about.I could only hear their faint voices but couldn't understand what they were talking about."Helping another man's wife, Fred that's Eric's Wife!!" another familiar voice said."Eric." The name rang a bell in my head. I couldn't picture who he was or what he was."You're mine Rayne." "Let's get married.""I'll burn down a whole city if anyone tries to hurt you." These words kept repeating in my head but I tried to picture who it was that said that and finally the memories hit me.I moved my hands lightly and it was like I was Fred from what was holding me back."Eric." I called slowly as I moved my body on the bed.I slowly opened my eyes and everything was blurry in my sight."Eric " I called again
She's Awake!!!.FRED'S POVIt's been a month since and some weeks Rayne has been in Coma and everyday I prayed she gets well.The doctor has been assuring me she is improving but I couldn't see it.Everyday I go to the Ward to check up on her and talk to her but she can't respond back.She lies on the bed like a log of wood everyday not moving an each.I was tired of seeing her in such a state that I wanted her to get better."Sir these are the things she would be needing." The maid assigned to the care of her informed me as she handed me a list."I could go get them for her." She suggested."I'll get them myself." I said sternly"Leave." I ordered her and she walked out."I'm going to get your stuff Rayne, please get well before I come back." I whispered lightly to her as I held her hands in mine and kissed her forehead.I was hoping for a response but like always I got no response.I got up and walked out towards my car and got in and in no time I zoomed off. I was out shopping for
Not guiltyBIANCA'S POVAfter the incident that made Rayne run out and had never returned Eric haa completely ghosted me and had nothing to do with me.Though I had been out of the country for a business meeting and had just arrived I decided to take up my business seriously and let go of Eric, it's so obvious he wants nothing to do with me.When Rayne got missing I had suspected Sarah to be the one but I didn't take it seriously as I wasn't in the country and it has been over a month now she has gone missing and Eric isn't still over her.I sighed at the thought of all the drama that has been happening where the hell would Rayne be? At first I was happy she had gone missing, not until her going missing made Eric gated me the more.I was sitting quietly in my office going through some files of new luxury accessories that were coming in when all of a sudden the door flung open as Eliana and Ann walked in with angry faces."What is the meaning of this?" I was annoyed at their rude atti
Lost herERIC'S POV It's been more than a month now since Rayne left and I haven't gotten any information of where she is.She leaving me was the worst breakdown of my life.My men were all out in search of her but there was still no trace of her. I've reported the case to the FBI and they've made a lot of investigations but just couldn't get to her.How could I have lost her so easily? My family has ghosted me and I have been too busy searching for her to even have time for myself.What if My Dad was the one abducting her, how come I haven't thought of this for so long. My mind was so much occupied on finding her I forgot my father wanted to abduct her too.I got into the car driving to Mr lawns house.I got there in a few minutes, I parked the car and alighted from it walking straight into the mansion."Mr Lawn's!!" I angrily yelled immediately I was Inside."Mr Lawns!!" I yelled again."What is it Son, it's how you greet your father!" he asked as he walked down the stairs."Where'