My first instinct was to bang the door against her but she brushed in leaving me no choice but to let her in or rather she let herself in. I left the door open in case the bodyguards Asher spoke of coming, they can easily rescue me when Sabrina gets hysterical and wants to get physical with me. I had no other choice but to pray that someone comes along, and most importantly, come quickly.Sabrina sat on the couch with her head bent slightly. I could hear her sniffles now and then. I sat opposite her waiting for her to talk. She didn't say anything she just kept her head down with occasional sniffles. It was strange. I was expecting her to get hysterical at least to pull my hair out or slap me or something. I waited for her to talk but she didn't say anything.This was getting tiring to listen to. I have a wedding to attend. Mine at that.How did she even know this place?How did she enter?It was a hotel after all she could come in whenever she wanted.‘umm Sabrina, as much as I would
Asher pov.Today being my wedding was almost like any other day, I got a call from one of our managers last night, he needed my finality concerning a deal that the company was about to sign and the other party could not wait because their flight was scheduled to leave today afternoon since they have other engagement. so that’s why I’m headed to the office on my wedding day. As much as I don’t want to admit it, a part of me dreaded today. I was happy I was going to be free from my mother's naggings about getting married and having a child but what if Lorie decided to leave me at the altar today just like a year ago? I know she's not Sabrina and it's not like she's getting married to me because she loves me, it’s just a marriage of convenience. She needed something from me as much as I needed something from her too. The whole country was talking about our wedding. Naturally, because they wanted to see if what happened last year would take place today again or if I was capable of making
Lorie’s povI woke up feeling light-headed. I could feel the breeze on my skin it was almost refreshing. I could feel something tied around my neck restricting my airflow. I opened my eyes trying to recall when I was and what I was doing. Glancing around, it was obvious that I was in a moving car still dressed in my wedding gown. My veil had wrapped itself around my neck, causing the restriction of my airflow. How I managed to hold my shoe in my hand I can't tell. I recalled opening the door to Sabrina, then running away from her, I remembered running down the stairs.That's right.Those men! The ones Sabrina brought. I sat upright immediately. They must have caught me. I glanced at the guys driving the car, it was them. They caught me.Why do I have to black out at that moment?I almost groaned out of my frustration but the guys hadn’t noticed that I was awake.‘do you think we will get in trouble for this?’ the other guy asked while the blond drove.‘we get in trouble all the time.
I took a deep breath as I stood at the back of the place we had chosen for our wedding, waiting to walk down the aisle. I felt a mix of fear and nervousness as I prepared to make the biggest commitment of my life. I could hear the music playing softly in the background, and I took a step forward, ready to start my journey down the aisle. As I walked down, I could see all the smiling faces of my friends at work and my mother, Eloise's frowning face, and the faces of curious paparazzi. I felt so nervous as I glanced around me quickly expecting someone to rush in and shout “Stop! It’s all a scam!” but nothing like that happened. As I reached the end of the aisle, I saw my soon-to-be husband bonded by a contract standing at the altar, and I couldn't help but smile as I approached him. He was looking devilishly handsome. He stretched out his hand which I took almost eagerly almost squeezing the life out of it. I stared into his eyes, trying to assure myself one more time that I made the
Lorie's povI stared out of the window of the plane taking us to the Maldives for our honeymoon quietly. A series of thoughts ran through my head. I'm now Mrs Hardin no longer Miss Amaris.‘what you would like to drink ma?’ I turned to the air hostess who had just spoken. Her smile was professional, and the corner of her lips was stretched reaching almost her ears.‘water please.’ She nodded but she didn't leave.‘what else ma'am?’ she asked again when I didn't say anything else.‘nothing else. Thank you.’ With that, I turned away facing the window again to be alone with my thoughts.Immediately after our reception, Tom drove us to the airport where Asher's private jet was waiting for us. I bid my mother farewell amidst her happy tears before climbing into the waiting jet.Asher hasn't said a word to me ever since we left the wedding grounds. I wondered if he felt the spark from earlier too. Or was I the only weird one here?He had sat opposite me before the plane took off then got up
Lorie's pov.I woke up tangled in Asher's arm. I was right. He was my comfy teddy. He was still sleeping. He must have carried me all the way here from the cab. I tried to remove his arm that wrapped around my waist so I could stand. I must have eaten too much my stomach was feeling bloated and I had to use the ladies. I pushed at the arm but Asher only tightened it.My stomach rumbled almost loudly. I needed to go and I need to do it right now. My eyes darted to Asher checking if he was awake. My chest heaved with relief.‘Asher?’ I tapped at his hand trying to wake him up.‘umm.’ He grumbled as he pulled me closer and his hand found its way under my top to my braless breast and gave it a squeeze.As much as I enjoy doing this with you, now is not the time Asher.My stomach protested again very loudly this time, even more than the first.I shouldn't have taken too much ice cream and popsicle knowing fully well that I had a weak stomach. I couldn't hold it in again I needed to go now
Asher’s pov.I stared helplessly at Lorie's departing figure. I had hurt her unknowingly. I hadn't meant the words the way it sounded. Just when I was getting to know her, just when she’s finally opening up to me, why do I have to mess everything up? By the way, she had stormed off, it was pretty obvious that she wanted to be left alone. I needed to apologize and make her understand that I hadn’t helped her because of the contract. But what difference those it make, I haven't told her how I felt about her so how will she believe me? She will think that everything I do to make her smile in the future is all because of the contract.I brought out my phone and typed into the Google search engine how to make a woman happy after making her angry.Okay, the first step is to acknowledge the fault and apologize. That would take a longer time. I decided to solve it the way that was familiar to me, it has always worked with other girls even with Sabrina. With a satisfied grin, I clicked send.
Lorie's pov‘good morning, trust your night was good. This information is from the captain, we are landing soon. Everyone should fasten their seatbelts.’I sluggishly opened my eyes feeling drained. I had fallen asleep. I turned to Asher’s side of the bed searching for him but the space was empty.‘searching for me?’ I turned to face him. He looked devilishly handsome standing by the door post staring down at me.‘no.’ I got up from the bed and pulled my sweatshirt from my bag wearing it over my head to fit my joggers. I could feel Asher’s eyes watching me meticulously.‘good morning.’ I said trying not to feel awkward since his eyes were still on me.‘good morning, how are you feeling now?’ He asked folding his arms while resting on the doorpost.‘I am okay. Have you been able to contact the doctor or anyone at the hospital?’‘yeah. Let’s go sit, the plane is about to land.’ He stretched his hand for mine, I took it and he led me to our seats. Tom was already seated tapping on his ta