Rebirth

“hmmm mm” the eyelashes of the woman lying on the bed flutter weakly as she wakes up. She opens her eyes and the glaring pink coloured room makes her shut them instantly.

“ Heaven really won't be pink right “ Sophia murmurs with uncertainty. Recalling the moment of her death and the intense pain of being burnt, she shudders as tears spill from the corner of her closed eyes.

Moving her slender hands to her stomach, she thinks of her unborn child. Still lying in a daze while reminiscing about the past, she noticed her stomach is flat and her waist is thinner than normal, just like when she was a teenager. Uhhh, her hands paused as she opened her eyes with a jolt.

She raised her fair and slender hands up and looked closely, rising from the bed in shock, she looked around the pink room. “ This is my r-room” she murmurs in confusion.

She runs to the mirror to see her reflection, she sees a young woman in her twenties with an exquisite face, beautiful eyes like pools of clear waters framed by long dark lashes, her lips soft and full with a gentle curve of a bow, her long black hair frames her face, each strands shimmering like silk, flawless, milky and smooth skin. Her pajamas hugging her slender body with soft contours.

“ urghhh” Sophia gasps in shock and wonder, running her hands through her face and body. This is how she looked five years ago, before she married Daniel. Did I come back in time? She searched the bedroom frantically for her mobile phone and checked the date with shaky hands.

“ 2-2023? “ That was five years ago, the year she married Daniel. Her heart drums with excitement. “ Thirteenth of April”?? Thinking hard, she exclaimed in shock.

“ Today is the day I'm supposed to marry Alexander Brooks “ I'm back? I'm really back? Pinching herself hard, Sophia jolts in pain.

“I'm really not dreaming, I'm back” she laughs out hard, tears streaming down her smooth skin. “ God is really merciful, I got a second chance.” she cries out in joy.

Accepting her rebirth, Sophia calms down and thinks of her current situation. In her previous life, she had threatened her father with suicide just to avoid her marriage with Alexander.

In desperation, her father had called Olivia that day and asked her to marry Alexander in Sophia's place. She remembered the reluctance and forced acceptance of Olivia that day and Sophia couldn't help but laugh at herself mockingly. “Olivia is such a good actress” she thought

“ I'm going to take that which you so desire from you Olivia “ her voice chilling cold.

“Alexander is just the beginning, you better be prepared for what's coming sister” she smirks as a light flashed quickly in her eyes.

A knock woke Sophia up from her thoughts. “Who's there?” her calm voice echoed.

“ Miss, your father wants you ready and downstairs in 30 minutes” the maid said, hoping to leave as soon as possible.

The whole manor knows how Sophia has been protesting against this marriage, that's why she's currently locked in her room since she tried to run away once. She really doesn't want to bear the “young miss” anger.

“ I'll be there,” Sophia replies. She stands up and enters the bathroom to get ready, thinking of the right decision to make.

‘Click click’ Sophia's heels echoed as she climbed down the stairs, drawing the attention of her family who were waiting for her to depart for the registry.

Seeing his daughter dressed up without making a fuss, Xavier nods appreciatively. “We are almost late, let's go, we shouldn't keep the Brooks waiting” he urges eagerly.

Seeing Sophia glammed up and ready for the marriage, jealousy burns fiercely in Olivia's eyes.

she turned to Sophia and said timidly “sister, I thought you said you don't want to marry Alexander Brooks? and that you have a man you love? Have you finally realized that father just wants the best for you?” She asked cunningly.

Her eyes looking straight at Sophia's trying to capture her expression.

‘She's supposed to throw a tantrum, isn't she in love with Daniel, why is she suddenly being docile and accepting to marry Alexander? He's mine Sophia!!!’

Before Sophia could reply, Xavier warns in a deep voice “ what are you talking about Olivia?” The threat in his voice was obvious “of course she loves Alexander and will marry him, don't cause trouble” he turns to Maria his wife, his eyes warning her to control her daughter.

“ I just” Olivia tried to redeem herself but was cut off by Xavier who's had enough.

“Shut up” he bellows angrily, he turns to his eldest daughter “Get in the car Sophia”.

Sophia, being denied the chance to even utter a word, watches the drama calmly and enters the car, but not without giving Olivia a gentle mocking smile, which causes the latter to squeeze her fist tightly in anger. This is just the beginning Olivia.

Sitting in the car, Sophia ignored her father, who's trying to admonish her to behave well and not ruin things for him. She thought about her marriage, and wondered if it's the right decision. She had never met Alexander Brooks and didn't even know what he looks like, but one thing that gave her assurance was from Daniel and Olivia's conversation in her previous life.

He never touched Olivia, that's why they planned to trick him into claiming the pregnancy, and the world only knew he's married but he never showed his wife, so it's obvious they don't have a good relationship. That's exactly what she wants, someone who won't interfere in her affairs. She calms down after reassuring herself.

Arriving at the court registry, Xavier rushed down while urging Sophia to hurry, entering the court, Sophia saw two men dressed in expensive suits, one sitting calmly while the other was checking his watch and tapping his foot impatiently. Upon noticing their arrival he raised his head and uttered in a deep voice laced with intolerance “you're late”.

Sophia looked at the young man before her, and couldn't help taking in a sharp intake of breath, he's so handsome. Well defined eyebrows over a set of hazel deep eyes, straight nose complementing the strong contour of his cheekbones, firm jawline and chin giving his face a chiseled quality, and his lips are neither too thin or too overly full and his walnut hair styled neatly framing his face. Sophia gulps as her eyes rake his body openly.

His broad shoulders and arms showing his muscles without a bulk, his firm chest and those long powerful legs. oh my God!.

Alexander frowns and looks at his “wife” to be, though she's beautiful but he feels disgusted with the way she blatantly checks him out. “As expected of Bennett, all shameless “ he mutters.

Sophia snaps out of her daydream and embarrassingly clears her throat. I can't believe I nearly drooled while checking a man out in public. Signing in embarrassment, “now he probably thought you're a pervert Sophia” she murmurs to herself.

“Can we get this done and over with already” Alexander voices out impatiently.

“Oops! Someone's got a temper” Sophia rolls her eyes.

After signing the marriage certificates and finalizing all proceedings, Alexander turns to leave immediately, his friend Mark who signed as a witness follows him, giving Xavier and Sophia a curt nod.

Xavier runs after him, dragging the dazed Sophia along, ‘so I'm married once again’ she murmurs solemnly.

“Mr Brooks” Xavier smiles crookedly, running to catch up to Alexander. “now that we are family, the Bennet's __”

“ My assistant will reach out to you by Monday” Alexander cuts him off. It's evident he's out of patience with this family. He enters the car quickly.

Xavier turns to Sophia, drags her to the other side and stuffed her into the car with Alexander.

“You, follow your husband, you're now part of the Brooks” he cheekily says “see you on Monday Mr Brooks” Xavier says and runs off before Alexander gets a chance to refuse.

Abandoned by her father and stuck in the car with her new husband who's currently emitting a cold and dangerous aura, Sophia really wants to cry in desperation. Will you believe me if I say I don't want to share a space with you too? She signs weakly.

She turns to Alexander then gives a small smile “ I guess I'll be going back with you husband” her tiny voice echoed. Blinking innocently at him while awaiting his reply.

Giving her a fierce glare, Alexander turns to the driver “ drive” he utters coldly.

Tsk! He really is Asura from hell, Sophia thought to herself.