All is fair in Love and Hate. But for Leia, all is not fair. A journalists with a dark past suddenly hits the jackpot when her famous wealthy boyfriend becomes her husband, but all takes a turn for the worse when her wedding night is interrupted by the police, and her husband is whisked away with criminal charges. What's more, her cousin in-law is behind it, and he turns out to be none other than her ex, the man she ran away from years ago, now returning more powerful than she last remembered. And ow it's his turn to pay back, and he has many ways to make her beg, for his mercy. Could their hate and dark past, blossom into something more than enemies? And could Leia, ever escape his grasp?
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CHAPTER 1
Click! Click!! Click!!
Flash!!!
The photographers went crazy taking as many photos as they could.
A renowned entertainment reporter who got in with ease raised her voice so she could be heard while broadcasting.
"I'm Katherine from Channel Enertainment, Tonight, we're outside the wedding reception hall of the hottest bachelor and one of the youngest and most successful men alive, Kasen Sky and his bride, Leia Dash who as of yesterday was still a local journalist.”
With her opening speech, she succeeded in earning the attention of some people present.
“The union between these two proves that love conquers all, even backgrounds," she reported with a calm smile adorning the sides of her face.
It was a public display of hate but no one questioned or criticised her because she was not alone.
Despite their mockery outside, inside the hall was the sound of heavy music playing and cheering from the crowd as the couple in question danced happily to the fast jazz music.
The groom swept the dance floor with moves, circling around his bride who couldn't contain her laughter from happiness as she danced as well.
Her face beamed with inexplicable joy. Right now, she was the happiest bride on earth.
Whispers kept flying in the air as people commented on their match, and behind the crowd was a small set of women gathered together who frowned while watching from the open space.
"Tch!" A woman clicked her tongue and sighed.
Amongst the five other women in her circle, her elegance radiated beyond words.
Nevertheless, the irritated look on her face told a different tale as she cast a cold glance at the dance floor before speaking.
"Of all people, it had to be that girl, that poor, lowly journalist,” she hissed. “What an abomination,” she openly enunciated.
“If you were so against it, Claire, then why did you let your son marry such a woman?” One of the five ladies questioned, with a hint of mockery in her tone.
She had barely finished her statement when Sonia immediately glared daggers at her with irritation but soon after she released a deep sigh.
"How could we? After all the effort we put into raising him, he threatened to cut ties with us and to make matters worse he offered the position we've worked so hard to safe keep for him to his bride for nomination.”
The shock was evident in the eyes of the ladies present but she continued.
“Had we not agreed he would have gotten married to her with or without us."
Expressing her discontent, she caressed her temples, sighed three times and drank a glass of water.
She knew they had eyes on her son for their daughters, but there was nothing she could do as they were already married.
Just as she finished her glass of water, the music ended and the crowd cheered louder than before, most of them retiring to their seats.
Claire and her friends, though annoyed and bitter, clapped in joy and pretence, going over to hand gifts and wish the couple happiness while wearing a mask of deception.
It did not take long and soon the reception was over.
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Thump!
The shoes landed with a thud right after they were thrown in the air off Leia’s feet.
She spread her arms and crashed on the bed as it creaked.
"God, I'm so exhausted,” Leia groaned, releasing a deep sigh.
"I thought I was going to die,” she added. “Tell me, how can one's wedding be so exhausting?”
Not waiting for an answer, she sat up and rubbed at her feet, trying her best to soothe the sole with her hand.
"My feet are so sore,” she lamented once more,
While she complained, a pair of large hands held onto her feet, as he kneeled next to her, placing her feet on his thigh and massaging them.
"You should have told me then I would have gotten you something else to wear,” the gentle voice of her husband rang soothingly in her ears.
She fired her eyes and just at the same time, a handsome face looked up at her with a smile.
“Is this okay Leia?"
Her cheeks flushed red instantly.
She couldn't help but blush at the face and actions of the man before her. Leia knew she did not deserve him.
Everyone said it but for some reason, he loved her and made her worthy enough.
“Better, my jewel?”
She gave a silent nod and placed her hands on his shoulder before lifting her eyebrow with a grin on her face.
“So, do I call you ‘Dear’ or ‘Honey’ from now on?"
“Whichever suits you, my jewel. Just know that whatever you choose to call me will always sound cute.”
A smile of joy and satisfaction spread across his face and spilt into his eyes so that it was blinding.
After a few more massages on her feet, Kasen let her feet down and announced, "There's wine.”
“Huh?”
“Why don't we make a toast?" He asked.
“Definitely.”
He nodded and started opening the wine bottle.
Not wanting to get her dress stained by any means, Leia helped herself and began to unzip.
Unknown to her, Kasen wasted no time uncorking the wine and as he turned, ready to inform her, he caught her hands on the zipper of the white gown.
"You know it's my job to take off your wedding dress,” he said as he walked over and handed over the glass of wine.
All Leia could do was blush from his statement as she took the glass from his hand.
Placing the cup to her lips, she took a gulp and had barely finished her glass of wine when she felt his warm breath on her neck.
"B-but,” she swallowed and when his free hand wrapped around her waist. “But I'm not finished yet,” she gave a mild protest.
"It's not meant to be finished,” he whispered into her ear. “Besides, I'm only helping you take off your wedding dress, Mrs. Sky.''
Her ears turned red from embarrassment. She was going to have her first time with her husband, the man she loved.
Her heart thudded fast against her chest regardless of how hard she tried to remain calm.
As inexperienced as she was, she did not want to look shaken like a wet mouse. So instead she geared the conversation away.
"I'm not sure I understand."
Then how about I teach you?” Kasen asked.
Before she could answer or deter him further, Kasen turned her around to face him.
He took the glass from her and put it away, riding her of any excuse and any impediment between them.
“Put your arms around me and…"
Without completing the last statement, Leia lifted her head to look into his eyes, unfortunately for her, she had not yet calculated the proximity between them and before she could escape, their lips met.
At first, she wanted to escape but Kasen was faster and wiser.
Not giving room to any of her antics, he wrapped a hand around her waist and used the other to support her head as he deepened the kiss.
It came off slow at first with Leia slowly responding to the kiss but with every passing second, an inextinguishable flame lit up in his body.
Leia clung to Opal, her body trembling as tears streamed down her face. Her friend lay in her arms, pale and fading, her life slipping away with each passing moment. The atmosphere seemed to close in around them, as if walls were pressing in on them, bearing witness to the tragedy that had unfolded.Amidst her heart-wrenching sobs, Leia's tear-blurred eyes rose to meet the gaze of the man who had just tried to take her life. It was the big boss, his face bruised and battered, his trousers stained with blood. He regarded Leia with disdain, his lip curled into a cruel sneer. He pointed the gun at her once more, his voice laced with a chilling determination."Second time's a charm," he hissed, his finger tightening on the trigger.Leia's world seemed to freeze at that moment. She closed her eyes, expecting the deafening gunshot to be the last sound she would ever hear. Death felt imminent, a crushing weight that pressed upon her chest.But then, the sound she heard was not the gunshot sh
Kasen and Leia stood in the dimly lit, small brick-walled room, their hearts pounding in their chests. The air was thick with tension, and the sound of trickling water echoed through the enclosed space, a chilling reminder of their predicament. Leia's eyes darted around, desperately searching for an escape route, but there were no windows, no doors, just cold, damp stone walls that seemed to be closing in on them. Her breaths came in short, panicked gasps as the water steadily crept up from cracks. She couldn't swim, and the rising water terrified her. Tears welled up in her eyes, and she began to cry. She sniffled a sob, trying to control her emotions. Kasen, determined to keep them both calm, reached out and gently touched Leia's shoulder. "Hey, Leia, listen to me," he said, his voice steady but laced with concern. "We need to stay calm and think this through. Panicking won't help us." Leia nodded, though her tears continued to flow. Kasen helped her press her back against t
Mark's eyes cracked open slowly, adjusting to the sterile, white surroundings of the hospital room. His head throbbed with pain, and every movement sent waves of discomfort through his body. He tried to remember how he had ended up here, but the events leading to this moment were a blur.As his vision cleared, Mark noticed two police officers standing by his bedside, their faces stern and unwavering. They were ready to question him, to unravel the web of events that had led to this tumultuous situation.Before they could begin their interrogation, the door to the hospital room swung open, and Kasen entered, his expression sombre. He walked over to the police officers and said something in a hushed tone. They nodded and reluctantly left the room, leaving Mark alone with Kasen.Mark tried to sit up, but the pain in his body made him wince. "Kasen, what's going on?"Kasen pulled up a chair and sat down, his gaze fixed on Mark. "I'll just talk to the inspector, it won't take long," he sai
The smell of gunpowder filled the air as bullets continue to whisk past them. Opal dove into the ground, escaping some shots merely by luck. "Retreat! Take cover!" She yelled, realising that in their current position, they could stand toe to toe against Mark's men.As they rushed backwards, a bullet sunk into the shoulders of one of Opal's men, ten impact making him to fall face down and roll. Opal quickly hopped over a rock, finding cover behind it as she rested her back against it, her chest heaving with exhaustion. She retrieved her gun and reloaded it, holding it tight with both her arms as she prepared for anything."Opal! I'm here, come out and fucking face me!" His voice resonated through the air, meeting her ears. He sounded like he was close, she wasn't sure how close, but close enough. Closer than he should be.She takes in a deep breath, "Fuck off!" She yelled back, hoping to deter him."Face me you coward!" He spat, his voice laced with anger."No!" She replied, her tone m
Mark and Leia had been running for what felt like hours, their breaths ragged and their hearts pounding. They had stumbled upon this cave in a desperate bid to escape the clutches of the big boss and his relentless henchmen. Now, as Leia rested her back against the damp, rocky wall, her chest heaved with exertion. The darkness of the cave enveloped them, offering a sliver of safety in an otherwise perilous situation.Outside, the big boss had ordered his patrol to scour the area, leaving no stone unturned in their search for his fugitives. The tension in the cave was palpable as Mark and Leia strained their ears for any signs of pursuit."So what now?" Leia asked. "They're after us."Mark sighed, knowing that what she was saying was true. "I don't know. Maybe we can wait it out in this cave," he replied.Just then, Mark's sharp eyes caught a flicker of movement at the cave entrance. He nudged Leia, and she froze, her fear mirroring the uncertainty in his eyes. The henchman who had jus
Although they had gone far, much farther than they could imagine, Mark's fears still caught up with him as he constantly turned back to look of her was safe from harm or not. Luckily he was with his phone as he speed dialed for back up, he couldn't wait any longer and it was times to put his plans into actions. "Everyone will pay he murmurs to himself out of anger. He couldn't possibly tane note of all those who had wronged him but there were a considerable amount that he remembers and couldn't wait to get his hands upon, one of them was his dearly most beloved cousin. Finally he reaches his safe place the place he had agreed upon to meet with his mean I'm order to get things in order. Everything was far behind but he could still see the flames from afar and Leia still choking from having inhaled a huge amount of it was coughing repeatedly to his disappointment. Finally he makes a turn and has Leie get down as they would continue the rest of their journey on foot, and Leia althou
Leia's breath could hardly breathe as she gasps for air repeatedly, her resistance knows no bounds as Mark couldn't help but fear, still he couldn't let her loose because he knows what she's capable off. She struggles against the restraints binding her to the ornate bed frame to the point where she had begun to bleed due to the injury on her wrist. Mark couldn't help but feel guilty as he found no one but himself responsible for her behaviour. Her eyes flickered with a wild, haunted look as they darted around the dimly lit room. "Let me go, let me go right now you madman, just you wait, I'll kill you as soon as I get away from here!" She promises Mark much to his fear. He couldn't possibly believe the words coming out of her mouth and feared the worst. Now she's become dangerous to both herself and himself. Mark stood at a cautious distance, not knowing what to do, his eyes filled with a mix of concern and fear. "Please calm down Leia, everything is going to be fine, I'll get yo
It took more than a while to calm Leia down as she would continuously try to wiggle her way out until she was finally subdued by Mark and fell asleep. Everything looked like hell for Mark wouldn't couldn't help but hope for the best to happen as it pained him to see Leia in this pathetic state, so much so that he refused to leave her bedside when she fell asleep.Everything was a disaster at this point and he just couldn't take it anymore. "Boss," his subordinate called for his attention. Mark couldn't help but feel irritated and yet he couldn't simply ignore their request as he knows that there's more to this interruption. With a heavy sigh he rises from the chair and follows them outside to hear what it is that they have to say. His men look rather worries while he was getting angry and the mere thought that they refuse to speak after calling him out. "Are you mute, hurry up and say something," he yells at them. Finally one of them volunteers to do the talking to which he appr
Despite his happiness, Mark's worst fears were about to become a reality. He dashed through the hallway, shoving whoever dared get in his way as he hurried for Leia's room."Is she okay, how is she, is she in good shape, is it something serious?" Mark suddenly questions in a rush. He couldn't wait, especially not after waiting two days already for either of the ladies to wake up. His joy at the moment knows no bounds as he hurries to enter into the bedroom, the only stopping him is the doctor in his way. "Should I kill him?" Mark questions himself while he stares at the frightened woman who seems to repeatedly block each route he tries to take. "For god sake Mr. Sky you have to calm down," the woman yells. He couldn't possibly believe his eyes and eyes as he stared at the puny woman who seemed to lack a lot more flesh than Leia had. "It'll just take one twist and she'd probably pass on," he tells himself as she stares at her, examining what to do about this sudden disturbance.
Scandalous Secret Affairs by BaeVida is a romance novel dealing with a complicated love triangle. Leia marries Kasen, but they cannot enjoy their matrimony. After their lovely ceremony, he gets taken away due to accusations on their wedding night. Shaken and confused, she finds refuge in Mark, a former crush and current brother-in-law. He mysteriously disappeared years ago. Now that his brother is in jail, did Mark come to help? Or is he the mastermind of this whole mess? And why does Leia need to get involved in a family feud she has no part of?
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