One Crazy Night

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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.