The night before the wedding...On the big bed, Jeremy rolled around since he was unable to sleep. After that day she happily chatted with him, Jacques stopped showing herself to him.It's not like she locked herself or something. She comes and goes out of the house every day. There will be a hot breakfast on the table when he gets there but she would be nowhere to be found.He missed her terribly.He tried to have a peek in the morning when she was taking care of her planter, but all he saw was the tip of her nose as she was wrapped in a bundle. He knew that as winter approached the temperature was dipping, but he didn't think it was that cold for her to dress in a sleeping bag.Her outfits... he is partly to be blamed for that. After that night he barged into her room and tried to attack her, she started dressing more... modestly. It's not like she walked around in her birthday suit before that (although he much preferred it), but she'd be wearing short shorts and dresses that showe
Could this be just a coincidence?Jacques shrugged it off. It's not like it is still the feudal period and certain symbols are owned only by certain people. Anyone can use any symbol unless they are copyrighted.Maybe I should check if the logo is copyrighted? I just found that particular logo hidden in grandpa's belongings and I asked uncle Pat to use it for our company. Uncle was not pleased at first, but he agreed anyway since I insisted.Hehe... can I belong to some family who secretly rules the underworld or am I the heir to a very rich conglomerate?That would be great! It would certainly be a very interesting "rags to riches" story.But no... that kind of acquired money never stays. Everyone knows what they say about those who won the lottery. Most of them lose it!Jacques, let's get rich by working hard! That way, you'll know how to handle your money.But wait...someone's trying to kill me...Could this be related to that?The sudden reveal of "friendship" between uncle Pat an
"She asked me to bring her here..." Mikhail scratched the back of his head with an awkward chuckle.Jeremy rolled his tongue inside his mouth. More than anger, what he felt was an embarrassment. He thought his sister would listen to his advice and stay put just this once, but she didn't."She didn't listen to you, it seems," Mikhail added and Jeremy took a deep breath.Why isn't she in the hospital with the husband she claimed to feel so sorry for? What is she doing here?The image of Jacques hugging Scarlett and sobbing came to his mind."One moment, Mike," he patted his shoulder, stopping him from speaking. He walked to the door."Bobby!" he called for Bobby standing outside. "Find Scar and ask her to not leave Jacques alone even for a moment. Daisy... ask Daisy and Scar to stand guard. She cannot be alone," he nodded as Bobby patted his arm and left.Jeremy let out a deep breath. "You were saying..?" he sat on the chair and pointed at another chair for Mikhail to sit on."Isn't it
"Hey, Scar!" Jacques whispered. "Gerard... is he-""He's still in the hospital," Scarlett shrugged.Charlie made sure of it."But I heard Emma is here. And she was talking to Tara some time ago and Tara is now outside wanting to talk to you," she whispered back."Emma?" Jacques's face twitched."Don't worry about her. She'll have to pass me to get to you. I heard Jeremy was not glad she was here and... I bet she is wearing a champagne white dress," she smirked."Why?" Jacques was confused for a moment, but then she realized it. "But my dress is pure white...Don't tell me you lied to her purposefully... That color will wash her out though..." Jacques giggled. "Scarlett, you're savage!"Jacques doesn't like to create troubles, but that doesn't mean she won't laugh at those who fall into their own traps."I kept my promise to Jerry," Scarlett fixed Jacques's hair a little. "You're really shining like the moon!""I am?" Jacques looked at the mirror once more.I do!Although she hardened h
"Missy," Patrick patted Jacques's hand, seeing her ashen face."Yes," Jacques snapped out of her depressing thoughts and she could hear the bridal march. Her eyes were clouded and she closed her eyes and took in a deep breath remembering Scarlett's words.The mascara will smudge!She pulled back her tears with difficulty.She saw everyone standing up, waiting for her to walk through the aisle. Daisy was trying to stand beside Tara who was sitting by the aisle.Is she trying to protect me in case Tara tries to trip me or something? Daisy has done a lot for me already.Scarlett was turning and looking at her with a smile. As they met eyes, Scarlett nodded, placing her hand on her chest as if telling her that everything was fine.Jacques realized one thing.The love everyone has for me... The efforts everyone is putting into saving my life...Why am I thinking about my wishes here?Her eyes ended up at the man standing at the end of the aisle, waiting for her to come to him. She has spen
Throughout the ceremony, Jacques had to remind herself that this is not a real wedding. It was too real to be a fake wedding and it did make her feel a little nervous because she could see Jeremy was treating it as a real wedding.More than that, she felt like all those eyes watching her were burning her back. She never was in a spot like this before and it made her more nervous. Thankfully she remembered to say "I do" at the right moment.But maybe he realized her nervousness, Jeremy often looked at her with a gentle smile and it made her nervousness fly away."I pronounce you man and wife!"The Priest announced and everyone clapped. Jacques's heart started to race.The kissing would be next right? Which side should I tilt my head? It would be awkward if our noses clash. Maybe we should have practiced kissing as he suggested?Ahhhhh! What should I do?"You may now kiss the bride," the priest said the dreaded words. Jacques gulped and turned to the side and he had a gentle smile on hi
"You're not a Princess, honey buns," Jeremy trailed his hand on her cheek. He saw his wedding band reflecting the sun and his lips curved to a smile.He didn't know how much she remembered of the ring exchange. Her fingers were cold and she almost dropped the ring as she was very nervous.But yeah... I am married to her!On her hand placed on her lap was an identical ring to his. The rings turned out great and they fit them both perfectly.We are married!"You're a Queen by right," he added and placed a kiss on her cheek.She really is! At least, according to Alexander Volkonsky and his supporters."Queen?" Jacques was confused.By right, he says?"Yeah, my queen," he smiled.He watched the frown line between her eyebrows melt as her lips curved up. "You're smooth, Jeremy," she chuckled.God, she's beautiful!Jacques didn't want to talk more to that man with a buttery tongue and decided to look around. People in their homes on their way were waving at them and she waved back with a sm
Jacques looked through her misty eyes. Everything looked blurry and she saw Jeremy and Dr. Kruger by her side with their eyes red with tears.Ah, isn't this wonderful?When Jacques went to the doctor's office, the doctor was already wearing a dress and seemed to be contemplating whether she should attend the wedding or not.The moment Jacques entered, she hugged her and started to tear up. "I'm so glad you're here, dear," she said and took a good look at her. "You're so pretty!"Jacques could see how much she loved Jeremy. She is the one who raised him after all. She would want to see him getting married too.It was not hard to convince her to attend the reception. She was feeling a little hesitant to ride on the carriage with them, but Jacques convinced her to get on.Jeremy looked happy and that's all she needed, but she didn't understand why he entered the room holding his weapon in his hand. She didn't think he'd be carrying a weapon while he was wearing a tuxedo but it seems like