The Red Wedding

The Red Wedding

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"What doesn't kill you fucks you up mentally."---- Anonymous. A tale in which the best day of King Ryder's life becomes his worst when the love of his life is killed on their wedding day. He is determined to find out who assassinated Isabella Sanchez until a certain Elena Greene crashes her way into his life, and causes more harm than intended. Her past comes to bite her in the butt and she's not the only one affected by it. "When you're being blamed for something you didn't do, you run expecting to save yourself. You escape at any cost. You focus. You think like the criminal you're not. You deal with the trauma later, or don't. Survival and happiness comes at a cost... one you pay because you have to."

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Chapter 1

Chapter 1

It was an autumn wedding in the late afternoon. The area faced the breathtaking sunset on the Oahu beach. At the end of each seated aisle, cherry blossom scented candles hung from tree branches.

Spread down the aisle were white leaves that were slightly moist so they wouldn’t crack when you stepped on them. There was a small group of close family and friends dressed in beach attire for comfort. On either side of the aisle, they sat in white chairs set up for them on the sand. 

In the dressing room where the soon-to-be wife of King Ryder sat, getting ready for the day she had dreamed of for years, was her older sister, Annalise and her bridesmaids which comprised King Ryder’s younger sister, Mirabel, and her friends. Isabella wasn’t one to keep friends as she saw Annalise as her best friend. Outside the dressing room were men, armed to the teeth, ready to give their lives to save Isabella if need be. Ryder had made sure she was safe.

 “Isa, you need to breathe. Can’t you do that for me?” Annalise asked, worry clear on her face as she looked at her sister. The girl looked like she was going to faint any second soon.

Only about six minutes remained before her wedding began; she was nervous, just like the first time she saw the king approach her at the mall. He had escorted Mirabel to the mall that day.

“I’m trying, Anna, I am.” Isabella said to her, “This is normal, right? For me to feel nervous.”

“Of course it is.” Annalise answered, applying lipstick on her sister. “You just need to not think too much about this. Pa is waiting to see you walk down that aisle and fainting isn’t going to make that happen, okay? And if you get too nervous, just look only at Ryder. Just him.”

“Just him.” She repeated. “Just Ryder.”

“Exactly.”

Annalise continued working her magic on Isabella, unable to hide the happiness she was feeling. Her baby sister was going to start a family and even become queen of Ordene. It was something she thought only happened in movies, but Isabella was proving her wrong. Disney-like love happened.

“Anna?” Isabella called her sister, almost in a whisper. “Ma’s bracelet. I want to wear it. She’s not here, and that bracelet is a reminder and a part of her I’d like to have with me today. Do you have it with you?”

Anna nodded, digging into her bag to bring out a silver bracelet that was teardrop-shaped. The bracelet was accented with a huge iridescent dark gray trillion-cut gem surrounded by transparent, vivid red and aqua gems.

Isabella put on the bracelet and looked at her sister through the mirror.

“You look beautiful, Isa.” Annalise kissed her sister’s cheek and stepped back, looking at her sister with a motherly smile. It was how her Ma would look at her. The two were in their own loving world, totally forgetting about the surrounding people.

“It’s time.” A man announced from outside the door.

Annalise, Mirabel, and Isabella shared a look.

“You’ll do great.” Mirabel said, “We’ll be right behind you.”

It was now or never.

Finally, the priest came out and asked every to stand. It was Isa’s turn. All eyes would soon be on her, whether or not she was ready. The flower girl lined the path with white rose petals as the music started. Isabella only took two steps out before her father greeted her. He escorted her down the aisle, which seemed longer than it was when she and Ryder had been planning the wedding. Her Pa became her strength and pillar; without him, she would probably faint or become frozen.

 The guests looked at her, taking pictures of her dress; a V-neck crepe gown complemented by floral lace cap sleeves, an open back, and a striking train. They waved, smiled, but no one made a sound. Up ahead, trying to not shed a tear was her soon-to-be husband, the love of her life, her everything. King Ryder stood taller, his shoulders back and his eyes on her.

At the end of the aisle, Isa’s father hugged her and then presented her to her groom. Derick, her father, placed her hand in Ryder’s and smiled. As a couple, she and King Ryder stood in front of the priest.

      Before Derick walked away, he patted Ryder on the shoulder; a way of welcoming him into the family.

“Was this really happening?” She thought.

The minister said to guests, “You can now be seated”. At this, friends and family followed his request.

“Dearly beloved,” he began, “we are gathered here this evening to witness this man and woman join in holy matrimony.”

        He said a slightly long speech Isa didn’t really pay attention to, and afterward the couple exchanged vows, tears filling both their eyes. It was really happening.

       The ring bearer came forward and presented the rings. Isabella placed Ryder’s ring on first, then he placed on hers.

The priest nodded and asked, “If anyone objects to the marriage speak now or forever hold your peace”.

It was a question that scared Isabella because she felt there were lots of people, especially women who would do anything to sabotage her wedding with the King. After all, he was a King.

Shockingly, no one spoke a word. “With the power invested in me, I now pronounce you-”

That was when all hell let loose.

The sound of gunshot followed by the priest falling to the ground was all it took for the peaceful wedding to become chaotic. Ryder’s eyes grew wide with fear as he looked at the dead priest’s body. The only thing on his mind at the moment was to get his bride and sister to safety.

He pulled out a gun he had hidden underneath the sand in between him and the priest. He had earlier prepared for a situation like this.

“What the hell is going on?” Isa held onto his hand, frantically looking around.

Another gunshot was heard and a woman fell to the ground. Ryder brought out his cellphone from his pocket as he ran to safety with Isabella behind him. He was taking her to where they parked the SUV. His men were there.

“Theo, gather your men fast. Find my sister and make sure she is safe. I swear I’ll kill you if she gets hurt.”

Without hearing Theo’s response, he hung up. They had gotten to the car, which had five men around it.

“Get in, Isa.” He opened the door and helped her get in. “Here,” He put his gun in her hand, “use this if you have to.”

“I won’t kill anyone, Ryder.”

“You’ll have to. I can’t lose you, please.”

She nodded. “You’ll bring Anna and the rest, right?”

“Yes.” He swallowed thickly at the thought of Mirabel lying in a pool of her own blood. “I’ll make sure nothing happens to them.” He kissed her lips softly and pulled away, shutting the door. “To the safe house. Don’t stop for anybody.”

The men nodded and got in the car with Isabella.

Ryder watched the car leave before returning to the bloody scene.

“Mira!” He screamed his sister’s name, “Mirabel!”

“Get down!” A man crashed himself onto Ryder, pushing him to the ground.

“Theo.” Ryder heaved a sigh of relief when he saw who had saved him. “Where’s Mirabel?”

“She’s safe.” Theo answered, handing Ryder a gun. “The bride?”

“She’s safe.” Ryder grabbed a chair to shield himself as he shot at the masked men. “Who the hell are these bastards?”

“I don’t know, but I’ll find out.” Theo aimed for one man.

“GO! GO! GO! The bride is dead!” One masked man announced.

The men bolted out of the area, leaving Ryder confused and speechless. He immediately stood up and began running in the direction of his own car. Isabella couldn’t be dead, she was safe. His men were with her, keeping her safe. Those men were talking trash, they were crazy. Isa was alive.

“You can’t drive.” Theo said when he saw Ryder sit in the driver’s seat. “You’re not in a right state of mind.”

Ryder pointed his gun at Theo. “Get in or I’ll blow your brains out.”

With hands raised up in surrender, Theo went around the car and to the passenger side. Ryder wasted no time in starting the car and speeding off.

“Where?” Theo’s question got Ryder’s attention. “What hospital?”

Ryder snatched the earpiece from Theo and put in on. “Where the fuck are you guys? Where’s Isa?”

There was a long, maddening silence on the other end of the line.

“Where the hell is my wife!?”

Ryder angrily took the earpiece off and stepped on the gas pedal. He was losing his shit.

“Where is Hyacinth Medical Center?” He asked, looking in the mirror before switching lanes.

“Up ahead.” Theo answered, “We should be able to get there in about three minutes.”

“Too long.” Ryder mumbled, slamming the steering wheel in frustration. “I’ll kill those bastards. I’ll kill them all.”

After a few minutes, Ryder and Theo arrived at the hospital. There was a body on a stretcher being pushed into the hospital for urgent treatment. The person wore a white dress, had light brown hair… Isa.

“Isabella!”

Ryder rushed out the car and pushed his way to Isabella. The sight before him tore him to pieces. Lying on the stretcher was his wife with blood pouring out of her chest. His eyes moved from her chest and to her face. He couldn’t look at her warm, brown eyes because they were close, refusing to let him see them.

“Isa, baby, open your eyes.” He held her bloodstained hand in his. “Please look at me.”

“Your highness, please let go of her.”

Ryder ignored him. “Baby, please.”

“There might be hope for her, Sir. Please let us check on her.”

Ryder unwillingly let go of Isabella’s hand and followed behind as they made their way into the hospital and to the ER. A doctor in his mid-thirties hurried to check on Isabella, much to Ryder’s pleasure.

He placed a stethoscope on her chest and listened for any sound. Any little heartbeat, but none came. Isabella wasn’t breathing and her heart wasn’t beating.

The doctor removed the stethoscope and looked at Ryder. “Who are you to her?”

“Husband.” He quickly answered, “I am her husband.”

The doctor’s expression morphed into one of sadness. He looked at Isabella and then Ryder.

“Sir, I am sorry to say this, but your wife is dead.”

Dead.

Dead?

“You’re crazy.” Ryder told the man boldly. “So you spent six long years in school and you still don’t know what you studied?” He glared at the nurse who attempted to cover Isabella’s body.

“Sir, I know you are in a state of denial, but I ask that you do not insult me. I have been doing this for quite some time.”

“Shut up.” He faced Theo, “Get me another doctor. This…” He eyed the doctor from head to foot, “Quack doctor is testing my patience.”

“But, your highness-”

“Isabella!” Annalise burst into the hospital, looking around for her sister. Mirabel and Derick were right behind her, searching for Isa.

 “Ryder?” Mirabel gasped when she saw her brother about to get in a fight with the doctor. “Ryder!”

His sister’s voice caused him to halt in his action and he turned to her. He said nothing as he watched Mirabel approach him.

“Isa?” Annalise and Derick went over to her body, confusion plastered on their faces. Anna held her sister’s hand, and a frown made its way to her face. “She’s cold.” She looked up at the doctor, “Why is her body cold?”

“I’m sorry-”

“Don’t.” Derick stopped the doctor from saying what he already knew. “Don’t say it.”

How?

How could one’s happiest day turn into the worst day of their life?

But most importantly, who was responsible for this tragic incident?

Whoever it was, one thing was for sure; Ryder would chase them to the ends of the earth and make them pay.

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53 Chapters
Chapter 1
It was an autumn wedding in the late afternoon. The area faced the breathtaking sunset on the Oahu beach. At the end of each seated aisle, cherry blossom scented candles hung from tree branches.Spread down the aisle were white leaves that were slightly moist so they wouldn’t crack when you stepped on them. There was a small group of close family and friends dressed in beach attire for comfort. On either side of the aisle, they sat in white chairs set up for them on the sand. In the dressing room where the soon-to-be wife of King Ryder sat, getting ready for the day she had dreamed of for years, was her older sister, Annalise and her bridesmaids which comprised King Ryder’s younger sister, Mirabel, and her friends. Isabella wasn’t one to keep friends as she saw Annalise as her best friend. Outside the dressing room were men, armed to the teeth, ready to give their lives to save Isabella if need be. Ryder had made sure she was safe. “Isa, you need to breathe. Can’t you do that for me
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Chapter 2
RYDER’S POINT OF VIEWDevastation.Pain.Anger.Sadness.I felt them all as I watched nurses put my Isa in the morgue, alongside other dead people. How could she leave me after the vows we had said? She said she would be by my side for better for worse, in sickness and in health. What went wrong? Why did she leave so soon?“Ryder?” Mirabel hugged me. “Please, come eat something. You look as though you’re going to faint.”I gently pushed her away from me. “Eat? My wife is in there and she hasn’t eaten. I’m sure she didn’t eat before the wedding because she was nervous.”“Please, Ryder.”“Drop it, Mira.” I sounded harsher than intended. With everything that was happening, I felt as if I was slowly losing myself.“I’m sorry.” She walked away, her head down.This was hard. Losing someone dear to you on the day that was supposed to be your happiest day. The day you show your love to the world, the day you promise to love one person for the rest of your life. Where did it all go wrong?“Sir
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Chapter 3
We were back home in Ordene and it was heartbreaking. It was heartbreaking because when I left the kingdom; I left with Isabella by my side and coming back home; she was in a coffin. My men were carrying the coffin into the car from the plane as we were going to bury her today. Just like everyone else, I was dressed in a black attire.I pulled my lower lip in between my teeth when I heard the click of a camera. Fucking reporters. How much it pained me it wasn’t pictures of Isa and me returning from our wedding and being newlyweds, but pictures of her coffin. How much it hurts knowing she wanted to have our honeymoon. It pained me to know it would never happen.“What happened to the Kings’ bride?” “How did it happen?”“Where is she?”“Who is in the coffin?”“Who attacked?”These questions were being asked by reporters, and I only wish I knew the answer to how it happened. As much as I wanted to let the people know what really happened, I couldn’t. I couldn’t bring myself
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Chapter 4
*Crash*The car crashed into mine, sending me forward. I hit my head on the steering wheel and Theo hit his on the dashboard. When I lifted my head up, I realized I had a cut on the side of my head and Theo had a bruise on his. I carefully got out of the car after checking to see if Theo had been seriously hurt. Thankfully, he was fine."Who the hell is that?" I asked no one in particular as I got out of the car.The driver of the car had also gotten down. A woman."Oh, my goodness." She ran a hand through her black hair, walking in my direction. "I'm so sorry." She stopped just a few feet from me. "Are you badly hurt? I can take you to the hospital if you want."Theo pulled out his gun and pointed it at the woman. "Back the hell up, woman."She raised her hands up in surrender and did as he instructed. "No need to get all serious." She looked away from Theo and toward me. "You're King Ryder, aren't you?"I didn't speak a word, just accessing her to see if she had weapons on her."Do
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Chapter 5
ELENA'S POINT OF VIEWKing Ryder Asshole.That should be his name. How dare he drag me to the police station even after I declared my innocence severally? I even cried. I grabbed a wineglass from the top shelf and poured myself a drink."Here's my favorite woman in the entire world." A cheery voice said from behind me."Not now, Quinn."I turned to look at my best friend. Blonde hair, blue eyes, very annoying and hot. She was always there for me. Well, except for earlier today."Why? What's wrong?" She snatched the glass from me and took a sip of my white wine.I grabbed another glass and poured myself another drink. "I crashed into someone's car today."Her eyes instantly went wide with fear and worry. "What? When? Were you hurt?"I took a sip of the wine. "No, but the person called the cops and I was arrested.""Who the hell is that?" Quinn asked, anger very noticeable in her tone and posture. "King Ryder Smith." I answered, going to stand beside her. "He's a jerk." When she said n
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Chapter 6
RYDER'S POINT OF VIEW"Come have breakfast."Mirabel covered her head with a pillow, ignoring me. I had sent a maid to tell her to come down, but she said she wouldn't. Now that I was in her room, she chose to be stubborn and not listen to me."Mirabel, I don't want to repeat myself, you hear me? Get your ass up and come down for breakfast."She removed the pillow and sat up. "I don't want to.""Mirabel.""Ryder, leave me alone. I said I don't want to have breakfast with you. Can't you respect that?""No." I moved closer to her bed. "I cannot respect that. Who am I supposed to eat with if you're not there?"She looked away from me. "There's Theo.""But you're my family." I removed the blanket she had used to cover herself despite her trying to put it back on."Ryder, please." She angrily kneeled on the bed, trying her best to appear the least bit scary."Mira, please." I teased, lifting her up from the bed. She struggled in my arms, letting me realize she really didn't want to have br
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Chapter 7
MIRABEL'S POINT OF VIEWStaying in my room all day long with two women who were monitoring me outside the room was becoming unbearable. Ryder wanted to keep me safe, and I was thankful for that, but I wanted to do something fun. I wanted to hang out with my friends. Where's the harm in seeing my friends? Isabella's death was getting to his head.He couldn't keep me locked up forever. I would do something I wanted, whether or not he liked it. He wouldn't understand, anyway. I threw on a black jacket on top of the black tank top I was wearing. I knew very well that the women in front of the door wouldn't let me just waltz out of the palace, so I was going to use the window.There was only one person who could help me escape from here. I had no intention of coming back anytime soon because I knew my brother would ground me for life before those women ever told him I had escaped. I grabbed my duffel bag and phone.I dialed my friend's number, and on the third ring; he picked up."Mira!" h
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Chapter 8
RYDER'S POINT OF VIEWMirabel surprised me two days ago. Just when I was considering letting her return to school and then she decided to mess everything up for herself. How could she even think of leaving me to go stay with some stupid boy who couldn't even afford his own meal? What if he wasn't genuine? What if the attacker was using him to get to Mirabel?But then, as I thought about it more, maybe I was being a little too much. Staying in the same place for three weeks must have been unbearable for her. I had to do something to make her feel better. I spoke to Theo about my plans and he said it was fine, as long as she would be with me at all times."Ryder?"I looked up from my phone when I heard Mirabel's voice. She wore a white, long-sleeved cropped tee, brown camo trousers and adidas sneakers. Her hair was in a messy bun and she had very little makeup on."You look nice." I smiled at her and walked around the car to the driver's side."You're acting weird, Ryder. What's going o
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Chapter 9
Mirabel rushed into the building. All I knew was the need to survive and the promise I made to my sister. Who were these guys, and how long had they been following us? Who in the world sent them to tail us? These bastards couldn't just appear at random, especially when they were working as a team. There had to be someone behind them. An asshole who wanted me and my family dead.The pedestrians had run away when they heard a gunshot. They were aiming for Mirabel.I ran into the warehouse as swiftly as I could, praying wholeheartedly that I wouldn't get shot. The men followed behind me."Ryder!" Mirabel called for my attention. She was hiding behind a steel drum. I hid behind the one across from her, so that I could see them easily."Be quiet." I instructed, bringing my index finger up to my lips.The men got closer, searching for us with their guns pointed in the air, ready to shoot. They were four and the one with a knife tattoo on the side of his face gave me reasons to believe he was
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Chapter 10
ELENA'S POINT OF VIEWWhen I said I would pay the price the following day, I wasn't kidding. My head hurt like crazy and the light wasn't helping my situation. I slowly got off the bed and made a beeline for the bathroom, where I was certain I would empty my stomach. If there was a reason I hated drinking, it would be this.Vomit was my nemesis.Unfortunately for me, my stomach decided puking all over my floor was the right thing to do. Vomit pooled beneath me, making me regret drinking as much as I did last night. I heaved on all fours. My stomach clenched in pain as vomit passed through my open jaws. Sweat dripped down my brow, my eyes watering.I wiped the disgusting liquid off the curve of my lips and rose to my feet. Looking down, I felt the need to double over and let the remaining demonic liquid in my stomach come out.Once in the bathroom, I went for the sink to rinse the involuntary tears that had streamed down my eyes. I brushed my teeth and hair. Now on to the part I didn't
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