All Chapters of The Bride: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Chapter 12: Winning Her OverI never meant for it to happen the way it did – that unexpected kiss that left me stunned and bewildered. But before I could even process what had just occurred, she rushed out, leaving me standing there, trying to comprehend why that fleeting moment affected me in a way I hadn't anticipated.My heart pounded so hard that I feared it might burst out of my chest. And even though the landing hadn't been the least bit smooth, I could still feel my lips tingle from the kiss…Thankfully, no one seemed to have witnessed the unexpected incident. The relief of privacy shielded me from any further confusion or embarrassment. As I stood there, grappling with my thoughts, my phone suddenly rang, breaking the uneasy silence.It was Angie and Rika, my best friends. Their cheerful voices greeted me, asking about my well-being. I couldn't help but put on a facade, telling them I was doing great and sharing details about life in my hometown. Little did I know, their call

Chapter 14: Choosing My FriendsDays turned to weeks as we continued our daily activities and started to grow closer as friends. Gabby no longer played pranks on me and was even more helpful during my classes and with her support; I could slowly start to feel my dreams turn into a reality.Now, it almost felt impossible to think about how we used to clash all the time, arguing and fighting and wanting to rip each other’s hair off. Oh, how time had changed us.However, as I walked into practice one day, I could feel the tension between Gabriella and me as she turned away from me, continuing on with her stretches like I didn’t even exist.To be honest, she had been acting like this recently. Especially since I had made some new friends within the group, Candice and Marian.I was thrilled about it; it felt good to have people to hang out with other than just Gabriella. But whenever I mentioned them, Gabriella's face would darken, and she'd become visibly upset.I didn't understand why sh

Chapter 16: Secrets in the ClosetI take a deep breath, attempting to steady my nerves. The uncertainty gnaws at me as I consider the possibility of losing her.The bond we shared, once pure and uncomplicated, now hangs in the balance. I brace myself for the inevitable confrontation, the moment when I must emerge from this refuge of self-imposed isolation and confront the consequences of my emotions laid bare.My mind replays the scenes of our intertwined lives, and as I sit in the bathroom stall, I reflect on the subtle clues that hint at a truth I was too blind to acknowledge.The flickering fluorescent lights above me cast an eerie glow, underlining the tangled mess of emotions inside me.How did we end up here? I rewinded to the beginning, tracing the fragile thread that led to this tangled web of confusion in my heart.It's a flashback that began with that accidental kiss, in the hallways of the academy when Gabby had fallen on top of me. It was an innocent gesture that had untan

Chapter 18: Start of Something NewMy mind buzzed with a chaotic mix of emotions as droplets of water trickled down my skin, remnants of the shower I had just taken.Wrapped in a towel, I paced around my room, trying to find something suitable to wear while grappling with the aftermath of that unexpected kiss with Gabby at the restroom.The vivid recollection of the touch lingered in my thoughts, leaving me restless and uncertain.I glanced at myself in the mirror, my reflection revealing the conflict etched on my face. The room, dimly lit, held an atmosphere heavy with unspoken tension.I questioned the implications of that stolen moment – what did it mean for my relationship with Gabby? The air was thick with confusion as I finally changed into my nightgown, getting ready for bed.As I meandered around my room, my fingers traced the edge of a framed photograph on my nightstand. It captured a moment of laughter between me and Gabby, a snapshot of a time when the world seemed simpler.

Chapter 20: The First Time You were MineI found ourselves lost in an intimate moment. The air was filled with a subtle tension, a magnetic pull drawing us closer. Our fingers intertwined, the gentle touch creating a symphony of sensations rushing through my veins.My hands move faster than even my brain, and in an instant, I can feel her warm, impossibly soft skin underneath my fingers.I brush her hair off her shoulders before lightly grazing it down her arms and to her back. I felt a rush of satisfaction at the shiver I could feel underneath my fingertips.I was now very aware of how wet I was. I could feel my clit throbbing, my thighs clenching on their own as if to keep the sensation at bay. I had never felt like this my entire life…and now, it became painfully clear as to why I could never have been happy with my arranged marriage to Jordan.It's almost painful how turned on I am. Luckily, Gabriella was just as impatient as she pushed me back until I fell onto the bed with a huf