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"Why did you vow if you don't want me?" She asked finally to let her all pain out. " I gave you everything. What do you need more?" He said annoyance was visible in his hardened eyes. " Acknowledge me as your wife. Tell me, I am your wife!" She demanded, tears streaming down her cheeks. " That will never happen!" Marrying a Billionaire, she thought she would have a wonderful married life. But not knowing that she would be a side character in her own story. Her love of life, her husband abandoned her right after her wedding.
" Send those bags to her room and tell her I won't visit her right now! She will be happy to see those bags!"
Throwing some branded bags on the couch, he left the beautifully decorated wedding hall with white and blue themed decorations, after his wedding with his father's chosen girl. Not even thinking of visiting his wife who is waiting for him in their bedroom patiently.
Oryx's POV...
What if on that day, I didn't accept the marriage proposal, would I be able to see myself happy? What if instead of going to hang out with my friends in that restaurant, I would have enjoyed my time in my room, would I never meet my father-in-law? What if falling in love with my husband at first sight, would I be able to make myself happy and grateful for the life I got instead of suffering from his neglect?
I am a side character in my own love story. Where I came first, I loved first but someone else got him. His heart doesn't belong to me, but I am not someone who can dream to get his heart one day.
Well, I was always the side character in my life. When everyone was busy with their family, I was busy with getting little time from my parents. I am the daughter of very busy parents who are doctors. They maintain a very high profile. So, the demand to fulfill as their only heir, I had to do anything I wanted. However, there has no love for me despite all of those hardworking. The reason? I think some matters are supposed to be staying hidden and well-secret.
Anyway, I don't fit into the character of the protagonist. The excessive pleasantries, smooth-talking, engaging in purposeless and beautiful conversation, or commenting on someone's appearance, don't suit me. When I want to start a conversation, somehow it leads to misunderstanding. So, I don't have any right to engage in conversation with strangers.
I don't like to get disturbed by overthinking. But I do overthink. And, maybe that's why I wish for more too. More wishes for my marriage life, but I am pretty sure, I am unlucky as always.
" Ma'am! Master sent you this as a wedding gift!"
Hahh! My heart hurts, and so is my head. A wedding gift on my wedding night. And, on top of that...
" Where is he?"
" Master has a business trip. He will return soon!"
He left me, his newlywed wife in the bed of roses and the room with dim light. Thankfully, they couldn't see my face.
" Thank you! Tell him I like it!"
Did I do something wrong? Or probably I am not beautiful. I heard he has someone who he is in love with. Probably a very beautiful Latina, or someone with blue eyes and a wonderful figure. Who would love me? An idiot who doesn't know how to love herself.
But I am pretty sure, I am hurt. I want to cry. But a strong woman doesn't cry. I can't cry. I wasn't allowed to cry. So, I should punish myself to make myself strong.
Yeah. That's what I need now. Bathing under cold water until my body feels numb. This is the punishment that I always get whenever I do something wrong.
My parents never beat me or hit me. But if I do something wrong, I must follow this. Bathing under cold water, until my body turns blue. Until my brain functions rapidly to help me find out what kind of mistake I did.
Now, I need to know what kind of mistake I have done again when my husband left me in this unknown house all alone. What did I do wrong that I don't have my husband next to me?
He is in love with whom? Latina? Blonde or brunette? Probably one of them, maybe, after all, I am not beautiful. I never was in the category of beautiful. Yeah. That's my mistake. I am not beautiful.
Let's punish myself. It's my only way to escape these nightmares. But what if my parents get to know that my husband abandoned me on my wedding night? What should I do? Should I kill myself? No, I am not allowed. Only cowards kill themselves to escape from hardship.
It's better to punish this way. No more sleep-
_Ring_Ring_
Who is calling me? Dad or Mom? Who else would be? I don't even have a friend to congratulate me.
I picked up the phone. It's hurting my ears. I am not in the mood for talking to someone. Should I hang up? But This is- This is not a saved number. Who can It be?
" Hello!" I responded in a low tone while filling the bathtub.
" Oryx Turner?"
A deep masculine voice hit my eardrum. I felt a strange sensation underneath my skin. I am not sure if I am scared or uncomfortable with this tone.
" Yes. Who is speaking?"
" Marquis Williamson!"
Gasp!! Marquis Williamson! Why did he call me after abandoning me in this house on our wedding night? To learn about my pathetic situation or wanted to laugh at me. Irresponsible Man!!!!!!
" I know you are thinking about why I am calling you instead of going to you. I should clear myself, Ms. Oryx!"
Ms. Oryx? How could you?
" That I don't have any kind of feelings to perform the husband duty. The marriage is entirely a forced marriage and I never wished to marry you. However, it doesn't mean I won't take responsibility. The butler will be there and -"
" Why did you marry me then?" I asked in my usual tone, although I wanted to scream. But I can't.
" For my father. And I don't want you to engage with any kinds of unnecessary emotions in this marriage. You will get the divorce right after one year. So enjoy your time meanwhile. The butler will be there to take care of you!"
Divorce? Not engaging with unnecessary emotions? What the hell is he talking about? Doesn't he know that on every single date, we went on after our family arranged for us, he behaved so greatly, so protectively and so attractively?
Then why? Was all of those to trick his father? Ugh! All of those were nothing but fake. Then is he truly in love with someone else? Not all of those are rumors.
" I got it!" I replied. Somehow I am feeling damn tired. I want to sleep.
" Great then. Enjoy your time. If you need something, talk to Butler!"
" Do you have someone you love?" I couldn't stop myself. I needed a real answer to force myself to give up on him.
" I don't think it's your business. Ms. Oryx. I don't want you to get any misleading ideas. Goodnight!"
Ohh!! It's weird. Why is my phone screen wet? Ah! My eyes are shedding tears. Strange! I don't cry. No, I forgot how to cry. Then why am I crying?
I could see his phone number on my screen. This is not the regular phone number that he shared with me. So, he has changed the phone number.
My heart is hitting against the wall of my chest. It's hurting but weirdly I don't feel heartbroken. I know that I don't have much luck to get what I want. And he was the first one on my wish list.
I won't get him. I know that " hic...Hic.." No. Don't cry. It's not hurting that much to cry. Dad poured two gallons of ice into my water still I didn't cry. Why are you crying just because he won't come? Silly. Just don't cry...
"Fuck! My eyes are burning. I'm not crying. My eyes are stinging. I am not crying. I am not!"
My knees are weak. Hah! Why are my shoulders so heavy? It's not a big deal, yet I am getting emotional. When did I become so weak? When?
Oh! God!!! When did I start noticing the pain inside? I shouldn't give my attention to the pain! But... Why is this pain increasing fastly and heavily?
Does love hurt like this? It truly hurts. Surely, it is breaking like glass. When did I become so fragile? Why can't I take a breath? Why can't I stop my eyes from streaming? Weak, Idiot, and stupid girl! When did you start noticing pain?
My heart... I am sorry... It's my fault... I shouldn't have loved him... I shouldn't have dreamed about him... I am sorry that I broke the promise of not wishing anymore. Not hoping anymore. I accidentally started having a dream of living with him forever, having a sweet and beautiful family. I thought no one but he will love me and love me unconditionally.
But I am wrong. I, once again, started daydreaming. Like a pathetic loser who doesn't know that she would end up crying on the floor, with a bleeding heart, just because she started hoping to get love from someone. Who would be her true family?
On her twenty five birthday, Zara Kingston got an ultimatum - Win the Competition Or Marry to the man her father arranged for her. With utter disbelief and shock she accepted, since she was confident enough to win. However after losing the competition, she thought this wouldn't be a matter of discussion after the suffering she went through. But her entire life crumpled upon when she learned that not only her best friend's child was her long term boyfriend but also her family sold her to the Cruel Mafia, Dominic Antonio. To get back on them, she broke the first condition - She lost her virginity to a stranger. However, like a twisted fate, she faced a major outcome of her action. Will she be fine when her husband know that she had a boyfriend before and seemingly he might not be her first time?
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" I can never marry someone else. Not her at least!" Two weeks after my twin sister's passing, to keep the relationship between two families, my parents proposed the idea of marrying me off to my twin sister's husband. But, both of the family know, I DON'T suit their taste of having a daughter-in-law in a family like them where my sister was a perfect match for everything. But... He got married for the sake of the relationship between two families. " Don't ever think of getting close to me. I will make sure we both go different ways soon. In this world, only one person lives in my heart. She will be there forever!" I thought it was acceptable. He married someone ugly like me is enough to get satisfied for me. However, not only did I walk onto the thin and sharp layer of ice, but also I had to face the Cruelty of rich and beautiful people... My in-laws hate me too.
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Being a Cinderella, I was forced to marry a rich man who was crippled. But I was shocked when I met him. He made me realize that I deserved nothing but him. Now I don't care about his health situation. All I want is him by my side. That's all, I felt when I fall in love with him slowly, desperately and hopelessly. Until on the honeymoon, I finally found out, my husband who loves me dearly , met his first love who supposed to be dead. Will he leave me for her?
For two years, Ashton had poured his heart into his marriage, yet Emalee's heart remained cold. Despite his dedication, Emalee presented him with divorce papers. She bluntly stated she could not remain married to a man whose net worth was less than a million dollars. Ashton signed the papers, closing one chapter of his life and stepping into a new beginning. Then, Ashton revealed his secret identities: a music mogul, a medical expert, and a martial arts master—each persona impressive enough to stun the world. As Ashton’s true capabilities came to light, Emalee was overwhelmed with deep regret.
Rena got into an entanglement with a big shot when she was drunk one night. She needed Waylen's help while he was drawn to her youthful beauty. As such, what was supposed to be a one-night stand progressed into something serious. All was well until Rena discovered that Waylen's heart belonged to another woman. When his first love returned, he stopped coming home, leaving Rena all alone for many nights. She put up with it until she received a check and farewell note one day. Contrary to how Waylen expected her to react, Rena had a smile on her face as she bid him farewell. "It was fun while it lasted, Waylen. May our paths never cross. Have a nice life." But as fate would have it, their paths crossed again. This time, Rena had another man by her side. Waylen's eyes burned with jealousy. He spat, "How the hell did you move on? I thought you loved only me!" "Keyword, loved!" Rena flipped her hair back and retorted, "There are plenty of fish in the sea, Waylen. Besides, you were the one who asked for a breakup. Now, if you want to date me, you have to wait in line." The next day, Rena received a credit alert of billions and a diamond ring. Waylen appeared again, got down on one knee, and uttered, "May I cut in line, Rena? I still want you."
"Love is blind!" Lucinda abandoned her beautiful and comfortable life because of a man. She married him and slaved off for him for three long years. One day, the scales finally fell off her eyes. She realized that all her efforts were in vain. Her husband, Nathaniel still treated her like shit. All he cared about was his lover. "Enough is enough! I quit wasting my years with an ungrateful man!" Lucinda's heart was shattered into many pieces, but she summoned up the courage to ask for a divorce. The news caused a stir online! A filthy rich young woman recently got divorced? She was a good catch! Countless CEOs and handsome young men immediately swarmed to her like bees to honey! Nathaniel couldn't take it anymore. He held a press conference and begged with teary eyes, "I love you, Lucinda. I can't live without you. Please come back to me." Would Lucinda give him a second chance? Read to find out!
After three secretive years of marriage, Eliana never met her enigmatic husband until she was served with divorce papers and learned of his extravagant pursuit of another. She snapped back to reality and secured a divorce. Thereafter, Eliana unveiled her various personas: an esteemed doctor, legendary secret agent, master hacker, celebrated designer, adept race car driver, and distinguished scientist. As her diverse talents became known, her ex-husband was consumed by remorse. Desperately, he pleaded, "Eliana, give me another chance! All my properties, even my life, are yours."
Darya spent three years loving Micah, worshipping the ground he walked on. Until his neglect and his family's abuse finally woke her up to the ugly truth-he doesn't love her. Never did, never will. To her, he is a hero, her knight in shining armour. To him, she is an opportunist, a gold digger who schemed her way into his life. Darya accepts the harsh reality, gathers the shattered pieces of her dignity, divorces him, takes back her real name, reclaims her title as the country's youngest billionaire heiress. Their paths cross again at a party. Micah watches his ex-wife sing like an angel, tear up the dance floor, then thwart a lecher with a roundhouse kick. He realises, belatedly, that she's exactly the kind of woman he'd want to marry, if only he had taken the trouble to get to know her. Micah acts promptly to win her back, but discovers she's now surrounded by eligible bachelors: high-powered CEO, genius biochemist, award-winning singer, reformed playboy. Worse, she makes it pretty clear that she's done with him. Micah gears up for an uphill battle. He must prove to her he's still worthy of her love before she falls for someone else. And time is running out.
Traversing back to the ancient Prime Martial World from modern age, Austin finds himself in a younger body as he wakes up. Yet, the young man he possesses was a miserable dimwit, what a bummer! But it doesn’t matter as his mind is sound and clear. Possessing this younger and stronger body, he will fight his way to become the God of martial arts, and rule the whole Martial World!