s me? What if it's all a conspiracy? What if I'm left unhappy forever? What if... Soon my head became a warzone of several 'what ifs', and the war sl
, my feet seemed to have frozen. A
t, princess," dad assured
ned towards me, men sending smiles while the women decided on glares. From between, the identical faces of my twin aunts stood out as they waved at
e pristine white walls were decorated with the same golden patterns at the top, and fresh fl
ced her lap as she patted its head and shot everyone judging looks. On his left sat the granny with her signature smile. They looked like a royal family in their elegant clothes
o servant
xpecting to see the dark sea-green eyes of my soon-t
ux and a dimpled s
He offere
forehead and moved to
back as I scanned my eyes about, si
r, Hunter's best friend
I am E
ook go
mile and halted as we reac
in their hands, and matching frowns. Beth l
r told Ana nor Beth about the circumstances of this marri
l be here anytime no
g Hunter William King in a black custom made tuxedo. M
rgeous with his black hair styled into perfection, and those eyes, the same col
s perfect ey
n witness how pale skin turns all tomatoey. I glanced up again to see him looking at me with an expression I couldn't qui
n why I agreed
ich, resonant voice as i
now?' spoke a voice in th
There was no way in hell I'd let this man see the
while all I did was steal glances of him from the
in marriage. We are also here to be a part of this new family. Family is one of the most important things in the world-it's nothing without love and relationship. With that said, I'
ning back anymore but facing
ls, and they flashed me reassuring smiles with their thumbs up. I rep
he best man, Matthew. "Ple
, black velvety box and handed the rin
y finger with a swift movement. I observed the shiny golden band. The Kings insisted on buyin
I affirm my vow to share my life with you in everything, to respect
e in the middle of my vows. He cast
g to my cheeks as my heart felt
mind, I turned to the officiant. "I apologise, s
William King, son of Bryan William Ki
swer was curt
of Joseph Collins take Hunter
. I'm not even sure if he will give me the respect I deserve as his wife. Am I ready to marry suc
d
announce you husband and wi
t mine. I froze. It felt like even the blood flowing through my veins froze but only for a second or
ed them while Hunter stood there silen
e one of the plastics from Mean girls, only older. She kept giving me looks like I
e room, I spotted Matthew who introduced himself as Hunter's best friend earlier. Marching to him, I lifted my hand to tap when from th
nt
veil fluttering behind as the chattering of people faded replaced with the clicking of my heels. He stopped, causing me to come into an abrupt halt. In a slow manner, he turned arou
t came out more as a whis
speak, nei
tood like that, st
ated a squeak from my mou
asy there, it'
! You sc
met with an empty
coming here, and I... What were you doin
is Hu
ome business purpose," he said,
t came, and I looked down, sighing. W
ead creased instead of the ones around his eyes. "He
he weight of my decision beginning to set on my shoulders and trap my soul in-betwee
re to remind people
*
d he has consented
rse, he
on ceremony and dodging the questions and dubious glances of my family, friends and relatives, I wormed my way
along with. That's why I wanted him to have a wife he needs, not one who wi
did he mean by that? Who d
the direction of dad's approach, his brows were knitted in the middle as his
, "Joseph, no worries. Don't forget your daughter is not jus
ing on his forehead. "Of cou
leave for business on such an important day. But your daugh
xpression. I couldn't let
tone dad used clearly announced
King eyed me. "Hurry up, dear. The ca
"Ember, always remember, if you ever need, your mo
eone played violin in them, and I threw my hands around h