Laura in the dimly lit room sat at the edge of her bed with a heavy tension, her finger tracing the intricate pattern of her milky silk and lace wedding gown.
It reminded her of a dream she couldn't accomplish due to her family's plight.
She gazed out the window with tears rolling down her cheeks, she stared at the stars wishing all that she was going through was only a dream.
Laura's life turned into a misery, She was in pain and agony. She began to feel like a pawn in a game of fate.
It began a few months back when her father Markson made a Desperate plea to save his sinking business.
His warehouse was razed down, and he had borrowed a substantial amount of money from the ruthless billionaire Daniel Edward.
With the promise of expanding his warehouse and turning it into a thriving empire, the deal seemed like a lifeline at the time but fate had a cruel way of intervening.
Markson was given only two options by Daniel.
He was told to repay his debt or go to jail, but on the other hand, Daniel demanded that he marry Laura to spare him.
Mr.Markson received a call one fateful night...
A massive fire had consumed his warehouse turning everything in it to ashes.
She remembered how helpless and hopeless her dad was, she remembered her father standing amidst unrecoverable goods, his dreams, and many years of hard work crushing mercilessly.
He hoped the insurance would cover the loss but they couldn't and the debt of Daniel remained.
Laura's brother Bryan was the first to suggest the unthinkable.
He suggested Laura get married to Daniel Edward to prevent their dad from going to jail.
Bryan knew Daniel Edward had always wanted his way with his sister and this was the perfect opportunity to use his sister to gain favor from Daniel.
The suggestion arose from protests, tears, and arguments.
Laura's parents were to choose between their love for her and their desire to prevent their family from going bankrupt and worst of all letting her dad go to jail.
Her room door creaked open and her mom Claudia entered the room.
Claudia who had been crying, her eyes red, her voice trembling as she spoke, "Laura darling, I know this is not the life you wished for, a lot has happened in our lives but we'd never imagined to be in this kind of situation."
Laura with tears rolling down her cheeks looked up at her mom.
"Laura, our family welfare and your father's life are at stake. We have no other choice." Claudia said with a low shaking voice.
She looked at her mom, a woman who had always stood by her, encouraged, and nurtured her.
"Mom I know, but I can't stand marrying Daniel Edward. I don't love him and he's so mean and arrogant. How can I achieve my dreams with such a person?"
Claudia held onto Laura's hand, her hands were trembling. "I know my dear, this is a hard choice to make, but please you have to do this."
"We will always be there for you no matter what. This is a hard situation but we'll try our best to manage it. Bryan believes this is the only way to save our family from this mess." Claudia said.
"Mom this is so unfair, I haven't finished my education, my life is going to be a mess," Laura said, her heart heavy with responsibility.
Laura knew her family's future was at stake.
She agreed to make the sacrifice but deep inside, her emotions raged within her.
She couldn't imagine surrendering her future to a man whom she despised so much.
Laura's family prepared tirelessly for the wedding.
Her dad was relieved as the wedding day drew nearer. Laura met with the wedding planner, tried on jewelry, and also selected a luxury venue for the wedding.
It was a desperate gamble to save their family from financial ruin.
The night before the wedding, she stood outside helplessly, gazing at the stars. The thought of her decision became a burden to her.
Laura thought deeply if there was a way she could get herself out of this difficult situation. She wondered if there was a chance for her to escape it.
"What troubles you Laura ?" a voice from behind said in a calm voice."
She turned immediately, and there was her brother Bryan staring at her with a look of Pity written all over his face.
"I know this situation isn't easy on you, but cheer up girl, your wedding is tomorrow."
Laura was going through an emotional trauma and couldn't help it.
"Bryan, I'm about to marry a man I don't love and you expect me to cheer up?" Laura said, her voice tight.
Bryan signed and held her hands. "I know this is not what you or any of us wanted, but you're doing this to save our family's welfare, we will figure it out together."
Laura took a deep breath and nodded. She was helpless, her eyes reflecting with a mixture of fear and determination.
"I'm only doing this for the sake of our family, but I think there's something fishy about Daniel Edward that we don't seem to know, he's hiding something."
Bryan looked straight to her face with his eyes locked to hers. " You are getting yourself worked up, I think you should get some sleep, it's a big day tomorrow."
She knew Daniel had a dark secret. Laura hesitated for a moment, she came closer and whispered, "I overheard Daniel talking to someone on the phone, he instructed that it should remain a secret but I couldn't hear the
details."
Bryan became curious and he nodded. "We need to keep an eye on him." He replied.
He instructed Laura to be careful and told her not to tell it to anyone. "Laura I will stand by you no matter what, you have to trust me."
The day was finally here, and a sense of doubt enveloped her. Laura knew her life and the world she knew was about to change.
The mystery surrounding Daniel Edward's intentions gnawed at her.
Laura couldn't help but wonder if it was the beginning of a dangerous game, and the thought of what she was going to go through baffled her.
This was a risk she decided to take to save her family.
She knew the truth was yet to be revealed, she braced herself for a journey she didn't know what the outcome would be.
She promised to find out what Daniel Edward was hiding and most importantly protect her family no matter the cost.
The day had finally arrived and Laura couldn't wait for it to be over. The luxurious ballroom with a grand chandelier cast a sparkling golden glow over the surroundings.Laura was all dressed up in her astonishing wedding gown, "you look beautiful sweetheart." Her mom Claudia said.She forced a smile and looked at her mom, her eyes welled with tears, her heart pounding like a drum.Claudia with tears rolling down her cheeks held her hands and whispered to her, "everything will be fine."Laura nodded and took a deep breath.Daniel in his expensive tuxedo stood tall at the altar ready to take the vow with Laura With an Unreadable expression, he stared at Laura, one that sent shivers down her spine. They exchanged vows and rings, and the kiss was like a blur to Laura.Laura stood outside gazing at the sky, she couldn't help but wonder how she would spend the rest of her life with someone she didn't love.Laura was deep in thought. "Are you ok?" A voice from behind asked. She turned, an
Despite the luxurious surroundings, Laura began to feel confined in the mansion, like a bird in a gilded cage. the effort it took to maintain a facade of happiness and contentment was slowly draining Perhaps it was time to reassess her situation and make some changes.One evening, Laura was alone in the room, glancing through some pictures she had taken with her family. Daniel came out of the restroom, grabbed his nightwear, and Laura spoke up with a loud voice as he was about to leave the room. "Daniel, we need to talk!" she said firmly.He looked at her with a raised eyebrow and asked, "About what?"Laura stood up and came closer to him, determined to make her point."About our marriage. You can't keep treating me like I'm some kind of object. You're always so cold and mean to me, and I can't take it anymore."Daniel ignored her and tried to walk away, but Laura held onto his hand. "Look, Daniel, you can't just walk away from this. I deserve to be treated with respect, and I wo
Harold had already called his best friend Daniel Edward, he promised to go to his house over the weekend for dinner.Daniel was excited to hear from his best friend Harold, they hadn't seen each other for a long time due to Harold's business trip.Laura didn't know her world was about to be stirred by the arrival of Harold.Despite meeting him once, she had already started harboring feelings for Daniel.She couldn't control her feelings, she hadn't felt that way with anyone before, and she kept imagining her life with him.Laura wished Harold could visit daily, each passing moment without his presence made her yearn for his company.She couldn't wait to meet him again solely to gaze upon his familiar face.As the weekend drew near, the evening was cool accompanied by unmistakable warmth.Daniel's voice cut through the calm atmosphere calling out to Laura in a loud voice."Laura!" She came to his side with haste, as there was a sound of urgency in his voice."Prepare dinner, my best
Laura arrived home, but to her dismay, she found out that Gina had made significant changes to the house without her consent.Six new maids had been hired, and Gina had taken charge of everything.As she walked in, the maids greeted her, but she was too shocked to respond. Suddenly, Gina appeared from the stairs, yelling, "Look who's back!"Furious, Laura demanded to know what was going on. "What have you done to my home?" she asked, her voice rising.Gina laughed mockingly. "Can't you see? These maids are mine now. I can't stress myself because I'm pregnant, and I don't want to lose my baby," she said, rubbing her belly.Laura was taken aback. "Are you serious?" she exclaimed. "You brought in a bunch of maids just because you're pregnant? That's unacceptable!"Gina sighed and walked past her, offering one of the maids to get her some fruits. Laura stormed off to her room, only to find that her belongings had been moved. She immediately rushed to the sitting room to confront Gina and
Daniel Edward confronted Laura in a hostile tone, demanding to know why her eyes were red from crying. He warned her not to embarrass him again with her tears, reminding her of who he was. However, Laura chose to ignore him, despite the inner turmoil she was going through due to her deep love for Daniel's best friend. Meanwhile, Gina sat at home, feeling restless and agitated, plotting her next move to get rid of Laura. Little did she know that Laura had uncovered her dark secret. Daniel had no idea that his fiancé, Gina, was seeking revenge on him for leaving her in the past. He remained clueless about her true intentions.As Gina waited for Daniel and Laura to arrive, she received a call from her mother, Mrs. Anthonia. "Mom, how are you doing? I've missed you so much."Mrs. Anthonia then revealed her plans to take a vacation and visit Gina, as it had been quite a while since they had seen each other. "Same here sweetheart, I want to take a little vacation and I was hoping I cou
Harold jumped from the couch and rushed to the door to see who it was. To his surprise, a tall, handsome, and fair-skinned young man was standing there, smiling at him. It was Daniel Edward's cousin, Edric. Harold was thrilled to see him. They had known each other for a long time, and it had been ages since they last met. "Edric! Oh my God, it's so good to see you," Harold exclaimed, grinning from ear to ear.Edric walked into the living room and noticed Laura, who was sitting on the chair, breathing heavily. Concerned, he asked Harold what had happened to her.Harold explained the situation to Edric, and he felt pity for Laura. After catching her breath, Laura felt at ease and noticed Edric for the first time."Hi, I'm Edric, Daniel's cousin. Nice to meet you," he said, extending his hand.Laura replied in a low tone, her eyes dim and pitiful, "I'm Laura, nice to meet you too."The four of them sat and gisted for a long time as they waited for Daniel Edward's return.Laura felt comf
Harold was a man on a mission. He was determined to clear his name and uncover the hidden truth behind Ashley's mysterious disappearance. With his trusted friend Daniel Edward by his side, he knew that the truth would eventually come to light.Despite having a hunch that Donald was somehow involved in Ashley's vanishing act, Harold lacked the evidence needed to prove it to the authorities. As he delved deeper into the investigation, Donald became more desperate to cover his tracks.Meanwhile, Laura was struggling to keep it together. With Harold consumed by the case, she felt lost and alone. Will Harold be able to uncover the truth and bring Ashley's abductor to justice? Only time will tell.Harold was the only friend Laura had and she felt alone having no one to talk to.Lately, Gina hasn't been emotionally stable because of her issues with Bryan, it pained her to see the father of her unborn child and the man she truly loves fading away slowly.She no longer had the intention to hur
Donald lounged on the bed, eagerly anticipating his breakfast. He couldn't stop thinking about how he could do away with Ashley and start a new life with Emma. As he drifted off into his thoughts, Emma appeared with his breakfast, and he snapped out of it.He gazed at Emma as she served him breakfast on the bed, and then he said, "Let's get married, Emma." He paused for a moment, hoping that his request would be granted.Emma was taken aback by his sudden proposal. "That's fast, Donald. Let's slow down a bit," she replied, trying to be cautious.Donald's heart sank, but he quickly agreed with Emma. "I understand, Emma. I just love you too much, and I can't help it," he said, with a sad smile.Emma smiled back, relieved that Donald had accepted her suggestion. She watched him eat his breakfast, his eyes fixed on the plate with a dreamy look.As Donald dozed off, Emma seized the opportunity to sneak into the underground room where his prisoner was being held. To her surprise, the room w