Chapter. 2

Flashback:

Currently, I am sitting in 'sweetheart' cafe waiting for my soon to be Husband, As today early in the morning 'Mrs.Grey' call me to inform me that, she set a meeting with his son so that we get to know each other, 

 

I am nervous would be an understatement because I had never met a guy before like this, yes I have daily interaction with few male coworkers back at uncle matt place but that's all is work-related not like this, A Husband to be,

 

Since 30 min I am waiting for him to arrive, anxiety is creeping out of me, I continue torturing my bottom lips with my teeth and tapping my right foot on the ground this is my worst habit since childhood, whenever I got nervous I go autopilot mode to do this nonstop, 

 

he is Late! which scared the shit out of me, What is wrong with him isn't a businessman should be punctual on time, ufff he might be busy with his work,

 

 Yeah right he might be busy, I should wait a little more, if he doesn't show up then,  I will be taking my leave 'Uncle Matt' would be waiting for me,

 

Till then I make myself busy reading novels on my mobile, after quite a few minutes I heard a throat-clearing voice by my side,  I look up from my phone to the owner of the voice, the First time I saw 'HIM'.

 

Mr. Daniel Adam Grey,

 

Handsome would be an understatement, he is gorgeous! He is what girls want, tall maybe be 6'4 He has mesmerizing gray eyes which had aura don't-mess-with-me, He had a sharp straight pointed nose with high cheekbones, and lips so perfectly natural pinkish And he had a nice built-up body, I am sure he has six-pack underneath because I can see his strong biceps which visible from his bottom-up white shirt which perfectly fit his curve with black pant.

 

"Zoya Benson, right?" He asked, raising his eyebrows,

 

 

Which snap me out of my little wonderland, I clear my throat to found my voice back,

 

"Yeah! That's me" I replied with my best smile,

 

He made an annoyed look and lazily sit in front of me,

 

'rude' that first word came to my mind, 

 

'All pretty faces don't have a pretty heart as well' my subconscious mock me, I agree with her on this,

 

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What so special about her?' the first thought came to my mind when I first saw her, 

 

 

She is an average girl, sorry correction below-average girl, with little chubby cheeks, dark brown hair which shining because of a ray of sunshine, light brown hazel eyes which a few seconds ago wearing round glasses, button nose, pointed chin and pink lips which look juicy to taste, I don't know about her body but I am sure she has a fine curve, I mentally slap myself what I am thinking about, 

 

she is busy in her Wonderland and smiling like a fool looking at her phone, what makes her smile like that?

 

A boyfriend or anyone else, huh? But why do I care? She is nobody to me, I don't know why mamma keep on blowing up my phone to meet her, And why the heck my dad threatened me with my position just because of her,

 

I am dame sure she is like every model whomever I slept, running behind my money A perfect gold digger,

 

If not because of my position I will never marry someone like her, Dame dude I am Daniel Grey, I deserve better than a gold digger.

 

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He just stares at me from up and down which makes me feel uneasy, I shift on my seat uncomfortably, I avoid looking at him to hide my uncomfortable from him, After a good minute of silence, he decided to break it.

 

"Zoya," he said,

 

Aww, my name sound so sexy with his deep voice, 'Zoya stop flattering over a guy you have just meet a few minutes ago, composed yourself idiot' my subconscious scold,

 

I blink once twice thrice,

 

"Uhmmm, yeah" I replied,

 

 

"You know the condition I kept to marry you, I hope mamma already told you," he said, to which I responded with a nod.

 

"So, if this marriage won't work in this one year, I have all right to demand a divorce and set myself free, And because I badly want my position of CEO, I agreed with this stupid contract, I don't know why mamma and dad give you right to divorce me if you want anytime, but having partiality towards me, I can't give you divorce before 1 year" he sighed irritably

 

I just look at him, I don't know how to explain to him, should I told him the truth, 'NO' a big No, I don't want anyone to things that I am miserable or trying to gain sympathy.

 

He pulls out the velvet box from his black pant and gives it to me,

 

"What's this?" I asked him in confusion.

 

"Engagement ring open it and wear it by yourself, Mamma insist that's why I brought it for you," he said in a boring tone.

 

I open the box it reveals a beautiful diamond ring, indeed it is very beautiful, But I didn't imagine my engagement would happen like this, I just lost in my thoughts of childhood, when I believe in fairytales and always imagine my prince charming would propose to me on his knee and take me away from my miserable life, a smile creeps on my face at the realize how foolish I am back then.

 

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See I told you she is into my money, the way she looking at the ring with a creepy smile and shining eyes, I knew it they all are the same 'gold digger' I can't sit here anymore.

I just pull out my wallet paid for whatever heck she was drinking and stand up to leave,

 

"I may leave first" I declare without waiting for her reply I stomp out of the cafe.

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Huh! What was that first he came late and didn't apologize for his behavior and leave just like that, he is having some serious issue with himself,

 

 

I close the box and keep it in my bag because I don't want my mom or her boyfriend to see it or else they would surely steal it, then I notice a few bills which he kept on the table.

 

'oh god, what this guy thinks of him, anyway then I continue sipping my chocolate milkshake and take few bites of my chocolate bar to keep myself calm.

 

Because 'Chocolate is only loved that you can eat' 

 

 

End of flash black 

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When I saw him on stage, there was a flash of emotion for few seconds, which I don't know what was it, then he just masks it up with an emotionless expression.

'Uncle Matt' walk me towards the stage where he was standing,

 

On his left is his best man, 'Harry black' and 'Jack Willson' also his best friend and on the right, there is standing my gorgeous bride maid 'Maria Black' Harry's Wife, just a few months ago they got married, and she is the most beautiful woman I knew, I don't have anyone to ask to be my bride maid so 'Mrs. grey' ask her to be one, and she happily agreed to be,

 

In these few days, we became very close to each other like we know each other for a lifetime.

 

Uncle matt gives my hand to Daniel not before telling him 'take care of her, she is very special' on which he just nods.

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What the heck with everyone telling me she is special, Okay I agree she looks breathtaking in her wedding gown, I am about to flatter all over her If only I don't know the truth,

 

I stole glances from her, only to catch her staring at me, what's wrong with her?

 

 

I thought something is on my face, I start to touch my face to check, then she notices what I am doing, then looked away with a blush creep on her face.

 

Gosh, there is surely something wrong with her.

 

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I can't believe the man standing beside me is my way out to freedom from suffering all those years, I continue staring at him and thinking about my life, that takes a drastic turn, I am finally going to be free, I am happy really happy but a little bit worried and nervous how will I managed to keep my promise which I gave to mamma (Mrs.Grey).

 

I am busy in my thoughts suddenly Daniel starts touching his face with a frown on his face, which makes me realized what I did, I quickly look away in embarrassment.

 

Soon the ceremony started I try to concentrate on it

 

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The priest, a middle-aged man with rimmed glasses start the ceremony, the crowd fell silent,

 

"We are gathered here today to celebrate the most intimate of bonds between two people, marriage. You all have been invited here not just as a guest to a wedding, but as a close and important witness of the love that Daniel and Zoya share."

 

I was shocked at the word 'love' only if they all know, I sighed and side glance at him, he is just held emotionless expression as always, I lower my eyes, take a deep breath and motive myself I can do this.

When I again look up at him, then I saw his face crunched and turned scowl before turning it back to the speaking priest.

 

'Huh! Mr. Rude, don't you know how to smile back' 

 

He is behaving like I am forcing him into this marriage at gunpoint. I roll my eyes at him.

 

'I am sorry god but he deserves it' I apologize to god under my breath.

 

"Do you pledge to share your love and the joys of your marriage openly with one another, and to speak the truth in love? Do you promise to honor and tenderly care for one another, cherish and encourage each other, stand together, through sorrow and joys, hardship and triumphs for all the days of your lives?" The priest asked us,

 

"We do." We both muttered in unison.

 

The priest turned to Daniel. "Daniel, please repeat after me ... 

 

 "I Daniel, promise to love and support you Zoya and live each day with kindness, understanding, truth, humor, and passion. With this ring, I wed thee."

 

 

Daniel repeated the vows and slid a diamond ring on my ring finger.  

 

The priest then turned to me. "Zoya, please repeat after me ...    

 

"I Zoya, promise to love and support you Daniel and live each day with kindness, understanding, truth, humor, and passion. With this ring, I thee wed." 

 

 

I repeated the vows and slid the platinum band on Daniel's finger.    

 

 

"I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride." the priest announced,

 

 

My heart started to pound faster as soon as I heard the priest's last sentence, I completely forgot about this,

 

 All the people gathered inside the church that witnessed the ceremony were now cheering, and encourage us to seal this wedding with our kiss.

 

 

I gulped and closed my eyes when he cupped both of my cheeks and a pair of lips which was owned by him, captured my 'virgin' lips. I felt the world swirled around me as the butterflies start flying inside my stomach, with the loud beating of my heart start playing in my eardrums, I gripped the collar of his suit for support, as my knees buckled with this sudden feeling and sensation he's giving me through his kiss. I felt his hand around my waist slid down to my lower back pulling me closer to him to make sure there is no pace remaining between us. He pulls back a little after few minutes to catch our breath then he whispered in my ear.

 

"I bet I was your first kiss," he smirked, I blushed harder,

 

 

'lets the game began Mrs. Grey' he muttered under his breath,

 

My eyes turned wide like saucers. And he smirks more at my reaction.

 

 

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