Moving up the wedding date was obviously no big deal for Andreas. Especially since there was someone who would undoubtedly support it wholeheartedly.
That someone was Noelle. The grandmother wasted no time in supporting Andreas and Vlora's decision. She took matters into her own hands and prepared everything that had to do with the wedding.
Understandable. Grandmothers all over the world would be happy to see their grandchildren get married. Especially when it's their first acknowledged grandchild.
In stark contrast to Noelle's joy, Andreas received a confused look from his parents. Still, he could see the gleam in Amanda's eyes, and his younger sibling was practically beaming with happiness.
Of course, in Vian's eyes, Andreas was the perfect older brother. As a younger sibling, she could not find a fault with Andreas. Andreas looked out for her and had always been a pleasant companion.
However, Vian had to be objective enough to say that Andreas h
Accelerating the wedding was not a problem. With the help of Noelle and Frans, Andreas was able to handle everything flawlessly. In no time, he was able to ensure that the wedding would take place in two weeks. A timeframe that satisfied him, considering that it had not been easy to get Vlora's consent.However, there was one thing that disturbed Andreas' happiness. It had to do with the schedule after the wedding. So, it was not surprising that he went straight to Lucas' office that afternoon and spoke frankly.“You are absolutely heartless, Luc!”Lucas raised his face, glanced at his watch, and noticed that it was already break time. Rising from his seat, Lucas asked, “Would you like to have lunch together?”Andreas narrowed his eyes. “Lunch?” he asked incredulously. “Do I look like someone who wants to have lunch with you messing up my plans?”Lucas chuckled. He put his blazer back on and walked ov
A lavish wedding took place that Saturday night. Hosted at Oceana's number one hotel, located at Ashford City, the Azure Hotel, the event was flawlessly orchestrated without a hitch. Everything was put on the line to deliver an unforgettable reception as it was one of the most anticipated weddings for many parties.The wedding package for a thousand guests cost over one hundred thousand dollars. And that did not include decorations and other expenses. It was no surprise that the wedding embodied the dreams of women around the world. Luckily, Vlora was the star of the show that night.Vlora stood quietly next to Andreas. She let out a slow breath, feeling a little relieved that the most important part of the event was behind them. They were now united in marriage in front of God and witnesses. It was time for them to receive well wishes and prayers from the guests.“How are you holding up, Vlora?”Finally, they had a brief moment to sit and cat
Nadine stopped. She turned and looked at the newlyweds, who were smiling broadly at the right moment. No matter how hard she tried to deny the atmosphere that was emanating from them, the fact hit her just as hard.Andreas had chosen Vlora, but it should have been me.Nadine's heart ached. As if there was a crushing grip that had shattered all her hopes all this time.Thousands of days. Thousands of nights. Nadine had always imagined that she would always be at Andreas' side. That she would be the one who would marry Andreas. That she would smile and laugh in Andreas' embrace.Sadly, all those fantasies were gone in an instant. She had to accept the reality that there was now a stranger accompanying Andreas. A woman who did not belong to their circle.“Nadine.”A voice called Nadine's name as a glass of drink appeared in front of her face. She accepted the drink without turning around and took a sip, well aware of who wa
Wedding dresses are not just clothes, they are designed to enhance the beauty and charm of the bride. Just like jewelry, a wedding dress should add to the attractiveness of the wearer. This includes drop-waist dresses like the one Vlora wore.Similar to shoulderless dresses, their use naturally avoids strapless bras. As a result, many women often opt for strapless bras, or in certain cases, fashion designers will incorporate bra cups into the dress.The second option tends to be more preferred. It's more effective, more efficient, and perhaps even more advantageous than fashion designers around the world had previously thought.Andreas blinked once. His gaze was straight, tilted slightly downward in an attempt to observe. He remained silent for a moment, as if he needed to absorb the scene before him. It could be said that his silence was not intentional, but rather natural, for he was deeply fascinated by what he saw.Vlora did not move. She stood still,
This is the perfect position. Leaning to the side and leaning on his elbow, Andreas could feast his eyes to his heart's content. Just look. His expression and wide smile made everything crystal clear.There was nothing that Andreas could not see. No part escaped his gaze. He really enjoyed the view of Vlora lying next to him.Andreas' eyes moved. He began his visual exploration, starting with Vlora's head resting on the soft pillow. Her disheveled wavy hair. Her closed eyes. Her still slightly flushed cheeks. Even her chapped lips, revealing the swelling.Moving down a bit, Andreas found Vlora's limp hand holding the blanket over her bare chest. There seemed to be a regular up and down movement, and occasionally something peeked out from inside.Ah...Andreas swallowed hard. It did not take him long to come to a conclusion. He was ready to spend all his time just looking at Vlora.“My parents died when I was young, Reas. You c
Andreas put Vlora in a bath chair and prepared everything. He filled the tub with warm water, making sure to add flower-scented soap.Vlora watched with a small smile. While Andreas stirred the water in the tub with his hands, their eyes met.“Did I impress you?” he asked.Vlora's smile widened. “Who knows?”Andreas gently lowered Vlora into the tub. He was careful, like a man born to serve his wife.Fragrant bubbles greeted Vlora. The warmth enveloped her, creating an instant feeling of relaxation.It felt incredibly pleasant. It was so pleasant that Vlora almost didn't notice that Andreas didn't join her in the bath.Andreas got out of the tub. Reflexively, Vlora asked, “Where are you going, Reas?”Andreas stopped in his tracks. His forehead wrinkled, his eyes narrowed and his look was teasing. He countered with a question, “Do you want me to join you, Vlo?”Vlora was sil
“Is it an offer?” Andreas' gaze shifted as he raised an eyebrow and asked with a hint of a grin on his face.Vlora chuckled in amusement. “It could be considered an offer or an invitation. It depends on how you see it.”Andreas scowled as he processed her answer. It sounded familiar, and it took him a few seconds to remember it, then he burst into a hearty laugh.“You're turning the tables on me, Vlo,” Andreas said, shaking his head with an amused expression. “You're giving it back to me.”Vlora scooped up some of the foam surrounding them and placed it on Andreas' shoulders, then began to rub it in gently.“I have a tendency to return everything I receive,” Vlora whispered, giving Andreas a meaningful look. “You could say it's a hobby of sorts. It feels pleasant.”“What? What's enjoyable? Is it pleasant to rub foam on my body?” Andreas chuckled.Vlora
For a moment, the fragrant bubbles continued to ripple without direction, even splashing out of the bathtub and spilling everywhere. It took some time for the excitement of the warm water to subside, just like the excitement of the two people inside.Vlora remained on Andreas' lap, still in the same position, and Andreas' hands held her tightly.Moments passed. The waves of the water had calmed down and so had Vlora's breathing. Andreas smiled. His embrace slowly loosened and turned into gentle strokes on Vlora's back.But that was not all. Andreas also planted a kiss on the side of Vlora's head. He seemed to confirm the truth of Vlora's words that he was the perfect lover. For a perfect lover never misses the opportunity for tender gestures when love is in the air.“Reas.”Vlora's hands went limp around Andreas's neck. She collapsed onto Andreas' shoulder as if all her energy had been drained from her.Andreas could clearly sens