I slumped tiredly on my bed with a heavy sigh as soon as I got home. Ava immediately came in with a glass of water and handed it to me.I took a large gulp before handing the empty glass to her. She gently dropped the glass on my bedside table before sitting beside me."How'd it go? You look sooo...I don't even know the right words to use." She gestured, tucking some strands of her auburn hair behind her ear.I huffed out annoyingly and glared at her."What's with the glare?" She asked, pretending to act oblivious. "You're actually keeping me in suspense here, Ivory. Please, tell me." She pouted and I rolled my eyes making her chuckle."I got the money and nothing," I said flatly."Oh, c'mon baby...that can't be all. Did you meet your supposed husband?" She asked me wiggling her eyebrows with a sly smile on her face."Don't be like this, Ava. Okay, fine. I did meet my supposed husband but he had to be an arrogant asshole. I can't believe I'll have to spend a year with someone as arro
IVORYI woke up at the loud sound I was hearing, only to find out that it was my phone ringing.I stared at the screen for a few seconds, wondering who owns the unknown number I was staring at.I swiped the decline button and tossed the phone back on the bed and quietly laid down on my bed to continue with my afternoon nap.My phone rang again and I let out an annoying groan before picking up the call."Hello, who's on the lin.....," I couldn't even finish my sentence before I was rudely cut off by the caller."Get ready by 7pm this evening. You're following me to a dinner party. My driver will come over to pick you up." I rolled my eyes when I realised who was on the phone.How can I forget his annoying deep sultry and sexy voice that could make your insides erupt with fire. "A simple 'hello' would've been nice but what do I expect from an annoying asshole like you." There was silence from the other end of the phone before his voice boomed again."Meet you at seven, Angel."That was
I stared at my flushed face in the mirror. I touched my cheeks as they were still burning.It's been five minutes since Alexander kissed me. He literally took my first kiss. I had quietly excused myself to use the restroom because I didn't want him to see how flushed and embarrassed I look.I sighed deeply as I glanced at my reflection again, my cheeks were still red. He didn't have to kiss me, I mean, it wasn't necessary or was it?He really shouldn't be taking me off guard like that, especially in public. I touched my lips as the memories of the kiss rushed in like a river of flowing waters. The way his lips grazed mine softly, nibbling and sucking at my lips. He was seeking entrance but I didn't open up, he let out a low annoyed huff before breaking the kiss.I quickly shook my head to shake off the lucid memories. I bit at my lower lip nervously as I thought of facing him or anybody else that witnessed the kiss. I rubbed my sweaty palms on my dress before looking at the mirror aga
Alexander's grip on my hand was so tight that I know it would leave a bruise if he held me any longer. I paused on my steps and forcefully took my hand away from his grip."What is wrong with you?" I shouted, annoyed at him. We were standing at a lonely pathway that led to the exit of the hotel premises. We had long left the dinner party hall."Stay away from Ezekiel, he is bad news. What were you even doing with him?!" His eyes were slit in anger as he glared down at me."I wasn't doing anything with him. I was just on my way to get water to drink and he came my way. I don't understand why you're so angered. I am not the one who has a girlfriend!" I bellowed staring intently at him which he returned with the same intensity.Why is he acting up? If he has a problem with Ezekiel, then he should sort it out with him and not try to vent his frustrations on me.He narrowed his eyes and menacingly closed the distance between us. He angled his face to the side before straightening it back
I stood in front of the full-length mirror as I glanced at the wedding dress on my body over and over again.It was a beautiful and luxurious white gown that had intricate designs and a very dramatic veil.I sighed deeply as I stared at my gloomy reflection in the mirror. My life is about to change in a few hours. I'm really getting married to a man I don't love. A man I have no iota of feelings for.I know it's just for a year but it's still hard for me. Yeah, you'd be saying he's rich and all that but I don't see it from that angle. I've always envisioned walking down the aisle with a bright and bubbly smile on my face, my eyes set on the one man my heart and soul yearns for but it seems fate has other plans.I was startled out of my thoughts when the door jolted open and Ava came into the dressing room."You said to give you five minutes, Ivory. It's ten minutes already. Aren't you done with the 'getting yourself together'?" I gave her a hard glare before turning back to look at t
The limousine entered a driveway till it stopped in front of a mansion. I stared in awe at the gigantic house that stood in front of me. I hadn't even realised that Alexander was already out of the car till the door on my side was opened.He offered me his hand but I totally ignored it and got down from the car by myself, though the wedding dress on my body made it so tedious. I looked to my side and saw up to five men dressed in black suits- from their demeanor I could tell they were bodyguards. To my left side, I saw three ladies and a man with their heads bowed a little. Alexander came and stood beside me as I stood staring at the mansion in front of me."Well, are you going to go in or you'd keep gawking at my house? Perhaps, you'd prefer standing here." I turned to look at him, the smirk on his face annoying me to the core. I'd probably do anything to smack it off his face."Perhaps not!" I replied him with a harsh glare, gathered the wedding dress in my hands, it is beginning t
Ava flung herself at me as soon as I got down from the last flight of the stairs, almost knocking me down.I gave her a weird look before glancing around the living room. I could see Mr Sebastian and Theresa, Mr Marco and his wife and Alexander could be seen talking to Clark. There were also some few faces that I couldn't recognize, the total number of people here wouldn't surpass fifteen."Woah, look at this place..." Ava said, drawing my attention back to her. She still clung unto me, while looking around the house in awe and admiration."This place is magnificent.""I had the same expression as you when I first got here," I replied, giving her a knowing smile. I could see Alexander's mom approaching us with a radiant smile on her face. "My beautiful daughter-in-law, welcome to the family." She engulfed me in a warm hug before pulling back after some minutes. "I can't even ask for more, you're such a blessing and a miracle." She caressed my face and hugged me again.Mmhm, she's ac
I yawned sleepily as I slowly opened my eyes but shut them tightly as the bright rays of sun burnt my eyes. I buried my head into the pillow and relaxed. This is the most blissful sleep I've had in a while.I sat up from the bed and opened my eyes which has now adjusted to the light. I looked up to see Claire standing upright at the foot of the bed, her head wasn't bowed this time.When did she get here? Basically I can't even remember how I got to my room and on my bed. All I can remember is, after my encounter with Alexander, I gathered myself and left the passageway to meet Ivory who was fuming - thanks to Clark. She handed me her drink which I didn't know contained alcohol. I gulped the whole content down because I really needed something to calm my insides down. After the drink, I don't even know what happened afterwards."Good morning, ma'am," Claire greeted and I gave her a small glare. "Ivory," she quickly corrected herself and I gave her a smile which quickly turned into a f