"Axon, we need to talk." The words I've been dreading to say. Come out of my mouth like nails on a chalkboard. He turns around to me, his facial features not letting on to how he is feeling.
"Come in and shut the door. I suppose your right." Axon says, sighing.
I walk through the door with a heavy footing and shut it behind me. I'm not sure where to even start. Panic rises in my chest, and I find myself choking on my words.
"I shouldn't have introduced you as my Fiancé." I pause to gauge his reaction, and he nudges me to continue. I start to ramble before I can stop myself.
" I haven't been sincere. My father expects me to marry before he dies, and I just panicked now that Jackson is out of the equation, I will have to marry Adriano. I know what I did is wrong, and I am going to make it right. Tomorrow I'm going to tell my parents that I lied and accept my consequences." He stares at me like I've gone complet
Voglio chiedere che le tue figlie siano in matrimonio." I say, trying not to show the nervousness I am feeling.The older man looks at me for a minute before finally speaking. “Cosa hai da offrire mia figlia?"I think his question over for a minute. What have I to offer Tarianna? What can I give her that she does not already have?Translate- I want to ask for your daughter's hand in marriage.Translate-What have you to offer my daughter?"Posso offrire la sua ricchezza, non avrebbe mai voluto per niente." I say what I hope her father wants to hear.Her father frowns. “Ha già ricchezza e vuole per niente.”I can feel something squeeze at my chest. What am I doing? What could I possibly offer her?"Ci sono due cose che puoi dare a mia figlia che i soldi non possono comprare solo allora ti darò le mie figlie in matrimonio.’He says to me, his expression is one that looks serieous and intimidating.
"You look lovely!" Axon is looking at me like I'm the only girl in the world. His stare alone could make me swoon."Thank you," I say while giving him my best smile. He takes his arm in mine and escorts me to a yellow Lamborghini. He opens my door for me to get in, then he jumps in the driver seat, and we were on our way to where I have no idea. He wants this date to be a surprise, and honestly, I'm a little nervous this will be our first date where we will be in the public's eye. Hopefully, I'm not on the Paparazzi's radar now. I'd say I still am, but I can dream, right? I thought for sure everything would be weird between us. Who would have thought my little lie would cause all this. In less than a month, I'll be Mrs. Tatianna Blaze. No, that's not right! Mrs. Moretti-Blaze. I like that it has a nice ring to it even if it's only for a year. The car finally stops by a massive field. Axon gets
So this is it? I'm standing in front of the mirror, looking at my reflection. My long black hair is tied back, and a veil is attached to the bun of my hair to make it all the more real. I'm not going to cry; I repeat, I am not going to cry. I turn to the side to admire more of this beautiful gown. Saying the word gown doesn't do this dress justice.It has a gorgeous beaded corset top and a poofy bottom made from tulle. It is complete with a long train that I am sure I will need two people to carry. I feel like a princess. My mother's standing beside me, balling her eyes out. If she's like this now, I can only imagine how she will be at my wedding. I just said wedding; I can hardly believe I am getting married, even if it is for a show. I am so happy and nervous.The wedding is only a few weeks away, and in a normal circumstance, I would have months, even years, to plan, but sadly I don't have the luxury of time. My father doesn't either. A tear runs down my che
"Mama, before you say anything more, I'd like to explain." She gives me a huge smile. "There's nothing to explain Hunny, we all make mistakes. The more important thing is, I'm finally going to get a grandchild from you."What? I strain my ear to hear the rest. Am I going to be a father? What the hell? I realize I really shouldn't be eavesdropping, but Tati's been acting so weird lately. Maybe her mother could tell me why now I understand what a horrible idea that was.After hearing noises down the hall, I decide it's best to walk away. I would rather someone not catch me eavesdropping. I am almost to my room when Adriano stops me. Great! What does this asshole want? He doesn't say anything. He only hands me an envelope. This guy gets stranger by the minute. I raise an eyebrow at him. What?"I told you this wasn't over; I suggest you leave before this gets out." The pit of my stomach drops. What gets out? I say nothing and begin walking to my room. Once I'm safel
"What are you doing here?" He stands in the corner of the room, his eyes roaming me hungry like I'm a piece of meat. My skin begins to crawl, and I don't want to know what he's thinking. "Tati, he's not right for you." "Adriano, I've told you a million times, I'm not interested. What I do with my life shouldn't concern you."I look at him and snarl my lip. "He can't love you like I can, please, Tati. I've loved you since we were kids." He walks towards me, his fingers reaching out to caress my face. "You mean since I was a kid, your sick, Adriano. Your almost my father's age." I wrinkle my nose in disgust and move away from his touch. "You'll see soon enough, Tati, and then you'll beg me to marry you." He smirks like there's something I don't know. "Please leave, Adriano; I need to get ready!"I raise my voice, hopi
"Tati!" Kia screams like a banshee causing people to stare directly at us."Shhhhh, they are going to recognize me, don't draw attention." Walking up to Kia, I give him a great big bear hug. He's smiling ear to ear. Thank goodness the people who were gawking have decided better of it, probably finding something better to do."I've missed you so much, now tell me everything!"He says, returning my hug.I tell him all about the events that have transpired to bring me to marrying Axon. Every once in, Kia interrupts me putting his two cents." Okay, I forgive you, but only if you take me shopping," Kia says as he grabs half of his bags, and I hold the rest.We walk out of the airport, where Axon is waiting with my car. He pops the trunk and helps Kia and me load the bags, filling my trunk full."My gosh, Kia, what on earth did you pack?"I ask in shock.He raises one eyebrow."Just the basics, don't even go there, Tati.
"Tatianna, is everything alright?" Her beautiful face is now a ghostly shade of white. She hasn't said anything since I've made that toast. How stupid could I be? Why did I have to confess my love for her so soon? Yes, our relationship is oddly unusual, but I thought she felt the same way about me."I'm fine, Axon; I'm sorry you've just completely caught me off guard. I think I'm falling in love with you too."Tatianna says while looking at me, her blue eyes gleaming in the moonlight.Letting out a breath I wasn't even aware I was holding, I grab her and hold her in my arms.While I kiss her forehead, she softly whispers, "but I'm scared."I don't think she's even aware she's voiced her fears. So I let her spoken words go unnoticed. I'm scared too, Tatianna. You have no idea how scared I am. The last woman I made my world wrecked it, leaving me a broken mess that no one has been able to fix, except for you. She
"Are you?"Axon says as he stares directly at the trash where the pregnancy test lies.Staring at the toilet, wishing I weren't here, I avoid his gaze. I can't believe this is happening to me. Heck, I even laughed at my Mamma when she accused me of being pregnant. Stupid birth control. "Tati, please answer me; I'm not mad."Why can't he leave? Doesn't he sense how embarrassing this is? I still can't figure out why my birth controls failed me. Crap! Stupid antibiotic. I was sick right before we did the deed, so I had to take antibiotics. I forgot all about it canceling out my birth control. " Tati, please!" He begs me to look him in the eye.I shouldn't feel ashamed after all; we are getting married, but somehow this isn't at all how I envisioned my life to go. Finally, I say the words I've been too afraid to say. "Yes, Axon, I'm pregnant, and it's yours!" Biting my lip, I fina