Chapter 11
Emily Thompson
Staring into his deep ocean eyes, all I could see was concern. I don’t know if I’m right on this but, I’m positive about what I’m seeing in his eyes at the
moment.
I slowly and gently wave his hands off my face whilst still locking gaze with him. “Can you please just cancel this whole marriage of a thing? I’m… I’m not interested in it. I… I don’t wish to be your wife, please”
I plead to him, desperation laced in my tone as I hoped he was going to say “‘Yes‘ to my request but rather, the expression on his face changed from calm to coldness. Without a word being said to me, he moved farther away from me. and sat balanced.
I stared at him stunned as he set his seat belt properly, ignited the car engine, and drove off.
After that, he didn’t say a word to me, and neither did I bother to talk to him. We were both left in our world. Even though I intended to say something to him, I found myself ending up not uttering a word.
Minutes later, we arrive at the place but, what surprises me is that it’s actually at mall and not a small store as I had predicted.
Okay, I don’t expect someone like Bryan to visit a small store fitting, do I?
“What are we doing here?” I asked him with a confused look plastered on my face. He didn’t reply, rather, he only removed his seat belt and hopped down. from the car. I also hopped down immediately to stop him but he was already close to the entrance of the mall.
“Bryan! Bryan!! Bryan, stop!” I finally was able to stop him from getting inside. as I held his right arm tightly.
“What now, Emily?” He asked in an irritated tone.
“Really? Are you seriously asking me that question? Stop acting like a child, Bryan. You brought me to a place only to walk in without saying a word to me. You shouldn’t have brought me here if this was how you intended to treat me” I complained.
Chapter 11
Despite all being said to him, this man didn’t say a word to me instead, he gently placed his right hand on my back and walked me inside the mall. I also didn’t bother to argue further with him. Going front and back with him all the time with arguments is kind of tiring.
Also, the way every worker we pass by keeps greeting him seems suspicious. They’re all acting like they’re greeting their boss or something.
Well, whatever! That’s not my major concern for now. My agenda should be on how to make him hate me so I can be out of his life completely.
After 15 minutes of dress fitting, the last dress given to me turned out to be the best. I wouldn’t lie, I attest to Bryan’s word for the first time on this when he said the other designer Jessy contacted wasn’t good enough because he really didn’t do justice in the dress.
I mean, this dress looks so gorgeous and elegant too. It fits my b*dy so perfectly.
Looking at myself through the mirror in front of me and all I could see was a beautiful woman standing. I almost tear up. Never have I thought I would be putting on a wedding dress this early… I have been praying and hoping Xander would propose to me I have always wanted to see the look on his face when I put on my wedding dress but, luck isn’t just on my side.
All my fairytale thoughts vanished all thanks to him for cheating on me with my best friend.
That bastard!
Back to my reality, I almost can’t believe it’s actually me in the dress. Not only did the dress fit my b*dy perfectly but also brought out my curves. It’s a strapless fitted gown that has thick lace edging, delicate fabric–covered buttons down the back, and floral embroidered tulle. It also has a cut on two sides waist.
I can’t find the right word to describe the dress because it’s just too perfect. I’m going with this.
I flinched as I felt Bryan’s hands on my waist. He hugged me gently from the back as we both stared at ourselves through the mirror placed in front of us. Seeing us together right now, I think Jessica was right when she said we’re both perfect for each other. We both look good together right now in terms of look,
You look breathtakingly beautiful, babe. I made the right decision choosing you as my bride” he said and my heart fluttered from his comment.
Not fond of the way my heart keeps beating, it seems like it’s about to betray me again, I hurriedly push him away from me and clear my throat a little. Erm, since we’re done with the fitting. Can I go home now?”
“Not so soon, my love. We have one more place to go to” he said, winking at me. Before I could ask what he meant by that statement, an attendant came to me with a black dress in her hand.
“Ma’am, if you don’t mind. Please, come with me” The lady said.
“Huh?” I gave her a confused look. Not only her but Bryan.
“Babe, you trust me, don’t you?” He asks sweetly.
Of course, I don’t trust you. The fact that I have no idea of what he’s scheming again this time around makes me more upset. I wish I could confront him here but I can’t do that. A lot of people, I mean, so many workers are around. us, and doing that will only grow suspicious.
Why?
Everyone in this country now believes Bryan and I are in love. It was easy for them to fall for all these acts of ours because it’s been years since they last heard a scandal of him with his playboy ways. They all believe it’s because of me and he must have loved me very much to stop his old ways which I know, he’s not the type to disregard his old ways like that for someone like me.
“Why don’t you just go put on the dress? Let’s see how you look in it” he said, pecking my l*p and taking me off guard.
I heard a few ‘awe‘ all around before I gently followed the lady. I was asked to put on the dress and it came out so beautiful on me. It also brought out my curves so well as it’s kinda of tight. I was given a 4–inch silver heels with a matching clutch.
Afterward, I was taken to a room where my hair was done also with my makeup. I don’t know why I’m weirdly agreeing to all these crazy things he’s doing. I find myself not arguing with him which is weird.
Walking out of the dressing room, I had no idea that Bryan was already
standing at the entrance of the room. I ended up bumping into him and almost fell but he was quick to sneak his hand around my waist and held me tightly closer to his b*dy protectively, preventing me from falling.
We both locked gaze and I found myself drowning in those S**y deep ocean!
eyes.
“Careful beautiful” he said in his deep husky voice whilst his hands still worked magic on my bare skin. I shivered from his touch and instead of replying, I found myself gulping down my spit. This man is truly handsome no doubt.
Now I know the reason why every girl aside from me in this country and even outside the country wants to end up with him. It’s all because of his good looks.
I wonder from whom he inherited his great genes. His Mom or his Dad?
I have no idea of what came over me as I find myself leaning my right hand closer to his face and placing it on his cheek. Caressing his soft, good–looking cheek gently afraid I would hurt him, he smiled in return and closed his eyes shortly to feel my touch.
He stared deep into my eyes and leaned his face closer to mine. Conceding what he’s about to do, I precipitously come out of my daydreaming and push him farther away from me. “W… Wh… What are you trying to do?” I asked, stuttering. Afraid of looking him straight in his eyes.
“Nothing. Just admiring the beauty in front of me. I’m so lucky to have you as mine, Emily” This is the second time he called out my real name in a week after seeing each other again in a long time. But this time around, I felt something different and weird. The way he looks at me is kind of uncomfortable.
“Erm… Where are we going to and, why do I have to dress like this?”
“It’s a surprise babe and that’s for you to find out. So, shall we?” He asked, stretching his left hand forward for me to take. I look straight into his eyes then to his hand and then back to his eyes and my crazy heart begins to beat weirdly again.
Emily, you need to start getting use to this gesture from him. Remember, you’ll be getting married to this man in a few days to come- I mentally thought before a deep sigh blew out of my l*p.