Pain!
Her head hurts so much
Amery Taylor suddenly opened her eyes, meeting the reflection of her own self on the mirror. She was still dressed on her white wedding gown with different set of jewelries
The groomer nearby was adding a slight touch of makeup on her mascara
Confusion smeared on her face
In that moment, Amery was shocked beyond words
What's going on?
Wasn't she supposed to be dead on the operating room?
How did she end up here?
Amery suddenly realized that she had not died, but had been reborn to the same day
Her brain momentarily freeze and she looked around.
This was the hotel room, the room she had previously dressed up and was in all smiles, thinking she 'd make the best decision of her life
Which didn't turn out very well
The day was repeating itself
Her heart pounded erratically to the point where she could almost hear it in her ears
She wouldn't make the same choice like her past life
Never!
"You look beautiful,Miss Taylor" The groomer whispered,her voice tingled with awe. She had just finished applying the final touches to Amery's makeup, stepping back to admire her work
Her eyes were still glued on Amery 's face in admiration
Her beauty alone was no match
She had work on different actress's makeup but this bride ..
She 'd never come across anyone as gorgeous as this
"I don't think my magic touch can be compare to your real natural face, your beauty's incomparable..."
Amery eyes flicked to the mirror again. It was then she noticed the sudden change of her face which appeared without any toxins , flawless, stunning, beautiful
This was her real face but even more better than before
"You're ready" The groomer added with a knowing smile
A word that made her throat dry
This was absolute madness
How could she explain to anyone that Roen Caliste and her step sister Selena Taylor were planning to kill her after this big event
First would be Selena causing a scene
No one would believe her
Suddenly the door open with a loud bang and Louis Taylor her father step in, followed by Michelle and then Selena Taylor
Just the two faces that had mocked her last moment
Amery fist were clenched tightly as Selena Taylor flashed her a quick smile
And she knew , Selena had a way of hiding her emotions with a smile but Amery wasn't fooled
"You look so beautiful.. sister" Selena next words flowed out although her expression were hidden yet there was a spit of enviness in her tone
"Of course, she should look beautiful, marrying into the Caliste family is a great opportunity for us" Michelle uttered,her face as bright as a flower
Amery scoffed silently
This bitches!
She would make sure they pay!
Staring at the bright smile on Michelle face made her jawline tightened
Her last words on the operating room replayed in her mind like a time tinking bomb
No doubt Michelle was a murderer
The woman who killed her mother was standing before her
"Why are you so quiet,did something happened" Her father voice snapped her back to reality
Louis Taylor
He acted like the caring father he never was , the man was simply a lunatic. His knowing gazes lingered on her for a moment and his eyes tells more than his words
Clearly he was aware but still covered everything up with that caring attitude of his
Amery stared at the three pretenders ,a slight chuckle escaped her lips
A type one couldn't differentiate from a villainous queen and a sweet kitty but in between
"Something? Should I say I'm okay with my family using my wedding as a source for power? You want nothing to do with me but my wealth, isn't that true?" Amery words were brief, sharp and with no emotions swirling within her
Michelle face suddenly become stunned. She had never imagined the quiet girl who barely spoke to respond like this " How could you be so cold-hearted? Amery... I never brought you up like this.....
"My mother did" Amery cut in on her sentences not giving her a chance to finish
A gloomy expressions was on Michelle face
Since when did this lotus flower become wirld
"How can you say that to mom? She have always cared for you...."
Amery sneered" I never gave her that responsibility... she never cared for me, there's a difference between being hated and being loved"
Louis Taylor couldn't believe the words he was hearing from his daughter... She was always timid " enough, get ready, everyone 's waiting " He finally spoke before exiting through the door
A deepened frown lingered on Michelle face as they left
Selena Taylor palms were red , she 'd been digging into with her fingers fuming with anger and jealousy
How dare that ....
Amery Taylor stared at the open door
For once she wished she could just run off this wedding
"Come on,we shouldn't keep the crowds waiting" The groomer escorted her to the doorstep
"Excuse me....I need to use the washroom, I'll be quick" Amery made a swift excuse
And the groomer nodded slightly
With that chance
Amery Taylor managed to slip out of the corridors,her steps in a haste, she lifted her gown up and heels echoed softly through the cold floor
She have to get the hell out of here or at least escape the fate of getting married to a monster
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"Mister, please will you marry me" Amery asked a man whom she saw stepping out of the washroom of the wedding venue
'He must be one of the guests' She throught as her eyes took in the magnificent state of the handsome man who stood before her
Was he some kind of Greek god?
A devil, perhaps.
However she was taken aback by the coldness he was excuding when he turned to face her. His dark grey eyes held so much darkness that she felt her breath hitched when she beheld them
All her senses were instantly alerted, ringing bells in her mind that only brings one word to her brain
"Run"
But to where?
The auspicious time was already passing by,she had been searching around for a groom ever since she managed to escape,yet she couldn't even find a cleaner,let alone a waiter
So where else would she see a husband?
Time was slowly tinking
He calmly stared at the disheveled and feeble looking kitty Infront of him. Amery Taylor white gown wasn't looking elegant but slightly rough neither was she putting in effort to look presentable
His aura relaxed a little when he saw Amery 's smudged makeup and her lipstick foamed a line on her cheeks
She might have ruin her makeup on her attempt to find a groom
The man looked to his right and then to his left, there was only the two of them present in the spacious hallway, so he pointed at himself with a perplexed expression on his face
"Young Miss..." He hesitated. Then a slight frown clouded his face" Me? "
Amery nodded gently while wiping her face with the back of her hands, ruining her makeup even more
The man chuckled after seeing Amery nod. Her expression shows no fear. This girl Infront of him was the most daring kitty he had ever cross path with
So tender, fearful yet bold
"You have no idea who I'm,do you? " He asked with a weird unexpected chuckle
Amery swallowed and shook her head,then she said timidly with a hopeful voice "That _that what makes it even better, we're complete strangers"
The man brows knitted" How so? "
"We'll sign a marriage contract and get a divorce after one year, then... Then you can continue your life" She explained
"Ooh interesting " The man firm voice rolled out and his hands carefully tucked in his pants pocket" so you want to use my service when you don't know me... It so happens that I'm in need of a bride but before that. Young Miss,I'd like to give you a word of advice... My world 's a dangerous place... You might die...." He said the last part with an ominous tone as he looked at her, waiting to see her shutter , flinch or show repugnance but she didn't
She only blinked as he continued
"You are about to cross into a dark abyss,are you still willing? "
Amery nodded without hesitation
For a moment his gaze remained on her fixedly before he relaxed and said" Deal"
Phew,
"Good. I'll send my assistant to arrange the contract,be rest assured,a copy will be sent to you after the wedding" Seeing him nod, she grabbed his wrist with one hand and her other hand raised her long wedding gown
She hurried towards the wedding hall
The man looked at her for a while with his dark grey eyes as his thin lips moved into an interesting smirk
INSIDE THE WEDDING HALL
Whispers echoed from each individuals
"Where's the bride? The groom has been waiting for more than eighteen minutes"
"I wonder what's that Young Miss Taylor problem "
"She should be thankful that a handsome man like Roen Caliste would want to be her man... She isn't that beautiful "
"Right... She's a ugly duckling,I prefer her sister Selena over her "
"She can't even show up for her own wedding, how pathetic. She should be worried of upsetting people, this could tarnish her reputation...."
"She knows her exactly her public image would get ruin after this, I mean for a whole 20 minutes, she abandon her groom. That would be the hottest headlines "
While the rumors and irritated words were flying around the hall ,most of the business clients seated in the high tables were busy looking at the door, hoping to see the lady of the day, walking through the door
But only the gust of wind blew pass
The priest stood on the altar with the groom who was waiting for his bride
Roen Caliste had a little frown of impatience on his face as his brown eyes remain fixed on the door with his hands balled into a tight fist and knuckles white suppressing the burning anger struggling within his chest.
His jawline was tightened
Does she dare to stand him up? Is she going to call off the wedding? No way, she can't.
She knows the outcome if they didn't get married today.
Roen mind went wirld with the thought of anger, stirred up frustration in his head as he wondered how much he would lost if she didn't step out and continue this wedding
"Where the hell is your daughter" Michelle nearly barked,her voice filled with disgust and her eyes flashed with so much hatred
Meanwhile Selena Taylor was seated with an unreadable expression on her face
Somehow she wished Amery never showed up
Her bottom lips were deep red as she bit down on them
Louis Taylor lips parted
But his next word was held mid air
When all eyes swept towards the white crystal glass heels that emerged the hall
Behold.
Amery Taylor was seen stepping inside the hall with an unknown man