Once You Were Mine

Chapter-10 Sara & Matio

Sara Ikkari

Sara's POV:

The walk to the altar felt so long, probably because I was not ready for this or maybe because I was scared, but at the end, the destination arrived, and I had to let go of my dad's arms.

I wanted to shout out loud. Please, I do not need this. I do not want this. But my silent pleas would not get me anywhere.

I stood in front of the so-called groom, who was an hour late. I wanted to shout, no strike, that, at this moment, I need peace and calmness; I need nothing much; I just want everything to disappear; or maybe I want myself to run and hide so that no one can ever find me.

You remember the ball of anxiety I was talking about earlier? It's no longer a small ball; it's going to turn into a f*****g tsunami. I might throw up here, thanks to my anxiety.

I did not even concentrate on whatever the priest was saying; I just lowered my head. I want to get done with this and will think about it later.

We exchanged rings, and I saw his hands approaching me. I gulped. I am not sure which emotion of mine to pinpoint here.

I bow my head down and close my eyes. I am not ready for this face reveal. I can see his hands grabbing my veil and lifting it slowly. I look at him, and his eyes match the shock in mine.

"You?" We both said it at once.

I look around to see my father and the rest of my family. Is he the groom, or did he get replaced because the groom is an hour late? Who knows, my father might have changed his mind at the last minute.

But no, every reaction is genuine, all clapping and smiling, but except Hanna, her smile is creepy, as if congratulating me for the hell I am about to enter.

I turned toward the guy. His name... what was his name again? Matio, yeah, Matio Rodriguez.

I look at him, confused. If he is so far away, why is he here marrying me? He could have gotten any other woman; why me?

Heck, even if my father does not even show me off as his daughter, then why is this guy ready to marry me?

But he is no more confused than I look; his looks can literally kill me now. He is angry.

He turned to my father and was about to take a step to his side.

I held his arm, and his gaze turned towards me. I gulp.

If he creates any drama here, it will turn into a big scene, and all the paparazi outside will write s**t about my father and Matio.

I will become a laughing stock.

I got closer to him and whispered in his ears, "Please do not say anything now. Let's get along with this," I said.

He gave me the same death stare.

"Please," I pleaded with my eyes.

At this moment, I do not even know where my life is going. Is he the person with whom I am going to share the rest of my life?

"You may now kiss the bride," the priest said.

I gulped in fear. Am I ready for this? Am I ready for any of this?

His hands were slowly trying to reach me, and involuntarily, I made a subtle backstep.

He held my hand with a grip so tight that I could feel the anger radiating from him. I look into his eye.

Why is he angry? He might have already known about marriage; why is he acting surprised? I stare at him, confused.

He pulled me closer into his arms and leaned into me. I closed my eyes in fear.

He tilted his head to my left cheek and whispered in my ears, "You said get along; why are you acting so timid, as if you are not desperately waiting for the kiss? This is it. This is what you wanted from the beginning, right?

But guess what? You are not going to get any of this, and also, this is not to make you feel that I am in love with you or something else; this is an act I am putting up for the press." He said that and smiled at me.

"Now, you, my pretty bride, it will be good for both of us if you smile for a bit," he said.

He did not kiss me. What was he talking about? I am waiting for his kiss. Who the hell does he think he is? Am I looking desperate?

He turned around and started to talk with someone else.

The rest of the event passed hazily.

Matio Rodriguez

Matio's POV:

Anger is still a better word to put out what I am feeling. Devastated, I feel cheated.

Hinata dared to cheat me and go back on his word. After signing that f*****g deal?

What more can be expected from the old fox? He has to face my wrath. I f*****g loathe him; I will kill him with my bare hands.

What is Sehra doing here? This is my first question. She is supposed to be in New York.

And how is Sehra linked to Ikkari? When I saw his face, it felt like the ground beneath my feet had shaken. It took time to process everything.

I felt so cheated, and anger does not even fit the situation. I feel like a boiling volcano. If I face him now,I will surely strangle him to death. I do not want to create a scene here.

But Hinata played dirty, and he has to pay for it. I will make sure that he does.

He should know the cost of playing with Rodriguez.

Right now, it will be best to ignore everyone. I did not even bother to look at Sehra,my so-called bride, and left the place. I did not even inform Samir about my exit.

I need to calm down first, or else I may blast at any moment.