Chapter 5
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Chapter 5
April Telford
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“So you are going to marry Theodore Brown?
Abel's best friend?
Girl, you are living every woman's dream”
Sierra grinned, as I told her the situation I was put in.
I just needed to say it out to the world that Theodore Brown, proposed to me.
But for now, it's going to be between my girlfriend.
Even though I knew what this marriage meant
Nothing.
“It's not like that, Sierra.
It's just on the papers.
To hand him over with the control of the company.
And nothing else.
He openly said that he is not interested in me.
And I might have also added that I have a boyfriend.
And remind me to call Ian tomorrow.
For now, I have a boyfriend according to Theo”
I shrugged as I fell on the bed.
Burying my face into the pillow..
It was too much to take in, but slowly I was processing it,
Morgan explained to me why this was our only option left and how Theodore was my only savior.
Only if she knew our past.
“You mean, you guys won't even make out?
Because that man is sweats.
Too hot to handle.
If I were you, I would practically be begging.
God, I searched him on the net after I saw him on the campus the other day, he is just too much.
But boy, he is such a ladies man.
He has a type.
However, you are beautiful, too”
She smacked my arms. As she questioned me
demanding an answer.
And more like telling me that this marriage can be something else.
“Well, I have known him since I was fourteen.
And you don't know the things Theodore Brown has done to me.
Or about the nights of tears he as given me.
So, no.
I want to avoid kissing my bully.
I hate him”
I almost sounded defensive.
But it was all true
“Guys that handsome can be jerks.
I get it.
But it will be a vision to the eyes
To have him around.
Maybe I can study here.
You know, I mean.
We can have some fun, having your soon-to-be husband downstairs”
She grinned laying next to me..
And I rolled my eyes.
Sierra never fails to amuse me
“It's a no.
I would rather not have anything, I mean not even fun when it comes to that asshole”
I Gritted out.
Almost angry
And she nodded..
Noticing my temper.
“So, When's the wedding?”
She asked after a minute-long silence
And I sighed as I answered
“In three days”
“What?
I mean when will you go for shopping ?
Get your hair, nails done?"
She almost choked on her words
A wariness in her eyes.
“I spoke to Morgan.
She mentioned that a simple dress will do.
We just got to sign on the papers.
And exchange rings for namesake.
With pictures, offcourse which will serve as a proof.
Just in case.
It's not going to be a big wedding”
I rambled the words… As I recalled my conversation with Morgan.
For some reason, I could tell Morgan wasn't pleased with the idea of my marriage to Theo, but there wasn't any other options left for us.
But I was gutted when I heard her say, a simple dress will do.
I mean, I had at least thought it would be like having him in a suit and me in a dress.
A proper wedding ball gown…
“Oh fuck
Anyway, this doesn't count.”
Sierra smiled as she squeezed my hand as a comfort.
“Oh it will.
When this will be over.
I'll be a divorced women”
I giggled, even though I hated the part.
And she laughed along with me, failing to see my fake grin
“Maybe we can sue him and have him pay you, when the marriage is over”
She added, almost excited
“Yeah.
Right.
Let's get the alimony.
I guess I'll be getting only that”
My smile dried up…
And it was all silence again.
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Three days later
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I stared at the clock, it was twelve already.
I was supposed to be there at eleven.
I tried to cut the car in front of me, but I couldn't.
The traffic seemed horrible for a Wednesday afternoon.
And I was texted about the timings.
The venue details of our wedding.
The register office by Theodore, my soon-to-be husband, who must be waiting for me at the altar.
He didn't bother to call me.
When I got his text, I almost left it unseen…
But the number looked familiar, even though I had never saved his number I recognized it was him.
He had never changed it over the years.
But maybe he could have just spoken to me once again before we did this.
Right?
Yet nothing.
I heard nothing from him.
Morgan had asked me to call her If I needed anything.
However, I didn't.
I had picked a simple white dress with no sleeves.
It was satin.
And my boobs looked good, in this…
At least let's show some cleavage in the wedding pictures.
I paired it with my sneakers, nothing fancy.
I mean, this wasn't a real wedding.
And I had started to hate it even before it all began.
.
.
.
When I pulled over, I grabbed my purse as I brushed my cheeks with the compact powder and used the mascara to run on my lashes…
My eyes looked swollen with a puffiness
I couldn't sleep last night.
And morning I took the longest shower of my life.
Before I left home, I knew I had to go see Abel once before I did this.
And tell myself that I was doing this for my brother.
When I looked at Abel this morning at the hospital, I noticed his beard, which had grown over the days.
He looked at peace.
Doctors said he was recovering well.
But so far, he hadn't given any response.
To anything I said…
However, I was hopeful…
Pushing the thoughts away, I adjusted my dress.
As I used the red wine lipstick over my cheeks to give it a blush effect before applying it on my lips.
Smoothening my hair, I got down of the car, taking a deep breath.
“Ms. Telford.
This way please”
I looked up, as I heard Morgan…
She walked towards me, her heels clicking against the floor.
She was practically sprinting
“We were worried, you didn't pick my call”
She added, as she placed a small hand on my back
And I sighed as I let her lead.
“I was driving.
It was a hell of traffic”
I muttered as we got in.
I saw Theo standing, in the corner.
His hands in his pocket.
He wore a black suit, his hair was pinned.
Even though he was facing his back to me, I could tell it was him.
My stomach burned, he wore a tux…
Which he does, to all his business events and parties
Yet, I didn't expect him to be dressed.
“Mr. Brown”
Morgan stressed his name.
He turned around, and his eyes met mine.
He didn't break the gaze as he walked towards the priest who stood in between, on the halter.
Not only that, but he looked bored…
Disinterested.
And he kept his eyes on me..
His gray eyes looked tired.
I took in the surrounding, as I wanted to distract myself before I could do anything stupid.
And nobody looked like they cared.
Morgan nudged my shoulders to make a move.
And I did.
I stood next to Theodore Brown.
Our shoulders brushed against each other.
And our height difference was so evident
I hated myself for not wearing heels.
“I texted saying eleven.
Not twelve thirty”
He muttered the words.
Angrily..
And I sighed, hating the way he spoke to me.
“I got late, okay?
I went to the hospital before coming here”
My voice trailed off!
He didn't say anything.., as the priest read out the words.
But I didn't pay any attention, as I let my brain unfocus
This wasn't real.
Morgan bought the papers.
Theo signed on it, without wasting a second
And handed me the pen.
I put my signature next to his
"April Telford”
When I stood back, Theo was facing me…
He had his eyes narrowed, still angered.
He bought his hand forward and that's when I noticed the ring in his hand.
It was simple.
A plain diamond ring.
But it looked beautiful
“Let's get this done”
He muttered, not looking at me this time.
And I lifted my hand as he slipped the ring on to my finger.
Morgan handed me the ring, to put on him.
I took a step front when our fingers brushed, I swallowed hard as I lifted my eyes
His gray eyes met mine again
“I do”
I finished the vow..
And I heard the priest saying something like
“I announce you both as man and wife”
.
.
.
But there will be one rule to this marriage of convenience,
“no kissing the bride”.
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