Marrying The Sultry Heiress

BLAKELY,

'Run... run faster, Blakely! You have to escape him!'

That was all I had in mind while running towards nothingness-naked and scared. It is too dark, I didn't know which direction I should go.

Soon, I realized I was on the coast. But why? And what am I doing here?

'Blakely!' I heard Jaxon's loud voice calling my name. He sounds angry, not worried or anywhere near.

I should be happy and relieved that my boyfriend was here. He must be looking for me. But I didn't feel the urge to look back. Instead, I wanted to run away from him.

But why? Why did I want to run away from the man I loved?

'Come back here! I'm not yet done with you!'

I heard him again. Great fear creeped down to my core. I wasn't sure what was going on, but my instinct told me I should run.

And I continued running without looking back. I don't know this place and wasn't sure why I was here. But my fear screamed danger and I had to save myself.

I saw a speed boat coming in my direction. I stopped, beckoning the sailor over with both my hands. I recognized the sailor and was genuinely relieved to see him.

'I am safe...' I murmured to myself.

But someone suddenly grabbed me by my waist.

'You can never run away from me, Blakely. You are mine!'

"NOOOO!"

I shrieked as I jumped out of the bed-gasping for air.

"It was the same dream again,"

No, it was not just a dream but a nightmare that haunted me for over a year.

I forced myself to calm down. But I couldn't. It would take me a while before I could.

A loud knock on my door, and I quickly became a totally different person. A person everyone knew. The spoiled and only heiress of the Green Food Corp.

"Ms. Blakely, Madam wants to know if you are dressed up already," the maid inquired outside my door.

"Dressed? For what?"

Oh, shit!

I suddenly remembered the occasion. We were invited to the biggest wedding anniversary celebration of the year. It was Master and Madam Wright's 38th wedding anniversary!

The Wrights are the prominent and leading family in the world of business. And their business empire is one of the giants in the industry. Everybody in the upper class feared and respected Master Wright-even my family. And luckily, we were always on good terms with the Wright. Why the hell not? Our business was at the peak of success also. And the Master of the Wright family only wanted to befriend a successful household.

"Give me ten minutes!" I loudly shouted and quickly moved to fix myself.

I never loved banquets and formal occasions, but surely, Mom would never spare me from not coming with them.

"WHAT the hell was wrong with you?!" Mom silently scolded me.

The splendid banquet was held at one of the largest ballrooms in the Wright Hotel. Everything screamed luxury. But it still bored me to death. I wasn't a fan of fancy things since I was used to them.

"I'm tired, Mom." I shortly answered and didn't want to trigger any arguments with her.

It wasn't even half an hour since we came here and I wanted to leave. I just couldn't even.

Being the only princess of the Green family, I always got what I wanted. But not in a situation like this.

My parents would surely cut my bank cards if I didn't cooperate with them. At the age of twenty-two, I had never tried my hands in our company. And besides, I just graduated from college. I just wanted to take it easy before I started getting serious in life.

My parents let me do what I wanted as long as I didn't pester them. I have three imperious big brothers and all of them were busy with their designated businesses. Not that I cared, since they didn't care about me, either.

"You can't be tired, Blakely. The Wright haven't shown up, yet. We need to greet them," Mom reminded me. "And your Dad will not like it if he noticed you were acting bored like that. Get yourself together." She silently winced at me while faking a smile to the people who greeted her.

I secretly rolled my eyes and greeted the people Mom introduced to me. I was aware of the admiring looks most of the male gave me. But I couldn't enjoy the attention.

I was nothing but a display for my parents. I may have the title of being the heiress, but I never felt treasured.

Honestly, they only gave me money to squander, let me travel the world and do everything I wanted, as long as I didn't create a problem. And all of it seems to be their way to compensate for the time that we should be hanging out together. But they never gave me time ever since. They didn't even had any idea what I was doing with my life.

"Well, the party is indeed boring, don't you think?" I answered.

"Oh, shut up," she secretly glared at me. "Someone might hear you."

I didn't answer. It will only ignite her irritation.

"And what is your idea of fun parties? Those with loud noises and flirtatious dancing?"

'Yes, that's my idea of fun.'

I wanted to answer her but decided to keep it to myself.

"This is more pleasing and formal." I heard Mom added.

'Nah, of course it should be formal.'

Dad came back to us with his business colleagues. After a brief introduction, they started talking about something I didn't understand. Must be the thing about businesses again.

'Ugh! I really wanted to get out of here.'

I saw Maddie from afar. I suddenly got an idea on how to escape my situation. I skillfully slipped away from my parents and went to my best friend, the youngest and only daughter of Wright.

"Hey, girl! You look gorgeous!" Maddie greeted me. Her eyes even grew wider when she realized something. "I can't believe your parents let you wear that," she commented.

I checked on myself. Well, my dress was quite revealing. And if only we weren't late yet, Mom would probably drag me back to my room to get change.

"Ain't I'm hot?"

Maddie chuckled. "That's exactly my point. Your Mom is kind of conservative just like my mother. That's why I am surprised she allowed you."

I just gave her a sly smile and suddenly pulled her towards a corner. I knew Maddie was confused by my sudden change, not just with how I dressed but with everything. But I didn't have the courage to tell her what was going on.

Not now. Not yet. And I didn't know when I would be ready.

"Maddie, helped me get out of here. I was bored to death." I complained.

My best friend knew me better. I was never fond of crowds and gatherings. If not for the sake of our families' friendship, I wouldn't attend the party.

"What do you want me to do, then? I can't run away with you. My brothers will fly home for this celebration. They would probably look for me." Maddie explained. She looked sorry that she could not accompany me. And I understand.

"That's the point, lovely. You will be very busy. So, there is no way my parents will bother you. Just help me get away from this room and I can manage from there,"

Maddie sighed but gave me a sweet smile. I knew her very well. She would help me the best that she could.

I ENDED up on the rooftop of the Wright Hotel. And I never anticipated how luxurious the rooftop would be. Elegant couches were meticulously decorated around.

'It was so cozy here,'

I bet this place is one of the favorite hang out places of the hotel guests.

"Nah, it will be more fun if a gorgeous man will appear here to entertain me," I said, talking to myself as I slumped at one of the red coaches near me.

"Let me do the favor," came the soothing voice from behind me.

Startled, I almost jumped out of my seat looking back at the man who was walking towards me. He wasn't just gorgeous, but he looked very tall, dignified and powerful. And that made him the dream of every woman of my age.

I was yet to finish assessing him when I heard his handsome voice again.

"Did I pass up being your entertainer?"