Forced into an arranged marriage with the ruthless Austin , Claudia refuses to be trapped in a loveless union. On their wedding day, she does the unthinkable-she runs. But Austin is not a man to be defied. When he finds her, he offers a deal: one year of marriage, then freedom. Reluctantly, Claudia agrees, only to uncover dangerous secrets lurking beneath his cold exterior. As tension turns to passion and enemies close in, she must decide-will she escape again, or has she already fallen for the man she once feared?
Claudia's POV:
I stood there with my father waiting for my entry in the wedding hall, the isle is waiting for me. I am getting married to this man, the most handsome man I every laid my eyes on.
Austin Carter, A handsome tall muscular well established man. He has all the money in the world, all the luxury one can ask for, but he.... He is ruthless, he cares for no one, As far as I heard he isn't even close to his parents.
I am just 25, I can't be married at this time. I am cherished by my family, I am Claudia Authur, the beloved daughter of Authur family, they cannot do this to me.
How I ended up here? I asked myself.
I don't even love him, he just stood in front of me one day announcing that he was going to marry me. And my father being too focused on his work and money, agreed.
I ... I didn't even knew I was going to marry him till yesterday. I have no way to go now.
I am dressed in a sleek wedding dress, whit thin strip on the both side, small delicate flowers where embedded on them, While the rest of the dress gave elegant look. I felt the cold air by the slit in this dress.
I had the minimal flower high lighting through the light vale. I took a deep breath, these heels are too high... My feet hurts or the pressure of this sudden unwanted marriage is weighting too much on me.
The only where you can find flowers is in my hand, I am clutching these roses tight, the stocks of them are about to break at this point. The white bow hanging by the flower is bothering me.
He set this wedding as perfect as he pleased, close family and friends are here, every person whom I can ask to help is here. But truth is they all have some part in this disaster.
I never heard a positive word about this person, so never crossed a path with him trying to be unnoticed, until he showed up in my life. He knows my father but I thought he never knew me... Then how I end up on his bride list.
The door opened, the music started. I had a glance at the inside, everything is so perfect but so scary.
My Father said, "Claudia .... let's so, I promise you will be fine..." I looked at my father, I have so many complains, but I am too shunned to speak.
I was walked in, every eye is on me. My Future husband is standing at the end looking at me, waiting for me. I see determination on his face, like he won or something. No happiness though, or I can't read him.
I can't be stuck in loveless marriage, I can never marry a person who doesn't love me. I don't love him either. There is no point of this arrangement. How even he managed to get me here all dressed up anyways?
My legs stuck to the ground as I was in front of him, He is a Ruthless man, he never ever can be kind. He barely speaks, No one speaks good about him. How can I marry a person as Him?
I noticed he had a glance at me as my father was about to pass him my hand.
What am I doing?
Am I ready to let this happen to me?
My feet moved back, I saw sudden change in his eyes. I had a glance at my Dad and Mom. My Elder brother Jason who was standing there beside my Mom.
My eyes went to Austin as he called my name, "Claudia ..." I got shivers.
I took a few steps back, at this point everyone was looking at me.
Austin looks me with some kind of betrayed feeling.
Now or never.....
I dropped the flower from my hand as my decision struck my mind. I am fearful but more ambitious. I can't let my life end like this....
I turned the next second fleeing from my own wedding, I took fast steps as much as I could holding the dress up in one hand, not trying to trip.
I heard My Brother calling me, even my parents.
I was finally at the door of the hall, I turned having a glance at them, and I noticed Austin was looking at me stern, his jaw was tightened.
This is for me.
I ran faster, I was aimless till I saw bunch of black cars. Austin's cars I ran faster, God! I hate this dress. I saw his driver looking at me shocked. I took advantage of this pure confusion and got in the car.
Thankfully the keys were still inside the car, Yea... Who will try to steal his car when driver is right here?
This runaway bride!!!!
I saw the Driver running to me, I started the car and rushed it out in full speed, I saw my brother running in mirror, I speeded.
I noticed glimpse of Austin at another door of the venue, too late... I am almost cross the line, I drove faster soon getting off the main gate.
I took a breath in relief, but I can't stop now. They can still catch me. I clearly don't want to get caught by my father.... or worst Austin.
I bet he will drag me back in the venue and marry me.
I kept driving figuring out this escape!!!!
I am free!!!!
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