s me? What if it's all a conspiracy? What if I'm left unhappy forever? What if... Soon my head became a warzone of several 'what ifs', and the war sl

, my feet seemed to have frozen. A

t, princess," dad assured

ned towards me, men sending smiles while the women decided on glares. From between, the identical faces of my twin aunts stood out as they waved at

e pristine white walls were decorated with the same golden patterns at the top, and fresh fl

ced her lap as she patted its head and shot everyone judging looks. On his left sat the granny with her signature smile. They looked like a royal family in their elegant clothes

o servant

xpecting to see the dark sea-green eyes of my soon-t

ux and a dimpled s

He offere

forehead and moved to

back as I scanned my eyes about, si

r, Hunter's best friend

I am E

ook go

mile and halted as we reac

in their hands, and matching frowns. Beth l

r told Ana nor Beth about the circumstances of this marri

l be here anytime no

g Hunter William King in a black custom made tuxedo. M

rgeous with his black hair styled into perfection, and those eyes, the same col

s perfect ey

n witness how pale skin turns all tomatoey. I glanced up again to see him looking at me with an expression I couldn't qui

n why I agreed

ich, resonant voice as i

now?' spoke a voice in th

There was no way in hell I'd let this man see the

while all I did was steal glances of him from the

in marriage. We are also here to be a part of this new family. Family is one of the most important things in the world—it's nothing without love and relationship. With that said, I'

ning back anymore but facing

ls, and they flashed me reassuring smiles with their thumbs up. I rep

he best man, Matthew. "Ple

, black velvety box and handed the rin

y finger with a swift movement. I observed the shiny golden band. The Kings insisted on buyin

I affirm my vow to share my life with you in everything, to respect

e in the middle of my vows. He cast

g to my cheeks as my heart felt

mind, I turned to the officiant. "I apologise, s

William King, son of Bryan William Ki

swer was curt

of Joseph Collins take Hunter

. I'm not even sure if he will give me the respect I deserve as his wife. Am I ready to marry suc

d

announce you husband and wi

t mine. I froze. It felt like even the blood flowing through my veins froze but only for a second or

ed them while Hunter stood there silen

e one of the plastics from Mean girls, only older. She kept giving me looks like I

e room, I spotted Matthew who introduced himself as Hunter's best friend earlier. Marching to him, I lifted my hand to tap when from th

nt

veil fluttering behind as the chattering of people faded replaced with the clicking of my heels. He stopped, causing me to come into an abrupt halt. In a slow manner, he turned arou

t came out more as a whis

speak, nei

tood like that, st

ated a squeak from my mou

asy there, it'

! You sc

met with an empty

coming here, and I... What were you doin

is Hu

ome business purpose," he said,

t came, and I looked down, sighing. W

ead creased instead of the ones around his eyes. "He

he weight of my decision beginning to set on my shoulders and trap my soul in-betwee

re to remind people

*

d he has consented

rse, he

on ceremony and dodging the questions and dubious glances of my family, friends and relatives, I wormed my way

along with. That's why I wanted him to have a wife he needs, not one who wi

did he mean by that? Who d

the direction of dad's approach, his brows were knitted in the middle as his

, "Joseph, no worries. Don't forget your daughter is not jus

ing on his forehead. "Of cou

leave for business on such an important day. But your daugh

xpression. I couldn't let

tone dad used clearly announced

King eyed me. "Hurry up, dear. The ca

"Ember, always remember, if you ever need, your mo

meone played violin in them, and I threw my hands around