All my life, I had envisioned how my wedding day would look like. From my choice of wedding dress to the guest that would be attending my wedding, and more so, to my Prince Charming, the one that would sweep me off my feet. But, all those ideas were all a dream that would never come to reality. Just thinking about the decision that I made two days ago, gives me the creeps. My heart pounding drastically as I thought of what the future would hold for me, in this new journey of life, called marriage.
Getting married to an total stranger, was I agreed on , just to save my family. My family was in real need of financial assistance and nobody from any of our extended family wanted to help, after my mom's death. They all treated us like disposable waste, because my mom married my father, who had nothing. But, I had to, that was the only way to save my family, from the wrath of Mr Alexander Cold Heart- a man rumored to be a devil in disguise of a human.
Just three months back, my dad came to Alex for financial help, how he got his contact and got to him I don't know, in return for something more precious, according to the contract he signed, he used us his children as a collateral , in case he didn't pay up. As shocking as it might sound, yet, the bitter truth. Technically selling us off as slaves, for the rest of our lives. Not just to any one but to someone, who was feared by all, a man who held no emotions at all. Alex wanted something more than us, he needed a marriage contract between any of my dad's female children. We were only three, and my sister Katie and I were the only female children my dad had.
When Alex came up with the proposal, it was like a death sentence to us. I was in school, when my sister, texted me and told me to come home, as dad was involved in a ghastly accident. Yes, she lied, because I wouldn't come back home till the end of the semester was over, as I was an extremely studious person, wanting to make my family proud. I was devastated when I heard the news, my father whom was the last person I had in this world, was in the hospital. I didn't waste any more chance, took the bus leading straight to my hometown, I came home, only to discover that my father wasn't involved in any accident, but rather was held custody by Mr Alexander Cold Heart.
Our house was surrounded by Alexander's men, all making sure that neither of us left. Katie told me the details of everything, from the bargain to the latest development of him in behind bars. My heart twitched in pain as I imagined him being tortured, day and night, by Alexander's men. The only way to save him was for one of us to agree to be his bride. It felt like my brain wasn't working for some time, marriage?. "Who the hell did he think he is?. Is he Lucifier?!". I asked with tears welling up in my eyes. My sister Katie told me to be wary of the way I spoke about him. He was the kind of man that would make somebody disappear just at the snap of a finger, he wasn't the kind of person to be trifled with.
The only way was for one of us to accept the marriage proposal. Accepting to marry him was like clearing off the debts we owned him. I wondered what on earth would he gain from marrying him, but I just couldn't place my hands on it. Each day passing was with all kinds of torment melted out on my father, because Alex sent a message telling us that if we wanted him alive we should think fast and accept the offer. He further warned us that there was no use of involving the police or any force to save us, as he would hunt both them and us. My sister Katie was scared to the point of committing suicide to end her life. I came right in time, pleading that rather I would accept the marriage.
As funny as it might sound, I accepted to the marriage, to save the life of my sister and that of my father. I wasn't thinking straight, just agreed to the offer. I picked up the phone that he left us with to contact him any time we thought through, as he made sure we had no means to communicate to others. He arranged a place so we could rendezvous, a bit far from home. Just him and with a few of his men. It was the first time I met him, as I was blessed to see such a gorgeous man as Mr Alexander Cold Heart, though my heart was filled with hatred for him, yet, I couldn't stand the sight of a man as handsome as Alexander, his beryl greenish eyes that got me tongue tied at the spot, was enchanting, and his spartan shoulders spoke of strength, not all that muscular, but his physique was all good, the expensive Italian suit he wore and the way he groomed his hair carefully, spoke of his nature of personality, as well as his wealth.
My mind foolishly wandered off to what it would be like after marriage, him and I together in our matrimonial bed… . The cool breeze of the gentle evening slapped across my face, as I regretted ever having such thoughts. He was an enemy, someone that made my life and that of my family miserable, I had to hate every thing about him, yet i found my self being magneted as if he was a moth drawing me to a flame. The way he looked at me, with his voice deep, rich and commanding with authority and full reverence, got my skin filled up with goose bumps, subconsciously, my eyes darted back to his eyes, as I finally landed on his lips. Heavens!. They were ox- blooded, a little plump on both sides, but I developed an urge to have just a taste of it, as imagined how my first kiss would be like. I wasn't fully thinking straight, not until, his slender fingers, held me chin up to face him fully, as I was trying to get myself distracted by not looking at him.
" Little One?. Are you sure you want to marry me?". He asked with a hint of mockery evident in his tone . I regretted ever showering adoration to his facial appearance. Besides, haven't I seen lots of handsome wealthy men, and more polite ?. Just what was so special about him?. Any way?.
" Waiting for your answer, little one?".
I wanted to, at all cost marry him, even if I had to enter another deal with him, just to save my family.
" Of Course… . I want to marry you". My voice shaky yet resolute in my decision… .
The door to my room creaked open, snapping me out of my thoughts, I turned to see whom it was, it was my soon to be husband, Alexander Cold Heart.