I knew I had no other way, if not other than to eat, in twelve hours more, we would be declared man and wife. I shivered at the thought of it. A loveless marriage, that meant nothing to him, just for selfish reasons best known to him. I nodded and quickly agreed to eat, if not for anything at least, I wanted to gain some strength, for my siblings, and for my father as well, I needed to survive, for the future, even if it would come out as nothing, yet I would pray for the best. I watched her leave, as she shut the door quietly. I threw myself back to my bed and cried so hard. I just needed someone to save me from this mess that I found myself in. I managed to haul myself out of the bed and and got to the desk, where my food was kept and opened it, it was a mouth watering frice with roasted chicken and a glass wine. Frice was my favorite as I loved them especially when my mother made them.
I took a bite and savoured the taste, temporarily forgetting about my sorrows. It wasn't long, I finished my meal and headed straight to get showered. Well, very soon I was to be wedded- to be a beast incarnate. A neatly arranged designer clothes were made for me, with a set of jewelries and matching shoes, and a make up kit ready for me to wear, in readiness of my wedding. I quickly got dressed and changed into my wedding outfit. Gracila helped me to, Alex was wearing a grey shirt with black pants, his coral black hair was kept in a low burn, his flawless features all making him look almost ethereal. A little part of me loved the way his hair was packed so carefully and groomed. The marriage ceremony was only a few witness from his business world and me- no one .
We signed a few papers and exchanged vows by a priest, whom was conducting the marriage ceremony. All these while Alex's face was straight and calm, holding no form of emotion at all, his eyes were searching, moving through my very soul. At least , I no longer looked hungry or dejected, the make up did a good job by hiding it so well, though the tears in my eyes were welling up again, i tried my very best to conceal it, all my willpower was fading slowly. After the marriage, a little reception was held marking the celebration of our marriage. Fake marriage that held no ground. Some of his business partners complimented my look, saying that he made a good choice. I observed him carefully, and he wasn't even saying anything at all. His face was held straight, like a wall of ice not melting a bit, when his eyes got to mine, they were filled with hatred, I could see it.
Later at night, in the evening after the party was over, I went back to my former room, as I remembered what he told me earlier. No sexual activity was ever going to happen between us, not even in my wildest dreams, was something going to happen between us. Deep within me, I accepted but, I couldn't help but wonder how we would stay in a relationship and not do anything that couples do?. Well, that was for couples that were so much in love with each other. Sex wasn't something to enjoy casually, it needed something more propelling like love to sweeten it, my mother always told me that.
I tried hard to sleep , but I couldn't. My very concern was for my family, my father to be precise, plus my siblings, Katie and Sugar. Sugar was my little brother whom we both shared a kind of deep bond and connection. I could recall the look on his face when I told him I was going to live with Alex, till we both got married. He was so clingy and didn't want to let go, even after I told him that I would be visiting from time to time. Thinking about the promise I made, I had to ensure that my family was safe at all cost, even if I had to defy all odds and visit them just to make sure. My sister Katie was really depressed and her mental health was affected as a result of it, I needed to make sure that nothing of any sort happened to her.
I thought of what to do, as I came up when an idea, silly as it might sound yet, I was ever determined to take a step. My life shouldn't be all that miserable, after all I was married to a very wealthy man. I didn't care if I defied his orders or breached his contract, but I wanted to make sure that my family was safe. Climbing down the bed, I made my way to the door, and headed straight to look for Alex's room . The rooms in the hallway were confusing, but I knew he loved to sleep in one of the rooms leading to the main entrance, I had asked Gracila some time ago, and she told me. I quickened my steps and finally found it. My heart was beating so fast, as I had to control its heart beats.
I stood at the door , gathering enough strength, I shut my eyes and a smirk formed on my lips, my hands held tightly on the door knob and I opened it, I was met with a beautiful figure.
Alex was half dressed, as a towel was wrapped around his waist, his hair was messy, seemed like he just showered, I could get enough glimpse, because his back was turned to face me. Gosh, my heart was beating so loudly as I had to stare deep at his seductive body.