Sophie's eyes fluttered open, her mind foggy. Where was she?
A room scattered and filled with party debris, which showed that a party must have definitely been held in the room. She definitely knows the room isn't hers.
She could remember her room is painted with cream and a touch of chocolate to make it bright . Here she is in a room painted with a white gloss and a marble floor. She has never been in this room before.
Where am I?; she whispered and who is the stranger beside her.
She found her clothes on the ground.
What?
How did I become naked?
Memories flooded back: the chapel, the vows, the ring.
Sophie's heart sank. What had she done?
The stranger still engrossed in his sleep made a move and realized she was awake. Half awake and half asleep he try to say Good morning but got no response in return.
He fought the sleep and managed to open His eyes.. she was staring at Him with her heart beating fast.
He could hear the rate at which the heart was beating.
He tried to calm her down but assuming her that all is well.
He repeated the greetings, maybe she didn't hear me the last time. He assumed
"Morning, wife," he said, his voice low and husky.
Sophie's cheeks burned. "What's your name?"
"I am Liam," he replied, his gaze piercing through her skin and nerves
But Sophie sensed he was hiding something.
She knows there is a Liam, but she couldn't remember who Liam is.
As she gathered her clothes, Liam handed her a note.
"You are officially Mrs.Stone" Here is my contact you can always come around here.
I am releasing you to go so you can make it known to your family and friends you are married to me,your husband.
I love you; said Liam.
He kissed her hands and gave her a hug. She couldn't even reciprocate she was just staring.
Stone???? Is he Andrew; she thought to herself.
Sophie's heart skipped a beat. She is confused and brain washed. Who is this man?
He's not Andrew of course.
She got her things arranged and found her way out of the house. She went to the bar and meet Jean who was asleep at the staircase.
Jean, I am so sorry;
Jean stood up disappointed in sophie.
Sophie why did you do this to me; have been worried
Where did you go?
Jean I will tell you everything, but let's found our way home first.
On their way home, she narrated all that happened within the hour she started dancing with the stranger and how everything ended.
Jean asked for the name of the man and she said Liam.
Liam stone??? Jean asked
Sophie became more confused;
she tried to wave off the surprise she expressed when she mentioned His name
"Do you know Him",
No I don't; Jean try to fight her expression back.
I wonder why on earth He bears the same paternal name as Andrew.
You are married to Him sophie, why so quick, your wedding is just in a week time.
This is unfair sophie.
Guilt spans through her nerves, she wished all this never happened.
She wish she didn't agree to go to the Vegas. But just can't be unturned
Jean pretended not to know anything about it, which she does.
They arrived home and there stood Andrew waiting for Her.
Sophie wished the ground could swallow her up. Everybody knows what has happened. Social media has everything displayed. She's married to a stranger Liam.
She wouldn't want to cut off her marriage with Andrew which has become a talk of the town. She managed to hide the Golden ring on her left finger. But He took hold of it and forcefully removed it making her fingers ache.
She wailed in pain..
He angrily threw it away and slapped her on both cheeks
Jean couldn't watch all this continue.
"Who are you monster'
What do you want from her, at least listen to her own side of the story
Stop being rude!, do you want to kill her.
He took hold of her hair and dragged it forcefully until her scalps hurts, she began to bleed on her nose and hair.
Jenna pushed him away and took sophie in.
Oh so this is the Beast, you want as your husband?
He has nothing to offer you; said Jean
Sophie knows Andrew much well, she knows when He's angry He can do anything. She has been beaten several times by Him, which she hid from the public.
She has fear and doubt concerning this marriage, but as much as she's concerned, the marriage will change her class and she will gain more respect in the society.
Jean got her injured skin cleaned with warm water and Antiseptic. Jean made meal for her and made her relax.
An unknown number called her, she picked up the call
"Hello Sophie; How are you?
I am fine, please who am I speaking with? Sophie said in a calm and tired tone.
Liam on the other end was worried and could sense it that something was wrong. He became worried and ask her if he could come and check up on her.
Sophie, please I am worried; what's wrong with you?
Liam, I am fine
I know you are not, please explain to me what happened exactly.
She was weeping over the phone, he felt so sad right now and he has no idea of where she stays. He needs to see her right now and give her a tight hug.
He wasn't hearing anything from the other end, He assured her all will be alright amd promises to reach on to her later when she's calm.
Who was that sophie?
It's Liam!
Andrew drove angrily to His house and met his mom.
Son what's wrong?
Mom I am fine, don't worry much about me.
He called those in charge of His wedding suit and shoe.
Hello men's lounge, is the wedding suit now available for pick up?
The lady at the other end, by weekend it will be delivered sir
Alright thank you so much. He hung the call and went into His room
Sophie is mine, she belongs to me;
I will do anything to get her.
Then he became aware that the case shouldn't have been handled the way it was. He dialed her line but He got no response.
After a most stressful and painful day, Sophie went to bed sad
Before she slept off that night Liam called her, they spoke for long and she managed to smile and laugh, because he was so funny. She feel so relaxed whenever it's Liam speaking to her.
Sophia, I will come for you and we would live happily forever. I love you forever said Liam.
The next day, Andrew came to visit sophie
Sophie, I am so sorry, I really didn't want to make you feel this way.I am so sorry please forgive me.
Filled with guilt for what shealso engaged herself in, She forgave him and promised him the marriage will hold.
Sophie and Jenna went to the fashion designer to get the wedding dresses. She has a very beautiful ball gown, decorated with silver stones and beads. Her bouquet is very beautiful and jean really admires her.
She tried it on and it looks so beautiful and perfect for her.
Then Liam call came in,
Hello baby, how are you today? I miss you so much
I am fine thank you, she smiled feeling much alive.
I miss you so much, said Liam
I want you around again, when are we going to see?
I am at shopping mall now, checking out my wedding dresses, He became silent at the statement she made. She could feel the pain and betrayal in Liam's voice.
She wish she could say she was sorry, but she just didn't found the right word.
She feels so comfortable around Liam, even His voice gives her Joy, but she really wants the best. She doesn't want to betray Andrew.
Andrew knows how to bribe her whenever he has beaten her up. Andrew can get varieties of goods such as clothing's and everything he knows she likes.
The car sophie uses presently, was given to her by Andrew after he gave her a beating that landed her in the hospital. She truly doesn't lack any financial income since she had Andrew to herself.
Little did she know that he was doing all of those to get something.
Whenever she wants to back out of the relationship she flash back on how he stood by her when she was at the hospital. She assumed Andrew is her first love.
Upon their arrival, Sophie reached on to Andrew that she has all her dresses available now and she's ready for the wedding, if not for anything she's ready to pay back the love he showed her while in the hospital.