Bound by Marriage
Anna Delgado hails from a rich and influential family. When bankruptcy threatens to upturn her world, she agrees to an arranged marriage with Dalton Guevarra. Dalton, her best friend from childhood, strongly opposes the marriage. He was in love with another girl, Lara, a famed beauty from his university.
Rifts from Dalton and Anna's friendship forms when Anna refuses to cancel the marriage. Dalton, in his rage, left Anna alone on their wedding night. He disappeared for five years, only coming back when his family's company was finally handed to him.
He came back, finally able to accept Anna as his wife. But things threaten to turn upside down when Lara comes back to the country, setting Dalton to a state of confusion. While Anna was heartbroken about the state of Dalton's emotions, a man from her past emerges.
With two different people tearing them apart, Anna and Dalton struggle to keep their marriage intact. Stuck between honoring their vows, and chasing after the desires of their hearts. Can the couple stay true to their marriage until the end, or will enough pressure force them to break apart?
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Chapter: Chapter 5: Back HomeANNA SPENT THE next three days doing as she wished. She roamed the entire cruise ship to her heart's content. She stayed at the entertainment section playing games for hours. Sunbathed alone, a mimosa on her hand. The crew watched her curiously, but she ignored their questioning eyes. She went about on her own, with no contact from the rest of the world. Finally, at the third day, she asked the captain to stop at the nearest dock. She thanked the crew for their help and discretion. Then after packing a bag, she sent out to the nearest airport. Hoping to catch the next flight back home. When she appeared at her father’s doorsteps, the family was so shocked, that even Dalton’s family rushed over to check on her. Three hours later, Anna is sitting on the family room, away from listening ears. The two families surrounding her. “Anna, what happened?” Her father started. “Why are you back on your own?” Dalton’s mother quickly seconded. “Well,” Anna started. “It
Last Updated: 2025-07-16
Chapter: Chapter 4: After the Wedding ANNA TURNED TO the ceiling. "You really did forget your proposal to me when we were kids." "How could you hold me for a promise I uttered as a young child?" The disgust in his voice was apparent. "So, I guess that means I can't count on your vows, as well?" She turned to him. Dalton straightened himself. "I won't hurt you nor humiliate our families. If that's what you're worried about." He stopped on his way out of the door. "But you're on your own, starting from now. " Without another word, he left. He left her own her own, as she cried herself to sleep. The next morning, Anna woke up to the breezy hum of the sea. She quickly dressed herself and stalked out of her suite. The cruise ship their family picked for their honeymoon wasn't too large, but it was not exactly small either. It was lavishly decorated, and largely spacious. Every corner of the ship screamed luxury, something when was used to all he life. As far as Anna knows, there were only three cabin crews on
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Chapter: Chapter 3: I Do... Hate You ANNA AND DALTON are sitting on the head table, facing the guests. Anna tries to match Dalton's energy to avoid much drama regarding the difference of their expressions. She allows a soft smile on her lips every once in a while, but reverts back to a more serious and sombre facial expression. Her efforts proved to be effective, as the guests all thought that they were simply overwhelmed with their emotions. "They look quite cute trying to pretend to be serious," a girl commented. "Oh yes," another girl agreed. "They're trying to show us that they are taking this whole marriage seriously. Across from the two girls, Heinz Landon from the Landon Group was talking to his wife. "I told Spencer to ask Anna out ages ago," he angrily told his wife. "Now, it's all too late.""Hush, my dear," his wife tried to calm him down. "People can hear you.""Like I care," he continued. "Anna's shares would have been a great addition to our assets." Mrs. Landon waved at people while leading her husb
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Chapter: Chapter 2: On the Wedding ANNA JUMPED TO her feet at once. "Dalton is here?""Yes, Ma'am. He's waiting at the altar." The butler quickly explained. Anna grabbed her dress, running out of the room. Her father caught her shoulder, stopping her. His face was gentle but stern. "Anna, don't rush, please. I want you to think this through. You can still decide." Anna looked back at her father. "I'm deciding to marry him." THE MASSIVE CHURCH doors swung open, revealing the beautiful silhouette of the bride, from her veiled face, to her beautiful wedding dress flaring from her waist down to the ground. A slow, soulful music is heard, tugging at the heart of the visitors. They tearfully took in the appearance of the bride, in awe of what they are seeing. Anna looked positively radiant as she walks down the aisle. One arm on her father, the other holding her bouquet that she had delicately arranged herself. She moved through the aisle, the train of her dress moving elegantly with each step she takes. Anna felt th
Last Updated: 2025-07-16
Chapter: Chapter 1: Just Before the Wedding ANNA DELGADO STOOD nervously in a lavish room. She's all alone in her long, flowy white dress; her hair in an elegant bun, with two strands framing the sides of her face. She tries to calm herself by breathing slowly. All her life, Anna has imagined her wedding day to be a joyous occasion. She'd be nervous, she had said, but her happiness would be greater. Her childhood friend, Dalton had agreed with her, joking that he would grace her wedding as her flowerboy, throwing petals on unsuspecting guests, and dumping the rest of the basket on her head. They had laughed back then. But as she steadies herself alone in that room, she can't help but note that no one is laughing now. Her wedding day, and not a single joyful sound. She fought back tears at this thought. Outside, she can hear people's quick footsteps, and tense voices. Before, she was quite firm with her decision, but now, she can't help but wonder if this is even all worth it. The groom, her groom, is nowhere to be found. A
Last Updated: 2025-07-16
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