Nobela ni Riaa

Aria’s POV The sound of an alarm clock jolted me awake, I was so tired. Sleeping with a barrier of pillows was not exactly comfortable. Nathan was gone already but the faint scent of his perfume told me he had just left. The time was eight thirty and I had to get ready for a dress fitting by nine. "Nine o'clock he said," I muttered, dragging myself out of bed. "Well, he can wait." I took my sweet time getting ready. I used his body wash and soaps too just to piss him off. After my shower, I spent a good twenty minutes picking out the plainest silk skirt I own with a simple blouse. If he wants a fashionista for a wife he is going to be so disappointed when he picks me up and I look as plain as ever. I didn't apply any makeup except lip balm. I made him wait an extra ten minutes so I could find the right shoes to wear. I slid into the front seat adjusting my seat belt. "You are late, the stylists have been waiting for us," he said, adjusting his seat belt. "Then let t

Aria’s POV The drive to Nathan's estate was really quiet, Nathan barely paid any attention to me, the man was basically glued to his screen. Finally, we pulled up at the estate as workers lined up to take my bags. "Welcome home wife" Nathan said, getting down from his side. "I'm not your wife" I gritted my teeth. All this was just an act till we found my sister, I had no interest in being with this man whatsoever. "That's not what our wedding certificate says tho?" He was cocky. "It's just paper" God he pissed me off so bad. "Get her bags" he said to the staff saying something else but I had zoned out completely. Woah this place was huge. I was rich too but this was like next level rich. Nathan took my hand and led me inside, the interior was breathtaking from grand paintings to expensive furniture. "It's beautiful" I said, he chuckled in response. "I have exquisite taste, don't you think?" That cocky attitude, "Oh please exquisite my ass." Every single thing a

Aria’s POV “You are late Aria, what took you so long to get ready?” My father says putting his phone into his pocket. We were at the entrance of the wedding hall. “Late? I’m the one being forced to marry a man I barely know and all you can think about is the fact I’m late?” I scoff. “Listen to me Aria, you are going to take my hand and walk through this door with a smile on your face. Right now you are the only thing keeping this family from a big public scandal” He says while fixing his tie and I could only grit my teeth in anger. “So that’s all I am to you? Save face from the media?” “You’re crazy, all of you have lost it” I added, taking his arm. “You’re my daughter and you have to fulfill your duty to this family” he replied. “Shall we?” The large doors flew open as music filled my ears. I felt the crowd's eyes on me, probably whispering about me replacing my sister at her own wedding and how I am not the original bride. My eyes were glued to the floor as I walked,

Aria’s POV “No.” It came out before I could stop it, and my father stared at me like I had insulted him or something. I shook my head, stepping back. “No, I can’t do that.” “You can,” he said. “I won't,” I replied quickly. I can’t marry Nathan. Heck, I don’t even know him well and to top it off he is my sister’s fiancé. “This is not my wedding,” I said. “I am not Alexa.” My mother stood up from the bed, and she looked at me with pleading eyes. “Aria, please,” she said softly. “Just listen first.” “No,” I said again. “There is nothing to listen to. I can’t marry someone I don’t love.” The word love felt strange in my mouth, I’ve never been romantically involved with anyone. My father’s face stayed the same, “This is not about love,” he said. I stared at him. “Then what is it about?” “Helping your family, it’s your duty Aria” He replied. My chest felt tight, “This is not fair” I said. “She left, this has nothing to do with me” “And you will fix it,” he sa

Aria’s POV I've been standing at this door for 10 minutes now knocking, What’s taking her so long? She’s meant to be ready by now. “Alexa?” I called out. “Are you ready?” She didn’t answer, that was strange. Today was her wedding to none other than Nathan Cross, the CEO of Cross Global Enterprise. My whole family has been planning this for months, down to the last detail. Reporters were invited along with celebrities and other rich businessmen. My father basically invited the whole of Manhattan to watch his favorite daughter get married to a hot shot business man. She should have been rushing, panicking, or asking for help. I saw her this morning but that was all, she insisted on getting ready alone and now that I think about it, it’s kinda weird especially from someone like Alexa who loves being the center of attention. I knocked again but she still did not answer. “Alexa, we are already late.” Still nothing, why is she not responding?