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A Racing Heart Chapter 9
Every night, I created time to apply face masks and actually focus on skin care. The results were satisfying, my dark circles were fading away.‘I should have started this ages ago.’ I thought. 'Maybe I'd have been as attractive as Kayla.'Of course I didn't have the time before and wasn't even in the state of mind to even think about this. Now I had adequate sleep and wasn't stressed out all day, spreading myself thin. He honestly had all my gratitude.Byron calling me cute startled me and also made me think about the mask. Was it working that well? After he called me cute, he suddenly went quiet and distanced himself. Good. That would give me time to put myself together.**"Well, what do you think?" I stared at myself in the mirror.Never would I have thought I would get married in this lifetime, trying out a dress this magnificent was also out of my imagination. I faced the girls, turning so they could see every angle."Oh my, that's really gorgeous." Nina said, smiling widel
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Of course. What exactly was I thinking? I hit my head on the steering wheel in frustration. Just because she smiled at me, joked around and the fact that we were getting married didn't mean she was comfortable with me. She was probably just being polite. If not for the condition she found herself in, this whole charade wouldn't be happening. It took a lot to reply as fast as I could while seeming unbothered. It was better this way, I know exactly where she stands in this relationship. It was just business. Even with that thought in mind I couldn't help but feel annoyed. Is she being arrogant? Did she not find me attractive? I sat up on my bed, not finding sleep. "Who on earth does she think she is? She doesn't want to kiss me. Does she think I have mouth sores or something?" I huffed in annoyance. Why was I this bothered by her request? Damnit!! Was I really looking forward to kissing her? I grabbed a bottle of margarita, pouring myself a shot hoping it would quell my anger. A
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The shock on their faces was warranted I mean, their older sister was getting married out of nowhere in two days at most and was just informing them. Everything about that just seemed wrong.Christie was the first to speak. "What do you mean?! She screamed."Who are you getting married to and why are we just hearing about this?" James asked.I wish I could tell them everything but doing that would break them. The reason I was doing this, the possibility that I might leave them soon. They couldn't handle it. I hit my chest lightly as I felt the pain intensify, it wasn't anything I couldn't handle but it still hurt. Despite all these thoughts and what I was feeling, I put on a smile. I had to protect them. I must."I'm really sorry you guys had to find out like this and so close to the wedding. Well the rumors are true, Byron and I are together and we are getting married." I gave them the most cheerful expression I could muster.Christie suddenly let out a squeal. "Oh my, I knew it. Di
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The wedding was nearer and I was starting to think twice about my decision. Her luggages were in my house already and it suddenly seemed too real. All my thoughts were swept away by the loud music and alcohol from Abel's party.We were returning home at two in the morning after a wild party which was my bachelor's night.I had called my driver as neither of us were in the right state to drive. I was quite drunk. I didn't think Abel was as drunk as I was since he had a high alcohol tolerance honed by years of partying. Maybe he was, with Abel one could barely tell the difference."Fine, I admit it. I was wrong for looking down on you, you can throw a party." I gave Abel a lopsided smile."Yeah, it was a success!" He shot a punch up in the air hitting the roof of the car. He cried out in pain and proceeded to cradle his hand.He rested his head on my shoulder with a grin on his face. "Byron, I'm quite goodlooking, right?"I nodded agreeing with him, my eyelids getting heavy. "Yeah you a
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"You'd never guess what happened!" Kayla said, looking grim.I rushed over to her. "Are you fine? What happened?""On my way, I mistakenly crossed a red light and the cops caught me.""Is that why you're angry?" I asked, ushering her towards the couch."Yes. I couldn't be here earlier."She's so cute at times."It's fine. Byron came along and he has been a great help.""Byron?" She asked, finally raising her head and noticing Byron. "Mr Bladell, how do you do?" She asked."Sorry I didn't notice you earlier." The smile had come back to her face."It's fine. I should get going." Byron said, getting ready to leave."You should. The groom is not supposed to see the bride before the wedding." She teased, though I could tell how grateful she was that he had come when he did.Byron smirked. "I don't think that counts in our situation." I glanced at Kay and there was a slight frown on her face, probably remembering that I wasn't marrying for love."I mean, we've been together the whole week,
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The long awaited day finally arrived. I was home, listening to Abel talk about how happy he was for Lilian and I.He also seemed to have taken a liking to her.I had my maid come in yesterday to clean up everywhere and ready everything for Lilian's arrival.At half past seven, I began to dress up. When we were done, the driver took us to the venue.It was a private beach in Toronto. We had only invited family, a few friends, some business associates and a few selected reporters.The event planner did her job well as I could hear people appreciating what she did.As I waited for my family to arrive with Lilian, I went round to greet the guests.**"Byron, they are here." Abel whispered in my ear. We were wearing similar tuxedos but I looked better in it. I straightened up and went to wait at the altar.The wedding procession began and then I saw her.She looked like an angel. Her face had a certain glow to it and the dress fit her perfectly. Her red hair was braided intricately into a
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Kissing Byron was a decision I made after careful consideration. We were playing the part of a loving couple, it would be weird if we didn't kiss and therefore ruining our previous performance. I had to prep myself expecting Byron to take the initiative but he stared at me helplessly. I had to take matters into my own hands when he didn't move.If I was asked how it was sharing a kiss with Byron in front of all those people, I honestly don't remember. I was too busy panicking about the kiss to feel anything. Ever since I kissed Byron, my heart had been sent into an overdrive. It was racing manically and I couldn't tell if it was my body's reaction to him or a symptom of my heart disease.Byron helped me into the car. My heart didn't seem to be calming down soon. It definitely was a symptom."Are you okay?" I heard Byron ask. He sounded so far away."Yes." I replied, looking out the window in an attempt to hide my tears. My hands started trembling."Are you sure?" He asked again."Yes
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"I'll show you to your room." I said. She nodded in reply, looking around.I didn't want a repeat of what happened to her this afternoon since we were alone so I smiled at her to ease the tension in the room.She smiled back at me."You have a nice home." She said."Thanks. It's yours now." She didn't say anything and just rolled the ring around her finger."It's this way." I said, leading her up the stairs. I had given her the room at the far end of the corridor, as far away from mine as possible. "You can customize it to your liking.""It's beautiful." She gasped. She went in and drew apart the curtains. She turned to me, her eyes shining. "Thank you Byron.""It's nothing. Dad bought us tickets to the Maldives for our honeymoon." I watched for her reaction, she tried to control her expression but she couldn't stop the furrow of her eyebrows."Don't take it the wrong way, you can just take the trip as a vacation." I informed her. Ever since I saw her cry coupled with her session in
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