Andrew’s eyes met mine as I approached the altar. He smiled at me, and I smiled back. He looked so handsome in his classic black tuxedo that I could hardly wait for after the reception to be with him. As I took my place across from Andrew, I handed my bouquet to Lily. The priestess bega
That night, long after the last of the guests had left for their rooms, Andrew and I returned to the presidential suite to find that the staff had decorated it in preparation for our stay. All the décor, right down to the bed sheets, had been switched out for matching red and gold pieces. The light
The day that I was released from prison, all of my fellow inmates lined up to get a hug from me. Some of them nearly crushed my spine from how tightly they squeezed, and others didn’t want to let go. They all knew that Bob was waiting for me on the outside, and we would be starting our life together
Since the day she emerged, Susan had never been wrong about someone’s affinity towards me. I wasn’t about to doubt her now. Unease began to grow in my heart. “Should we get in the car first?” Bob offered. “This isn’t the right place to talk.” I stood in place, frozen. “I think you need rest
Bob pulled out a file from his satchel and set it in front of me. When I opened the file, inside were documents detailing our company’s bankruptcy shortly after I went to prison. My stomach clenched. “I-I don’t understand,” I stuttered. “You told me that the company was doing really well. Excellin
“Shall we take a seat?” Andrew asked, motioning to the table we had set up for client meetings. “Or will we be discussing the wedding standing up?” I was taken aback. “Of course,” I said with a smile. “After you.” As Andrew took a seat, I couldn’t help but notice how unmoved he seemed to be by
“Don’t worry. I won’t leak anything,” I assured Andrew. He smiled. “Thank you. I don’t give my personal number out to just anybody, so I’m trusting you here.” “Your trust is well placed.” “I know.” I could have sworn that he winked at me, but it was probably just my imagination. Later th
I changed into a low-cut red dress with a scoop back and matching five-inch heels. I kept in my gold earrings. My lips were painted red and my eyelids gold, while my hair had been pulled back into a bun. I made it out my door, wedding binder in hand, just in time to make it to the Lexington Hotel