Wedding And Shocking Discovery.

Alana's POV.

  My nerves are all over the place today. I sat on the long stool placed for me, nervous about how today will turn out.

  

  I can't believe I'll be getting married in an hour, the makeup artist tilted my face to apply  the finishing touches.

  

  The makeup artist is making my lips red and glossy like a fresh peach.

  

  The lipstick makes me look even more seductive than before, though. She applies the last touch just right, then steps back to admire her work."You're beautiful," she says.

  

  Then she pulls away with a sigh."I'm done." She hollered at someone through the door. "You can come in now."

  

  I rolled my eyes when my dad and mom walked inside the room, dressed up in fancy clothes, something I knew they wouldn't buy, I could just guess it was from the Alejandro's family pocket.

  

  "You look beautiful and ready." My dad smiled at me. 

  

  "Yeah, like a prized cow." I grumbled under my breath.

  

  My mom gave a sharp intake of breath. "You don't have to act like it's the end of your life, you know."

  

  "It is." I said, my voice flat.

  

  "Let's get this on with." I added standing up immediately I saw Cara walk in all dressed up.

  

  "The car is ready." She announced, we all walked out of the house.

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  The church was already filled with guests as I walked in with my dad holding my hand. I looked over the sea of people, not seeing anyone who I really recognized, or cared about at least. I could see people I only saw on the news.

  

  I heard the pastor's voice calling everyone to order when I finally reached where my husband-to-be stood, reaching out his arm for me.

  

  I held on tight and he took me to where we  were sitting. He whispered into my ear, "you look stunning."

  

  I forced a smile, trying to calm down as the pastor began speaking.

  

  He talked for a long time, I didn't listen to anything he said, all I wanted was for the sermon to be over.

  

  He made us stand, exchanging vows and rings immediately.

  

  "Today the man and the woman are joined together in holy matrimony."

  

  He then turned towards us,"You may kiss the bride.", he said, smiling sweetly.

  

  We exchanged quick pecks but nothing else.  I tried not to frown but it wasn't working,I shook hands and took pictures with everyone my new family brought to greet me.

  

  My parents were by my side taking pictures too. I wanted to take off the wedding dress. My irritation grew because of their constant pestering to take more pictures with people I didn't know. I forced a smile every now and then.

  

  "The reception will begin soon." Mrs Alejandro informed as everyone started heading outside.

  

  "It'll be a more private event, we'll invite some reporters to take more pictures and invite some close friends and family, the invitation number is 100 people." She added walking away.

  

  I sighed in relief when Cara walked to me, "I'm finally seeing someone I want to see."  I told her, she placed her ring finger on her lips shutting me up immediately, I frowned following the direction her head tilted to and saw my husband raising his eyebrows at me, my parents were frowning as well.

  

  "Whatever." I sighed following her to the changing room.

  

  "You shouldn't have said that." Cara sighed,  opening the stall door and gesturing me to step inside first, I did so. Cara closed the door behind us and locked it. 

  

  "I'm not in the mood to cater to anyone, I've already been walking on thin ice for one day. You know what the worst part is?" I shook my head "my parents are so happy, their prized cow is finally married."

  

  Cara grabbed one of my hands and rubbed circles on the back soothingly,"You're gonna be okay."

  

  I sighed, shaking my head. "Yeah, I have no choice but to be." 

  

  I changed up immediately,  throwing the wedding dress and veil into a pile of dresses. I pulled on the second dress my mom got for me.

  

  "Let's go and get this done with." Cara muttered as we left the room, entering the car waiting for us.

  

  The reception venue was the Alejandro's mansion; it was so large and  extravagant it could be a theme park. There was a huge  fountain surrounded by a circular area in the center of the estate.

  

  I could spot a couple of cameras flashing around and the people invited were already dining.

  

  I could feel their eyes on me as I walked to the seat reserved for me.

  

  "The newly wedded bride is finally here." Mr Alejandro announced as I sat down.

  

  "Thank you for everything today Mr and Mrs Alejandro." My dad and mom bowed.

  

  "I hope I'm not late." A sudden chill 

  went through me when a deep voice spoke, a voice I recognised easily.

  

  Everyone fell silent, staring at who had interrupted our celebration, I stared at him and gulped.

  

  I couldn't believe I was looking at Xavier, his nostrils flared as he stared at me, shock evident on his face.

  

  I swallowed thickly not knowing what to do, I felt tears burning my eyes, my mouth opened in surprise as I stared at Cara who also looked at me in surprise.

  

  His eyes darkened, his jaw clenched tightly as if holding himself from saying something.

  

  He didn't move, just kept staring, then he walked to Mr and Mrs Alejandro and kissed them on the cheek.

  

  "Good evening mom and dad." He smirked.

  

  I gaped at him in shock, the realization that he was related to my husband had my heart beating quickly.

  

  I watched my husband clench his finger tightly as Xavier walked close to him.

  

  "Hi big brother." Xavier grinned, leaning forward and kissing his cheek.

  

  "I thought you weren't in town." My husband said through clenched teeth, I noticed his hand balling into a fist.

  

  "I won't miss your wedding for anything and you have a beautiful wife." Xavier's expression met mine, his gaze lingering on me.

  

  "He has a brother?" my parents asked simultaneously.

  

  "Yeah, Xavier is our second son and the youngest." Mr Alejandro replied.

  

  I stared at Xavier, our passionate night flashing in my memory, I looked away immediately swallowing hard feeling hot all over.