Se connecterTRICIAIt was as if someone poured a bucket of cold water on us and we sprang apart.My heart was beating so fast, I slapped a hand over my chest afraid it would jump out of my chest any moment now.From the corner of my eye, I couldn't believe Damon looked completely at ease like I had been the only one affected.We just zoned out right there in the middle of having a meal with five other people and we almost kissed!And Melody was here! Oh God. My eyes landed on Melody and I heaved a sigh of relief.She looked completely oblivious as she focused on her food. I looked up at Lettie who smiled at me and gave me a thumbs up. She must have distracted Melody.I smiled apologetically at her and looked around. Ivy and Blake looked like they were seconds away from bursting into laughter.And Alan? He looked disgusted? Angry? Furious? Probably all of the above.I glared at Damon, “this is your fault.” I muttered. He arched a brow at me.“I want olives, Grandma.” Melody murmured pointing at th
TRICIAI had changed out of the wedding gown into a simple dress that looked a lot like the one I got from Ivy's boutique the first time Damon kissed me.The kiss…hours later, and I still found myself overthinking that kiss. Damon was somewhere with Blake and Ivy and I were sitting at one of the tables, talking.“Girl, that kiss was…are you sure you both are faking this marriage cause…even I felt the heat of that kiss.” Ivy whispered, laughing crazily.I turned to glare at her.“Thanks, Ivy. I was trying to forget the kiss!” I whisper _ yelled.She wiggled her brows at me. “I was right then.” She said in a teasing voice.I sighed and smoothed my dress, my eyes falling on my wedding ring at the movement.The wedding ring was even more glamorous than the engagement ring. Damn you, Damon. Did you have to go all out when it's just a fake wedding?And what the hell was that kiss? No one would have questioned it if he just kissed me lightly for a few seconds.But, nope. His kiss lasted seve
TRICIA“Gosh, Tricia. You look beautiful. Damon isn't going to know what hit him.” Ivy squealed, clapping her hands excitedly as she fixed my veil.I scoffed, staring at my reflection in the mirror. Yes, I guess I looked beautiful but I wasn't sharing her enthusiasm at all.“It's a fake wedding, Ivy. It doesn't matter.” I said. The same phrase I've been repeating to myself since I woke up this morning and began preparing for the wedding.It's only been a week since Damon announced our engagement and now we were getting married in the garden of their mansion.His father thought we were being reckless and it was too fast. He even made a side comment that I might be pregnant again, and how it wasn't a surprise considering my past.It was obvious he was insinuating that I was pinning someone else's child on Damon and that I was stringing Damon along.I still remember Damon's words, how he defended me yet again.“Do you really think any woman could deceive your son, Damon Blackwell?”His m
TRICIAIf anyone had told me I would be in Damon Blackwell's arms right now while he consoled me, I would have laughed at the absurdity of it all.I mean, cold and ruthless Damon right? He shouldn't be able to do this. He shouldn't know how to comfort someone, but it did.And he was surprisingly good at it. And being in his arms felt good…too good. I thought about staying in his arms forever.I finally pulled away worried about coming off as one of the other desperate women too eager to be with him.I wiped my cheeks and laughed awkwardly. My eyes landed on his shirt and I grimaced.“I'm sorry, I have no idea what came over me. I completely ruined your shirt.” I said, my heart in my throat.He glanced down at his shirt, and shrugged.“It's fine. I have several of the same shirt.” He replied, then he added.“Just don't start crying again. It was really awkward for me.” He murmured and looked away.I laughed but it was empty. Inside, my heart ached in a strange way. Being in his arms wa
TRICIADid he just say he was going to marry me? His father just told him I fucked around and got pregnant with a stranger's baby.He couldn't possibly be serious…but then again, it was a fake marriage. Still, knowing the kind of person Damon was, I would have expected him to call it off instead of just going ahead with it.What was going on? I dared to risk a glance at Lettie and instead of finding contempt and judgement there, I found warmth and concern.“Didn't you hear what I just said? She got pregnant with a random stranger's child. She had a boyfriend…do you think someone like her can be loyal to you?” His father continued, destroying me with word after word.Damon startled all of us when he slammed his hands on the table.“Father, I will not sit here and listen to you insult my fiance.” He said coldly.Alan's eyes blazed. “Listen, son…”“No, you listen to me, father.” Damon glanced at me for a brief moment but I couldn't tell what he was thinking.“I don't care about what Tric
TRICIAI couldn't stop thinking about how dinner went with Damon’s parents. I felt a little at ease when Damon told me that his mother asked for my number.She called once in a while to check up on me and ask about Melody. She also asked about Melody wanting to meet her again.Melody seemed eager to meet Damon's mother as well. I started to feel bad about having to lie to her. She was a sweetheart.But Damon was determined to do this and I already agreed and signed a contract. I had a feeling Damon would not let me back out now.I had grown to learn that Damon Blackwell could be downright Petty. Aside from that, I would have to pay penalties if I broke the contract.With my permission, Damon took Melody to spend the day with his mother one day.Later that night, Melody would not stop going on about how much fun she had.She even asked when we would be moving into Damon's house.“I like it there, Mommy!” She yelled. We were playing with toys which Lettie got for her and she insisted on
TRICIA In the end, I thought maybe ignoring him would be better. If I had to give a reply, I wouldn't be able to control my words anymore.The car was quiet for another few seconds that stretched, feeling like hours and he eventually broke the silence.“I was just trying to lighten the mood. You l
TRICIA I tried everything to focus on work as time went by and different thoughts ran through my head.I told myself that I was mistaken and there had to be an explanation. I thought about the possibility of hallucinating or the fact that the guy in the elevator had been a clone and not my boss.B
TRICIAI left for work for after i kissed Melody goodbye as usual. I hailed a taxi when I got outside and got in.“Blackwell Group, please.” I told him and the taxi pulled away. I leaned back with a sigh.During the drive, I couldn't help the way my mind started to drift… Was Damon in the office al
TRICIA I left his office and went back to mine, still pondering his behavior and questions.Why did he suddenly ask about my family? Did he get curious after spotting Melody at my place last night?And the way he asked about Melody’s father so quickly…My chest tightened and I drew in a ragged bre







