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AURORA'S POV.

I looked at my reflection in front of the mirror as the makeup artists applied light makeup to my face.

The makeup artists, Ms Aria and her assistant Elaine, won't stop teasing me about how beautiful and hot I looked, and I could not help but laugh with them.

Ms Aria applied lip gloss on my lips while Elaine zipped up the white fitted gown that I wore.

The two of them stood behind me and stared at my reflection while I did the same too. 

Truthfully, it was not a joke. I looked extraordinarily beautiful, just the way I liked it. Maverick will keep looking at me and no one else but the makeup is not too much.

“Honestly, you're breathtaking. It's not a joke," Ms Aria said, just as if she read my mind. I smiled and nodded.

I stood up and left the room feeling satisfied with my new look. Guests are around but Maverick is nowhere to be found.

"Aurora, I'm done with my work here. I'm going to meet your parents" Ms Aria said and left.

"You look good, Aurora, and I'm glad Ms Aria finally got to do some magic on your face," Elai?e said. I smiled at her and she nodded at me before leaving. As soon as the two of them left my side, I brought out my phone and dialled Maverick's line.

He's not picking up.

What's going on? Is he okay?? Is he not supposed to be here yet? I dialled his line again and he's not picking up.

Without giving up, I called him again, and he picked up the call for the third time.

"Maverick!"

"Babe, I'm sorry, an emergency came up at work. You know I love you. Don't worry you will see me soon" He rushed his words, and I smiled just at the sound of his voice.

He really has a way of making my heart flutter for him. "Okay, babe" I smiled and cut the call.

I went upstairs to my parent's room to greet them. I got upstairs and knocked on their door gently before going in.

Astrid is with them as she snuggles herself on Father. I greeted them, and I got no response from them.

"Is Maverick here?" Astrid asked, as she gave me a glance and I nodded negatively.

"We have organised your engagement party, and hope you are satisfied with it?" Father asked, in a nonchalant voice and I nodded immediately.

I don't know why my father detests me. I have done every possible thing to please them but it was just as if I was hurting myself more.

My father organised the engagement party because of Maverick, who insisted he wanted an engagement party, and my father had to comply. And I was the one that urged him to request it from my dad.

All the clothes that I wore all my life were Astrid clothes. Father had never spent a dime on me, and I could tell that he was not pleased with the engagement party he had organized for me and Maverick.

"Are you going to stay here forever or get out?" Astrid asked, interjecting my thoughts. I flickered my eyelashes and left the room.

What can I do to please them? Why do my family endure tormenting me emotionally?? Those questions ran through my mind, and I don't know when a tear drops from my eyes.

A maid passed by and accidentally spilt a drink on my white gown. The maid scoffed, "Not my fault; next time,, you shouldn't have blocked my way," She said and left.

Well, I don't blame her. My stepmom made them treat me like this, and no one gave me regard in this house.

I felt water dripping on my face and I touched my cheek to see a teardrop. I sniffed hard and went straight to my room.

Aurora, get yourself together, remember you promise you won't shed any tears today.

I got inside my room and pulled off the stained white fitted gown that I wore and wore a white gown. It was given to me by Maverick as a gift.

If not for the gowns Maverick bought for me, only god knows what I would have worn to replace the stained dress. I don't have any other presentable gown. He bought two white gowns for me and I'm wearing the second gown now. 

I wore the dress, and it brought out my hourglass shape but it's too tight.

I won't wear this dress again after today. I went out of the room and saw Maverick at the doorstep.

"Maverick" He hugged me immediately and kissed my cheek as he smiled brightly at me.

"You miss me?" He teased, and I looked away shyly. He brought his lip closer to mine and was about to kiss it when I shoved my face sideways.

He grunted and tried to kiss my lip again, but I shoved it in another direction.

"Babe, what's wrong?" Maverick asked, groaning as he placed his head on my shoulder. I looked at him and could see how irritated he was. 

"I'm not feeling too good"

"That you can't kiss your fiancée?" He questioned and I looked away immediately.

Maverick stood straight and walked out on me. I ran after him as he walked outside and when we got outside, he yanked my hand away.

"Aurora, what's the problem?? You did not allow me to touch you, I never complained and now I can't kiss my fiancée?" He snapped, and I could get a hint that he was angry at me.

Maverick placed his hand on my shoulder and brought his face closer to mine.

"Are you mad at me?" I asked and he breathed on my shoulder.

"Go and welcome the guest," He said, and I nodded my head negatively. He's mad at him, but can't he be patient with me?

We have been together for a year now, and our marriage will be in the next three months. Can't he be a little patient? It's almost three months now.

"We agreed not to have anything together until the wedding night, and the wedding is fast approaching. Can't you be a little patient with me?" I said, and a groan escaped from his mouth.

"I will try to, let's talk later; I have work to do," Maverick said and left.

"Maverick," I called.

His phone rang, and I saw a faint picture of a woman displayed on his phone screen. He looked at me and walked out.