Chapter 006

Then as he approached closer, he walked to a seat and sat down.

He wasn't the groom.

Selene heaved a heavy sigh.

Anna goes "Urggh" But this was the perfect match for Selene why wasn't he the groom?

"Anna, keep calm, we'll see him and know what he looks like very soon, maybe even worse than this."

"Yes mother, I trust your words." She giggled and clung more to Liam's arms.

"Liam baby, you're also eager to see her ugly groom right? He'd be absolutely nothing compared to you." She voiced so loud even Selene heard her.

"Behave Anna." Liam cautioned slightly. At this point he also wished the groom would be nothing Selene would like.

Just then, a man appeared, seemingly in his early thirties, his presence commanding as ever, and his aura screaming elegance, posh. He has piercing blue eyes and a sharp jawline, with a perfectly tailored suit that complements his muscled body, he exudes confidence, power.

Anna found herself ogling at him, who was he? He came to attend a wedding of such a lowly son?

Just then he stopped in front of Selene.

"I'm sorry my bride, traffic held me on the road, can we begin?" He muttered, his voice sharp but polite.

Selene had her mouth wide open, her heart thumping faster, and her forehead began dripping sweat even though there was AC. How did her one-night stand become her groom?

As if the ground should open and swallow her, Selene felt shame instantly.

Just then, he grabbed her hand as the pastor set to begin.

What if he remembered her? But his expression didn't show anything, could it be that he didn't recognize her? Selene's mind was in turmoil.

"You may now kiss the bride." This jolted Selene back from her reverie.

Just then, he held her neck with his palm which were very soft as if he had never held anything his entire life, Selene felt it, then he began kissing her gently, the kiss she remembered perfectly well.

Her hand trembled.

It seemed he didn't recognize her, so Selene tried to compose herself so she wouldn't give herself out, she might expose herself like this therefore she decided to plaster a smile, even though the smile didn't reach her eyes.

She could see that Anna had raw anger on her face.

Jealousy was plastered on her forehead she wasn't even ready to hide it, and Liam's jaw clenched tighter.

Selene smiled slightly, at least her husband was very handsome. He wasn't anything they thought, but was he truly an abandoned son? Or that was a facade. Either way, even if he had nothing to his name, at least he was handsome, almost like a demi-god, that was enough for Selene. It would be easier to develop feelings over time, she'd work hard to support him and they'd live fine and Jason would also be healthily alive, it was a win-win for her.

Her smile brightened, her eyes looking up at his face.

"You like it that much?" Lucas muttered startling her.

Selene was quiet, her face blushing.

“You've been staring for quite a long time.” He smiled.

Just then, two people appeared in front of them.

Liam balled his fist, his eyes getting darker, never leaving Selene, and when he saw her smile, his heart was torn into several pieces, his forehead laced up with anger.

How could she be so cheap, she just met him today why was she blushing? He might be looking like that but what does he have?

Even Anna had a storm inside of her. Why was he so gorgeous, he was said to be ugly! Looking at him, he was completely her style, maybe she shouldn't have declined and passed him on to Selene. She swiftly looked at Liam, he wasn't bad himself, but no one compared to that model on the altar, he was everything she'd ever wanted.

Then an idea suddenly popped into her head, since she didn't have him, she'd come in between them, Selene would never have this man in peace, she doesn't deserve any of this.

"Mother, you go home," Anna muttered to her overly disappointed mother, if she had her way she'd have removed Selene and put Anna right away beside this gorgeous man, she sulked in regret.

Anna held on to Liam's arms and a fake smile plastered on her face, widening to her ears more than necessary.

They both stood up and came to where Selene stood with her husband, conversing peacefully as if they had known each other for ages.

"Hi, Mr Yates.." Anna smiled brightly, bringing out her hand for a shake.

Lucas just looked at it, his eyes sharp, he diverted his gaze back to Selene.

Painful scoff escaped Anna's lungs, she took back her hand gently in shame.

Selene watched the smug look of mischievous trick she had on earlier diminish in a split second and was replaced with anger. She smiled.

But Anna wasn't ready to stop there yet.

"I'm your bride's sister, I hope you treat her nicely, we love her so much." She muttered, her voice strained this time, not knowing what to expect from Lucas as a response, and her fake smile from earlier was not easy to plaster back on.

Selene watched her struggle, this brought joy to her heart, what was the point trying to get close to her husband? So they could join hands to keep mistreating her? But it seemed her husband was someone who didn't indulge people that much.

"Of course, she's my wife now and that makes her my priority, so you have nothing to worry about." He muttered, his voice polite, but fierce in a way that made her feel intimidated.

Liam's eyes were glued on Selene as ever, but she wasn't going to give him any care in the world.

"I'm Liam Reyes." Liam extended his hand and Lucas gave it a shake courtly.

“Lucas Yates,” Lucas muttered, his voice firm.

"I'm.. I'm.. " He stammered.. Lucas had his head tilted.

"I'm Selene's friend." He muttered, trying to compose himself, but it showed on his face. The hurt, the longing, the regret all were screaming in his eyes, Selene could see it, Lucas could see it.

"Nice to meet you," Lucas muttered resolutely, whatever unresolved issues he had with his wife were none that was his concern, they were married now.

Then, he held Selene's hand tightly and they dashed away, leaving Liam and Anna standing there, fuming.

How disrespectful and full of it.

Anna tightened her fist.

Selene thought she had arrived, this was just the beginning of her miserable life! She'd make sure of that.