CHAPTER FOUR

Vanessa stood before the large mirror in her hotel room as the stylist fitted her wedding dress.

She couldn't still believe that it was her wedding day.

The wedding was planned in 3 days.

It all seemed too rushed.

But on the bright side, her mother was moved to a different hospital and will be flown out of the country as soon as the wedding was over.

The wedding

It still didn't seat well with her.

She was getting married to Adrain Knight, billionaire heir, the notorious playboy and narcissistic sociopath.

He was one of the richest and most eligible bachelors in the country and now the blogs are calling her “the gold digger of the century” for snatching him off the market regardless of the fact that she is way below his league.

 The hate on her on social media was so strong, her phone has been left off for days now. 

Here she was getting married to a sociopath and a menace to the society and she was the one being hated on.

“OMG, you look so beautiful sis!” Her sister screamed bringing her out of her bed of thoughts. 

 “ I hope my wedding dress is as beautiful as yours” she said dreamily.

Adrian decided to go all out for the wedding in an effort to make the marriage seem as real as possible to his family.

“Vanny” her dad called out from the door, his eyes teary as he took in how immaculate his daughter looked.

He drew closer and took her hands in his. 

“Thank you vanny… thank you so much” he said before engulfing her in a hug.

Her eyes began to water but she blinked it away in order not to ruin her make up.

Standing before adrain on the altar in the presence of hundreds of people including the paparazzis 

She felt her body trembling, gripping the flower bouquet in her palms tightly trying to calm herself.

Adrian looked so calm, like he did this every other Tuesday at the office.

Standing there looking handsome and clean, with his nice hair cut, well trimmed beards and sleeked back hair. 

On the other hand, she was a huge mess put together in a wedding dress, she has always had an issue with stage fright and she felt like shit.

She felt light headed and sweaty.

“Vanessa?” 

She turned to stare at the reverend who called out her name

“Are you alright?” The older man asked concerned.

“Yes I am, thank you” she replied turning her gaze to Adrian who looked annoyed.

He always looked annoyed or irritated

Those were the two emotions he always directed at her, almost like he was the one forced into the marriage and not her. 

“Do you take Mr Adrian Knight to be your lawfully wedded husband?” The reverend asked.

The whole congregation went into absolute silence.

She could literally hear her heart beat.

Adrian just stared at her, his face expressionless.

She looked over at her sister and father sitted in the front pew.

They gave her encouraging smiles and her dad gave her a thumbs up and she felt much better.

“Vanessa?” The reverend called out again.

She took a deep breath.

“I do!” 

“I now pronounce you husband and wife” the reverend concluded and an uproar was heard as the people gave a standing ovation to the newly married couple.

“You may now kiss the bride!” 

She looked up to Adrian, who’s gaze was on her lips.

She gulped as he pulled closer to her, a hand snaking around her waist and the other around her neck.

Oh mama she screamed inwardly, biting her lower lip nervously.

Her heart beat racing even faster than it was before.

He pulled closer to her, and planted a kiss few inches above her lips.

It wasn't a kiss, he just placed his lips by the side of her cheeks for a few seconds before pulling away.

Shutters of cameras of the reporters around them blinding her.

The crowd was in an uproar as 50% of the population were reporters and journalists hustling to get a picture of them.

She stood smiling nervously, wondering why he didn't kiss her.

It's not like she wanted the kiss or anything of that sort but why didn't he?

This was the only time they were obligated to kiss and he didn't?

Did he dispise her that much?

She looked up to him and saw that he was actually smiling at the camera.

He was smiling, smiling so brightly like he was the happiest man on earth.

A small crowd of people moved towards them, congratulating the new couple and wishing them marital bliss.

Haa!!!! If only they knew that all of this was only but a fluke.

Just then, a lady dressed in a white dress… scratch that, a lady dressed in a wedding dress came in, all attention turned towards her, she matched up the aisle to the altar.

“Sorry I am late!” She said with a smile looking straight at Adrian.

His face stoic and void of any expression.

“What are you doing here Mitchell?” He asked moving towards her, almost like he was about to hit her

“For our wedding because I can't seem to understand how you would choose this thing over me… I once had your baby inside of me Adrian!” 

“That's a lie, now get the hell out of here or I will call my men on you and you would not want that!”

“I love you Adrian I really do” she screamed sitting on the floor of the altar, tears rolling down her eyes. The commotion in the hall rising by the minute.

Well the tabloids have a very juicy story for

tomorrow.

The knight’s wedding have been trending for days now, they were about to trend some more