Chapter 3
LESLIE
I shook my head negatively and threw my banquet away. “I’m sorry but I can’t marry you!” I cried out and ran out of the wedding hall.
I heard gasps from the guests but I didn’t care and just left.
It was just my thought. There was no way I could possibly do what I had just thought in my head. I looked at my father and he gave me the “come on” look. Like, he was urging me desperately with those eyes to say yes.
"Lauren?" I heard Caden call me softly. I turned to face him and he was staring at me waiting impatiently.
His eyes too were urging me to answer the priest. I turned away from him and turned to look at the guests and they were all staring at me.
There were some murmurings amongst the crowd and it made me even more nervous.
I shook the thought of saying no and running out of the wedding hall from my head. I closed my eyes and took in a deep breath, then open my eyes and looked at Caden. After what seemed like forever, I said, “yes, I do.”
“I now pronounce you man and wife. You may now kiss the bride.” The priest announced with a smile. The guests clapped and cheered happily.
My hand was shaky and sweaty as Caden rolled up my veil slowly.
My heart was thumping loudly against my chest. I was so nervous and my eyes were on the floor, I couldn’t look at him.
My veil finally came off and that was when I decided to look up at Caden properly. Because of the veil and me being so nervous, I couldn't take a proper look at him.
But now, my veil was off and I could see him clearly.
I was taken aback by his cuteness, I did not expect Caden to be this handsome than what I had imagined and saw on the news and online.
His eyes were beautiful and he had a perfectly chisled and pointed nose.
I swallowed the lump in my throat and looked away.
Now, it was time to kiss but I did not want it to happen. I need to think of a way not to kiss him without making it seem like I was rejecting him.
There was no way I was going to do anything intimate with Caden. He is my sister’s husband and it will be kept that way.
Caden smiled lightly at me and bent his head to me height. He tilted his head towards me and moved his lips to kiss me but I moved my head a little and his lips landed on my cheek.
It looked like we kissed.
A kiss on the cheek was better than a kiss on the lips or not kissing at all.
The guests clapped and cheered excitedly again.
I faked a smile and stared at Caden. Suddenly, Caden caught me on unaware. He pulled me closer to himself and my head landed on his chest and my hands too were holding his chest.
I moved my head from his chest and looked up at him.
Our faces were itches part and we were breathing the same air.
My heart was beating fast and loudly. I feared that he might hear the sound of my beating heart.
I tried to pull away from our sudden hug and close proximity but Caden’s hand was wrapped firmly around my waist and he was staring intensely at me, as if he was staring down at my soul.
He caught me off guard and kissed me directly on my lips. I was too shocked to do anything but instead of pulling away from the kiss, I reciprocated the kiss.
I pressed my body against his and wrapped my arms around his neck and deepened the kiss.
We finally broke the kiss and stared at each other, but I felt too shy and took my gaze to the floor.
“Congratulations!” Dad yelled happily from where he sat but I just rolled my eyes. I’m sure he’s very happy because he would benefit the most from this wedding.
I left the wedding hall to go get changed for the reception.
“I don’t know what came over me Rose, now I feel so guilty.” I complained to Rose as she helped me with my reception gown.
“You don’t have to feel guilty okay? Caden is very handsome and no woman wouldn’t fall for him or find him attractive. By the way, was he a good kisser?” Rose looked at me and nudged my arm playfully.
I found my cheeks going hot with shyness. I nodded my head timidly and muttered a “yes.”
“It was just a kiss and it was for the event. No need to beat yourself up and feel guilty towards Lauren.” Rose consoled me.
“Thank you Rose, you surely know how to calm me down. You are the best,” I said with a smile.
“But you know, it wasn’t just a kiss, it was my first kiss.” I added shyly.
“What! Leslie, you are twenty one and you have never kissed a guy before? But you had a boyfriend right?” Rose was shocked but it didn’t seem like she believed me.
“Believe it or not, I just had my first kiss with Caden.” I told her seriously. "And about a boyfriend, I did have but we dated for only four months and nothing happened between the both of us." I added.
“Wow! Twenty one years old and you are just having your first kiss on your wedding day.” Rose teased.
“I’m your first kiss?” I heard Caden’s voice from the door.
I hurriedly stood up from the chair and turned to look at him.
“How long have you been standing there?” I asked nervously. I prayed in my heart that he didn’t hear Rose call me Leslie.
Episode 4LAUREN “I hate being sick mom! I'm supposed to be there, at my own wedding but look at me, lying sick on an hospital bed. Why did I have to have a heart problem huh? Why me of all people?" I cried out."I'm sorry you had to go through all this Lauren, I'm sorry." Mom hugged me and sobbed quietly.I turned to face the other side of the bed and continued to sob. My marriage with Caden was supposed to be an arranged marriage, a marriage because of business but it turned out differently for me.I liked Caden the first time I saw him and I really wanted to get married to him.I was happy too when Caden accepted and said he wanted to get married to me too. I had thanked my parents for allowing me get married instead of Leslie.And Leslie too, didn't mind. She didn't seem to be interested in Caden even if she hasn't seen or met him before.I didn't know that she would end up getting married to him in my place. This is all my heart problem fault. If only I was healthy like Leslie
Chapter 5CADENLauren suddenly broke the kiss and pushed me off her body. "This isn't right!" She said and ran out of the room. It was something I didn't understand. I mean, we are married and for what I know, we both wanted this marriage even if it was arranged by our parents.So, what wasn't right with spending the night together when we are legally married?I stood up from the bed and sighed. I went to the closet and took out my pyjamas. I went to the changing room and changed into them.I sat on the bed and placed my laptop on my thighs and started going through some work stuffs as I've neglected some office works because of the preparation of the wedding.After working for some hours, Lauren wasn't still in the room and it made me worried. I checked the time and it was a minute past 11pm. I climbed down from the bed, wore my flip flops and walked out of the room."Lauren?" I called out quietly but I didn't hear any sound. I went to the sitting room and the light was still turn
Chapter 6LESLIEJust then, there was a knock on the door. "I'll go get the door," Caden said and stood up. I heard him open the door and a female voice spoke to him.I ignored it and faced my food but I noticed that he was taking longer than expected.I stood up from my seat and walked towards the door. And there, I saw Caden hugging a woman."Caden, who is she?" I asked from behind the door. The girl pulled away from the hug and stepped into the house. Caden locked the door and came inside as well. I stared at them with my arms akimbo.We just got married and he is already bringing someone into our home?Well, not like I care though."Um... Lauren this is Ivy, my cousin and Ivy, this is my wife Lauren." Caden introduced with a smile.For some reason I didn't know, I heaved a sigh of relief."Hi Lauren, pleased to meet you." The young pretty girl smiled at me."Hi Ivy, you are welcome." I returned the greeting with a smile."Please do come in." Caden invited her in before I could ev
Chapter 7LESLIEWe settled around the dinning table to eat the scrumptious lunch. The long dinning table was filled with all sorts of food, drinks and fruits. It was like a feast.The sight was beautiful too. I sat beside Caden while his dad sat opposite facing him.Grandpa and grandma sat opposite each other."So, when are we expecting a great grand kid?" Grandpa suddenly asked and I found myself choking on my food."I know right? Lauren wouldn't corporate." Caden smirked and I choked even more.Caden handed me a glass of water and winked at me."Grandpa, don't you think it's too early to talk about children? We just got married and we need to enjoy our company together as couple before thinking about a child," I said and feigned a smile."Am I not right Caden?" I added and nudged Caden's arm who gave me the "what is it?"look.He looked to see his dad and grandparents staring at him, as if waiting for an explanation or an answer from him."Oh! That's right! We agreed to enjoy our ti
Chapter 8PAULINELarry did not even look guilty or ashamed instead, there was a smirk on his stupid handsome face.He walked up to me, pulled me closer to himself and tucked in my hair behind my hair."If I could do it to Leslie who is better than you, why do you think I can not do same to you?" He whispered in my ears.Cold shivers ran down my spine and I was utterly speechless."You jerk! Asshole! How could you? I did not seduce you to cheat on Leslie! You came to me!" I yelled angrily at Larry who was walking toward the stairs to his room."You are the reason for our breakup. If not for you, I would still be with timid Leslie and enjoying her money. I mean, do you think I'd leave the third wealthiest family daughter just to be with you? Keep on dreaming!" He yelled right back at me."You are shameless Larry and I will ruin you. Don't think you can get away with this. I'm not like Leslie that left without doing anything even when she had the power and money to do something.But I'm
Chapter 9LESLIEJust as he took off my shirt, I pulled abruptly away from the kiss.I was back to my senses yet again like the previous night."Wait! I just got my period!" I didn't know when I yelled those words that were lies and slipped away from under him and left the room. Again.With just my bra on and my shorts, I went to the other room that I could use as mine.My heart was thumping so loud and I was suddenly scared.I just don't want to fall in love with Caden because I know he is not mine and will never be mine.I was afraid of getting pregnant too if I had sex with me. It's actually going to be my first time and I feared that I might get pregnant and that will ruin everything.I'm not supposed to love him or even get pregnant for him. That was not part of the plan.I'm just to pretend to be Lauren and be his wife till Lauren was healed.I don't want any complications in the future.Just when I was lost in thought, there was a knock on the door and it could only be Caden."
Chapter 10LAUREN"Mom, when will I be having the operation and going back home? I missed Caden and I can't wait to go to our home and live with him as his wife." I complained to mom.It's been three days since we arrived here in South Korea and in the hospital but I have not heard anything from the doctor about my surgery.Mom looked very sad and worried, I knew there was something wrong. "You have to talk to me mom, something happened didn't it?" I asked her.I sat on top of the bed and looked at her.Mom held my hand and caressed it gently with unshed tears in her eyes."I'm sorry Lauren but we are not going to be leaving here anytime soon. Your donor's family suddenly changed their mind and refused.I pleaded with them but they refused, they did not even give an explanation as to why they changed their minds at the last minute. We are looking for another donor but it is going to be very difficult." Mom explained. The tears she was trying to hold came running down her cheeks.I w
Chapter 11CADENAfter breakfast, we both decided to go shopping and have some fun. We both got ready and I drove off.We got to the Mall and just when Lauren was about to pick a shoe, a lady touched the same shoe.They both stared at each other. The lady suddenly smiled at Lauren and moved closer to her. Then, she said something that made me surprised."Hey Leslie," The lady said.I thought maybe I didn't hear her correctly but then, the lady repeated it again with a bigger smile."Hi Leslie," The lady said again."Sorry, who are you?" Lauren asked with a confused look on her face. I guess she was just as confused as I am."Why are you behaving this way toward me Leslie? I know what Larry and I did to you was not right but I'm really sorry. I hope we can be friends again." The lady stated calmly."I'm sorry but you've got the wrong person. I'm Lauren, Leslie's twin sister. And you are?" Lauren explained.The lady looked shocked and then, she looked at Lauren as if she did not believe