Episode 4
LAUREN
“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 then, I would be in that wedding dress saying, "yes, I do," to Caden. But was this karma getting back at me for getting engaged instead of Leslie?
Was it Karma because I did not decline and said Leslie should marry Caden?
But it wasn't my fault that dad chose me instead of Leslie. So, why all these?
Why this bad timing?
LESLIE
“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.
"Just in time to hear you say you had your first kiss with me. Not you saying it directly but Rose saying it again." Caden replied with a smirk.
"Was that the only thing you heard?" I asked him with a nervous smile.
"Why? Was there something else for me to have heard?" He replied with a question.
I sighed in relief because he didn't seem to hear Rose call me Leslie.
"Anyway, I was looking for you. Some guests wanted to see you and I was told to come get you," Caden said and walked up to me.
"Oh! Okay. I'm done getting dressed already." I told him and gave him a small smile.
"Okay, let's go out together then." Caden smiled and entwined our hands together.
I could feel cold shiver run down my spine as our hands came in contact with each other's. His hand was warm and soft. It was like that of a new born baby.
We both went out to the reception and started greeting the guest.
Just when Caden and I separated, a girl walked up to me where I stood drinking a glass of wine.
She looked very beautiful but she gave me a very hard glare. She looked kinda familiar but I couldn't tell where I had met her.
"You are Lauren right?" She asked me with a slight frown on her face. Her makeup was quite heavy and she was gorgeously dressed as if she was attending her own wedding.
"Yes. And you are?" I answered.
"I'm Tessa and I'm the only one that Caden loves." She smirked at me.
"What are you talking about?" I asked in shock. I wasn't informed that Caden had another woman or was in love with someone another woman.
"I—" Tessa was cut short by Caden's appearance.
"Hey babe, I was looking all over for you. My dad wants to see you." Caden smiled and wrapped his hand around my shoulder.
I looked up at him but he still had that smile on his face.
Tessa huffed and walked away angrily.
"Who is she?" I asked Caden. I removed his hand away from shoulder and stepped away from him a little, giving us a reasonable distance.
"Don't be bothered by her. She's one of the top models in my company." He replied.
And that was when it finally occured to me why she looked familiar. She was a famous model and actress.
"Okay." I answered simply. "Come on, let's go meet my parents," He said and before I could reply, he was already walking away.
I sighed tiredly and walked hurriedly behind him.
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By the time the wedding was over, my mouth was already paining me because of the smile I had to put on all through to look happy.
There were paparazzis in the wedding too that were taking pictures of every little details of the wedding.
Our families were both influential and powerful and so, our wedding will definitely be the talk of town.
Caden and I got into the back seat of the white limousine and waved at our parents goodbye.
Caden was staying with his parents just like Lauren was but since they were to get married, they got a new mansion.
Now, it is going to be me and Caden in the big mansion.
Why did Lauren have to fall sick in this time of her life?
"I will take my bath first." I rushed my words and quickly ran into the bathroom.
It was our marriage night but there was no way I was going to allow Caden touch me but how was I going to do it?
I stayed in the bathroom for what seem like eternity until I heard Caden knocking on the door.
"You've been in there for more than an hour Lauren. Are you okay? Is everything okay with you?" Caden asked worriedly.
"I'm fine. I will be out very soon." I replied and turned off the shower.
I was done bathing minutes ago but I just turned on the shower. I looked around and I realized that I didn't bring my night wear with me into the bathroom.
I sighed in frustration. There's no way I was going to go back to that room with just only my towel on.
The only option I had was to rewear my reception gown.
I wore it and walked out of the bathroom. From the bathroom door, I peeped to make sure Caden wasn't in the room and when I was sure he wasn't, I tip toed out of the bathroom.
Just then, Caden walked into the room with just his briefs on.
God! He was breathtaking. I swallowed nothing and turned my back against him.
"I will go to bed first," I said, my back still against him.
Just then, I felt his cold arms wrap around my body, just beneath my boobs. I shiver at his touch.
He turned me slowly to look at him and stared intensely at me. He pulled me closer to himself and planted a wet, feathering like kiss on my neck.
I closed me eyes to feel his touch better. He placed his lips on mine and slowly kissed me. I reciprocated the kiss and slowly and gently, he led me to the bed. I came back to my senses when he started to unzip my gown.
"No, this isn't right!" I breathed out in a rush, pushed him off my body and ran out of the room.
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
Chapter 12CADENJust then, my eyes caught something on her food and my eyes widened in sheer horror."Don't eat that! You are allergic to shrimp Lauren!" I yelled at her.I didn't mean to yell at her but I was consumed with fear at that moment. Her allergy to shrimp is high.But she looked up at me, shrugged her shoulders and placed in a shrimp in her mouth.Huh?She was eating shrimp? This is unbelievable.I remember our second date, four months ago.FOUR MONTHS AGO"What would you like to order?" I asked Lauren who was busy on her phone. "Same with yours." She replied without taking her gaze away from her phone.I've tried to start up a conversation with her but I failed. She was too busy typing in her phone and looking all serious. "Are you sure? We might not have the same taste when it comes to food." I tried explaining to her and giving her a reason to raise her head up and look at me."It's fine. I'm not a picky eater though," She said, still not looking away from her phone."