CHAPTER 1_ Framed

~Ayra~

The sound of sirens going off was all I could hear as I was being handcuffed by the female cop before me. My hands were bloody and my skin pale like a corpse.

Dressed in my dream white wedding gown which was now stained with sweat and blood, I stared at a distance dazed and confused at what happened just a few minutes to my wedding to the love of my life.

The emergency team came out of Simon's house my late fiance. With a black body bag, at the sight of that, my heart shattered and was left in crumbles.

Darkness loomed over me in contrast to my white gown. I felt life sucking out of me when they lifted his body and placed it at the back of the ambulance.

“No!” My voice echoed.

I made an attempt to rush after the moving ambulance but I was caught without stress, my veil clinged to my head like sadness as I watched the ambulance speed away.

I couldn't remember what exactly happened and how we both ended up in this situation, all I remembered was going to his room and everything that happened there remained a mystery to me.

I was too shocked to speak or react to this whole process. The wails from both families and friends echoed through my ears. I stared at each of them while they stared back at me in disgust and anger.

I watched Simon's mum desperately trying to break out of the hold on her to rush at me. The Cops behind me nudged me gently and they led me to their van.

An Hour Ago..

There was no doubt that I was the happiest and most beautiful woman on earth. Today was my big day, the day I'll walk down the aisle to finally become one with the love of my life. Simon Anders.

We've waited for four years to finally be together after a few setbacks stopped us. Regardless, we made it through. I stared at my reflection as my chief's bridesmaid who was also my best friend Alicia, helped me with my veil.

“Look at that, so beautiful. I have a feeling that Simon won't be able to take his eyes off you today.”

I blushed, my heart tingled in excitement. Our eyes met in the mirror and we both shared a smile.

Alicia was one of the key aspects in Simon and I love story, whenever we fight or have little arguments, she was the one who always brought peace to us.

“I'm lucky to have you, bitch.”

Alicia cackled in laughter and turned away from me, “I wouldn't say the same for you,” she returned to my side with two glasses of champagne. “You've troubled me ever since we were kids, always getting in trouble and I get to fight on your behalf, and the worst part? I suck at fighting!”

I giggled at Alicia's words, she handed me one of the glasses. I wasn't sure if I should be drinking just thirty minutes to my wedding but since it was just one glass, it would be fine.

I accepted it and lifted it up slightly. “To a new beginning in our lives, fancy vacations, a trip around the world and lots of babies..”

“Cheers!”

I lifted the bottom of my glass and gulped the whole thing down. The liquid slipped down my throat, I smacked my lips in satisfaction. Alicia was kind enough to accept my empty glass. She left the room to me and returned shortly with a small kitchen knife.

“What's with the knife?” I questioned skeptically.

“Your lovestruck fiance wants me to give this to you. I'm not good at keeping secrets but I think he has organized a surprise for you..”

My brows furrowed slightly as I accepted the kitchen knife, what could I possibly need it for? I examined the knife thoroughly still skeptical about this but there was no reason for Alicia to lie to me.

“I wonder what he is up to. He never ceases to amaze me. Where is he?”

“His room..”

I sighed. I lifted my gown slightly to enable me walk freely, I left my room and began heading down the hallways. Suddenly, I staggered forward feeling lightheaded.

The knife I was holding slipped out of my grip and slid across the floor. I crouched to picked it up with a deep groan, my heart began racing and my face covered with sweat.

“W—hat is going on?” I brought my hand to my head.

The hallway spiralled before my eyes but I was still desperate to reach Simon's room, I stood up and continued dragging my feet across the floor until I got to his door.

At this point, I was short of breath. I leaned my weight against Simon's door only for me to stumble in. His hazy image appeared before my eyes.

“Arya!”