The accidental Marriage

Seattle, 22nd November, 2023. *.*.*.*.*.AmelieTHE Hall was adorned with only what could be described as opulence,the kind that Amelie could only wish for in her dreams. A cascade of crystal chandeliers shone over the exquisitely dressed guests who mingled beneath.Her heart raced alongside the high-tempo ballroom music that echoed through the walls of the beautiful room. Her fingers toyed nervously with the stem of the champagne flute that she had collected from a waiter earlier on, hoping to blend into the crowd as one of them.And blend in she did.Dressed in a body-hugging emerald green silk gown that matched her bright eyes and left nothing to the imagination, her golden blonde hair cascaded down in soft waves, framing a face adorned with delicate features and lips that pouted, begging to be kissed.Her best friend, Hailey, had wasted no effort to make her look sophisticated and elegant on the outside but on the inside, she was still the same Amelie Campbell, a blubbering shy m

“W..what?” She asked, When he made no signs of saying any other thing to her, she continued.“How can you propose such a thing? Marriage.. It's a very serious thing.” She mumbled.It did not matter if she liked him or not. she had always dreamt of marrying someone whom she was in love with. Someone that she could spend the entire day with, her entire years on this earth with and still love the person no matter what happened.She didn't want to marry someone just because a scandal had broke out.“I know it is.” Sebastian affirmed.“If you do, then why are you saying this? Is it because of your reputation? I saw that you are usually not seen with girls. Some even say you're gay.” She blushed at her last sentence.Sebastian suddenly laughed, a deep reverberating sound that echoed throughout her body and tingled everywhere from the top of her head down to her sole of her feet.“Gay? Why don't you tell me, darling? Did I seem gay to you last night?” He asked, his voice deep and husky.The

“Right now?” She asked.“If you're okay with that.”“Okay.” She whispered.“Great. I was thinking of a movie marathon. You were saying yesterday that you loved The Witcher books and you wanted to watch the series, right? We can start with that.”Soon enough they were cuddled together in Amelie’s cosy room which was dimly lit by the soft glow of the television as Amelie had closed all the windows to give the room a ‘cinema-like look.’ Empty popcorn bowls and soda bottles laid at their feet.Hours passed without them realizing it as they spend the time in each other’s company, laughing and stealing glances from time to time.When they were about to start the sixth episode, Amelie’s stomach suddenly rumbled, a low complaining sound. Seb chuckled, “Come on, let me cook for you.”“Ooh, so you're a chef.” She said playfully.He tapped her nose as he walked to the kitchen, an aroma of different spices immediately filling his nose as he stepped into the kitchen.They worked in sync, chopping

The boardroom buzzed with anticipation as I settled into my seat at the head of the table. Today's meeting was crucial—an opportunity to seal a partnership between Eudora Company and one of the country's biggest marketing firms. The success of this deal was paramount, but my mind couldn't shake off the worry about Amelia and the unsettling message she had received. As the executives filed in, I forced myself to focus on the task at hand. "Good morning, everyone. Thank you for being here. Let's get started." The discussion began, with each executive presenting their insights and strategies for the partnership. I nodded attentively, making mental notes, but my thoughts kept drifting back to Amelia and our conversation earlier. I hoped she was feeling better and not letting the threat overshadow her day. One of the executives, Mr. Jenkins, began detailing the prospective benefits of the collaboration. "This partnership could enormously boost our market reach and brand visibility," he e

With each passing moment, I hoped for a sense of normalcy to return, but the events of the night had left an indelible mark, reminding me of the fragility of safety and the need for constant vigilance in a world where danger could lurk in unexpected places. **Amelia POV** I anxiously paced back and forth in the living room, my thoughts consumed by worry for Sebastian's safety. He was supposed to come over, but hours had passed, and there was no sign of him. My mind spiraled with anxiety, imagining worst-case scenarios, fearing that the tailing car might have posed a threat. When his call had come earlier, asking if I was alright, I couldn't bring myself to admit my fear. I lied, assuring him that everything was fine, not wanting to burden him with my concerns or divulge the unsettling situation with Kingsley, my ex, and the threatening messages. The silence of the night was deafening, amplifying my unease. I tried to distract myself, busying myself with mundane tasks, but the worry