Elaine Cai's life is calm and pleasant when everything changes in one night. She had a one-night stand with her sister's soon-to-be husband Duke Hayes, who is well-known for his attractiveness and the wealth of his family. The next day, she was informed that she had been Duke Hayes' wife all along, and was bound to get married the next day. Can Elaine avoid this sudden marriage with Duke, or must she accept the marriage and wait to see what happens?
Lihat lebih banyakChapter 1 : ONE NIGHT STAND
Elaine's POV
'Damn it, Why of all people it's him you had slept! Your sister Davina is engaged to him!'
I look at Duke Hayes who is sleeping peacefully on my side and was totally naked in front of me which let me see his sex muscular body. This is the body I touched yesterday?!
'Fuck! Maybe I should get out of there and quit swooning on his body before he wakes up!'
I quietly get out of bed without making a sound, grab my clothing, and go into the bathroom to change back into my clothes. When I eventually changed back, Duke Hayes was still sleeping, which is really a good thing. I exited the room as quickly as I could.
I really hope he doesn't recall what transpired last night and, more importantly, that he doesn't remember me at all, please God!!
...
"Ela, you're home! Where have you been?" my mother said as she spotted me entering through the door.
I instantly look at her, trying not to show her my panicked emotion in my eyes.
I smiled at her and explained, "Good morning mum, I just slept over at my friend Kate's house."
Mom's eyebrows raised in speculation: "Are you sure about that Ela? Because I heard through your sister Davina that you were out with her in the bar last night and you were spotted leaving with a man."
Davina spotted Duke and me leaving the bar yesterday?! I'm completely screwed.
"Mo...m let me expl-"
"Mom, you don't tease Ela that much, and she's an adult, you know? Ela knows what she's doing, and I warned you it might not be Ela I saw last night," Davina abruptly interrupted and appeared in front of us with a large smile on her face.
"See mum, after I went to the bar with Davina, I went to Kate's place to sleep in there since I was so wasted. "
Mom looked at both me and Davina, dubious, to ensure we were telling her the truth "Okay, just make sure nothing has occurred, but if something has happened, you should let me know so I can meet that man."
"OK, mum, but nothing has occurred, so relax!" I answered nervously, emphasizing the word nothing.
"Good, better not for your virginity is for your future spouse and don't be like your mom and dad met in a nightclub which leads to one night stand and marriage," she advised in a serious tone, citing their own experience with Dad.
"Of course, mum! I won't be like that," I defended as I became more worried.
"It's remarkable you grasp my argument; nonetheless, you should take a bath because you stink," mum replied.
After that, she walked away from me and went downstairs; gosh, now I'm feeling even more awful for lying to my mother about what truly occurred last night. But I don't have a choice; I don't want my parents to be disappointed in what I've done.
I heard Davina chuckle at me, reminding me that she was still standing right in front of me. "Ela, you should see your fear expressions when mum questions you about what occurred last night," she teases me while restraining her laugh.
I glare at her, annoyed, "whatever Dav, it's your own fault that you asked me to the bar last night!" I yelled.
What occurred last night would not have happened if I had not gone there, but now since I can't change anything, I simply hope everything is forgotten and things return to normal tomorrow.
Davina gasps in astonishment as she understands what I said "so something did happen with-" she looks around to check if anybody is present and quietly whispers "Duke Hayes my ex-fiance?"
What the hell does that mean? How did she... right Davina spotted us leaving the bar together last night. What did she just say?!
"What do you mean by ex-fiance?" I questioned, confused.
"You didn't know? Last night Duke Hayes phoned father in a drunken condition and said he was canceling our marriage because he just fucked someone at the bar," Davina revealed.
WHAT?!
After hearing what Davina had said to me, my entire body suddenly lost strength. But I hold onto the wall to support myself from falling in the floor.
What the earth was he thinking when he said it to our father?! Worse, it's all my fault; if I hadn't slept with Duke Hayes the night before, everything would have been different.
"Oh my goodness Ela, you could have seen how your face went whiter when you heard that, your expression was so epic and if I had my camera right now, I would have snapped a photo and framed it in my room," Davina said, laughing even louder at my reaction.
"Davina Cai!" I yelled angrily at her. "It's not amusing!"
"Sorry, sis, it's just enjoyable gazing at your diverse emotions," she explained.
I smack her shoulder hard in rage because I couldn't stand it any longer. "Fuck you Davina!" I scream at her.
"That hurts Ela!" Davina exclaimed, rubbing the shoulder I had just struck.
"You deserve it for making fun of me!" I said.
Davina simply clicked her tongue at me in displeasure. "Anyway, I was telling the truth in part when my engagement with Duke Hayes was canceled," Davina remarked.
"Whatever, I'm not going to be tricked by the things you're speaking to me," I answered, no longer believing her.
"Even if I claim you've been Duke Hayes' fiance since the beginning?" Davina said.
"Yes I won't believe any lies you are sayi- wait what did you say?!" I asked in surprised voice when I realized what Davina had said.
Davina simply grinned at my reaction. "Where is the 'I won't trust any lies you're telling' something?" she teased.
"Shut up and just say it again!" I said angrily at her as I stared at her with murderous eyes.
"Which part when my engagement with Duke Hayes is cancelled?" Davina teased again, seeming to be perplexed by my question.
"One more warning, Davina Cai, and you're dead to me!" I told her again.
She smirked and arched her eyebrows at me, "are you sure you can murder me darling sister? Your lovely and innocent sister?" she teased.
Now it's my time to smirk at her, "what if I can murder you even if you're my sister?" I said solemnly.
"Elaine, that's not a nice joke," Davina said, terrified.
"Then tell me, Davina, if you don't want to die right now," I said.
Before responding again, Davina took a deep breath and looked at me solemnly.
"Dear sis, you have been Duke Hayes' fiance Elaine since the beginning, I don't know the complete truth but ask mum or dad about it," Davina replied.
What?!
Elaine's POVWhen I was out of my room, we immediately went down stairs to meet Duke who was waiting for me at the last step of the stairs. He immediately sensed that I was coming down and looked up towards me. While looking at my face Duke has a surprise expression on his face as if he saw something that made him have that expression.I just continued walking down until I reached the last step of the stairs where Duke was still gazing at my face without moving since he had seen me." Hello, earth to Duke?" I teased him as I moved my palm in front of his eyes while smiling awkwardly at him." Oh Yes, sorry" Duke apologizes when he stops gazing at me " it's just your outfit Elaine Ahmm" he continued saying with an uncomfortable voice.I look down at the clothes that I was wearing and look back at Duke with confusion in my face " What's wrong with what I am wearing?" " No, Elaine it's not what you are thinking" Duke said in defense when he saw my face with confusion " The outfit is be
Chapter 37 - Awaken earlyElaine's POV When we were done having our dinner, we both decided to go back to each other's rooms. Duke accompanied me to my room even though I said to him , there's no need for him to go with me."Thank you for walking me back to my room Duke " I thanked him as I awkwardly smiled at Duke.He just smiled back at me " you're welcome dear, it's my pleasure to walk you back into your room making sure you get inside safely" he replied to me.I just laughed at what he had said as if he was joking with me " silly , why wouldn't I be safe with my own house when I am inside of it?" I remarked at him.Duke's face turned serious when he heard me say " no place is safe Elaine, even when we are talking casually together, maybe someone is already targeting you right now and you just don't know it will be your last day on earth" Duke explained something I don't quite understand." What do you mean?" I asked him in a confused voice Immediately Dukes expression changed an
Chapter 36 - Not healthy Elaine's POVWhen I was finally inside my room, I immediately lay down on the bed. I grabbed a pillow and covered my face in it. I shouted so loudly until my anger was gone. After shouting I immediately put aside the pillow and stared at the ceiling." Are you okay Miss?" Reya asked me as she looked over below my face.Nope I am not okay , I just want to lie forever here and forget everything that has happened to my life. I answered her sarcastically in my mind." Yes of course I am fine don't worry Reya " I lied to Reya as I got up from bed." Okay miss, are you going to wash up first or rest?" Reya asked me again as she walked towards the wardrobe." No, I am going to change immediately" I replied to Reya as I took a deep breath.That bastard, how could he say to me that I should be a useless wife for him?! What will my mother say about who is with my Dad while he is working. He thought I am like those other wife who want to stay and sit still comfortably
Chapter 35 : ArgumentElaine’s POVWhen the ceremony was over, Duke and I immediately left the company to go home, which I didn’t want to go home yet. I tried to protest but he didn’t listen and just dragged me out of the company and forced me to ride the car.“It’s so rude leaving your guest Duke” I said to him.“Don’t worry about them, they are just there for free food” Duke said in a cold voice while he looked outside the car window." Please don't hurt Mr.West because of what had happened in the ceremony, it's not his fault" I tried to plead not to hurt Mr.West again.Duke looked at me with an annoyed face" he deserves to be hurt , he left you out there and what had happened?! You were bullied by those ugly monkeys"" Duke, it was my fault not his if I didn't try to provoke them they wouldn't even do that " I explained to him trying to let him understand that It was my fault." No, it's not your fault Elaine, what you did back there is the right thing to do, provoking and protect
Chapter 34 Ceremony PART 5 : Success CeremonyElaine’s POVAfter Duke slapped the woman who had tormented me, her companions, including the woman, were pulled out of the room despite their protests as company guards forced them out, ignoring what they were saying.“Are you okay?” Duke asked when he glanced at me with a worried look.I looked at my ruined dress which was now stained by wine and my hair, which was also wet, smelled like wine. and sighed “Do I look Okay?” I sarcastically asked him with an annoyed voice in a low voice. Duke glances annoyingly at Mr. West who is now very pale in the face which is the sign that Duke is giving him a murderous look. “ Sir, I am sorry I didn’t meant not to be in Mrs. Hayes side there was something had happened outside that I ha-”“Dear, It’s not his fault and look at everyone is looking at us” I said to him, making him aware that everyone is staring at us already.Duke just sighed in frustration as he try to compose himself “ We Will talk
Chapter 33 Ceremony PART 4 : My WifeElaine’s POV Everyone gasps in disbelief when they hear the woman speak such words to me while still smiling mischievously at me. They seem to like watching me suffer in front of everyone, so what should I do?"So, what are your plans? " She questioned me again, pressing me to decide right away whether I will do what the woman demands.When I looked around, I noticed a large crowd of spectators who were intrigued by what was going on over here. I could hear people around us whispering that I can't hear anything because my heart is racing so fast, not because I'm terrified, but because I'm enraged at that woman who I want to smack in the face right now.“Poor her, being bullied by this spoiled brats”Which is why I want to punch their faces but I am holding back myself.“Yes look at her she is trembling with fear”Nope I am not actually that’s because I am feeling angry."Look at this woman, Bianca, she's shaking in terror; that's what happens when
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