Chapter 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!!
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"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?!
Chapter 2 - MISTAKE BRIDEElaine's POV I walk into Father's office without knocking and without caring if he is talking to someone inside."Father, I have a question-" I didn't continue my statement because I noticed Father was discussing with Duke Hayes, who was gazing at my eyes suspiciously with his piercing midnight eyes.What exactly is he doing here?! I'm not prepared to confront this man. With my expression, I attempted to calm my racing heart and appear normal. I just hope he doesn't remember me from last night.And why is he staring at me like that? It makes me nervous because those eyes are judging whether or not I did something wrong. I simply ignore his stare and turn my gaze to my father."Elaine, my darling daughter, you have returned home, and your timing is perfect since I was just talking about your wedding preparations for tomorrow," Father said, smiling.Huh?!"Father, what do you mean wedding tomorrow and I came here to ask you about what I heard from Davina that
Chapter 3 - Memories of that night.Duke's POVWith a bored expression, I look at the crowd of people dancing on the dance floor. As I sip my beer, I can hear the loud music echoing off the walls of the bar where I was."Hello cute boy, you got company tonight?" a drunk woman asked as she sat beside where I was sitting.I stared at her boredly and said, "Move," I remarked as I stared coldly in the eyes.The woman glared at me, surprised by my response, "Jerk!" she yelled, and then she left my side.As I continued to drink my glass of alcohol, I picked up my phone to kill time when I noticed someone had messaged me. I read the message right away because I was surprised that my body had suddenly stood due to the message I had received.From: ex-fianceWe are going to the FATED BAR with my sis. (Heart).Message received 1 hour ago."FUCK?" I exclaimed angrily after reading the message.As I stood up to look for her in the center of the crowd, I couldn't find her because there were so man
Chapter 4 - Wedding DayElaine's POVAfter I finished getting ready the next day, I went straight to my father's office to attempt to persuade him to cancel the marriage. But Duke Hayes was in Father's office with him, which irritated me even more. Because, after battling over ending this marriage, the father's decision is irreversible and cannot be altered. So I went out, leaving in my father's office, enraged and wanting to murder that jerk Duke Hayes with my two hands while going back to my room.Damn it.When I looked at my bed and saw the white wedding gown that I would be wearing, I felt an overwhelming feeling of surrender. I didn't expect to wear this gown so soon in my life; I was planning to marry in my 30s, but now I'm going to marry at the age of 25."Perhaps I should just elope to get out of this marriage," I whispered to myself.I touched the soft and silky wedding gown, thinking about the lucky women who can wear this gown with the person they love in the first place, a
Chapter 5 - Married CoupleElaine's POVWhen I reached the front door of the church immediately a wedding song was played in the background. I could feel the stares of everyone at me. Which is making me want to walk away from all of this."My dear, you look so beautiful in your wedding gown," Father said, smiling and looking at me with joy in his eyes.Why is everyone happy at my wedding when I am the only one who is unhappy?Mother came close to me and smiled proudly, saying, "Of course she is beautiful because I am her beautiful mother, Elaine's beauty came from me."I didn't say anything and decided to pretend to smile despite the fact that all I wanted to do at the time was cry. My father and I began walking down the aisle after Father and Mother spoke.My heart was racing faster and faster, and I couldn't tell if I was nervous about the marriage or about the man I was going to marry.I just keep my head down while walking because I don't want everyone to see my unhappy and about t
Chapter 6 - Wedding kissElaine's POV Everyone clapped their hands in joy when Father announced that we finally became a husband and wife. While I pretended to smile in their presence.“In the sight of God and these witnesses, I now pronounce you husband and wife! You may now kiss!” the priest said with a smile on his face.Wait what?!When everyone heard what the priest said, they cheered and began chanting loudly, "Kiss! Kiss! Kiss!"No way, I'm not kissing this man! Over my dead body, of course. When Duke suddenly pulled me towards him, I protested violently and tried to step away from him. He removed my veil in my face while tightly gripping my waist with one hand.Before I could protest, he kissed me on the lips in front of everyone, causing them to gasp and shout in delight.The clamor of the people inside the chapel was silenced as our lips touched. As though everyone had come to a halt for a few seconds. My body feels a tingling feeling that puzzles me as to what it signifies
Chapter 7 - Family Dance TraditionDuke's POVWhen we got to the hotel, Elaine went straight to the hotel room I had arranged for her, without saying anything to me.I can't blame her; Elaine's mad at me for marrying her instead of her sister Davina, who was my first Fiance until we all learnt Elaine was my bride all along. It wasn't my fault; it was my grandfather's tactic to violate Elaine's grandfather's agreement.I know it's wrong to feel pleased, but I can't stop myself since, despite her hatred for me, I finally have her as my wife. I'll do my best to make her like me even a tiny bit. Then I'll be content since I'm not supposed to feel glad with what I've done to Elaine."Is everything ready in my wife's room?" I questioned the hotel employee before proceeding to my own room."Yes sir, don't worry, everything is ready for your wife in her room," the hotel employee assured me as she responded to my question." Good," I replied.I then went to my room to change into more comfy c
Chapter 8 - Wedding Night PART ONE: forgotten duty.Elaine's POVWe had been dancing for however long we had been looking into each other's eyes when suddenly there was a loud applause that stopped whatever had been happening to us. Which was the sign that the song had just ended.I was still holding Duke's body when I realized what had just happened, which surprised me. I quickly moved away from him in fear as if what had just happened had never occurred.What the hell just happened?Duke followed suit and moved away from me as soon as I did. I was still unsure of what had happened while they were dancing back there when I saw my mother-in-law walking towards us with my father-in-law by her side.Mother-in-law said, "Wow that dance is so beautiful dear!," gazing at both of them with tears in her eyes.Father-in-law said in a proud voice, "It's a sign from above you are destined together and our ancestors accept you in our family dear."It's so strange to me that I can no longer under
Chapter 9 - Wedding Night PART 2 : Not a virgin Elaine's POVI felt a little uneasy during the 30-second period of silence because he was neither speaking nor responding to what I had just said aloud.I suppose I'm a little disappointed in his response because in some of the movies I've seen, when a husband discovers that his wife is no longer virgin, he becomes furious and divorces me right away." Hey, did you hear me?! I said I am no longer a virgin and had a one night stand with a stranger before this marriage!" I spoke up again, growing impatient with the room's long silence.That's why I said that—to enrage him and obtain the divorce papers. I'm hoping that it will work because it will help me solve all of my problems.Did he not hear what I said to him??Following a wait of thirty seconds, I heard him laughing in front of me, which surprised me and caused me to look at his face. I hadn't anticipated seeing Duke Hayes proudly wearing a smug expression.Duke Hayes continued to st