Chapter 8 India's POV The binding sunlight makes its way to my face, disturbing my peaceful sleep as I groan in annoyance hating the interruption.I murmur incoherent words while moving my body a little, rubbing circles on my arm due to the cold.Same old BarbadosNothing really changes, I guess I curl up in a foetal position enjoying my sleep but I'm feeling way too lazy to open my eyes and face the world.It's not everyday that you get to sleep in and as they say, opportunity knocks but once, I'll make the best of this one chance.As a writer, there is always something left behind that you always have to rise early to do or perhaps complete If it's not a book launch or a new idea that suddenly popped into my head or some meet and greet with fans, then it's Rosie, my assistant who is always on my neck reminding me of my ‘’all round the clock ‘’ schedule.Rosie The thought of her stirs feelings in my half fuzzy mind I miss her a
Chapter 7 Roman's POV It's a beautiful night, as beautiful as a diamond on a copper plate. The stars sparkled brightly and almost nothing could be hidden under it.Then my eyes flicked to her, looking as gorgeous as ever.The glow of her skin almost as bright as the stars shining on us.Her pearly teeth gleam beautifying her already enchanting smile and that is all it takes for me to walk down to her.Just immediately, a thunder zips pass us like a flash.The beautiful sky turns into a raging one with bolts of lightening striking all over us.Making my resolve to protect us from the hurricane, I turn swiftly ready to take her hand and get out of this stormy world Then it's suddenly like I'm on water and I'm floating like some polythene I look beneath me and I see my undoing She's sinking Her hair flows in all directions while her eyes shut firmly Her skin becomes so pale that she's almost white Her enchanting
Chapter 6 India's POV I should have said no. I should have resisted the stupid urge that my body had and stand firm in my belief.I should have disentangled our interlaced hands and run as far as my legs could carry me But for the first time, all my heart wanted to do was explore the handsome stranger who within a few days had taken my life in a whirlwind that even I couldn't seem to withstand the force of everything.I trudged behind him as we sneaked into a car.It was a red Maserati and I was about to ask about the owner of the car that we were about to christen but I was more or less dragged in before I could make a sound.His grey orbs held my diluted ones for a long moment and I knew that I was a goner for this man that I barely knew.Fuck self control!!!Tonight, I'll live in the moment My self control snapped and he brought his mouth down on mine with savage urgency and I couldn't help but reciprocate.I moaned with un
Chapter 5 Roman's POV The orange glow of the sunset made the whole place look like a fairytale land in a disney.Now I get why Kelly was so adamant about having an evening wedding at the backyard.The whole place was decorated with flowers of different types and rafters all strung together to form different beautiful shapes. The lighting was one of a kind with some sort of detailed repetitive pattern.Aside the decorations, Kelly was really a sight to behold.The vintage white gown looked like it was custom made for her and the bouquet in her hands was really large.Chris is one lucky bastard I couldn't blame him for weeping like a kid at the sight of his beautiful bride But I still didn't miss the opportunity to tease him They said their vows, each saying “I do” with so much enthusiasm that I almost wanted to gag at their silly facesI guess I'll never understand how people find this thing called love It was now the reception
Chapter 4 India's POVKelly was every inch the princess bride she has always dreamt to be since we were ten. The gown was a vintage white with beads decorating the entire length. It had a large parting at the back which flaired from her waist down.Her makeup was flawless. Every stroke of brush added more to her beauty highlighting her brown mischievous eyes. Her hair was done in an up do style with bangs framing her face.She was breathtaking to look atHer mum was already at the verge of tears, hugging and muttering how fast Kelly had grown.Her bouquet was a combination of her's and Chris’ favorite flowers; roses sprinkled with daises Taking an excuse, Mrs Thomas took an excuse and walked out, leaving me with Kelly She turned to face me with anxiety flashing on her features “I'm probably gonna trip while walking down the aisle and everyone's gonna bark out a loud laugh at me”.“You remember Shontelle's wedding where
Chapter 3 Roman's POV The sound of unfiltered laughter coming from the room filled with guys does nothing to dull my curious mind.I may have encountered many types of women some seem to be somewhat pleasant while others are not so memorableBut the lady in the dressing room has managed to captivate my attention.All, or should I say most women master the art of putting and strutting in heels but seeing her try and fail miserably?That makes her one of a kindSeeing how she fell helplessly, I'm supposed to be amused or perhaps reach out a helping hand but instead, an unfamiliar feeling tucked at my heart as I stayed in silence.When I broke the silence by answering a question she asked herself, that seemed to startle her Seeing her figure seated on that floor made me want to rush over to her side. But because I was uncertain about what her reaction would be, I retreated watching her while enjoying the comfort the silence ca