The Wedding

At one of the grandest decked courtroom, a little crowd stood in complete anticipation of something they never saw coming. 

A wedding! Amelia Hayes wedding. 

The clicking sound of cameras and the buzzing sound of reporters speaking in hushed tones filled the room. 

Amelia was the first to arrive at the courthouse. She alongside a luxurious row of vintage cars made a magnificent entrance as the cameras captured every moment. 

Amelia wore a red tuxedo and had her hair laid carefully on her back. Her hazel eyes held determination and something even more hidden. She looked nothing like the typical bride, but she still looked absolutely stunning.

The paparazzi didn't take this juicy piece of information likely, because the headlines were already reading, 

" Amelia Hayes finds love." 

" A bride at thirty -five." 

" The clash of worlds."

As they followed through their busy gossip, silent gasps followed as Amelia made her entrance, walking on those silhouette heels gracefully and with elegance. 

It took barely ten minutes for another entourage to roll into the courtyards.

These cars looked nothing like Amelia's, honestly one of the Wagons price was enough to buy two of Amelia's cars.

Jaws dropped at the sight, some people even had incredulous looks on their faces, wondering who was making such an entrance.

Adrian sat poised in one of the cars, his face was expressionless and his aura deadly and dark.

He wore a black tuxedo, accompanied by a pair of dark sunshades.

In his hand he clutched a necklace tightly. The golden necklace which was the greatest fortune he owned, shined as the little light rays radiated.

" I am sorry but I have to do this my Love." Adrian spoke softly as he caressed the jewelry gently.

Soon enough, the cars stopped and Adrian stepped out.

If Amelia's entrance had turned heads, Adrian's definitely stopped some heartbeats.

Inside the courtroom, the marriage lawyer sat. The contract which Amelia provided for the ceremony was presented and the signing ritual followed .

Amelia signed with no form of indignation, but if anyone noticed, the stiffness in Adrian's back...I wonder if they did.

He however signed the papers, carrying a huge smile on his face. 

Those who were oblivious of his true status found themselves wondering which wealthy scion Amelia found herself. 

As the ceremony ended. Amelia and Adrian rode together in one of his cars to a private penthouse which the Hayes owned. 

Inside the car, the palpable silence of the space made Amelia quite uncomfortable. 

She occasionally stole glances at the young man who was ten years younger than her with ten years. If fate was different she would have wanted the both of them to have a different ending. 

" I have made all the deposits to your bank accounts and your grandma's bills have been paid equally. I am keeping to my part of the bargain, you better don't disappoint me." Amelia said in the coldest nonchalant tune she could muster. 

Adrian turned towards her direction, his eyes locking with hers as he whispered his response. 

" I won't." 

Amelia stared longer expecting him to say more but he simply turned his back and watched the road. 

She felt like a tight slap was given on her face and she didn't even know how... 

"I won't" that's all he could say to her? The cold treatment? She is the one supposed to be giving the rules..

Why was he messing with her? 

Amelia's lips parted and she was about to speak when the driver announced that they had arrived. 

Amelia's lips paused incredulous but she sighed it off.

Just like at the courthouse, the penthouse too was clamouring with people.

The relevant and important people in the city were all gathered to see the one wedding that took the entire city by surprise.

The after-party was a lavish affair, with champagne flowing like water and the sounds of jazz music filling the luxurious penthouse suite. It was everything you would look out for in perfection. Somehow Amelia had Lyra, her best friend to thank for doing the arrangements on such short notice.

The guests, a who's who of high society, mingled and laughed, their designer clothes and sparkling jewels catching the light.

For businessmen and women, it was the perfect time to gain acquaintance with prospective clients.

 Amelia and Adrian weren't left behind as they swayed between the happy giggles and spoke a few business tones. 

To Adrian it all felt strange and could Amelia's squinting glance whenever he said something intelligent and exceptional. 

" My goodness, what a fine man you got Amelia. He doesn't only look good he's got brains, so articulate and he's a billionaire. Girl you've won in life." One of the women said as they chatted. 

Amelia smiled and rolled her eyes in childlike jittery, she even went forward in falling back into Adrian's arms and he held her affectionately. 

" Did you see that? Oh my they are so sweet?"The woman continued as she indulged her husband. 

They all laughed and the couple excused themselves to go and have a dance. 

Meanwhile as the music played and everyone swayed happily, a hidden darkness joined the party. 

 Gray Thompson was seething with anger and resentment as he secretly made his way into the room.

 He couldn't believe that Amelia had found a husband. So quickly? Or was she always with the man?

Everything seemed fishy, but what bothered him the most was Lucia's custody.

If Amelia could prove herself to be responsible enough to parent a child, the court was surely going to give her sole custody. He couldn't allow that to happen at any cost.

His eyes scanned the room for an opportunity to cause chaos, ruin Amelia in the presence of everyone so much that she wouldn't ever be able to show her face.

 He spotted Amelia amidst the c word, smiling and carefree. 

She looked so happy, with Adrian's arms wrapped carefully around her waist.

Gary's blood roared and his fingers twitched as they blotted into fists.

 He made his way through the crowd, a sly smile spreading across his face.

The dance floor was completely breathtaking as people paired as couples to have a dance. 

Amelia, slightly exhausted, found a spot to sit down before joining Adrian on the dance floor..

Lyra had asked Adrian for a dance, and she couldn't be more grateful for the little moment of solace she was getting. 

She watched them both dancing on the floor. Adrian's steps were so effortless and he's movement fluid. 

It felt like he was born for the moment. She couldn't bring herself to take her eyes off him, he had that effect on her. 

As Amelia basked in the moment, one of the waiters walking around passed. She picked a tumbler of wine and sipped on it gently. 

Her tongue felt a strange sensation of over sweetness and for a moment she was tempted to call the waitress and ask what brand she was given. 

However, the resounding sound of claps echoing through the room gained her attention. 

Lyra and Adrian had finished their dance and they looked completely beautiful giving such a performance. 

Amelia got up to her feet and was about to walk towards the dance floor when her vision began to blur. 

Her lips twitched and she felt a heaviness in her chest. 

Amelia's eyes widened as realization dawned on her.