"How is that even possible!"Her mother said as she dropped the note."This can't be my Char! Why would she do such a thing??"Claire snatched the note from her mother while her mother stormed out of the room."Mum, Dad, if you're reading this, I've left the country. I don't want to marry Henry, I'm sorry it took me this long to realise it. I love Rhys and we're going to try and start a family here. I promise to be in touch when you have both cooled off."Love Char. Wow!Claire thought as she stared at the note in disbelief. Who would have ever thought? That the perfect Charlotte Branson would elope? And with none other than her parent's Chauffeur.Claire couldn't hold in her laughter anymore, oh it was hilarious!The humiliation her parents would face after throwing such a huge ass wedding only for her

What a wonderful day it was for an outdoor wedding: warm, but not terribly so, unfortunately the wedding was going to take place indoors. The early May sun peeked out occasionally. A pleasant breeze from the north rustled in the surrounding shrubs and Claire took a sneak peek at the chuch where she was to be married. It was large, intimidating, she thought as she imagined Henry Laurent already waiting for her, just like friends and family alike were already waiting for her.Her father was next to her, he had ridden with her while her maid of honor had preferred to ride with the other bridesmaids. Throughout the entire trip he had been on one phone call or the other, making calls to the press, dictating orders and even talking to the Priest who was to officiate the ceremony."It's time for us to go in Claire."He said as someone opened her side of the car. One of her stylist was still with her, to make sure that everything went on as planned. Sh

Claire spent more than half of the flight sleeping off all the acohol that she had during the wedding reception, While Henry worked on his laptop during the better part of the trip. It was strange, how different they both were and how they seemed to just fall into two separate routines. When they arrived at Bora Bora, Henry had gently woken Claire up as they got ready to land. She looked out the window and gasped. Claire, being a travel blogger had surprisingly not been to Bora Bora before, she had thought it overhyped at one point but then looking out the window, she could understand why people were willing to spend a large chunk of their life-savings just to make a trip to Bora Bora. It was really like a little piece of heaven on Earth – she didn't know how else to describe it. Henry seemed to be just as mesmerized but more quiet about it as they both looked out the window.

"Henry..."Charlotte said and Henry nodded. One could see the pain that was in his eyes, it was hard to miss. "I called you so many times, left several messages, the least you could have done was given me an explanation.""I am so sorry?"Henry chuckled."See, that's the thing. I don't know what you're sorry for, for getting caught or for jilting me and leaving me at the altar.""You could have said no, I would have been rational about it, I would have understood. You didn't.""You just kept stringing me along while you had your devious plan in mind.""I'm so sorry Henry, I didn't mean for it to happen this way..."Claire watched uncomfortably, the way he talked, the strain on his face, he had loved her sister. Or still loves her by the looks of it. Was that why he was cold to her? Distant?Seeing her must have reminded him too much of Charlotte. Claire walked away, the conversation was too hard for her to listen,

They were back in San Diego. After one more day in Bora Bora they had left the beautiful breathtaking island. Back to real life!Claire thought as they arrived in front of Henry's estate. It was stunning, like most of the houses in Rancho Santa Fe.Someone came to help them with their bags while Henry decided to give Claire a tour of the place."This is stunning."She commended and he nodded as they walked in. "I bought it a few months ago."The house had a kind of sophisticated elegance and welcoming ambience to it that emanated throughout the impeccably maintained and pristine five bedroom residence."Impressive! Did you redecorate?"Henry shook his head."I kept the original design. It has more charm."Well it certainly did, Claire silently agreed. The double doors revealed a two story foyer with impressive chandelier and grand staircase.The living room was dramatic in Claire's opinion, it featured a stately f