All Chapters of The Stranger I Met On The Altar: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

I didn't step out of my room the following day. I was still hungover and didn't feel like leaving the comfort of my room.Besides I heard Vivienne’s phone occasionally barking orders around the house like she owned it. I preferred not to just have an encounter with her.I had spoken to Taylor and she had apologized for leaving with the guy she met. But she had come back to look for me but I had already left.She told me how she and the dude had hit it off and she was going on a date with him tonight. She sounded so giddy and I've never really seen her that way with a guy before. I hoped everything turned out fine for her and that she didn't get hurt. Taylor is very important to me.We had been friends since we were 12.I had also filled her in about the events of last night and she had screamed in both anger and surprise. Anger that Moris had done what he did, surprise that Aaron had shown up and helped me.The mansion had a really large and well-tended garden that had a large swing i

“You look tired” I heard Aaron say.It was the first time he had spoken to me since his parents had left.I yawned. I was tired and hella sleepy.“I’m fine,” I said to himThere was a small table and chair in the hospital room, I sat on the chair and rested my head on the table, praying for morning to come soon and hoping I could go home tomorrow and sleep properly.Vivienne should be aware that her boyfriend was admitted to the hospital by tomorrow so she will take my spot. And if she doesn't come, I’ll personally get her contact and call her.“I could get someone in the management to arrange an empty room for you to sleep in,” he said.Oh yes, he was the billionaire Vanderbilt. I wouldn't be surprised if they owned part of this hospital too.“You don't have to stay in the same room just because my mother said so” he added.I wondered why he wouldn't just shut up.“Aaron, I'm okay here. And I want to stay here” I said firmly, hoping he got my point and never mentioned something like

Noah.The only man I had ever loved.He still looked the same as the last time I saw him. But more mature, and hotter.Same dark eyes that always saw right through me. Same jawline I used to trace with my fingertips when we lay tangled in the sheets.I blinked, unsure if I was dreaming.He took a hesitant step towards me. “It’s really you Pumpkin”I swallowed at the mention of the nickname he had given me when we were dating.My insides were a mess, my entire vessel upside down but I gave a bright smile, trying to mask the turmoil going on inside me right now.“Noah. It's been a while. What are you doing here?” I asked.He moved closer, crouched, picked up the car keys that had fallen, and handed them to me.“I moved back to Atlanta,” he said “I got an offer I couldn't resist”He looked breathtaking in his beige-colored pants, white inner shirt, and brown leather jacket. Very prim. Very proper. His hair was shorter than I remembered.“Nice. Fancy meeting you here” I said.It's been fo

Elizabeth’s POV.I was cooped up in my room for a week. I didn't step out. Everything I needed was brought up to my room by either Heather or Anna.But earlier today, Heather came up with a note from Aaron saying we had a gala to attend. It was to celebrate the successful merger of Knight Corp and VD Industries, meaning my parents would be there.I squirmed at the thought of seeing my mother.“How could he give me less than 12hours’ notice? I have nothing to wear!” I exclaimed to Heather.“A stylist is waiting downstairs for you ma'am. I can call her up if you don't feel like going down” Heather responded.My face lit up at the sound of that. “Stylist? Who sent for the stylist? Please don't tell me it's my mother”“Mr. Aaron sent for the stylist ma'am. Should I send her up?”“No. I'll be down in a minute”She nodded and left.I rolled my eyes at the thought of Aaron sending a stylist. It was a good thing since he had informed me at very short notice. Who even does that? He must have t

The first few minutes of the car ride were quiet.I sat stiffly beside Aaron, every part of me aware of his presence.He had given me a slight nod of acknowledgment when I came down, but that was it.While his eyes remained fixated on the window, I couldn't help but steal glances at him occasionally.He looked dapper in his well-tailored tux. Effortlessly powerful and confident. He looked devastatingly handsome. It was maddening.After what had seemed like forever, he finally turned to me.“Elizabeth,” his voice was calm, but firm. “I need to throw in some rules”I rolled my eyes. What rules again this time?“The way you were dressed earlier today,” He paused slightly, as though choosing his words carefully.“You are no longer allowed to dress that way around the house, especially when I have visitors… male visitors,” he said.I shot him a glare, my annoyance building up.“Excuse me. I had no idea you were even home or that you had a visitor. It must be so sinful for a girl to dress c