Mr CEO’s Little Bride

Chapter 16

WEDDING

Ruby’s Pov;

I stared at my reflection in the mirror for the one thousandth time.

Yeah, I was dropped dead beautiful – I knew it and needed no one to tell me.

Any other girl would be over the moon on a day like this, but not the girl standing in front of a mirror right then… not me. I was nowhere close to being excited, talkless of happy.

I reflected on the happenings again and thought if all this was really happening. I felt nausea build up in my stomach and my adrenaline arched up like a thick muscle.

Staring at the flawless, beautifully decorated white dress, which had some extras measuring a few metres, my neck was adored with jewelries of various types and kinds, my hair was decorated with beautiful ornaments, my wrist with bracelets, gold chains and fingers with diamond rings and the like.

My feet weren’t left out, it was graced with the most beautiful, sparkling silver heel I have ever seen.

I looked like a queen, I smelled like a queen and I felt like a queen, but the feeling was nostalgic and soon enough, I felt the old feelings surging through me, they were stronger… like a whirlwind and like that, consumed me as a whole, relinquishing the feelings I once harboured.

” Oh, my!!!” I heard a gasp at my back, and peeped through the mirror to see who it was.

” Diane” I beamed a fake smile, turning to stare at her.

I did a model pose, placing my right hand on my waist, and the other on my thigh, my face covered with smiles and my lips stretching to each side, showing her the perfect picture she should be seeing.

She covered her mouth with both of her palms after gasping, then gently cat walked towards me in a gracious manner.

She sure looked like a maid of honour.

There was no time to scavenge through her dress, because soon enough she came close, engulfing me in a warm embrace.

” You look so beautiful dear” she squealed, immediately letting go of me.

” I would say the same for you” I beamed.

” What are you still doing here?” she asked, checking out my dress one more time.

” I…”.

“You need not to look at the dress anymore, everything looks perfect and you look splendid” she enthused.

” We are all waiting for you outside, so… shall we?” she asked, moving a few inches further from me.

I chuckled at her display of charisma and demonstration. She was acting so childish, but I liked it because it kind of elevated my spirit.

I was feeling so down and seeing her now brought different kinds of emotions.

I suddenly thought of my mom. She’s supposed to be here on a day like this… she’s the one that’s supposed to assist in dressing me up and she’s the one that’s supposed to be checking in on me now and asking how I am feeling or what I think.

But, she’s gone and I realised how early she had died.

Imagine how early I got married and she still wasn’t here.

It’s so unfortunate that it made me think how my life would turn out… what the future has in-store for me?.

At that point, I realized I haven’t really felt it that much, and I was just starting to really feel what it means not to have a mother.

” Hey” Diane cooed, pulling me closer to herself and snapping me out of my thoughts

I raised my head to see Michael standing close to Dad, both of them standing close to the car.

They both beamed at me and I left Diane to go meet them.

I hugged Michael first before standing upright to look at Dad.

He smiled, and touched my left cheek.

“You look so beautiful dear” he said with so much affection in his eyes.

“If only your mother was here to witness this day” he said as if he had read my thoughts.

My expression went blank and I had to quickly adjust and wear a fake smile.

” Sorry to interrupt the father – daughter moment, but we got to go, like now” Diane stepped in and I was glad she did.

I walked ahead and got into the car after Dad opened the door for me, and the rest of them joined soon enough.

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I don’t know how long the ride has been but the car suddenly pulled over in front of the church where the wedding was to take place.

I snapped out of my thoughts as soon as the car came to a halt.

Without saying a word, I stepped out of the car and the others did also.

” So… I’ll take it from here” Dad said, walking closer to me.

” Yeah, I’ll go inform the others” Diane said and beckoned Michael to go with her which he did.

Dad and I were left alone. He suddenly stretched out his arm to me and I placed my arm around it, as we went in this way.

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” Do you take her to be your lawfully wedded wife, in sickness and in health, riches and poorness…” the priest asked Nathan and without batting an eyelid, he said ‘ YES’.

His answer was swift, cold and sharp.

” You may now kiss the bride” the priest gave the final command and a scoff escaped from his mouth.

Ruby’s palms become sweaty all of a sudden, as she awaited this dreadful moment.

” Can’t we just skip this and move on to the next path?” Nathan groaned, not hiding his anger and displeasure.

The priest was a bit shocked and taken aback. It was probably his first time witnessing something like that.

” What… what do you mean. Aren’t you supposed to…”.

” Are you deaf or what?” Nathan barked, making Ruby shake like a leaf close to him.

The priest gulped down hard, took a glance at Ruby and then his eyes back to the crowd.

” I now pronounce you husband…” he completed the statement amidst the murmurings and whispers from the crowd.

His last sentence was soon greeted with a horrendous round of applause, cheers, screams and shouts.

Flowers filled the air immediately and the music came on. Some stood, some shouted and some just stayed perplexed and uneasy.

It was still a shock to everyone. Some thought it was strange, while some thought something had happened.

Whatever the case was, it was a happy day and everyone was supposed to be merry and should be merry.

Nathan pulled out his arm to the amazement of Ruby. She had to do a mental check before placing hers in his.

They then marched outside, with the crowd pulling behind them.

The rest of the events followed. They took photos, greeted and shook hands with friends, business associates and the likes.

It was a hectic day for both families, and also a happy one.

And finally, the sad moment came – the moment for Ruby to go home with her new family.

Michael weeped his eyes out and it took a lot from his Dad to get him into his car, and a promise from Ruby to always visit him.

After making sure he was alright, Ruby walked to the car that was to take her and Nathan to their honeymoon.

The after party was only for members of the families because Nathan had a business deal to sign that day, and he had to go.

He had chosen the place as where they would be having their honeymoon also.

So, the car drove them straight to the airport where they boarded the plane.

Ruby has quickly changed into a simpler outfit.

Ruby’s Pov;

I turned to my side to see my so-called husband deeply engrossed in his laptop.

Jeez!! I know nothing’s gonna happen between us ever, but can’t he at least skip work for only that day.

I don’t know if he’s just a workaholic or he’s trying not to have anything to do with me.

Sleep soon came and by the time I opened my eyes, I was on the bed. How and when I got there was still a mystery to me.

I itched my eyes with the back of my palm, sat upright on the bed and looked around..

Damn!! The room was beautiful. It was painted with white and the bed I was on was so huge, soft and comfy.

The designs were woah and the lights were splendid.

I struggled to get out of the bed, and as I did, my stomach rumbled, reminding me that I haven’t had anything to eat all day.

I dragged my feet from the floor to the door. I opened the door and came across a small hallway leading to the stairs.

I walked through it and came to the stairs. I walked down the stairs and contemplated which way to go to locate the kitchen.

My stomach rumbled again.

Damn!! I was so hungry. I quickly held it with my palm. I didn’t even know what time of the day it was.

” Good day ma’am” I heard a tiny voice say behind me.

I turned abruptly to see a young girl, maybe in her mid twenties, beautiful, slender and soft looking with puppy like eyes and an adorable face.

” How can I help you ma’am?” she addressed me so respectfully, that I wondered who she was.

From all indications, she was a lot older than me.

” Who .. who are you?” I stuttered, the hunger taking a toll on me.

” I’m Lara, one of the housekeepers,” she informed me.

I mouthed an ‘Oh’.

” Uhm… where’s this place?’ I managed to ask.

” You’re in the De Martins vacation home ma’am. I’m guessing Mr Nathan is here on a business trip because he only comes here when he has business to do here” she explained to me.

I was losing strength, so I walked slowly to the couch and she followed suit, but remained standing.

” Are you okay ma’am?” she asked.

The ma’am was making me cringe so much. How do I tell her to stop?.

“Is there anything I can do for you or help you with?” she asked again.

I held my hand up for her to drop.

” Is there anything to eat? I’m famished” I asked breathlessly.

” Oh!! There are plenty of dishes, but we didn’t prepare the table yet because we didn’t know what you’ll like, so we were waiting for you to wake up so we could ask what you would like to…”

” Please, just get me anything, I’ll be fine with it. ” I cut her off immediately. I wasn’t really in the mood to be picky at that point.

She bowed and made to walk away but I called her back when I remembered something.

” What day is it?” I had to ask, because it was so bright, although the sun wasn’t in the sky.

” It’s the 12th day of June ma’am”she answered.

I nodded slowly, completely amazed.

I looked over at the wall clock and it read, 8:15am.

Goodness!! It’s morning. That explains why I am so hungry. I had absolutely nothing to eat the previous day.

But how come? How did I sleep this long and deep?.Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.

I looked at my outfit and saw I was in a lingerie.

Who changed my outfit? Who carried me from the plane to the car, and from the car to that room?.

Oh, my! I can’t believe this, and where the hell is he?.

I can’t believe he came here to work? Is he for real? Am I like a joke to him or what?.

I know it’s an arranged marriage and we shouldn’t expect anything but it wasn’t cool.

How could he just leave me all alone in a place I don’t even know? With people I don’t know.

I can’t believe this… I can’t believe him. He probably doesn’t know who he’s feeling with noyet.

I think I’ve been quiet for far too long.

Who does he even think he is, hub?

Rubbish!!.

I formed in anger.