THE BILLIONAIRE’S PERFECT MATE

Thinking that Kevin was truly in love with her, Ellie kept on falling in love with him day by day. Kevin also tried hard to convince her that his love for her was real, by taking care of Ivory and providing for their needs even before they asked. Ellie decided not to further her education and stayed at home, raising her daughter as a stay at home mum. Kevin’s new job was really earning him quite well, as he catered for the needs of Ellie and Ivory and also sponsored Carla’s education, while at the same time, sponsoring his own education as well. He decided to go back to school and become an accountant which he had always dreamt of becoming.

Most of the times, he do travel out of the town and whenever Ellie asked him the reason for that, he do tell her that it was an office assignment. Ellie never thought much of it, as all she wanted at that time, was to have memorable moments with her daughter and the man she loved. When Ivory started kindergarten and Ellie finally had some time to herself, she decided to her work as a sketcher. She looked for some fashion stores around their area and it was as if luck was on her side, as one of the store recruited her as their part-time designer. Kevin had promised to get married to her, once he was done with his college.

Everything was going just fine, and Ellie had almost forgotten about her past trauma. Kevin took great care of her and her daughter, that she thanked God everyday for having sent such an adorable and caring man her way. Just as Kevin had promised, they both tied the knot few month after he graduated from college. As she sat down in the bridal suite looking at herself in the mirror, she beamed with joy as she was finally about getting married to the man of her dreams. The man whom had brought her out of her darkness, the one who stayed with her during her dark moments. She felt a palpable sense of relief, a weight lifted off her shoulders as she envisioned a future free from the pains and suffering she had endure.

She looked at herself in the mirror and she realized how beautiful she looked. She was a beautiful bride in her wedding dress, which was screaming beauty, elegance and grace. Her white gown was tailored to perfection, accentuating her figure. The dress was adorned with delicate lace, intricate bead work with a touch of sparkle and sophistication. Her hair was styled in a cascading curl, adorned with a veil that frames her radiant face, her makeup was soft and naturally enhancing her features and highlighting her glowing complexion. She admired herself for having grown to become such a strong woman, despite becoming a mother at a young age. Just as she reminiscence about her past, she thought of her grandmother and her mother. She wished they were there with her on that day, to rejoice with her. She looked at the bouquet she was holding and there stood two white roses, symbolizing her mother and her grandmother’s presence in spirit with her. She felt like they were watching over her and looking at her. She couldn’t help but to bow her head and cry in pain, the pain of her mother and grandmother not being with her that day. While in the middle of her cries, she felt a hand rested on her shoulder, patting her, as if trying to ease her of her pain and which made her abruptly stopped crying. Upon raising her head, her eyes met with that of her husband to be, smiling at her and looking at her in the mirror.

“Seems like we will have to postpone the wedding,”, Kevin said with a straight face, which got Ellie scared.

“What do you mean by that? Are you joking right now?” Ellie questioned, turning around to face Kevin, with shock written all over her face.

“I am being serious. I can’t get married to my wife-to-be, when she is looking like this after getting her make-up ruined with tears. My bride needs to be beautiful and over the moon on our wedding day. Everyone needs to know I am getting married to the most beautiful bride ever. Since you have ruined your make-up and you do not seem to be in the best of mood, then we will have to postpone the wedding until you are ready to put on a smiley face,” Kevin said, pouting his mouth while folding his arms, to show that he was angry. This action of his made Ellie burst into laughter , as she found that action childish. She couldn’t control her laughter and she laughed as hard as she could. It seemed as if her laughter was contagious, as Kevin also burst out in laughter.

“I am glad you are finally smiling,” Kevin said after laughing for while, showing how glad he was that Ellie was finally in a good mood.

“I am sorry I almost ruined our day. I just couldn’t help but to miss granny and my mum. I just wish they can be here with me today. That’s all I ask for,” Ellie said in a low voice, which showed that their absence was weighing her down. Kevin felt some guilt in his heart but quickly brushed it off, as he didn’t want it to ruin his day. He knelt in front of Ellie, took her hands in his and lock his eyes with that of hers.

“I understand your pain, Ellie. I know you miss them and you wish for them to be here. But one thing you do not know is that, they have always been with you and will always be. They have always been watching over you and guiding your every movement. They are currently in this room with you right now, smiling at you. We might not see them but I can feel their presence. So, know that you are not alone and that, they will always be with you,”, Kevin said in a soft melodious voice, which brought about peace and assurance to Ellie’s heart.

“I know right? They are with me here right now. Granny, Mum, if you both can hear me, I want you to know that I love you and I miss you both a lot,” Ellie said, looking around the room, with tears rolling down her cheeks. Seeing she was getting emotional again, Kevin pulled her in for a hug, patting her back. After few minutes of crying, Ellie finally got a hold of herself.

“I am sorry I am doing this on our day. I am sorry. Thank you, Kevin. Thank you for standing by I and Ivory. If not for you, I do not think I and my daughter will be where we are today. Thank you for being the best thing that has happened to me so far. Thank you for the wonderful moments we have shared together and the ones we will be sharing together in the future. Thank you for the paternal support you have given to Ivory so far. I don’t think I would have survived living, without you by my side. Thank you once again,” Ellie said, bowing her head, showing her gratitude towards Kevin.

“It’s fine. You don’t have to be grateful for all I have done so far. I am willing to do anything for the woman I love, even if it means me getting hurt in the process,” Kevin said, smiling at Ellie. Ellie smiled back at him, and was grateful deep down inside of her, for having a man like Kevin in her life. After the incident that turned her life upside down, she had thought she wouldn’t find a man that would love her and treat her daughter as his own but she realized that she was wrong. She smiled broadly, while looking at Kevin, who was kneeling right in front of her.

“Since you are in a good mood now, I think we can carry on with the wedding. So, can we proceed to the altar now?” Kevin asked, jokingly.

“Yes, we can. I just need the make-up artist to add a few touch to my make-up. Or don’t you want your wife to look beautiful?” Ellie said, which got Kevin laughing.Content protected by Nôv/el(D)rama.Org.

After adjusting her make-up, they both headed to the alter. As Kevin took her hand and walked her up the aisle, Ellie exuded a sense of joy, confidence and radiating beauty from within her. As they stood in front of the pastor, about to exchange their vows, Kevin looked into Ellie’s eyes and he smiled.

“From the moment our paths crossed, my dearest Ellie, I saw the strength forged by the challenges you have faced in your eyes. I can remember vividly the night we met. Despite you not knowing me, you tried your best to save my life and if not because of the efforts you had put in that night, I wouldn’t be here, standing right in front of you. I have learned the true meaning of resilience from you, and I am impressed daily by your fortitude. If not for you, I wouldn’t be alive now. For giving me another chance to live, I pledge to you not just my love, but my entire soul, as I stand in front of you now. You have gone through a lot, which I am quite aware of. I swear to be the solace in your suffering, the ray of hope in your darkest hours. I promise not to be the cause of your pains, but to be the one who will take away your pains. I promise not to be the source of your tears but the one who will wipe away your tears. I promise not to ever cheat on you and if peradventure I cheat on you, I will be cheating on you with death. I promise to treasure every second we spend together and to treat you with the utmost respect. I promise to support you no matter what, to love you unconditionally, and to guard your heart always. I promise to love you with all of my heart, to be your steadfast supporter, and to show you my love in deeds, as much as words. By working together, we may transform the wounds from the past into the exquisite fabric of our future. I love you more than words can ever say because, you are my everything, my home, and my heart,” these were Kevin’s vows, which got not only Ellie, but the audience emotional. Ellie burst out into tears, while Kevin wiped away her tears with his handkerchief. He held her hand, assuring her that everything would be okay. When Ellie was finally calmed down, she took her turn to share her vows.

“You came into my life when I was lost in the shadows of my past, my beloved Kevin, and you became the light that led me out of the darkness. You loved me when I was unable to love myself, you stood by me when I was unable to stand on my own, and you held me when I felt like falling. I recall all the many evenings you spent at my side, giving me your steadfast love and support. I promise you today that you have my undying love, my utmost dedication, and my complete trust. I swear to be your greatest ally, your confidant, and your partner in everything. I promise to support you at every trial, share in your happiness, and travel with you on all of your adventures. I will always be thankful for your love, which has allowed me to heal. We will write together, alongside with Carla and Ivory, a tale of unfathomable love-four souls that, in spite of all the odds, found each other. I love you more than words can ever say because you are my forever, my heart, and my rock. To my beautiful and adorable sister-in-law, thank you for the support so far. Thank you for loving your niece so much and for standing by us when we needed you the most. You are not just a sister-in-law, you are my sister and a mother to Ivory. My daughter and I are saying thank you and that, we love you a lot,” Ellie said, looking in Carla’s direction. Carla got emotional by the couple’s vows and couldn’t help but cry, while at the same time, laughing. Ellie turned back to face Kevin and said, “Thank you my beloved husband. You are the best thing that has ever happened to me. I love you”. With that, Ellie locked her lips with that of Kevin and as they kissed, she reconfirmed that she was about to begin a new chapter of her life, which will be filled with joy and happiness which she had lacked. She made up her mind to create a different, more loving family of my own, one where she could finally experience the unconditional love and support she had always longed for but she never knew what awaited her. She didn’t have an iota idea as to what kind of beast Kevin could be!!!!