CHAPTER 5

It was finally time, my wedding day. I was overjoyed. I was finally getting married to Sandor. I couldn't be happier.

Although I felt a bit uneasy because I fucking kissed and sucked off his brother, but that wasn't me, I was drugged. Although I know that I one hundred per cent wanted to do that. I bit down on my lips when I thought of it.

The way he appeared out of nowhere like a hero and saved me, too bad I'm marrying his brother…what? What fuck am I even thinking? It's my wedding day and I'm thinking about another man? Valeria, what the hell is wrong with you? Your soon-to-be husband is standing at the altar, waiting for you, and you're here fantasising about his brother?

You're just disgusting. I scolded myself and shook my head to shake him out of my thoughts. This is not the time to think about him, not on this day. And why am I suddenly getting so obsessed with him? I hate him.

I was adorned in beautiful jewellery. My hair was styled perfectly. I smiled every time I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror. This is all I ever wanted.

To get married to the man I love. I've loved Sandor for years, and we finally get to be together. Priya squealed as she entered, and I smiled at her. “You look so pretty.” She said as she hugged me. “Thanks.”

“I'm mad at you, though.” She said with a huff.

“Oh, jeez, I apologised like a billion times already,” I said with a puppy face, and she smiled. I know I should've let her know when I left the club, she was worried sick. Woke up to over 60 missed calls.

“Well, I'm just going to let it go because it's your happy day.” We both giggled.

Priya stayed with me as I dressed up. Priya has always been a sweetheart. She always treated me like I was her sister, and I loved her for that. Because my actual sister was a bitch, and I was happy I had her as a sister instead.

We finished everything and she helped me put on my veil. That was the final touch. I immediately started feeling nervous. What if I trip over my dress and fall? What if my voice cracks as I say my vows? What if…my thoughts were interrupted and I felt Priya squeeze my hands.

“Stop overthinking, it's written all over your face. You'll be fine.” She really does know me. I sucked in a deep breath and finally covered my face with my veil. I walked out to the wedding premises. Only a few family members were present, perfect.

I walked gracefully to the altar, my heart beating so fast. I was both excited and scared. And I don't even know why I'm scared, maybe because I'm going to be a wife soon? And Sandor will finally touch me like I'm a woman? Yeah, obviously.

And he'll finally stop pushing me away and pretending like I'm a ghost. Apart from giving me forehead kisses and light kisses on my lips, Sandor and I never did anything, absolutely nothing.

But I didn't complain, because our marriage was fixed, we had everything planned, our families had already accepted it, that is why I waited, and now, I can finally get what I want.

The pastor spoke, initiating the wedding. My eyes were down because the veil was thick, and I could hardly see. Finally, it was time to lift my veil. I couldn't control my joy as Sandor lifted my veil and our eyes met. “What the fuck?” I cursed involuntarily when I saw the person standing in front of me. My smile dropped and my face went numb. Is this a prank? “Massimo?” I said faintly, trying to understand what was happening.

I was confused, why was he here? Where is Sandor? I looked into the crowd and saw my father sitting there, but he looked calm, almost like he didn't care. I glanced around and the only person who had a worried look was Priya. Everyone looked like they didn't care, like they knew it was Massimo marrying me and not Sandor.

What the hell was happening? I grew uneasy, did something happen to him? Why isn't he here?

“What kind of sick joke is this?” But before I could protest any longer, Massimo grabbed me by the waist and smashed his lips on mine. “I pronounce you husband and wife.” The priest said and the room erupted with claps. I pushed him away. My heart was racing, my head clouded with thoughts, what the fuck was happening right now? And why is no one telling me anything?