Secret Love

Chapter Twenty Three

Chapter Twenty three

The ride to the wedding ceremony was deadly silent.

Peter had hired a limousine, so everyone fit into it.

I felt sick all I could think about was the plan not working and I will have to spend the rest of my life the Peter.

I sighed and leaned back into my seat.

“Ari, it’s going to be ok, I’m not going to let my favourite cousin be forced to marry a douche.” Toby said.

I smiled at him “I know, I’m just worried.”

“Well it won’t we will get you out of this.” Said Joe.

Everyone nodded in agreement

We pulled up in front a big hall.

I think it was a register office.

Walking into the building and into the room where I was soon to be married.

Well I hope I won’t be.

Everyone took their seats, until it was just me and my dad.

Peter had agreed on letting him walk me down the aisle.

The doors opened and the music started.

I swallowed the lump forming in my throat.

This wasn’t how my wedding day should be going. I shouldn’t be feeling sick or nervous or sad. I wanted to be walking towards Elliot feeling excited, proud and happy.

I felt tears sting my eyes, I could only hope that this plan works and one day I will be getting married to the man I love.

I took a deep breath as we got closer and closer to Peter, I looked towards my friends and family.

If this doesn’t work Peter might kill them and it will be all my fault.

I tried not to think about that, I will not let him hurt them and I will do anything for me not to get married to this man.

“You better look after her” my dad said to Peter.

I knew it was hard on my Dad, Peter already took one of his daughters away now he’s trying to take me, his other daughter.

“I certainly will look after her Rob.” Earning me wink.

I scowled and turned towards the registrar.   

“Dearly beloved, We are gathered here today, on this beautiful afternoon to share with Peter Hernandez and Arianne Celeste as they exchange vows of their everlasting love. As Peter and Arianne take their vows today, we are privileged to witness the joyous love of a new family -- a family that will be nourished and nurtured through the devotion of two separate individuals growing together through the common bonds of love.” The registrar started.

I felt even sicker.

This wedding wasn’t happening for love, it certainly wasn’t joyous.

“May their marriage bring them the peace, joy, comfort and contentment that is known in the hearts of all God's children. And may Peter and Arianne both look forward to each new season of their marriage --- just as the world looks forward to each new season of the year. For all seasons bring with them their own special moments and memories.

An essential requirement of a good marriage is a strong bond of real friendship and trust. Peter and Arianne, your love for each other will grow deeper with every passing day, but it's important to remember that your love stands on a foundation of genuine, mutual affection and respect for each other. To truly love another person is to be willing to accept both their strong points, and their weak points, with equal measures of understanding and respect.”

This is so not true, this is not right.

I certainly do not love this man or ever will. He does not accept my strong or weak points, he doesn’t understand or respect.

“The vows you are about to exchange, will serve as a verbal representation of the non-verbal emotions that are as real as anything that can be seen, heard or touched.

For it is not the words that you will speak today that will bond you together as one --- but the strength of the love and commitment found deep within your souls.”

Oh god, when is he going to get the ‘if anyone here objects’, or whatever it is.

I was starting to panic, my palms were sweaty and I was fidgeting.

I think Peter noticed because he grabbed my hands and squeezed hard.

“At this time, I’ll ask you, Peter, and you, Arianne, to face each other & take each other’s hands. 

Peter, will you take Arianne to be your wife, your partner in life and your one true love? Will you cherish her friendship and love her today, tomorrow and forever? Will you trust and honour her, laugh with her and cry with her? Will you be faithful through good times and bad, in sickness and in health as long as you both shall live?” he said.

“I do.” Said Peter smugly.

“Arianne, will you take Peter to be your husband, your partner in life and your one true love? Will you cherish his friendship and love him today, tomorrow and forever? Will you trust and honour him, laugh with him and cry with him? Will you be faithful through good times and bad, in sickness and in health as long as you both shall live?”

I can’t do this. Where the hell was the I object he skipped that bit.

Holy Shit, Peter probably told him to.

I can’t do this.

I can’t do this.

“I can’t do this.” I said allowed.

I froze.

“Fuck.” I said allowed again.

Peter grip on my hands tightened, I swear one more squeeze and they will break.

“Sorry miss.”

“I-I d-“I stutter.

I looked towards my family and friends.

They all looked surprised and worried.

“I don’t want to marry you.” I said looking straight at Peter.

“You really shouldn’t have done that.” He growled.

As quick as lightening Peter grabbed facing me towards everyone.

He pointed something to my head.

I felt my blood go cold.

I instantly knew it was his gun.

Shit.

“Ari, say goodbye to your family. If I can’t have you no one will.”

Then I heard a gun shot sound.

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