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Eric and I currently sat in the backseat of a black limo. Awkward would be an understatement. What's even more awkward is that he can barely fit in the backseat since my dress took up most of the space.
"Sorry." I muttered as I tried to pull some fabric away from him. He looked at me with a hint of annoyance in his eyes; he then shook it off and looked away.
On second though maybe I should suffocate him...
We reached the venue that mum had picked out but before we could enter the hall; we both were pulled in different directions.
I ended up behind thick ebony doors with Sofia and my mum, "We're a bit behind schedule." Mum said as she hurried to my corset strings and began prying the dress of me.
"Vi, he's actually kinda cute." Sofia said with a smile as she pulled the hair pin out my hair.
He is, isn't he...
Before I knew it I was out that horrible dress and into a gorgeous white mermaid style dress with bell sleeves. The dress on top was covered in lace. My hair was now out of the up style and on my shoulders. Sofia pinned the front of my hair back and left the rest of my hair cascading down my back.
"Okay so you gonna meet Eric at the end of this hallway that intersects. You both are going to keep walking out the building till you see a pathway bordered with candles. The glass hall is where you'll need to be." My mother explained as she pulled the zipper up and did some buttons.
I put on my white heels and got ready to leave when Sofia screamed for me to wait," You almost forgot these." She said as she showed me the diamond hoop earrings we picked out last week. After she put them in; she set my hair around my face and smiled brightly at me before I was rushed out.
I walked through the hallway filled with fairy lights hanging everywhere. When I came to the intersection I saw Eric; who just happened to be glancing at his watch a bit impatiently. He looked up and for a moment and I think he froze. Hell, I froze with the way he looked at me. I didn't know this man. I didn't know what possibly could set him off. For all I know he could have been plotting my death in that moment.
I smiled awkwardly as I reached him I said a pretty bland 'hi' which he just nodded too. He's a man of no words.
We walked through the pathway of candles and came to a holt outside the glass venue.
My God did they save any money?
Eric extended his arms for me to hold onto as we made our entrance.
Wow...
Chandeliers intertwined with vines hung from the ceiling along with fairy lights and flowers. It was beautiful. The tables had their own sort of vines and pink roses as center pieces; with white padded chairs surrounding the circular tables. It was so enchanting.
I awkwardly clung to Eric's arm as we greet people and I was introduced to some of his family members. I was on my way to sit down when a set of arms threw themselves around Eric's shoulders catching me completely off guard.
"Ahh brother, finally married." He said as he laughed. I smiled amusingly at this odd man with lovely black hair and striking blue eyes. Eric on the other hand was far from amused.
"Hello dear sister-in-law, I am Reece Renorez. I would like to be the first to welcome you to the family." He said as he out stretched his hand. I shook his hand and smiled politely at him. He made a little small talk which only seemed to have one goal to achieve which was to piss Eric off. After Reece was successful he smiled at me and walked away triumphly.
I went to get a glass of champagne when I yet again was ambushed. A slender woman with fiery red hair and emerald eyes, that were an exact replica of Eric's, stood infront of me. Her fit and flare green lace dress accentuated her hair. She looked gentle and fierce all at the same time.
"Hello Sweetheart, I'm Elisa your mother-in-law." She said with a big smile. She grabbed my hands and held them tightly in hers," I know this is not what you wanted," she said regretfully, "...and I understand that it is going to be a hard transition for you but try to make the best of this situation. Most of all have patience and trust me I know how difficult my son can be but he will eventually become accustomed to you. Also if you need anything and I mean absolutely anything just call me and I'll be right there." She told me with a bright smile, "Oh dear and I almost forgot, welcome to the family Violet. You are now one of my babies." She said as she drew me in a hug and kissed the side of my forehead. Her display of affection caught me off guard and I came to a conclusion that this is probably something I'm going to have to get used if I'm gonna be part of this family. She gave me her best wishes before she went off and I met Eric's sister Ella.
Ella was gorgeous with slender features. She had blue eyes and her mother's red hair. She was kind and engaged in some small talk with me before welcoming me to the family and the she politely walked off.
I finally found some of my family and engaged in conversations with my family form Italy. I saw my Aunts and Uncles; along with my grandparents. They all kept talking about how they couldn't believe I am married.
Well neither can I...
By the grace of God; Sofia finally found me and pulled me aways to the back of the hall behind some flower wall arrangement mum had constructed,"Oh Good the hard stuff." I said excitedly as Hunter sat on the floor and poured me a shot of Vodka as he leaned again the flower wall. I sat down next to Hunt and Sof followed beside me. We all sat looking out through the glass wall with out shots in our hands.
"Scores." Said Hunt as we clung the shot glasses and chugged the burning liquid.
"I guess I'm fired up enough for a first dance." I said whilst laughing. Hunt stood up and straightened out his suit before he pulled me up.
A tall man, whose name I didn't care to remember, welcomed us onto the dance floor. The instrumental version of 'Until I Found You' Began to play and all I could think about is how I'm so grateful that the song doesn't have words. It's such a beautiful song that definitely doesn't apply to us.
Eric awkwardly wrapped an arm around my waist and reached out for my hand. I hesitantly put a hand of his shoulder and reached out for his hand. Eric gently held my hand as he led the dance. We moved gracefully together and I couldn't help but look up at him he's brows knitted together and his emerald eyes completely focused as we moved in a square motion. I couldn't help but wonder what he thought of me and just like that he yanked me out my thoughts by spinning me around. Other people began to join the dance floor and just like that it ended.
Right after the dance we said our goodbyes and left the venue. Eric was ahead of me so I had to rush behind him. In the rush to get to him I almost thought I caught a glimpse of my father from the side of my eye...but how? It can't be he's not here. I reminded myself before I sped up and reach Eric.
Eric and I had left to 'our new house'. It was a half an hour drive filled with incredibly awkward silence.
Eric is definitely a man of mystery but in all fairness he doesn't seem like a bad guy. I think he's just a guy with a short temper, so I'm sure he's not too bad...I hope.
Shit! Now it's jinxed, great.
We finally arrived at a beautiful black modern mansion.
Rich people and their mansions.
Once we arrived Eric left, walking up stairs. I continued to remain there still and very lost.
I wondered through the black passages aimlessly until I accidentally bumped into a short lady, who looked like she was in her late fifties.
"Oh my dear! I am so sorry, are you okay?" She asked concerned.
"I'm fine...um , it was actually my fault, my name is Violet."I said as I laughed awkwardly.
"I know Darling." She said with a hearty laugh, "I am Rose, the chef and I used to be Mr Renorez's nanny." She said with a wink, her smile reached her eyes as she took my hand and led me up two flights of stairs, telling me all about Eric's childhood.
"This is your room freshen up and come down stairs, I made a snack for the both of you."
"Okay, thank you Rose." I said gratefully. She gave me a hug and left. I looked around the large room that had black wooden stairs on the side of my black and white bed, leading up to a shower and bathroom glass walls.
I sighed and began to settle in. I took my dress off and changed into red and black plaid pajama pants and a black tight t-shirt.
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Maybe I should call him?
I walked around searching for Eric before spotting him through the glass walls of his office. I was amazed by the stunning exterior of his study. I approached the door yet he still did not look up. I slowly opened the door and entered. His head lifted up slightly and his emerald eyes met mine.
"Eric...uh...Rose made us a late night snack and it's ready." I said playing slightly with the hemp of my shirt as I rambled slightly.
Why is this so awkward?
"I am not hungry." He said sternly.
"...But you barely ate at the reception also it's like one in the morning aren't yoy tired? You should get some sleep." I said kind of concerned. I also was still nervous which meant I was rambling and I could also pick up on the fact that he really doesn't like rambling.
I need to shut up!
"Violet sit down!"
"What!?"
"Violet. Sit. Down." His anger was quiet evident. I sat down on a chair infront of his desk. His eyes stared daggers at me.
What the hell did I even do?
"Now let's get something straight. You don't ever interfere or disrupt me when I am working! Stay out of my personal life and I will stay out of yours. We played the loving couple perfectly at the wedding so everyone outside these walls believe we are married and we will keep that pretense up in public but inside, we are nothing but strangers. I only married you to ensure that I get a very important contact, from very important investors for my company that I worked so hard to build. This is nothing but an act. I hope you understand that."
Well that went from zero to a hundred pretty quickly...
My heart was beating fast and my temper was at it's max. I stood up and stared him down. How dare he! I was fuming with anger. It boiled through my veins. I couldn't believe I married such a pompous asshole. "Well it's good to know! But this maybe an act to you and you may have no problem with it, but this is my life you are playing with as well and just so you know, I am not happy with this either! So please stop with the self- pity! You self-absorbed, egotistic ass wipe."
He raised an eyebrow at me and smirked. What the hell. Have you ever wondered, what goes through someone's head? Yeah, me too. I swear hes insane.
He slowly walked towards me and I kept walking backwards, until my back hit against the glass wall. He leaned forward, his lips grazed my ear as he whispered," I suggest you stay in line because you don't want to find out what I'm capable of."
"Is that suppose to scare me?" I asked simply unimpressed. He stepped back and looked into my eyes and smirked.
"Oh darling, you haven't seen anything yet." With that he left releasing me from his arms that trapped me.
" what the f..."
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A/N:
Hey guys😁
Hope you'll enjoy this chapter,
Things finally got spicy.
Till the next time, byezz...
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