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Chapter 18
Irene’s POV:
Nostalgia hit me like a towing train where, I was standing in my wedding dress, looking at my reflection in the mirror
I was more than beautiful. Everything about my wedding dress spoke of luxury. My makeup was top-notch. My hair was perfectly styled and was adorned with silvery pearls that matched the design of my dress
I couldn’t believe it was really me in the mirror. She seemed like another version of Irene. Almost as if it was a magical look with how ethereal I looked.
I straightened my back and stood taller and proud because I needed to believe that I was no longer the Irene of five years ago who married Damien Chad.
Then, I didn’t know that he was deeply in love with Eva. Even when I knew that she was his first love, I was so excited to marry my own first love as well. I didn’t care about anyone’s opinion or advice about being Eva’s substitute. All I wanted was
Damien
And I had him. But only momentarily. And it was like an everyday slow torture until 1 lost him again.
But now, I was getting him back. And I wasn’t sure what game the universe was playing again. I don’t know if this was victory or defeat. I don’t know what the near future holds for me.
But I had reasons to proceed, and I’ll make sure to remind myself every day that I had married Damien Chad again ny reputation and that of my son.
So, there’s no need to let nostalgia get a good grip on me. I need to focus on these reasons and be the best bride for today show that Damien and I will be putting on.
“Trene, it’s time for the bride to enter, one of the rented bride’s maids called
to me
“Okay, thank you.” I flashed a polite smile.
I took one look at the tall mirror again, admiring how snug and gorgeous my wedding dress looked. It was plain white adorned with crystal beads. It was made of lace and mesh materials and it screamed millions of dollars.
“Let’s go.” I said and walked elegantly towards them. The stylists were right behind me, making sure everything looked as perfect as it should be.
Thave to say that this dress found its perfect owner,” the head stylist had commented. He designed it and looked so proud seeing me in it.
“Thank you, Francis. I love it as well,” I said to him.
Soon, the bride’s maids lined behind me and the door to the main hall of the event opened.
The usual “Here Comes the Bride” was played on the grand piano that an older lady was performing She looked like she was in her sixties. She had white hair and wore a Champaign gold dress.
I let a small smile play on my lips. A bride should be happy it’s her day. A bride should gaze lovingly at her groom. So, I will do well to put on those shows for these wealthy-looking guests.
Delores waved at me in a corner and I graced her with a grateful smile.
Damien
in his clad suit made him look like a model instead of a groom. He was that handsome.
Getting nearer
y heart, but my strong
will
He had a smile on his face, and they were honest and loving. They almost left an impact on my
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Once I got to where he was standing, he stretched forth his hands and I took it. He is Large hand around mine as if they were made for each other.
I refuse to feel things. I refuse to feel anything for him, I repeated inside my head like a maritra.
“You look gorgeous, dear bride,” he compliments as he helps me up the small platform where we will take our vows.
“Thank you, Mr Chad,” I smiled at him, purposely choosing to call him by his last name.
Tm happy to be making Miss Irene Boden mine again,” he replied, as if he was ready to counter any form of defense I put up today.
“You sly man,” I said through gritted teeth.
“This wasn’t all your plan, right?” The idea I never considered before suddenly popped into my head.
“You doubt me too much. This is all just the universe helping me get back with you even though its ways are not pleasant,” he answered, a smile painting his lips
“It is time for the bride and groom to share their vows, the officiator announced, cutting off our banter unknowingly.
“You heard that, Irene? It is time we both pledge our love for each other,” he teased and I could see he was very much enjoying the reaction he was getting from me.
Yeah, your great love,” I teased back.
And some minutes later, we had already gone through the usual yow exchange. The guests cheered for us with an applause
session.
Paparazzi were having a field day because of the amount of pictures and videos they’ve taken.
“Hello everyone,” Damien said, addressing the paparazzi.
“You must be surprised to see that there was a last-minute turn of events. Well, I won’t be revealing too much of my personal life,” he began saying in a confident tone.
“Trene Boden is the woman I love and I have always loved. And she is the only woman who can become my wife because my heart lies with her,” he declared boldly.
“Eva Boden was an intruder in our lives who was after something that caused discord between my love and me. But now, everything is better. So, what you saw was not wrong. It was just two lovebirds being in love,” he finished with a simple bow and turned around to face me.
He didn’t give the reporters a chance to question him.
“Damien Chad,” the officiator called as if he was in on Damien’s plan to hinder the reporters from questioning him. And this made everyone go silent from the murmurs that had erupted from his brief explanation.
“You may kiss your bride. The officiator said and instantly, flashes of cameras were already on our faces.
Damien slowly wrapped his arms around me and pulled me closer to his body. I had forgotten this little detail.
Still taken aback by his explanation, I didn’t realize when his lips captured mine into a soft passionate kiss.
I was beginning to melt when he pulled apart and smiled sweetly at me.
“Congratulations to the newly wedded couple- Irene and Damien Chad, the officiator announced, sealing my fate.
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