Between Shadows and Roses🖤🌹

Between Shadows and Roses 🖤🌹

some children were born into freedom...

They weren't...

Before they could utter their first words, their futures had already been written. A contract signed in ink would bind two strangers long before they even learnt each other's names.

The only daughter of the Rivera at the age of 22 will be pledged to the Eldest son of the Van-Doren family

The most powerful family in all of the city

Only then will the debt be cleared

A few years later...

Jane Rivera: Blair, it is time...

Blair: ...*sighs*

I never wanted any of this...mom🥺

Jane: Neither did I, honey...Neither did I,

you have no say in this darling...

Now honey, don't ruin your makeup with tears it is a day of joy...I am sure you are going to love him

Just...just keep your temper in check, okay baby🙂 besides he's just 24.

Blair: nods* Whatever

*Elsie walks in*

Elsie: ohh, B, you look gorgeous 🥹

I'm sure all those bitches will be balling their eyes out by now

Blair: Why the f**k will they be jealous...even over an unhappy bride

Elsie: ohh B...* hugs her*

Jane: Careful you don't ruin her makeup

Elsie: Oh yeah right Sorry

Attendant : Miss Rivera it's time

Jane: We will be out soon

*covers her daughters face with a veil*

Elsie: You've got this B

Blair : Thanks El...

*At the front of the aisle Damien Van-Doren stands still looking all charming and fearless but his gaze cold as ice*

*His right hand man, Alex stands behind him*

*All the ladies present gush over him*

*At the entrance Mr. Arthur Rivera takes his daughter's hand and walks her down the aisle*

Blair's thought 💬

Goodbye freedom...I'll now be in the chains of an unwanted marriage

*She stands before the man she had never met but somehow had to marry*

💬Blair's thoughts

oh damn... he is really hot

but he looks dangerous

💬Damien's thought

she isn't that bad...

she actually is pretty

Priest: we all are gathered her today...

*zones out*

Priest: exchange the rings

Damien slides the ring unto her finger

she's a bit hesitant... she slides the ring unto his finger

Priest: Kiss your bride

*Damien pulls her in his expression emotionless

he gives a soft peck on the lips

his expression unreadable *

💬Blair's thought

He smells good

he has a minty breath

His lips are warm, but the kiss lacks affection just like this f*****g marriage

*They face the congregation

Just then Jane pulls Blair to the side to thank the guest

Blair tried her possible best to not look Damien in the eyes and ignored her father throughout the entire ceremony*

*Lady Charlotte Van-Doren, Damien's Grandmother looked quite pleased with Blair

giving her soft smiles each time their eyes met*

The guests whispered among themselves

Guest 1: Blair is damn lucky to have Damien by her side...they look so good together

Guest 2: I wish I was in Blair's place oh God His presence exhibits an undefinable aura

Guest 3: Quit dreaming or else you'll have your eyes pocked out

Guest 2:Hmp...😤

*Throughout the after wedding party

the newly married couple kept their distance

After what seemed like forever,

Guests started to leave each person happy and giggly. With the exception of Blair

she was filled with rage *

THE NIGHT AFTER MARRIAGE

Jane: Be good, Blair... Don't keep him waiting too long

Blair: Mhmm

Jane: Come here, baby

*hugs her*

*Arthur walks up to Blair*

Arthur: Honey...

Blair: Don't speak to me!

* She walks right past him to her best friend *

Elsie: Take care, Mejor Amiga

Blair: You too dumbass

Jane: It's time to leave

Mr. Harvey Van-Doren: Your daughter is in safe hands, Mr. Rivera

*Blair sits in the car as it sped off into the city*

*She and Damien sat side by Side in the back while Alex drove*

Damien: I won't let you feel as though you are a prisoner

you will still have your freedom

Blair: Stay out of my way, and I'll stay out of yours. You get that

*smirks*

*Holds up her chin*

Damien: I can't promise you that Bunny

Blair: Bunny????

what the f- get your hands off me

Damien: Hmp😏

*looks away*

I won't force myself on you, Bunny

just know that you are mine and don't f*****g try to betray me

Blair: whatever 🙄it's not like I have a choice anyway...

💬Alex thoughts

He hasn't let anyone speak to him like this before...has he drank something???

* They arrive*

Maid Delores: welcome Mr. Van-Doren

welcome Mrs. Van-Doren

Blair: Thanks??

Matteo Van-Doren: Hiii Sis inlaw, no honeymoon??

Serena Van-Doren: Matteo!

They just met!

Matteo: Ohhh right...they really did just meet

literally at the altar

ohh boy🤣

Serena: Ignore him

He can be a lot

I'm Serena, by the way

The youngest and only daughter of the family

it's nice to meet you

Blair: Nice to meet you as well

Serena: You are way more gorgeous than they described

Blair: Thanks

Damien: I'll show you to your room

Matteo: You are taking her to her room???🤨

That's a first

Serena: Oh for f***s sake shut up Matteo

Matteo: alright alright

Damien: You've got a problem with that??

Matteo: N..n...no

Damien: That's what I thought

* He takes Blair up to her room*

Damien: Now that you are my wife...no one has the right to disrespect you

if anything or supposedly anyone troubles you let me know

Blair: First of Mr. Van-Doren

I can take care of myself...I don't need your help

Damien: Mrs. Van-Doren...I didn't say you couldn't

Blair: I hate you!

*Throws a pillow to hit his chest*

Damien:* Smirks* Sure you do, Bunny

* leaves*

Blair: Oh, what on earth!!

hmp, I'll wipe that smug look of his face real soon

* Changes her clothes into a silky short night wear*

* she let's her hair down and drifts to sleep in the empty huge bed*

Alex: Big Boss, they know you are married

They might come after her...

Damien: * with a cold expression*

Let Security be on high alert

I'll keep an eye on her

Alex: Can we trust her

Damien: If only she gives us a reason to

Alex: Yes, Boss

THE FAMILY GATHERING

* The next morning *

A ray of sunlight shot through the half opened blinds

*Blair yawns and opens her eyes*

Blair: It wasn't a dream...it was real??

* She gets dressed and goes downstairs*

Serena: Hi Blair, join us for breakfast

Matteo: Did you have a rough night dear sis in law

Serena: They slept in separate rooms Matteo 🤦‍♀️

Matteo: Ohh yuhhhh righhhttt

Delores: Mrs. Van-Doren, you are awake

Mr. Van-Doren asked me to check on you

Blair: Oh really now🙄

Delores: He just wants to make sure you are alright

Blair: Well I am

Delores: Tonight Lady Charlotte Van-Doren and Mr. Harvey Van-Doren would like to see you and have a word with you

Blair: Huh??

Serena: Ohh, don't be nervous

She is nice... mostly

Delores: Mr. Van-Doren is out to settle business. He will soon return

Blair: Sure, he is

Matteo: Maybe not the rough night ???

Later that night...

*Damien knocks softly on Blair's door*

He overhears her speaking on the phone with

Elsie *

on call

Elsie: Soo, how many rounds last night??

Does he have abs??

Is he really that good in bed??

Blair: El...we literally slept in different rooms

Elsie: ooh darn it

Blair: C'mon...he probably is inlove with someone else

Elsie: I highly doubt that...you can't remain a virgin forever B women also have their needs

Blair: Well...I guess I'll rather endure El

Elsie: Whatever B

gotta go

Blair: Byee

* Damien opens the door and walks in*

Damien: Hello virgin Bunny

did u miss me

Blair:😳

what are ...u

To be continued...