Chapter Four
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"Ella are you ready?"
"...I think so, I'm not sure."
"Don't worry, you are beautiful, everything will be alright. Let's go"
She nodded as Samantha led her out of the house and into the car.
"Um...where is...Cian?"
"He is coming. He's just taking his time."
"I don't want to do this, its not right." Cian grumbled as he came out.
"If you still want to keep the company and still be it's owner, you will do as we say. Its for your own good."
"Whatever" He growled and slammed the door sitting beside Ella, she quietly shifted as he glared at her, folding her trembling hands into the folds of her white, flowing wedding gown.
"Mr Cian Black, do you take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife?" the clergy man asked.
Cian didn't acknowledge him and only stared vacantly at the ceiling.
"Cian!" Samantha barked.
The door suddenly slammed open, "Cian! You promised nothing would happen, how could you." Cynthia screamed, her face a mask of fury and rage. He immediately rushed to her.
"Its not what you think."
"Who let her in? How did she find out?", Samantha screamed.
"...I did" Ella spoke up, Samantha stated at her in disbelief.
"But why?"
"Because...he's her boyfriend, they want to be together. He doesn't want me...I can't force him to marry me."
Simon sighed, "I understand but..."
"I know you want the best for your son...but..." she bit her lips and lowered her shoulders, "...its for the best".
"I'll do it."
Her head whipped up, "Huh?"
"You want me to get married right? Let's get on with it, I haven't got all day" Cian grunted as he strode towards her, this time determination was set on in his eyes, he stood before her, his blonde hair was styled perfectly to the side, he looked dashingly handsome in a black suit that hugged his muscular frame.
"Son, you will marry her willingly?" Samantha gasped out, a blooming grin on her face as he turned towards the clergy man.
"Read the damn vows" he growled.
The clergy man cleared his throat, flustered.
"Right. Do you Mr Cian Black, take this woman to be your..."
"Yes I do" he answered immediately.
"Do you Miss Ella Parker, take this name to be your legally wedded husband?"
"I do" she nodded slowly, transfixed by his piercing stare.
"I now pronounce you husband and wife, you may um...kiss the bride."
Her eyes widened in terror, she stepped back, shaking her head slightly. Annoyed, he dragged her towards him with one hand, his face was so close to her as he growled slowly.
"You want this over with right?"
She nodded.
"Then you better damn well do what needs to be done, keep your head and be still. I have more important things to do."
Without wasting time, he placed his lips on her lips, the kiss was very quick but she briefly felt his soft lips before they left hers.
"Are we done here?" he asked.
"Well...um you need to sign the marriage certificates first."
"Fine"
They signed the certificates quickly.
"I'm out of here" Cian announced then he took a silent Cynthia with him and left.
"Finally. You two are married now." Samantha squealed happily.
"I need to get my things from my house"
"Its okay, we'll take you there."
"Oh no, I don't want to bother you two".
"Nonsense." Simon boomed, "You are our daughter in law now, which makes us family, of course its not a bother, let's go."
They reached her house, "This stop is alright, I'll be right back." she went inside.
"Finally, you are here. I'm hungry, hurry and make lunch. Where did you get that dress from?" Nadine asked as she gazed at the dress, envy shone in her eyes not hiding the desire to possess it.
"Its not mine, it belongs to someone else",she told her as she clutched the dress and ran to her room. She packed her few belongings and stepped out of her room and headed for the door, Nadine blocked her way.
"Where are you going to with your bags?".
"I'm...leaving"
Nadine frowned, "You can't leave. Did you tell mom?"
"No. I can't explain right now but I..just got married. So I'm leaving to my inlaw's place.
Nadine stared at her as if she was crazy.
"You must be joking, married? In your dreams."
Ella inched towards the door, "I'll talk to you later okay".
"You are not going anywhere. How dare you get married without informing us and also when I'm not yet married? You have no right."
"Says who?"
Simon growled as he pushed her out of the way, she landed on the couch, her long, brown hair covered her face as she stared at Ella in disbelief.
"Let's go Ella, Samantha is waiting."
"Alright"
"Who was that?".
"My sister."
"I see." He said nothing else as they reached the car.
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"Here we are."
"Er...ma'am..."
"Its mother or Samantha...no mother is best. I always wanted a daughter"
"Okay um..mo...mother?"
"Yes"
"I thought we were going to your house, this is not your house."
Samantha chuckled, "Silly girl. Of course its not our house, its Cian's house"
She blinked, "Cian's house? Why are we here.?"
"Today was your wedding day. You have to spend your night together since its your wedding night."
"But, I don't think...Cian will actually like that and...I'm not ready" she revealed in a timid voice.
Samantha rubbed her back in comforting motions, "Its alright, he will, he must and I'm sure you will be ready when you see him."
"Don't be shy Ella, make sure you win him over. We trust you okay. Now go in and wait for him."
She got out, a feeling of dread settled in her stomach as she walked into the house that looked almost like Samantha's house, only that it was a bit bigger and had a monotone color. A staff opened the door and helped her with her bags. She was directed to the bedroom and was heading there when she stopped to gaze at some pictures of him of when he was little. She smiled softly as she caressed a picture.
"So he was once a cute child, too bad he almost looks like a big bad wolf." She whispered softly.
"Is that not a good thing?" A man's deep voice made her turn sharply.
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