MY SECRET BILLIONAIRE HUSBAND

CHAPTER 5

ANABEL POV

Today is the D-Day. The day I will be married to a man I don't have feelings for. I have always dreamt of having a cinderella love story. Getting married to the man I love, my mom blessing me and my dad walking me down the aisle. But here I am getting married to a random man. It's not just any man but Alfred Smith the degraded bachelor.

" Wow, you look beautiful " the Make up artist exclaimed.

" It's all thanks to you that am looking this great ".

" I bet your man won't take his eyes off you ". The Make up artist teased me.

That would have been nice if it had been my dream man.

In as much as I hate to admit it I was looking really great. The white wedding gown has this simple, and unique look at the same time . And tiara on my head made me look like a fairy princess just that I had no magic band on me. Abd believe me when I say the artists did magic on my face.

" Oh my God!! Isn't the celebrant looking stuning " . Silvia simrked.

" Who would have believed my sister ended up been the wife of Alfred's Smith. Please do well to give me your flowers and I would need your blessings for me to marry the man my heart beat for " She pouted .

Getting down from the black limo car, my Dad walked me down the aisle. The wedding hall were sparking, the decorations and everything were so great. My Dad had this smile non his face like he had won lottery. Well I guess he has one already.

The guest were not much. I am so tensed, I really feel like running away from here. The guests were all murmuring. And there stood Albert Smith on a Black Suit,I couldn't deny the fact that he looks dashing. Thank God he is the one waiting for me and not the other way round.

Just before my Dad would hand me over to Alfred he leaned closer and wispher to me.

" I wouldn't want you messing this up for me. It took me years before the smith would look at my direction " .

Just after his speech when handed me over to Alfred.

Alfred smiled at me. What wrong with him ? .Why is he staring at me with a soft expression ? .

The priest started with his speech " Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to witness the union Anabel and Alfred in holy matrimony. If anyone here know of any reason why these two should not be joined, speak now or forever hold your peace.

A heavy silence fills the room. My Father and his family exchange satisfied looks. I glance at Alfred our expressions filled with shared apprehension.

Then the priest continued .

" In the absence of no objection. Do you Alfred Smith, do you take Anabel Gilbert to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, in sickness and in good health, for richer or for poorer, for better or for worse, as long as you both shall live ? " .

Alfred hesitates, his hands clenched at his sides. He looks me and closed his eyes and then nodes.

"Yes , I Do. I Alfred Smith takes Anabel Gilbert to be my lawful wedded wife. To stand and be with her in sickness and in good health, for richer and for poorer, for better or for worse, till death do us part " . Albert vowed .

And he slide the ring in my finger.

What's he saying, the priest didn't even add the last line. The way he said he said it with all seriousness made me almost believed it.

Then the priest turned to me .

" Do you Anabel Gilbert , do you take Alfred Smith to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, in sickness and in good health, for richer or for poorer, for better or for worse, as long as you both shall live ? " .

I looked at my Father, who glares at me with a warning expression. I stared at Silvia who blew me a kiss. I stared at Naomi who gave e a tight smile. Mad just like Alfred did , I clenched my hands by my side and close my eye and nod.

"Yes , I Do. I Anabel Gilbert takes Alfred Smith to be my lawful wedded husband . To stand and be with him in sickness and in good health, for richer and for poorer, for better or for worse, till death do us part " . I vowed.

I slide the ring on his finger.

He stared at me in shock . Was he expecting I would say no . No way dude not when my Mother's life lies on this marriage.

The priest continued.

" By the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride " .

The hour I dreaded the most had come .

Alfred and I turn to each other, my face held an expression of sadness and resignation. But he had a neutral look on his face . He pulled me closer and whispered " In as much as I hate to do this we have to do it " and we shared a emotionless kiss as the guests applaud half-heartedly

After the ceremony, Alfred and I stand aside, watching the guests mingle . They exchange a look of mutual understanding.

I tried starting a conversation with him " So, this is our life now " .

He nods " Seems like it. Not what I envisioned " .

I sighed softly " Neither did I. But maybe... maybe we can find a way to make this work, somehow " .

At least we have to make it work I said to my self. I have sacrificed this much for my mother's life.

Alfred looks at me " i hope so. We're in this together, whether we like it or no " .

My Dad and his family approach us, their expressions smug.

My Dad smile " Anabel you were wonderful " .

" All cheers to the latest couple in town " Silvia screamed .

After his Parents had congrated us. Grandpa Smith gave me a pat on the back and left.

We entered the car that brought Alfred and left the venue. With Alfred squeezing and smoothing my hands.