Wrongfully Yours

CHAPTER 1

"You can't do this to me, Dad; I am your only child. You cannot marry me off to an older man twice my age to save your company.

I have dreams and aspirations. Do you even care about that?

Snow's world came crashing down when her father told her that her life was about to take a turn. She couldn't control the tears running down her face.

"Snow, my little butterfly, I love you dearly, but I am afraid I can do nothing; my hands are tied. I cannot change the situation, even if I try.

Mr. Adams, Snow's father, tried to convince his daughter, but he couldn't hide his fear. His eyes were red as he tried to fight back the tears.

"Father, Mr Bruce is a wicked man, dad, and rumours have it that he killed his wife for cheating. Is that who you want to give me to? I'm as good as dead; you can kill me here and now.

Snow scatters her father's work table to show her anger.

"Enough! You will do as I say. I am your Father. I know what is best for you and this family, and my words are final.

Snow's legs couldn't hold her body weight when she heard those words from her Father; she fell on the seat behind her and wept profusely.

"I hate to see you this way, my little butterfly, but you have no choice but to marry Mr. Bruce. Your wedding is tomorrow; get ready.

"Mr. Adams left almost immediately so his daughter wouldn't see the tears that rushed down his face.

"How do I tell my boyfriend, Jackson, about this tragedy that will occur to me? I love him dearly and cannot afford to marry someone else. I need to see him tonight so we can elope to Europe.

Snow picked up her car keys and drove off to Jackson's house; it was already midnight when she arrived. She knocked but got no response. Discovering the door was open, she went in reluctantly.

" Baby, are you asleep? You left your door open.

Snow didn't get a reply, so she made her way to his bedroom.

Her mind struggled to make sense of the sight before her for a moment. Her heart stopped beating instantly; she could feel life leaving her body when she opened the room door and saw her boyfriend, Jackson, making out with her best friend, Edna.

"You Son of a b***h, Snow walked off before Jackson could get a chance to explain.

At that point, she couldn't decipher her feelings. She couldn't tell if the news her Father broke to her was hurting her more or that she had just caught her boyfriend, whom she loved, banging on her best friend.

''Why is the universe punishing me? My heart is bleeding, and the only one who can comfort me is no more. I wish my mom were still alive. She wouldn't have allowed my father to jeopardize my life. Why did you leave me in the cold arms of this world, mummy?

She reached for her car seat box, took out her Hip flask, and gulped down all the whiskey content.

"I have nothing to live for; my whole world is empty. I just lost my best friend and my lover. And tomorrow, I will marry an older man, almost the age of my father. I want to die and end it all. I cannot bear to live with a man I do not love.

Snow cried until she had no more strength to cry. At this time, she was already driving 100 miles an hour; she could feel her chest burning from the intense emotional pain. Her nose was flaring, and her eyes were swollen. She groaned, but no tears were coming.

"I had better end it here and now. After all, no one will miss me, not even my family; all my Father cares about is protecting his family business.

Snow suddenly parks by the Beam Bridge, emerges from her car, sits on the bonnet, and thinks about the easiest way to end her life with her face in the sky, trying to find hope.

''Should I overdose, jump into this lake, drive myself into the woods, or, better still, go back to my Father and agree to his arrangement? After all, Mr. Bruce is affluent; he is a wealthy billionaire, though he is older.

Snow was lost in her thoughts; she was admiring the stars and the full moon, which brought a sense of calmness to her heart as all her worries disappeared with the wind.

''What are you both doing here? Haven't you guys done enough, or are you here to shatter what is left of me?

Snow yelled as she turned and saw Jackson and Edna behind her.

"Let me explain, Snow; it was just a moment of weakness. We were both tipsy, and it just happened. Edna was trying to come close and touch Snow.

Please do not touch me before I do something crazy. You betrayed me; you were like the sibling I never had. I share everything with you, including my personal space. How could you have an affair with my boyfriend?

''I'm sorry. Please forgive me; I didn't know what came over me. I would never do anything to hurt you.

''Snow, my darling, you know I love you and would never hurt you, but we didn't plan for this to happen. Please, let's pretend this never happened.

Jackson tries to touch Snow, but she slaps him and pushes him on his chest.

''You lying piece of sh*t, you are telling me this after dating you for three years? How can you be so cruel that you call it a mistake? What was my friend doing in your house anyway? You both had better not follow me, or else you'll see the other side of me that you will not like.

Snow entered her car and drove off; she was disgruntled and, at this time, already drunk, and her sight was blurred. She became unconscious, and her head fell on her car's steering wheel, causing it to crash.