The.Wedding.Party
976 Words
Chapter 5
It was a cool Saturday morning, the sky was cloudy, but it managed to smile at the earth.
Whitney stood by the mirror in her white flowing gown.
It was her wedding day and Ethan’s birthday celebration.
The Antonios wanted an elaborate wedding, but Ethan insisted on having it done in the confines of the inner wall.
Whitney's ambivalence over the surrounding circumstances, made her beautiful face turn gloomy.
. Finally, she has met a man she truly loves but was sent to destroy him and not to fall in love.
She knew Ethan was never interested in her.
They have never spoken at length since she met him.
He was cool and warm at heart but a melancholic person, prone to sad feelings.
However, being around Ethan made Whitney a happy person, but after that night, fate will determine their destinies together.
Rose, the hired maid of honor, was adding more lipstick to her heart-shaped lips waiting impatiently for the bride.
“Miss, can we proceed now? Everything is set” she asked, fuming.
Whitney did not respond to the rash lady.
Agonizing tears almost ran down her cheeks when she peeked at herself in the mirror again.
She could see her naive self transform into an eerie creature and a cloud of fear hovered over her beautiful face.
Rose was getting infuriated already. She dropped her lipstick and yelled at Whitney.
The 25-year-old lady, Rose, was just trying to see to her duties.
She was on a mission so unknown to Whitney.
“I'm so sorry Miss”, Whitney apologized.
“ Whatever, I don't bloody care! Just get your butt out of this hotel room”, Rose flared at Whitney.
Opening the door, she slammed it rashly, causing Whitney’s heart to flutter.
“But I was sorry…, “ Whitney muttered.
Her ability to maintain absolute calmness in situations like this, made her feel less of herself.
She was just a poor orphan without any siblings or friends to talk with.
Heading out of the hotel, Whitney caught up with Rose and then entered the car and sped off.
At about 9:00 am, the church was already filled with great men and renowned business owners.
Ethan was amazed, however.
He only wished for a small wedding, but the whole church was already filled up.
His family was responsible for that.
Immediately, Whitney walked into the church, everyone stood at their feet beaming from ear to ear as the soft music played.
Ethan was standing with the Rev. Father Ferdinand Claks at the altar.
In his mind, he knew the wedding wasn't made for him. Whitney must be foolish to think he would ever love her.
In a short while, the joining of the couples began.
The priest made a few prayers and then made his final pronouncements.
“ By the power vested in me as God’s Servant, I declare you, Ethan Antonio and Whitney Voss, husband, and Wife. You may kiss the bride.”
The crowd narrowed their curious hawk-like eyes at the couples in anticipation of the beautiful moment.
.
This was when Whitney’s heart began to race.
She was going to kiss a man that she would betray.
Huddling together, Whitney reflexively closed her eyes as Ethan's warm hands encircled her curvy waist.
Slowly, their lips met, and they kissed each other passionately like they’d known each other for ages.
Ethan was lost as he buried his lips in Whitney’s soft and tender lips.
They were an elixir of life, and he suddenly wished their marriage was going to be real.
Whitney’s boss cheered them up from the crowd, clapping his hands vigorously with a monstrous smile on his lips.
In an hour, the endless wedding finally came to an end.
Whitney is now confronted with reality.
Before they left the church, family and friends came to congratulate them, wishing them a happy married life.
Uncle Wilbert came too to congratulate
Ethan and Whitney. He was shocked and hugged them with an unsettled smile on his face.
“ Take good care of your wife” he whispered into Ethan’s ears with loud laughter.
Ethan gave a faint smile and said laconically,“ Sure, I will take good care of her”. He said, and his gaze met Whitney’s.
Whitney turned her gaze away from Ethan immediately.
She was somewhat happy that her parents loved her but was certain that Ethan had no iota of love for her.
Everything he had been doing was just to create an impression on his parents and the media. No emotions attached.
After the chatter and pleasantries, the couples held hands with beautiful feigned smiles plastered on their faces and entered the car.
While in the car before it sped off, Whitney decided to say a word to her husband.
“ Honey,” She called Ethan.
Ethan gave her a fierce look and stormed at her.
“ How dare you, huh? I am not your husband and will never be. You are just an object for getting at my parents, so don't get yourself attached to me” He flared at her.
In a twinkle of an eye, as Whitney sat down processing what had just transpired, a black-tinted car drove in their direction and Ethan suddenly left Whitney to hail the other car.
Whitney’s feet suddenly went cold. She was transfixed in terror and did not know what to do.
Suddenly, her phone beeped.
It was a message from her boss, the demon.
Her heart fluttered as she read through the message.
[ congrats Mrs. Antonio, you impressed me a lot today, but I have a little surprise for you at your husband's gate. Someone is waiting to see you. Don't get terrified and remember your mission]... It read.
“ Ahhh! “ Whitney screamed in fear. Her world was about to crumble.
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