Twelve Months To Fall inlove

“You look amazing “ Linda says as she fixes the veils on Emily’s head . “I’m not ready for this “ Emily says looking at her reflection in the mirror . “Yes … yes , you are , so you better put a smile on your face and prepare yourself “ Kara says . “I don’t even know him “ she complained. “That’s the whole point of the program , if it doesn’t work out in twelve months you get to walk away with 40% of his wealth , girlllll…. It’s a win win “. “What if he’s ugly ? Or a beast ?, what if he abuse’s women ? Huh… what do I do ?” “Relax okay , everything you just mentioned is highly prohibited so he can’t abuse you “ “Excuse me Ma’am the wedding is about to begin “ Mrs Clarissa ; the house keeper announced . “She’ll be out in five minutes “ Linda replied . “Brace yourself, you’ve got this “ Kara reassured her . Emily took one last look at herself before walking out of the room . Underneath the mansion is a fairly large hall , the guests weren’t much so there was enough room . The doors flung open and she walked in to the room , her eyes searched the room for her groom ; as she looks towards the alter , her gaze falls on her tall muscled man ; he had the perfect jawline , his eyes were brown and his gaze could make one fall Inlove , she was lost in his eyes . Finally, she got to the stage of the hall which was decorated like an alter and stands facing her supposed husband . “Do you, Emily west , take Liam Horton to be your legally wedded husband for as long as you both shall live ?” “I do “ she replies all the while lost in his eyes . “Do you , mr Liam Horton ; take Emily west to be your lawfully wedded wife , for as long as you both shall live ?” “I do “ he replied with a voice so cold , it sent shivers down her spines . “You may now , kiss your bride “ the priest announced. He leans forward as he lifts her veil , her heart pounding heavily against her chest , she closed her eyes awaiting a kiss from her supposed husband; but to her surprise a light kiss landed on her cheeks . The crowd begins to clap and celebrate the union ; she stands facing the crowd as they cheers and claps . He takes her hand and leads her to the car ; it was a long and quiet drive home . ************************ “Welcome home mr and Mrs Horton “ Mrs Clarissa the house keeper greeted . “Take her to the guest room “ he says in a cold voice and immediately walks to his study . Emily stood dumbfounded. “The guest room ??” Kara asks over the phone , “what happened to the vows you guys just took”. “Well it looks like he wasn’t really into it “ she says while putting on the night wear picked out for her by the house keeper. “Well it won’t be bad to walk away with half of his assets or would it ?” “No , it wouldn’t “ they both laugh . “Why don’t you come to the club with Linda and I tomorrow night “. “I’ll try , but I’m not promising “ “Fine , Mrs Horton “ she laughed over the phone . “You are such a sick girl “ she replies amidst laughter ,”I’ll talk to you tomorrow okay ?” She says and ends the call . She does her skin care routine and goes to bed . ************************ “Mrs Clarissa “ Emily called from the dining table . “Yes ma’am “ “Please tell my husband that breakfast is served “. “Ummm… ma’am .. “ she looks up . “He already left for work “. “Really ?” She asks in surprise. “Yes ma’am , he left earlier than usual “ she added . “Do you think he’s avoiding me ?” She asks . “I’m sorry ma’am but I don’t know , if you don’t mind I’d like to get back to my chores “ she says and turns to exit the dinning room . “Oh he’s got some nerves “ she murmured to herself as she ascended the stairs to her room . She got in the shower to have her bath ; she walks into the room to a beautiful silk red gown waiting on the bed ; with a black bag and a pair of black heels to match . She gets dressed and heads straight to the office . Emily west Horton works as a lawyer at silver-wood law firm ; the biggest and well known law firm in the city . “Congrats Emily” she hears as soon as she steps into the office . “Thank you so much guys “ she replies with a huge smile on her face . She walks into her office , sits form and takes a deep breath —“just twelve months , you can do this “muttered to herself —. ************************ “Congrats man “ lance says as walks into Liam’s office . He rolled his eyes and lance asks “aren’t you happy to be married ?” “Of course , I’m happy to be married to a woman I know nothing about “ he replies in a sarcastic tone “besides what do I tell Lila when she finally comes back ?” He asks . “Dude , Lila isn’t coming back , she left you two years ago man ; move on “. “That’s easy for you to say , you got married to the woman of your dreams but mine left me , you don’t know how much it hurts , when the one person you crave for doesn’t give a s**t about you “ he slams his hand on the huge desk in front of him . “Look , I know it’s difficult to move on , but you’d never know till you try , give her a chance and you’ll be surprised with how amazing she is “ he pats his back . —phew— he sighs . “Thanks man “ he replies. “Anything for a brother “ they both laugh “now; we’ve got a lot to do , we are having a meeting with the beer company by 12.pm and it’s almost time , so get off your lazy butt and hurry to the car “ . He says as he makes his way to the door . “Lance “, “yes” he turns to look at him . “You do remember that I’m your boss right ? “ he asks . “Well even the boss needs to be bossed once in a while “ he laughs as he exits the office .