Bed Of Lies

CHAPTER 2

"I cannot believe I am getting married to the love of my life today, Jojo; I am so excited. It is like my dream come true; can you believe that?

"I am so happy for you too, sis. Mason is a very handsome gentleman; you are lucky to have him, and I cannot wait for you to tell me about the d**k game, girl, because you are getting some tonight. Jojo smacks Lauren's butt.

Please, does Mason have any brother who is as wealthy and good-looking as he is? I need a man like Mason.

"Shut up, you spoilt girl. You say too much rubbish. Lauren was blushing like a teenager; honestly, she couldn't wait to be laid by her soon-to-be husband, Mason.

"The d**k better be good, Lauren, and you better not hide any details from me. You are going to tell me every single thing.

"We have to go now, Jojo. You say too much rubbish.

Lauren walked down the aisle with her father by her side; he could barely walk, and his bones were weak, but he managed to do it. Words could not express how Lauren felt when she saw her soon-to-be husband standing and staring at her. Her heart leaped for joy.

They read their vows and finally kissed; Lauren turned and saw her father shedding tears of joy; he was genuinely overwhelmed as he watched his daughter make her way to her husband's car as they headed home.

"I am finally married! Lauren yelled in excitement as she popped open a bottle of Moet Chandon champagne and gulped a glass.

"Babe, why are you quiet? You've not said a word since we left the ceremony. Lauren handed a glass to her husband, Mason.

"I do not have much to say; I am just happy I finally married the woman of my dreams. Mason planted a kiss on her lips.

"That reminds me. Mason, I noticed there was no media at the wedding. Did you ask them not to come? We agreed to involve the media.

"They are all gossip, Lauren; I don't want the public in our business.

"But you should have discussed it with me, Mason; you needed to give me a heads up.

"Do not make a big deal of it, Lauren; you were busy with the wedding preparations. I didn't want to border you with that.

They finally arrived at Mason's mansion, and all the servants welcomed Lauren in a grand style; she made her way to her matrimonial room and was so excited to see her picture frame decorated on the room's wall.

"Oh my God, babe, this is so lovely. Lauren kissed her husband on his lips and rushed to touch the picture gently so she could feel the texture.

"That reminds me. Lauren, have you changed your manager, Owen, as I suggested?

"Babe, why do you want me to change Owen? I didn't think you were serious the last time you told me.

"I do not like the way he looks at you. It is obvious that he has a crush on you, and you can't deny that he has a thing for you.

"Babe, Owen is harmless; he is my childhood friend, and we've worked together for years. You are my husband, so do not worry about him. The relationship I have with Owen is just casual and strictly business-related.

"It better be. Make yourself comfortable, my love; this is your home now. I want you to relax, my Angel. I must rush and have a quick meeting at my chambers; it is urgent.

"A meeting? Mason, this is our wedding. Can't you reschedule your appointment so we can have a good time? I crave you already.

"I'll be back in an instant, Lauren. Enjoy yourself and relax; I had the maid make a hot bath for you. It would be best if you had it.

"Can I come with you, babe?

"No, babe, you need to rest. I'll be back before you know it.

Mason left the room, and Lauren went to the bathtub. She was lost in her thoughts as she washed her body gently; she imagined what s*x would be with Mason. She dried her body and moisturized it with lavender oil; she put on sexy Victoria's Secret lingerie Mason got for her from his trip to France, and she sprayed a vanilla perfume, Mason's favorite.

"I am all set to consummate my marriage. Lauren muttered as she adjusted her hair. Mason walked in immediately as he interrupted her thoughts.

"Baby, you told me the meeting wouldn't take long; you stayed more than two hours. Mason came back, reeking of alcohol; he removed his tie and stared at Lauren strangely.

"Babe, what's wrong? Why are you looking at me like that? Why are you taking too much alcohol? You are drunk already.

"Where was the first place I saw you, Lauren? Mason asked as he gulped his drink.

"We met at the bar, Mason; why are you asking me that, babe? You sound strange.

"That is wrong, Lauren; I've been on your social media pages for over a year before meeting you at the bar. You act like a strong and unbreakable woman in all your interviews. You act resilient like a woman who rocks her world, but you know something, Lauren? Men like me always end up with women like you.

"You are scaring me, babe; what are you talking about? By this time, Lauren was already moving backward.

"You think you are powerful, Lauren? I married you to show you what real power is. Mason gave Lauren a Slap that made her fall on the bed. She attempted to run, but Mason dragged her by the hair and slapped her again; she started bleeding on her Nose.

Mason picked her up from the floor and put her on the bed; he dragged her hand above her head, tore her lingerie, and forced himself on her.

Lauren couldn't cry or move. She was too weak to. It was as if life lifted her, and for a minute, she thought she was having a terrible nightmare.

"We leave for the Maldives tomorrow, so get ready. Mason went to the bathroom to wash up after he was done, not minding if Lauren was bleeding.