CHAPTER 1
705 Words
I walked down the aisle to meet my beloved husband. The man of my dreams. He looked so hot and handsome in his all black suit. He was the perfect definition of charming. I got down to where he was and stood opposite him and I began reciting my vows. It was the perfect moment, the time I had always waited for, where the pastor gets to say those words "you may now kiss the bride". I leaned closer to him and folded my lips waiting for his lips on mine. I waited for about 30 seconds but felt nothing.
I began hearing side murmurs and people giggling. I forced my eyes open only to see my maids whispering and giggling. This is really embarrassing, I can't imagine I had displayed such madness in front of them. It was all a dream.
When they realized I was awake, they immediately went silent and bowed. I could not help but feel embarrassed. Just then I heard my dad screaming my name, Alexa! Alexa! Have you forgotten what today is? Speaking of today it's my wedding.
Mind my manners, I am Alexandra Rutherford, friends and families call me Alexa. I am twenty years of age and the only daughter of the richest duke of states. My dad has set me up on countless blind dates because he fears that I would need a companion who will support me after he dies.
I am known for being stubborn and brave, when my dad couldn't take it any longer he planned an arranged marriage with the CEO of Cleverton company. And today in question is supposed to be my wedding day.
There is no way I would be getting married today, I stood up from my bed and walked to the bathroom to wash up.
Fast forward
I stood in front of the mirror, there was no doubt that I was looking very beautiful even without makeup. The gown fitted me perfectly, I hate white, it wasn't my type of colour but I couldn't probably wear black on my wedding day. Although black was my favourite colour.
I just need a way to distract my maids and elope from this place. Thinking of a plan, I already got one, one thing about me is that I come up with ideas and execute them without thinking things through and to my surprise it turned out to be perfect.
There is no way I could escape through the main door because my dad already positioned a lot of guards at the door, and my room is located at the top floor, so I couldn't use the windows.
But I have a way out, I already surveyed the building so I am not going to escape like a criminal but like an angel with no one suspecting me.
I was led outside my room by the maids and brought downstairs where the people gathered. My dad came towards me smiling, I rolled my eyes and smiled back. I am sorry dad but you might lose face today because of me I said within me. I knew he was doing everything for me but I was not ready yet, once it is time I would bring the right guy home just like the guy from my dream.
Now here is my plan, I already paid a lady to dress like me, she was among the waitresses hired for the wedding. Once she takes my place I would change my dress and sneak out through the back door.
Fast forward
Everything went smoothly and I immediately went to the back door to escape. I succeeded in coming out of the building, I was about going through the main gate when I heard a voice say stop, I didn't look back instead I kept on walking further.
Just then the alarm went off and I knew I was busted, this plan would become an epic failure I need to act fast I am almost outside the gate. I only had two options in my mind, it's either I go back inside and get married or I run away and become a run away bride.
There's no turning back, I have come too far to forfeit....
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