My Betrothed B̸R̸I̸D̸E̸ * (GROOM) *

Episode 4

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I laid frozen barely able to breath, my gaze fixated on Alison who my prayers were now centered around her not waking up.

Brian's hands went into my shirt, his long fingernails scraping against my delicate skin, he got hold of my right n****e, gently twisting it in between his fingers, I cured my toes, breathing heavily while biting onto my lip, restraining myself from making even the slightest sound.

With my hand on his, my head kept telling me to stop him and get the hell outta here, but my body wasn't responding, it wasn't listening to my head, instead it shamelessly wanted more, wanting him to go even further.

He took off his shoes getting on top of me, as his desirable lips drew nearer to mine, i closed my eyes ready to take his lips in mine but on inhaling the strong smell of alcohol from him my eyes immediately flew open, only then did I notice how dazed he looked. Was he drunk?.

looking intently at him realization hit me, there was no doubt at all, right now he was dead drunk not realizing what he was doing, I was the fully sober disgusting jerk taking advantage of him.

His lips hungrily crushed against mine, about to slid his tongue into my mouth when I quickly pushed him off me, bolting out of the room not looking back even for a second. I ran down the staircase into my room, where i closed the door, squatting, resting my back on it.

Completely overwhelmed with regret and self disgust i buried my face in my palms for hours, my legs aching as they were now all cramped up, later crawling up to my bed, where I instantly fell asleep.

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Soft knocks landing on my room's door accompanied by my sisters yells woke me up the next morning.

"Hey! oppa! open up! or we're gonna be late!"

I glanced towards a digital wall clock which read 7:58.a.m. sluggishly getting out of bed, I opened the door to see her cheerfully bright face which made my heart sink as memories of her sleeping completely unaware in Brian's room hit me in the face.

"Oppa!!! why aren't you ready? mom said she already let you know we'll all be going to Brian's school today" she said pouting her lips

She was cladded in a red and white fitted uniform exposing her long slender legs, her hair was braided into two equal part's, the tips tied with thin red hair packers.

I feigned a smile adjusting her collar "Wow! you look extra pretty today, is that make-up I see?"

She blushed "Well....I..just used a little, i have to look as pretty as possible if I want him to quickly fall for my charms"

"Only a fool wouldn't fall for your charms, even I'm bewitched by you" I said lightly pulling on her nose

"You're right but........."

I arched a brow "But what?"

She sighed looking downwards "I don't get why he doesn't like me, he doesn't want to talk to me, see me or even have anything to do with me, we even slept in different rooms"

"What! last night....you guys slept in different rooms?"

"Yes" she said looking downwards

"Are you sure sweetie? because I don't think he slept in a different room"

"I'm sure of if, he made that very clear right from the start, besides what makes you think so?" she asked staring at me in inquisitively

I swallowed hard on my saliva avoiding her gaze "Well...its..uhm....nothing"

"Oppa you're behaving strangely today, did something happen?"

"Everything's fine, you're over thinking little pumpkin, I'm just still a bit sleepy, guess I didn't get enough sleep last night"

"Really?"

"Of course"

"Don't do that anymore, you need your beauty sleep to stay healthy, if you die who'll take care of me" she said glaring at me

I chortled "Don't worry too much you have a lot of people by your side, including Brian, be rest assured I'm sure he'll warm up to you soon"

She took out a small purse from her pocket applying more makeup "Don't say that no one can ever replace you in my heart, also I feel even more hopeful now, I'll keep trying to win his heart until he begs for mercy"

"That's the spirit Ali, that dork can't resist you for too long"

She giggled peering into the room, I stepped aside as she walked into the room staring in awe.

"Wow! its so beautiful, I was afraid he didn't like you but I guess i was wrong"

"What?"

"I've gone round the mansion today, took me a few hours though and this is the most exquisite room of them all, can't you see? he picked out the best for you"

I sneered "Don't be fooled cause I'm not, he called me a leech, a f*****g leech, don't you get it? this room is meant to be an insult, he didn't let me stay here out of good will, nothing good can ever come out of that deranged loser"

"Hey! I get it! you don't need to swear at my husband!"

I chuckled "Sorry ma'am, why don't you guys go ahead, I'll find my way to the school, I don't want to make you guys late"

"Actually Brain isn't ready either, he refused to answer the door, there are about ten maids at his door practically begging him to wake up"

"Really? that loser is such a pain, I'll quickly get ready and take you to school okay?"

She shook her head affirmatively walking out of the room, closing the door after her.

I was walking towards the bathroom when my phone started ringing, going for it on my bed, I picked it up, feeling like an ass on seeing the caller was Mark. I held my breath already preparing an apology in mind before answering.

"Hey look I'm so so sorry for---"

"Its cool, I guess something important must have come up, all i want is an explanation"

"The thing is.....I....thought something happened to sister but I was wrong she's perfectly fine"

"What do you mean? what did you think happened? explain clearly"

"Well its kind of a long story, let's talk about it when we meet"

"Alright, was that why you were so upset yesterday or are they unrelated?"

"Uh.....that's another---"

"Long story right? I feel like there's been a lot of long stories of recent, let's meet now, its high time we talked out all the long stories"

"I'd love to if I didn't have school today"

"School? what school?"

"How about this i promise to call you after school so we can meet, I'll explain everything then"

He sighed "Okay, take care"

"You too"

I hung up tossing my phone on the bed, striding into the bathroom which left me in amazement at how sophisticated and richly decorated it was, even the toilet was made of gold. Lying inside the bathtub i completely submerged myself in warm water enjoying the soothing comfort on my skin, unknowingly taking my time in brushing my teeth's and having my bath, wishing I wouldn't have to ever leave this paradise.

Reluctantly I strolled out of the bathroom to meet some clothes I was sure were put there by my sister neatly folded on the bed, on a closer look I realized it was my school uniform due to how similar it looked to that of my sister's.

While dressing up I glaced towards the wall clock for the second time today, shocked to see 9:12.a.m. With speed of light, I dressed up fully, grabbing my phone and school bag, racing out of the room. Just as I was about to walk into the living room, i saw Brian majestically walking down the staircase, his gaze fixated on his phone, fully cladded in exactly the same uniform as I was, even in a school uniform he still looked stunningly hot.

Staring at him made memories of last night creep into my mind. I didn't know when I hid behind a pillar not wanting him to see me, I felt nervous, sweating all over, breathing heavily as i hugged tightly to my bag.

Judging from how drunk he looked last night I felt confident he wouldn't be able to remember a thing but seeing him now made my

confidence fade away, filling itself with nothing but doubt's.

In fear i stayed quiet fixing my gaze on him who was already close to the front door but suddenly turned backwards, walking back up the staircase. I waited for almost an hour but there was no sign of him, unable to wait any longer I tiptoed towards the door, placing my hand pressed on the nob.

"Hey leech!"

I froze at the sound of his voice, slowly turning around to see him standing just a few steps away from me holding my shoes up by their laces, which I didn't realize until now i had left in his bedroom last night.

"Do these by any chance....look familiar to you?"

I swallowed hard as I met his piercing gaze which already told me I had a lot to answer for.