tore my gaze away, feeling a wave of nervousness wash over me. Chewing nervously on m

ay," the man said to my fath

ather back to me before adding. " Whatever that is in that contract stay

eyes but before I could react, hi

you will be getting married

in the air, a silence that traveled all the way to my wounded heart. The calmne

's youngest billionaire and my crush. It was supposed to

ing?" I asked, my vo

has extended a ha

t," I gasped, sh

ow that the whole world sees

eart. "So he has decided to marry you and at le

me, anger and pain clouding his

ad

to cower back in fear. I have ne

* *

n it as a perfect opportunity to dive in and rip everything f

und sent a jolt of surprise through me and I quickly composed myself. Margret, our house servant wh

to come and assist you, Miss Ashley,

The weight of my circumstances seemed unbearable, and t

d to face my misera

etly, puffing out a sad brea

e about the details. Maybe she hadn't caught wind of th

ready to face her probing questions. I yank out two

le plastered on her face. Letting out a sigh, I turn

. She strolled over to my drawer and started

tead. But Margaret, being the thoughtful soul, pulled out som

py that I am finally getting married to my celebrity crush? D

o pack. Opening the drawer beneath the wall mirror, I retrieved the d

ing my mind. The promise that we both made to each other and our dr

can never for

ad cheated on me with another p

re, he chose my step sister? Despit

to me for hurting him? A sudden

chest, I held it tightly, pain cour

first before taking any action. I was lost in my angui

u okay, Mi

, I strode toward my latrine and took out my toiletries and other necessities, tug

nd proclaimed, "Looks like we're d

e of sadness wash over me as I stared a

nd miserable all my life but at this moment, I can't help but confront the harsh realit

putation that I have succee

s to two she-devils

her, to cry, and tell her how scared I am about thi

make a move, her sympathy at this t

, my voice lacking enthusiasm. She brushed it off

be here bright and early to assi

inder of the stark reality staring me in the face. I mu

cases by the door and made my way back to the bed

desperately tried to push away the ove

ed into my thoughts. I knew deep down that wherever she was

night, at least I wouldn't be

ly overtook me, pulling me into a deep slum