Andressa looked at herself in the mirror, she is wearing a beautiful elegant wedding dress, it looked classic. A small flower bouquet in her hand.  Her eyes expressed a puzzled melancholy look instead of the blissful excited bride on her wedding day, expecting nothing but joy. Why is this happening to me! forced to marry a the demon of a man, the ruthless heartless Kael, worst part I fell for him but that was before I got to know his real identity. Memories of the past week flooding her.

A week earlier Kael proposed to Andressa, more like forced her leaving no option but to marry him. Everything was arranged as Kael ordered, leaving her no say in it.Her dress was chosen by a private designer hired by him. She didn't even know what colour was the flower arrangements are, was it a outdoor reception or an indoor one. Would there even be one! she wondered sighing to her self.

"Do not do a single mistake, shame me by one your family goes down by two" his words day before the wedding echoing in  her mind.

"Pretend as if you are a happy bride tomorrow, I shall tolerate no drama."

She shook her head eyes staring at the floor beneath her

She agreed only to save her family from the misery Kael would bring upon them. Until that day she did not know that Kael was a mafia leader, a criminal a killer with a cold heart with no remorse. He is powerful very influential and dangerous and unstoppable. 

He lives two lives, the world knows him as one of the most richest men in the world, famous for his godly looks but Kael had a dark side, one which the world was blind to. Andressa fell for the handsome charming billionaire she met, Kael swept her off the ground taking her to a world of fantasies. But now she knows the bitter truth. She will be bound to him from today forever. She had no choice. 

 you  are so naive Andressa, you didn't see this coming. you stupid stupid girl. are you happy now you have found  your true love Mr.Perfect, no the name should be Mr.Beast!  

"Ready" the bridesmaid Andressa did not know popped her head through the door and asked.

"Yes" Andressa replied.

"Come on then, lets go already" she said to her, smiling Andressa returned the smile back at her

"I have a question" 

"Shoot"

"Who are you, I'm sorry to ask like this but I don't know you and you are my bridesmaid! Why are you pretending to know me?" Andressa questioned her

She walked in, closing the door behind her slowly. She is beautiful with dark blue eyes and jet black hair, Her eyes showing empathy toward Andressa. Walking to her, she took Andressa's hand in hers folding it in both of hers. 

"My name is Izabel Sausa. I am a friend of Kael, more like family to him. and today I am here for you!" She introduced her self

"I am not at the liberty to tell you much but I can say this. Kael has been hurt, he has endured so much pain that any other human being would not bear and give up on life. He can be bitter but you have to have patience if you want to make this work. " She sighed

"Try it Andressa, try to heal his burning heart and you shall see the wonderful man who lay behind the monster you think he is. and remember you have me as a friend if you need to talk about anything. Okay!" Izabel said trying to reassure Andressa. Her eyes glistening with tears Andressa saw. Andressa felt speechless she nod her head a little giving Izabel a thankful smile. 

Andressa took a deep breath as she is about to walk down the aisle. Izabel readily standing behind giving her a hearty smile.

"You go girl" Izabel whispered.

https://youtu.be/QgaTQ5-XfMM

( this is the instrumental version of "thousand years" I just love it, and here it is for your enjoyment. Imagine Andressa walking down the aisle while this playing) 

As doors opened to the chapel and she entered,the orchestra started playing "thousand years" Andressa's favourite song and immediately her eyes pooled with tears. How did he know!  She had no idea the reasons for her tears, it was not out of happiness for sure was it out of  anger, for she is surrendering her life and her soul to the most dangerous man in the world, who is now standing at the alter, looking at her with admiration. No it can't be, he is marrying you out of hatred Andressa, he forced you remember!

She wished if only her family was here today. Wedding day is the day every girl dream of since childhood. Andressa too dreamed of a perfect wedding the day that she marries her soul mate her one and only true love and she would happily walk down the aisle with her Papa, mama would be crying tears of happiness and her brother Romano would be there to support her, Claire would be her maid of honour but today none of them were here. 

Destiny played cruel at her and now she is walking down the aisle, alone with no family, no one she knows present instead the brides side of the chapel filled with people whom she did not know smiling dearly at her. She is the actress of a staged wedding.Press taking photo's as if this was some celebrity wedding. How saddened will her family be after knowing the news of her marriage to Kael Dangelo.

Kael forwarded his hand for her, she took it and stood beside him. His eyes glistening with amazement while hers were dull. He looked handsome as ever, towering her small figure, he took a step closer and landed a soft kiss on her forehead. 

"you are beautiful meu anjo" Kael whispered a smile plastered on his face. Andressa looked up to meet his eyes giving him a doubtful look. What an act you are playing Kael, you should be a professional actor not a murderer  who kill every person that come in your path.

"Dear beloved, we are gathered here to day in the presence of God...."  it felt like an eterenity to Andressa she found it exhausting to keep looking at the pair of dark eyes she once fell for but now she  despise them yet she is captivated by Kael's eyes taking her to the oblivion, he himself didn't avert eyes off her. It was time for them to say the vows.

"you are my fate my destiny

 My love and my desire 

My passion and my obsession

I promise to be your fire

your friend and companion

I will be your accomplice and your consolation

I will be faithful to you and standby your side

This is my vow to you before God! I will love you forever"

Andressa couldn't believe her ears. She cried, tears streaming down her eyes as Kael said his vows for her. She never expected Kael to say such things, her heart ached so badly she felt as if her poor heart was bleeding. She kept asking him mentally What are you doing to me you devil of a man, you ripped my soul apart and now you are taking vows before God! This is a sin Kael, a sin.

She did not prepare herself a wedding vow let alone she didn't even want to marry this man but out of no where she was speaking  her vows for him. The words seemed to flow from her without control. This is happening only because I am a hopeless romantic, and you took advantage of my weakness, it's all your fault Kael. 

"On this day 

I give my heart to you

I surrender my soul to you

I promise that I will walk with you

the journey of life,where ever it lead us

I promise to heal your heart

I promise to mend you

This is my vow to you, before God

God himself will give me the strength to keep my promise"

"You may now kiss the bride".. and Kael taking a step toward Andressa lowered his head  landing his lips softly on her soft full lips. The crowd cheering,  cameras clicking and flashing lights from all corners of the chapel.Andressa  let herself get lost in the moment. you are demon Kael, I married the demon before God. she silently prayed .

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did you guys enjoy this chapter! I sure did, it actually made me cry while re-reading.

I usually cry at weddings :) 

So how do you like the story so far, I know Kael's character is bipolar. That's how I imagined him. on the other hand Andressa feeling hopeless as usual. 

Stay tuned for the next update and see what happens

Will they go on a romantic honeymoon? Any doubts!!!!