Melissa's pov-

The village in Somerset is always vibrant with colours and today is no different. Little boys and girls were playing on the street. Men and woman were waking up to go to work. There was a light skip in my step as I walked on the road towards the church.

Father Joseph greeted me. He was a dear friend of my grandmother and he adored me like his granddaughter. Unfortunately his family had died during a village fire and he had no family left. He was at the brink of insanity and found his solace in God.

"How are you doing my child?" He spoke in his fatherly voice.

I smiled at him.

"Good Father Joseph."

He also smiled at me.

After talking to my him about anything and everything, I set out again for another journey. I wanted to visit Sam. My only friend in Somerset. I had heard that he had gotten scholarship to Manchester University.

When I came in front of his house, I knocked on the wooden door. Sam opened it and welcomed me inside.

"How are you doing Mel?" He asked.

"I am processing everything." I said in barely a whisper.

A single tear ticked down my cheek and my breath became shallow.

Sam was always understanding and, whenever, I came to Somerset village, he would always make time for me. His father was the town's baker and wanted him to run the bakery once he was old enough but Sam had big dreams. Something which I am proud of and also appreciate it.

"Is it the wedding with him?"

My mind was blank right now, I didn't want to speak about him or anything related to him. He was a taboo topic.
Understanding my discomfort, he changed the topic.

"How is Somerset? I mean it's always been your sanctuary."

I looked at him teary eyed. He knew so much about me and I was getting married to a person who barely knew me.

"It's always been my secret garden."

A smile formed on his lips, his eyes glinted with amusement and he folded his hands on his chest.

"Tell me something Mel. Do you think this impending marriage is a mistake? From my point of view this is like a blessing in disguise. I mean, how many of your friends are happy and in love?"

I sighed. He was being his old self. Giving advice to a wistful child.

"There is nothing wrong with this wedding and it's beneficial for both of you. True love never diminishes Mel. I know you have been hurt and betrayed but you still love him despite everything otherwise you wouldn't have agreed to it in the first place."

I was frozen after hearing his words. Even my friend was pushing me to him. Had they all gone mad or were they guarding a deadly secret that only time will reveal?

Sam smiled at me and for the first time, I felt that I wasn't listening to what my heart was trying to convey, and I was shoving away something that meant so much.

How did he do it? How did he make me realize my mistake?

I stood up and hugged him. The housekeeper had called during our conversation to inform me that Artherio was hunting for me. He may as well send a search party.

Sam led me to the door and wished me luck. If I want this marriage to work, I need more than luck. I need patience, tolerance, trust and most importantly love. The key to all relationships.

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I walked back home. When I entered my house, I was met with stormy grey eyes which were fuming. I sent a silent prayer to God. Without wasting any time I walked away from him and ran upstairs to my bedroom. I was about to open the door, my hand resting on the doorknob when he pushed me against the door and said something to which I gave a fiery retort and then kissed me.

I fell into his trap and kissed him back till we became breathless. I am such a big fool. I pushed him away, walked inside my bedroom and slammed the door on his face. How dare he kiss me after everything he made me go through? Why did I let him get away with it? Was I so weak against his charms that I couldn't stop one kiss?

These questions kept tormenting me and I decided to sleep for an hour. When I woke up it was evening. Melanie was sitting on the edge of my bed, reading something on her iPad.

Somehow all the mornings events flashed in front of me and I suddenly felt dizzy.

Melanie came closer and set before me a tray and two pills.

"I don't want to listen to your excuses. You better eat and take those pills it will lessen the headache then come downstairs. We are all having discussions about your wedding." She said in a stern motherly voice.

After saying that she walked away.

I sighed deeply and hoped that the wedding planning would go smoothly.

" Where my mind lies, my heart yearns, my soul craves this love of ours."

The Greek Billionaires Goddess