"Life has a funny way of unfolding things to us. But it also has a funny way to lead you to the person whom you can turn to."

-E .Goddess

KEIRA'S POV

I freshened up and took a warm bath, I have to take a good rest. Tomorrow is the start of our preparation. Edward wants our wedding to be simple and private. We will only invite few people. I know Edward just wants to get it done before his convention to Fiji. Where he is going on for an expansion to his new business.It is the first time that he will do the business alone.So he will be meeting with some investors to raise his capital. He really need to pull this off, as what he said, he wants to build his own Empire from scratch. He wants to be seen away from his father's shadow.

After my decision, I informed Lilly about everything. Both of the will be my maid of honor. Ryan will be with Lilly, and most likely Daniel with be with Airah. With that though suddenly my throat clogged with different kinds of overwhelming emotions. Thinking about Daniel almost makes me feel want to cry again. I still can't believe everything is over now between us. And now he will be nothing but my brother-in-law.

So I distracted my mind by arranging some of my things and preparing some of my papers for the documents that we need to prepare for registration and everything that I think might be needed, before I finally settled in bed and prepped to sleep. I want to sleep early but It seems that I cannot catch sleep. So Instead, I picked up a book hoping it would make me feel better. Suddenly my phone rang. Lilly is calling me so I instantly picked up the phone.

"Hey!" I said as I answered the phone

"Hey! I just want to let you know Ryan and I will throw a bridal shower for you. So---- will thursday be good? "Lilly asked excitedly

"Yeah, i guess that's fine. But wait-- Ryan will also come?" I asked her

"Of course not, you silly! He will just help me with the preparation. I will just invite our friends so we can still have our last hurrah before you get tied up to that Demi-God." Lilly said as if Daniel was never a part of me.

"Lil--Lilly, I'm confused. I don't understand why I am feeling as if I am betraying Daniel." I gulped as I voiced out my concern.

"Keira, Daniel betrayed you. Remember that. He messed up. You got in trouble because he went to our room at that night in the hotel when I left to meet with Ryan. If I should've known we should stayed in the same room. So you will not get into this mess." Lilly said controlling her irritation on the other line.

I already know how everything took place at that night. It is just so good that Edward did a very great job talking to the media, that those issue between Daniel and I just died down instantly.

I know I am just over thinking but I know this wedding is just a charade. But no one knows everything. It is only between me and Edward.

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Edward and I managed every to fix everything. He hired a very good coordinator who did everything on our behalf. As a matter of fact we are currently at the hotel where we discussed some details with our coordinator.Inside the resort there is a small chapel. So everything got fixed in record time. In a small amount of time, I have seen how Edward manage things flawlessly and to be honest he I am quite amazed on how organized he is. Everything is well planned and well executed.

We finished our dinner the coordinator left. Edward and I were getting ready to leave.

"Edward, I have to go. I'm already late." I told edward as I checked my wrist watch and glanced at him again.

"Do you think you will be ready by 12 midnight? I can pick you up so you don't have to drive." He said staring at me intently.

"No I'll be fine. There is no need to worry. I can drive myself back safely." I told him controlling myself not to roll my eyes.

"Just remember not to do anything stupid. In few days you will be Mrs. McDonaugh, you have to be careful with your actions." He said looking at me sternly

"I will, you sound like a father by the way. I have to go. Goodbye!" I said and rolled my eyes at him and left without waiting for his reply. I immediately ran into my car after I went out the building.

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I drove my car to the location that Lilly sent me. I believe we have already went to that place. The hotel is classy and has a fabulous bar inside. If my memory serves me right. It is 8 pm when I reached the location. I just parked at the next parking space available close to the entrance. I went off the car and walk towards the entrance.  As I walk I saw Lilly and the girls at the lobby of the hotel and Lilly walk towards my direction and gave me a hug.

"Finally! The bride is here!" She exclaimed and hugged me tight

"I'm sorry to keep you waiting girls!" I said smiling at them and gave them hugs and kisses. It is so nice to see my friends and cousins who will mostly be our entourage at the wedding. Everyone is looking gorgeous and ready to party. 

Lilly guided us our way to the bar. I was a bit surprised to see that the bar is not private so I pulled her at the corner and excuse us.

"Lilly! You said you reserved a place of us?" I hissed at Lilly impaitiently. I don't know why but I am scared of how will Edward react if he finds out.

"I did! Why don't you soon to be - Bride- just loosen-up a bit and just enjoy the party?" Lilly said as she went into my back and hold both of my shoulders and guided me towards the room that she reserved.

Lilly just invited few of our friends and some of my cousins so it is just a small gathering. We played games and as the finale there was a huge box and to my surprise when the music started someone went off from the box. Everyone yelled as the man erupted from the box wearing nothing but his under wears. Stripping to everyone. I yelled and went away when he was about to come to me. I went to the drinks and grab one tequila and drank it all in one gulp. I was relieved when that show is finally over. But the party doesn't end there. 

We all head to the bar to party. Lilly told me that Ryan is downstairs and since the night is still young we might as well take advantage of it. So I went down together with all the girls and enjoy the party. Ryan is waiting towards the room and met Lilly in there. I did not care about anything at that point. Anyways this will be my last party as a single before Edward and I get married. So I party with the girls like crazy and dance the night away.

I felt my foot is already hurting so I went to our table and sat for sometime. All the girls have found their partner so, I also feel out of place and I don't want to dance with anyone. Better stay out of trouble. I don't want another headache. While sitting, the waiter placed some drinks and foods in our table. I took just a Vodka Soda with grapefruit and lime. I am sipping from time to time when I felt someone sat beside me and pulled my waist towards him.

"Missed me?" a husky voice whispered into my ears.

"Excuse me?!" I said as I tried to pull from his embrace.

"Ouch! It wasn't even a month since we last saw each other and you're already acting like a stranger. What is wrong? You used to like it when I held you like this." Daniel said mocking me.

"Have you forgotten? There is nothing going on between us since the day that I caught you with your bimbo? You are acting as if you did not do anything wrong. You're so disgusting!" I told him as I glared at him.

"Love, will there be any chance that you will be able to forgive me? I know that I made a mistake and ruined everything that we had but please, don't throw everything that we had away." He said pleading at me

"Will you please stop calling me love? When you don't even know what it means?! And please don't make a scene here. We don't have anything going on with each other, except that I will soon be your sister-in-law. Nothing more!" I hissed at him exasperatedly. Panic rose in my being when his face suddenly turned into red and gave me a murderous look. His lips crushed into mine. He is kissing me ferociously and full of intensity. I can already taste the blood in my mouth from his kiss. I suddenly pushed and slapped him after he released me from the kiss. Both of us were breathing heavily.

I looked around the place and was relieved that our place is on a private spot. It is good that our table is on the VIP area and in our side only 2 couples are there most of them are busy lapping with each other. 

"Keira, you are making a grave mistake. Marrying my brother to avenge me will only make you miserable. Don't do this to yourself." He said with tears in his eyes.

"Cut the crap! You are man enough to cheat on me, Now be man enough to face the consequences!" I said and walked away. I find my way out to the club but it is taking long time. Plus the fact that I cannot see properly as my eyes are blinded by my tears. Suddenly, I bumped into a hard thing in front of me.

"Let's go Keira!" Edward said and grabbed my hands and guided me out of the hotel.

He did not even bother asking why I was crying. So I did not bother talking as well. My throat feels clogged with emotions and I don't want to talk in front of him. I know I will burst everything out in front of him again. I directed my mind into something else, distracting myself. I just notice he is already guiding me to his car. I did not argue because I know he will take care of my car anyways.

"E--Edward?" I asked him almost whispering.

He did not reply but he just glanced at me and focused his eyes on the road again. But his jaws moved as if he is clenching his teeth.

"I--I , I thought you will not come to pick me up tonight, but thank you for driving me home." I told him hesitantly. He really looks scary when he is mad. And right now I can say he is really mad. Then what brought him here if he is not in a good mood.

"I'm just making sure that you will not create another mess. I will never let you tarnish my reputation." He said glaring at me. 

I coughed with his remarks but I did not say anything. 

"E--edward, I saw Daniel at the bar." I told him 

He still did not reply and just glanced at me. I am thinking if I should continue talking but I figured that I have to be honest with him before we get married. I know our marriage maybe just like a business deal for him but then he still was beside me at the time that I needed Daniel the most. And he helped me put back my life in order. In the past couple of days that we were together, He never shown me anything bad. Though he might be domineering and arrogant but still he seems to be a genuine person. And at times I almost feel that he cares for me. I feel safe whenever I'm with him just like now. He came instantly as if he knows that I needed him.

"You don't have to tell me Keira. It's alright." He said cutting me out, staring at me intently.

"B--but Edward?" I said and hold his hands.

"D--Do you want to c--call off the wedding?" I don't understand why I felt he almost choked while talking.

"No! Of course not!" I exclaimed

He did not say a word but just heaved a sigh and looked away. 

"Edward, I don't want to go home." I told him awkwardly. I am afraid to face Aira and I know she will interrogate me and I might say the truth when she asked me about Daniel. I don't want to slip and tell her that I am feeling so confused. 

He looks at me questioning me with his eyes.

"Will it be possible to go to your island at this time?" I asked him hesitantly but I still said it.

"The weather is good and I normally go there times like this." He said as mood lightens up just a bit.

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"Can we sleep here? Just for tonight? There will be no work tomorrow anyways.." I asked Edward when we finally reached the island.

"Yeah. " He said and gulped "There is a guest room over that part and you can use that." He said walking me to the area.

"O--okay, Uhm, Thank you for bringing me here. I'm sorry if I have to drag you to sleep here with me. But, T--thank you for everything." I said and hugged him. His body stiffened but then I felt him hugged me back afterwards and he kissed my temple. 

"Goodnight Edward, I'll see you tomorrow." I said released myself from him and entered in the room as I smiled at him. 

"G--goodnight." He said still standing outside the spot where I left him. I just smiled at him and closed the door.

I took a quick shower and after I finished I remembered that I have no clothes with me. So I just put on the robe and searched in the wardrobe. Luckily, I found one t-shirt and shorts but I think this is for boys maybe its Edward's. I have no choice but to wear those so...... 

I am so stupid to ask Edward to sleep here without thinking that I have no clothes with me. After bathing I felt my throat felt dry, so after I blow dry my hair, I went out to take a glass of water. I was stunned as I looked at the beach. The view is breath taking so I went out and just breathe the fresh air. I just stayed there for  a couple of minutes and went back inside the cabin. I think I can sleep now.

"What are you doing outside?" I flinched when I heard Edward talk from nowhere.

He is now walking towards me and I lost my tongue again. He looks sinfully gorgeous wearing nothing but his pajamas.

"I---I just went outside to catch some fresh air, Uhm It's s--so hot here inside." I said incoherently.

Keira! You are really stupid. You just saw his abs and now again you are out of your mind?! I mentally reprimanded myself from ogling at him. He is really an eye candy. I was in that state of mind when I suddenly felt his hands grabbed me from my nape and held me for a kiss. I let him ravish my lips as I placed my hand into his chest.

I was about to push him away but my traitor hand felt the warmth of his chest. He feels so good in my hands. I felt the hardness of his muscle and felt the warmth of his breath. I didn't know that he is drinking but I can smell the liquor in his breath. He ended the kissed but he pressed me towards him.

"Where are you going Keira.." He said as he placed his forehead towards mine.

"I--I'm not going anywhere Edward." I answered him though my heart is still beating so fast as if it were hammering.

I said as I looked into his eyes. I feel he is about to kiss me so I closed my eyes and wait for the next thing to happen.

But then I stood there waiting for his next move...

"Get some rest Keira. Goodnight" He said leaving me standing alone.

What is his problem! He really have mood swings! I can't imagine being his wife. I hope I will survive the first month with him. Anyways if he is always this reserved then I will not have any problem. I will just stay away from him as much as possible.

I went back to my room and went to the bed. I snuggled myself to the pillows as they make me feel so warm. Daniel should cross my mind since we shared an intense emotion a while ago. But I am so confused why the picture of Edward won't get out of my mind. His handsome face smiling at me. I slept with that as the last thought in my mind.

Hi guys,

What do you think will happen next ??? 

I hope you enjoyed reading.....

Is Edward falling for Keira??? 

Does Keira still loves Daniel???

I am so excited for the next chapters, There will be more to reveal....

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