"The tick of the clock will not stop just because something happened, so just move on and embrace the change."

------E. Goddess

KEIRA'S POV

I'm in my hotel suite with the photographers and make up artist when Dad, Aira and Lilly arrived with my other bridesmaid.

"I am feeling so nervous." I told them.

"Relax, you looks so gorgeous. I bet Edward will injure your legs tonight." Aira commented as she giggled

"Aira!" Dad looked at Aira which made Aira flinched. I almost laugh at her reaction but she mouthed something at me which I did not understand so I just laugh inwardly.

They are in my room as the photographer would like to take some photos of us for the video presentation at the reception.

While everyone is busy, I asked Lilly to help me get dressed in the washroom. I am dying to ask her if Daniel is here because I don't know how he will react.

"Lilly? Have you seen Daniel?" I whispered at Lilly who is helping me get dressed.

"Keira! You are getting married to Edward today! So you have to focus on him not with Daniel." She hissed at me while putting the garter in my legs.

" No, I just want to know if he is here?" I asked her rolling my eyes.

"Yes, I saw him with his mom earlier.Close to Edward's room. They are taking photos as well." Lilly told me as she continues to help me get dressed.

I took a deep breath. I have to be brave, I already made up my mind. I will be marrying Edward. I guess I am just over reacting since I will just marry Edward for show. Nothing more. It is quite indefinite but I know we will be having a divorce soon. Once he settled everything.

Daniel has to pay the price to witness me getting married to his brother. That thought helped me maintain my composure so I would can face them all normally.

Finally, Its time for us to go to church. All of the other bridesmaid went to the church already and I was left alone with Lilly and Aira.

They help me make my way down to the stairs as the photographer is still documenting my every move. I am just wearing a simple wedding dress from Ellie Saab and a very light make up. But I made sure that everything will still look good. I never want to disappoint my Dad so I have to keep up nicely.

We are now outside the church. The bridesmaid already did their ceremonial march. I was the last one to arrive. As I walk in the isle I saw Edward looking at my direction.

I know this is just a charade, But hey why is my heart hammering so fast! I was stunned by his gorgeous face staring at my direction.

I met my Dad and he accompanied me and handed my hand over to Edward.

"Hey, you look amazing." He said as he held my hand.

"You're not too bad yourself as well." I told him feeling so cold.

"Not too bad huh?" He said smirking at me.

The ceremony ended so fast. After we both said I do, Edward lift up my veil for the kiss.

"You are so pretty." He said with a sparkle in his eye as he cupped my face and kissed me. At first the kiss was soft as if Edward was still testing the waters. Afterwards, the kiss became a bit deep. So I decided to stop Edward by stepping on his toe. Only by that time he released me.

I know he wants to show everyone that we are madly in love with each other that is why he is putting up a good show. After that, we faced the crowd and I saw a heated gaze from the corner.

It was Daniel. I distracted myself and just get busy with the people around me. I instantly wrapped my arms to Edward's waist which he did not expected. I felt that he liked what I did because he also wrapped his arms around my waist. If I didn't know for a fact that we are just pretending I will think that he is really into me. When I looked at Daniel's direction he is already out of my sight.

After the church we went to the reception hall. I quickly change my clothes for the next look at the reception. Edward and I entered together. We did not really prepare for this one but the coordinator insisted that we should atleast dance as a couple. It will be our first dance as husband and wife. After dancing, I was surprised when Edward gave me another lingering kiss at the dance floor. I tried my best to act normally but Edward is giving me this unfamiliar feeling that I never felt before.

Everyone was busy, Edward Introduced me to his parents but then Daniel was nowhere to be found. His mom welcomed me warmly. We talked about couple of things. It was the first time that I met her and she seems nice. I never get the chance to met her at Daniel's graduation though. So I wanted to ask but I felt its inappropriate so I just stopped myself.

Lilly and the girls were already enjoying themselves. Partying and enjoying the lavish drinks. I never thought Edward would pull off all of this things so fast. He is really quite impressive.

He is talking to my Dad at the corner when Lilly pulled me and we all girls danced together.

"Go eat some foods. You will be needing strength for tonight." Aira told me giving me some sushi

"You're so crazy. But thanks anyways." I told her having a mouthful of sushi. After that I sat on the corner of the hall. I feel my foot is already sore. Since I woke up the photograpers were already taking photos of me. I never though that it will be so tiring. The only proper meal that I got was my breakfast. Anyways, Its my first time to get married so I guess that is an excuse. I want to laugh at myself thinking about that.

"So are you enjoying the day? Why did you left the crowd?" One familiar voice spoke at my back. It is Daniel.

"Why are you doing this Keira?" He asked me. He looks so different.

"Daniel, please don't make a scene here. Our families are here. Please." I pleaded him.

"Then come with me." He said as he held my hand and brought me to the corner so no one can see us.

"Keira! Why are you doing this? Are you out of your mind? I know you are only doing this to hurt me. Guess what? You are succeeding!" Daniel told me as he gripped my hands so tight while he is clenching his teeth in anger

"Daniel! Stop this none sense. Everything between us is long gone. I am already married to your brother so please just accept it and leave me alone." I told him trying to release my hands from his grip

"Keira, I know It's still me. Why are you doing this to yourself! You are ruining your life! You don't love my brother and we both know that for a fact! I know its still me Keira!" Daniel said as he pressed my body to his.

"Daniel, we had our chance to be together. But it is you who ruined it! All I ever did was to love you. But what did you do in return? You destroyed me Daniel! And Edward is helping me put my pieces back together! So please, If you still have even a little bit of care about me, please, just leave me alone." I don't know where all those words are coming from but I cannot tell him the truth about my agreement to Edward.

He looks baffled by my response as his grip on me loosened up a bit. But he is still looking at me intently.

"But Love, you are not just hurting me. You are also hurting yourself. I know you don't love my brother. So please let me know that you still love me? I know its still me Keira! " Daniel said.

"Yes Daniel, I still love you! It is still you!!" I told him as I pushed him away.

"But you know what? Even If I did not marry Edward, we will never be together again. I can never trust you again Daniel, so please. I am already a married woman now! I am married to your brother for goodness sake! Just accept it and let me go." I told him as I pushed him away. 

"I hope that this will be the last time that we will have a conversation like this Daniel. I don't want to break Edward's trust. Go and move on with your life. Found the perfect girl for you. I always thought we will end up together, but I guess fate decided our destiny. Goodbye Daniel." I told him and walked away. I did not wait for his response and just walk back to the dance floor.

I am looking for Edward but he is nowhere to be found. 

EDWARD'S POV

I was talking to Mr. Soarez about my business expansion in Fiji when I noticed Keira is no where to be found. I politely excused myself to him and made my way to find Keira. I have never felt like this before. It just felt so strange but I don't know why do I have the intense desire to keep her with me. Keep her safe and protected. 

All my life everything in my life has been planned. I used to do things routinely. I was trained at an early age by my Dad. He groomed me well for business which I think he successfully instilled in my mind. Even with my personal life, I tend to control and manipulate things in order to have it the way that I wanted. 

But I never thought owning Keira as my wife will make me feel so good. I finally found Keira sitting in a table at the corner. So I immediately make my way into her direction. When suddenly I saw Daniel came to her, I rushed my movements and hide in to a place where they cannot see me.

"Why are you doing this Keira?" Daniel asked Keira.

"Daniel, please don't make a scene here. Our families are here. Please." Keira pleaded him.

"Then come with me." Daniel said as he held Keira's hand and brought her to the corner so no one can see them. My blood instantly boiled but I controlled my emotions since I know that I was the one who came between them. I followed them as Daniel almost drag Keira. I don't know how did I manage to control myself not to let myself make a scene. 

I still remember last night at the bar. When Keira was supposed to have a bridal shower with her friends. Daniel arrived and claimed Keira's lips. I don't know what I will feel if I will see them again doing that act. This is our wedding day and it just makes me insane thinking about that. Karma hits me very badly I guess. I stole Daniel's girl so I feel like as If I have no right to claim her as mine. Because I know where exactly I should stand. And it beats the hell out of me.

After that incident, I thought no wedding will take place anymore. And now everything is not just my imagination anymore. Keira is my wife now. Though I know that she just agreed to marry me because of my proposition.  I still can't stop myself but to feel elated that she is now mine.

"Keira! Why are you doing this? Are you out of your mind? I know you are only doing this to hurt me. Guess what? You are succeeding!" Daniel told her as he gripped Keira's hands so tight while he is clenching his teeth in anger. I know Daniel has an ill temper but for sure he will not hurt Keira.

"Daniel! Stop this none sense. Everything between us is long gone. I am already married to your brother so please just accept it and leave me alone." Keira told him trying to release he hands from his grip

"Keira, I know It's still me. Why are you doing this to yourself! You are ruining your life! You don't love my brother and we both know that for a fact! I know its still me Keira!" Daniel said as he pressed Keira's body to his. I froze where I stand and hold my breath waiting for Keira to answer. 

"Daniel, we had our chance to be together. But it is you who ruined it! All I ever did was to love you. But what did you do in return? You destroyed me Daniel! And Edward is helping me put my pieces back together! So please, If you still have even a little bit of care about me, please, just leave me alone." Keira told Daniel as she is trying to wipe Daniels hand from her. While Daniel was glaring at her.

Daniel looks baffled by Keira's response as his grip on her loosened up a bit. But he is still looking at her intently. Making me want to stop them and claim Keira to be with me. 

"But Love, you are not just hurting me. You are also hurting yourself. I know you don't love my brother. So please let me know that you still love me? I know its still me Keira! " Daniel said. Once again my body stiffened waiting for Keira's answer. 

"Yes Daniel, I still love you! It is still you!!"  Keira told Daniel and that is my tipping point. I felt as If cold water washed me from my head to my whole body.

I cannot stand the pain anymore so I went away. Seriously? At my wedding day? My wife confessed her feeling for her ex? This is ridiculous! I talk to my self. This is not a part of my plan. I head straight to the waiter who is holding a tray of drinks and grabbed the first glass that my hands touched. I instantly drink the whole glass in one gulp. I asked the waiter to place the whole tray in one table and I took one drink after one, and another one--- 

I suddenly became aware of my actions when suddenly some visitors came to me and congratulated me. So I have to put my act together and drink the wine slowly. I already put up too much for this wedding so I will not let it be ruined by acting carelessly.

I was in that position when I suddenly saw Keira walking towards me with our wedding coordinator. She looks so pretty in her gown. She is smiling at me and I felt the devil inside me arose. I don't want to play the looser tonight. After all, this is our wedding and I will play my game right. 

That is why I smiled sweetly back at her. I opened my arms to welcome her when she came to me.

"Edward, where have you been? We are looking for you!" Keira asked me smiling sweetly. You are putting up a show huh? Let me show you mine! I thought to myself and smiled inwardly as I pulled her into my arms.

"You are looking for me huh?" I asked her and her eyes furrowed but I did not give her a chance to talk as I sealed her luscious lips with a kiss. I tried to control myself but when I tasted her lips it felt so good on mine, I started to deepen the kiss when suddenly both of us heard someone coughing and that got our attention.

"Hey you lovebirds! Save that for tonight, everyone is already outside and waiting for the fireworks display as the finale. Edward just save your energy for the private fireworks display for my sister tonight" Aira said as she winked at me.

I chuckled with Aira's remarks. We separated reluctantly, as I helped Keira fix her self. In no time, the make up artist arrive and give Keira and I a retouch. We went outside to to take some photos during the fireworks display. We were asked to have a conversation so the photos will be taken naturally. I don't want to start a conversation with Keira so I did not talk. I was surprised when Keira initiated the conversation.

"E--Edward! Thank you for a perfect wedding. I did not expect that you will be able to pull this off in such a short span of time." Keira told me as she placed her hands at my nape. 

"The wedding coordinator did everything, basically I just pay off the bills. So don't flatter yourself too much." He said as he stared at me. 

"But still, I did not expect this to be this grand. So I still would like to tell you. I mean we are not in fairy tale but I feel like as If we are at this moment." She said and pulling me for an embrace. My heart melts with her action and all of the pain that I was feeling a while ago was suddenly washed away. 

"Why don't you make me feel how grateful you are instead?" I asked her as I kissed her lips deliberately while I caressed her back. I can feel her body is responding to my touch and kisses when she arched her back and a sweet moan escape from her throat.

"Hey lovebirds! You can make out later! You have all night to do that!But we don't want to watch you making out here! Gross!" Aira shouted at us so we separate reluctantly and laughed at her remarks.

Now I know where Keira got her cunning remarks. It runs in their blood. I smiled at the thought.

I just hugged Keira and we watch the fireworks together.

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