A Deal With The Millionaire

Wedding gown, Veil, Flowers, Makeup, Accessories.

To Layla, everything seemed like she was staring at the reflection of an entirely different person. She was putting on a heavy makeup even as Brielle.

A sigh eluded her lips as she lowered her eyes, nervousness kicking in and the realization to the fact that this is really happening. The day they had been waiting for is finally here. She’s getting married to Shane Kent, disguised as his fiancee or let’s say on his fiancee’s behalf.

She had always wished for a low-key wedding whenever it’s the right time for her to get married, even if she eventually turns out rich, in the future.

She had always wished for her marriage to only ever happen once. She had always had this goal in mind. She would never get married twice to different men, it’s either she’s married to her husband forever, or she never remarried again even after divorce.

But now,, she has no choice. It has to happen now. She would have her wedding twice with different men.

” Hey, are you okay?, You seemed out for a minute? ” Mirah asked, jolting her out of her thoughts. She let in a deep breath before managing to display a simple smile, trying to hide the nervous look that is obviously glaring on her face.

Mirah let out a simple smile. Taking Layla’s hands into her palm, she squeezed it softly. ” You’ll be fine, no one’s gon’ find out ” She assured and Layla nodded.

The truth is, she isn’t really bothered about people finding out, she knew that’s not going to happen. It’s something else.. something else is filled in her thoughts.

” And you… you look great ” Layla mentioned as she took notice of Mirah’s dress. Truly, Jennifer did her best.

” Yeah, thanks ” Mirah replied with a simple smile on.

” Come on, you should be done by now ” One of Brielle’s friend suddenly said as she rushed over to them. Mirah moved away from Layla almost immediately and made her way out of the dressing room.

” Yeah, I’m done now Lily ” Layla mentioned with a forced smile.

” Gosh, you’re so pretty ” Lily gushed and Layla let out a chuckle.

” You too ” Layla commented and that sent a little blush to Lily’s cheeks.

” Ofcourse, the maid of honor should look outstanding ” She said proudly and Layla couldn’t help but release a short laugh.

” The rest are waiting, let’s move ” Lily said as she grabbed Mirah’s hands.

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As Layla walked down the aisle alongside Brielle’s dad, Mr Caddel. She could feel all eyes on her. One look at them, she could read the awes and tinge of enviouness that hid within a few. If only they knew she wasn’t the real Brielle. But no, they don’t, the cover makeup is really perfect. None of them noticed, not even Brielle’s parents.

As soon as she laid eyes on Shane, her heart lept in happiness. This is really happening. Tho, she’s aware the wedding is fake, she can’t help but blush at that fact that she’s getting married to him.

Her gaze focused on his, she studied his look,, he was looking handsome and dashing in his wedding suit. Brielle is really a lucky woman.

As Mr Caddel left her at the alter in front of Shane, she stylishly followed his trail down to his seat where Mrs Caddel was also seated. Mrs Caddel flashed her a wide smile and she returned it slightly before turning her gaze back to the priest who had began the procession.

She couldn’t help but look around the environment as the priest went on, there were lots of august guests available at their wedding. What if she hadn’t agreed to disgusing as Brielle?, or what if Shane had call the wedding off after Brielle left,, all these people would have been disappointed.

She felt a light tap on her hands and she jolted out of her thoughts. She had paced off. ” Do you take Shane Kent as your husband? ” The priest asked again, shorter than what he had said at first.

Layla glanced at Shane who has this soft and pleading look on. She looked away and then nodded. ” Yes. Yes, I do ” She replied bodly and in confidence that there was a light cheer amongst the congregation.

Layla watched him slid the ring into her fourth finger. The small diamond stone shimmered and seemed right at place. It’s pretty.

Holding the wedding band in her right hand, she took hold of his right hand in the left of hers. His hand was warm and soft. It felt a bit strange as she held onto his hand and slowly, slid the ring into the rightful finger

” … now, I pronounce you, husband and wife ” The priest declared and a light cheer and applause erupted. She put up a simple smile, after all, a bride has got to be happy at her wedding.

” You may now kiss the bride ” Kiss? Her eyes widened as she looked up to Shane. He seemed hesistant for a while as his eyes left hers for a moment.

But slowly, he took few steps closer to her.

” What? Is he.. is he really going to kiss me? ” Layla thought as she gulped down into nothing, blinking her eyes abruptly as Shane moved closer, her heartbeat thudding so loud.

Shane drawed more closer, their lips just some few inches away from each other, he moved to the right side of her cheek and placed his lips there, for a while. The audience cheered loudly, it seems they really didn’t get a clear view of what had happened. Shane finally moved away and Layla blinked her eyes repeatedly for a while before turning her face to the crowd. Her eyes landed on Mr& Mrs Caddel, they had big smiles on their face but she couldn’t help but notice a hint of sadness on their face. The gave her thumbs up from their seat and she smiled widely.

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” We love you baby ” Mrs Caddel cried as they engulfed Layla in their arms.

” Comeon.. mo. m.. we would be meeting soon anyways, not like I’m leaving forever ” Layla said, trying to break free. She was getting uncomfortable already.

Mrs Cadd wiped her tears, as she sniffed.

” You’re still bent on leaving?, don’t you think Shane would be hurt?, you can’t just leave a day after the wedding? ” Mrs Caddel said while Layla stared on in confusion.

” Um.. yeah, I’ld find a way anyways,, I promise ” She said, to she wasn’t sure of what she was saying.

” It’s fine daughter,, I trust you ” Mr Caddel said and pecked her cheeks.

” I love you dad ” She said with a forced smile.

” Hmm… You can’t do that to my wife, you know? ” Shane said teasingly as he suddenly walked over to them and hung his arm around Layla’s neck. His touch on her neck sent a tinge of a weird sensation to her body and she shivered a bit.

The couple burst into laughter, laughing at his joke. ” Ofcourse she’s your wife now, you finally took her from us ” Mr Caddel said and Shane laughed but in between that laugh was an angry look.

If only he could tear them apart, why are they acting like they’re not aware of what their daughter almost caused.

” We’ld leave you too to yourself then, bye Brielle… we’ld be expecting you ” They said passing a secret message to her through the last sentence but Layla didn’t understand what it meant but she nodded anyways.

Her gaze trailed off and it landed on Shane. He was watching as Brielle’s parents walked away and if looks could kill, they’ld be dead by now. ” Hey!, You’re gritting your teeth at your in-laws ” Layla said jokingly as she hit his hand.

He snapped out of his thoughts as he took his gaze away from them.

He focused his gaze on Layla.” Thanks ” He whispered but loud enough for her to hear. She blushed secretly but covered it with a smile.

” It’s fine ” She said as she tucked some loose strands of her hair behind her ear.

” Brielle’s parents… they look suspicious and they talked about some suspicious things earlier tho I couldn’t understand them, but I think you should make a research to probably find out what’s wrong… ” Layla paused when she noticed Shane wasn’t giving her any response. He only stared at her endlessly with an unreadable look on.

” Shane… ” She tapped him slowly and softly.

” You look really.. pretty today.. ” He muttered and she was suddenly confused tho a part of her enjoyed how he stared at her but it’s weird.

” Um… thanks ” She said, bitting her lower lips in the process and that seemed to do the job.

His gaze landed on her soft and tempting lips and before he could get a hold of himself. In a swift, he pulled her to him and boom… his lips were on hers..

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