WEDDING NIGHT

I said my goodbyes to old madam Wilson and my parent in-law before being sent off by Yvonne.

During the drive to Alexander's home, I thought of what to expect, how the house looks like and how I would cope living with Mr Wilson

I was lost in thoughts about an hour later and didn't realised we had arrived until mavey gently nudged me, shaking me out of my trance. I stepped out of the car and it was another beautiful breathtaking mansion, though not as big as the Wilson's castle, this mansion was also very large and grand, it was painted in royal blue and had a unique touch of luxury

The head Butler, a middle-aged strict looking woman that looks like she always snaps, moved forward to receive me

" welcome to the blue mansion miss Edwards"

" am Mrs Helena the head butler" she introduced

I noticed that Mavey coughed awkwardly and had a wierd expression but I decided to ask later, I was too entranced by the beauty of the mansion

Futher inside was just as grand as outside, the living room suprisingly had only one painting of a large rock gushing out water.

I didn't have enough time to take it in before Mrs Helena urged me to take a bath and I was shown my bedroom upstairs, a large room with a bed twice as big as mine back home. The walk-in closet, as big as a room filled with different clothing made my head ache from looking around

I went to the bath the maids prepared, the roses and scented oil, relaxed and energized me great deal, it made me sleepy

When I stepped out almost two hours later the maids lead by Mrs Helena was sorting out night gowns, I picked out a simple pyjamas from the closet but Mrs Helena snatched it from me

"It's your wedding night and this are the carefully selected dresses for the occasion"

"it's the old madam Wilson order" she Futher said when I looked reluctant and I had no choice than to obey

My heart sank, that's right, the wedding night, I had totally forgotten about it, the worst nightmare of my life and what more? they were making me wear such a transparent dresses, I almost fainted. Everyone expected me to choose and the maids had envious look in their eyes

I mindlessly picked out the most decent, a blue see-through tight dress while wondering what Mr Wilson would think of me

The maids giggled and whispered

" Mr Wilson likes blue"

I was seated in front of the mirror, made to wear the dress, my hair was combed up, and I was even made to wear a seductive perfume

Mavey looked at me helplessly

***

After dolling me up, I was left alone staring at the lit candles and wondered what I could do to stop the proceedings

"squick" I heard the door opening softly, I looked up and it was my husband,

my heart suddenly stopped beating

"Mr Wilson" I said trying to cover my exposed body with my hands

He motioned for me to remain sitted and closed the door, he looked me up expressionless for a moment, I opened my mouth to say something.

" Miss Edwards, I am not interested in you, we got married out of convenience and that's all, I won't be responsible for you nor consummate the wedding as you are insinuating, he looked me up " his voice was deep

I felt ashamed of my dressing but sigh, relived that I wasn't doing the talking

He dropped a card on my bedside

"This credit card contains your allowance, if you need anything Mrs Helena is always available so don't bother me, you can also feel free to use our resources freely" then he turned and walked away

" old madam Wilson made me wear the dress" I blurted

He was half way to the door and paused

"you can report to the Wilson family company with your credentials tomorrow if you wish,excuse me miss Edwards" and with that, he was gone

"How rude and gutsy"

I clenched my fist, and blinked my tears away, he was looking down on me, it was true that our Edwards family was nothing compared to the Wilson's wealth, they were practically controlling the country's economy and had countless assets.

I prepared to sleep, it has been a really tiring day for me, I was relieved I didn't have to consummate the wedding, at least my body's safe

As I lay in bed that night, I thought about my future, it doesn't seem to me like I had a bright one

I wanted to become a therapist, but father said to study business, so I did. I wasn't even given the opportunity to voice my opinion or concerns, dad dictated my life.

I was destined to get married to a husband from an affluent family and secure the future of my family's company, it's my duty as the only child and daughter.

I watch the dim lights from the candles diminish

"what a waste " I mussed

Old madam Wilson had put too much effort into the first wedding night.

Then suddenly, I thought, what if Mr Wilson's pretending, he may want me to sleep before using my body, I don't really know anything about him and he might be lying to me, I got scared again

On a second thought, he didn't have to go through all the stress, he could do anything to me even if I was awake, I was practically sold to him in any case

With such comforting thoughts, I drifted off to sleep in the wee hours of the morning