CH 1 (Esmeray pov)

'No, please...stop. I'm sorry...please stop....I promise I won't do it again..AHH AHH AHHHHHH!'

I woke up screaming, tears running down my face. Composing myself I gathered my things and took a cold shower. Thirteen years have passed since the kidnapping but every year three weeks before the anniversary to be exact I get bombarded with nightmares.

I was only twelve at the time. I was out front playing with my friend. When out of nowhere a van made a quick stop took me and drove off.

A couple held on to me for almost a week. They had no clue who I was or the ransom my father had put out, two million. To them I was just another victim. The wife was a junkie who would beat me up.

The husband treated me like a daughter. The daughter he never had. Then one day their son,Mike, helped me escape.

And after that the couple received the death penalty. The son was placed in foster care and eventually adopted by a family.

Months of therapy didn't really help.

Today is the engagement party of Diamond with that roach. If I like him or not is not up to me, it's her decision. Everyone will be coming to see the celebration.

From top models to fluencers, who ever those people are. Not to mention buisness owners who were close to my father.

These types of events are something I try to avoid but today I can't.

"Esme, I'm glad you are here please tell mom that the red roses look better at the corner instead of the tulips"

"No, the roses should be in the middle. They are the symbol of love for a reason. Esmeray tell her, tell your sister I am right"

"....why not let the planner do her job and you two get out."

"Fine but the roses should go-"

"Diamond this is an engagement party, not you're wedding. Please sit back and let her do her job" I reassured her. I love her to death but sometimes she is a stress ball.

While she and my mom went back and forth about the decorations I locked myself in the study room. Today might be a celebration but I still have a job to fulfill.

When my father passed away he left his buisness in my hand. After hours of working Mira came in to remind me of the time. I have been so busy with meetings that I didn't pay attention.

I went back to my room and took another quick shower. By this time guest were slowly arriving with paparazzi everywhere.

"Omg you look so stunning" said diamond when she saw me. While she went with a red sweetheart one shoulder a line dress.I went with dark green satin slip dress.

"So do you"

"So...."

"So what?"

"What do you mean so what? Is Zion coming as your date?"

"Zion is coming as a guest if that's what you mean. If anything he should be here already"

"Ugh...tomatoe tomatoe. You know what I mean Esme. You haven't dated in a long time. And Zion is not only handsome he is so into you. Don't tell me you haven't noticed the way be looks at you?"

"Diana, first off he is not only my doctor but he has been a family friend. And I don't need to date or in your case get married"

"Then when will you give me grandchild?"

"Mother today is not the day to talk about anything. Today is a special day...if anything you might get a grandchild sooner then later by Diamond here"

"One of you better give me a child. I ain't getting any younger"

I hate to admit it but they are right. My father died unexpectedly leaving everything in my hands. Now my mother is left, she is not sick but there is a possibility she is suffering in silence.

As for Zion I have to admit that he is handsome. He is tall, with dark shoulder length hair and green eyes. We've known each other for years now but I don't see him as anything else.

By this time the house was packed with guests and family. Everyone congratulated the couple, while I thanked them for attending.

As happy as everyone was, people couldn't stop but whisper Kevin's intentions. He comes from a middle class family who own a few farms outside the city. That's not what has people on edge is his family history.

According to some, his father murdered his mother after she found out his affairs. He was abusive towards her. Yet again those are speculations.

Diamond is gorgeous indeed and she could have anyone. Who she chose doesn't matter to me as long as she is happy. I can deal with Kevin's intentions.

"Hello gorgeous"

"Zion. Hello"

"What are you doing in the corner kitten? Aren't you supposed to be out there with your sister?" He pointed at Diamond and Kevin smiling.

"Tonight is not about me. "

"Very well..tell me did you take your medicine?"

"...uh yes.."

"Kitten if there is one thing I hate is when you lie to me. You had another nightmare, it's okay"

"Dr. Aryan please not here. Not right now"

"Very well"