1 Chapter 1

I groggily woke up with a massive headache to my head. I am guessing it's a hangover . I am not sure I have never been drunk before.

I looked to my left and saw a man in a silver suit but with a black shirt unbuttoned .

To my right where littered bottles and bodies of teens I have never seen before in my life .

Where was Maya and Talia . They all left me to the mercy of this city .

I moved to stand but then I felt a weight on my left hand.

I looked at it to find a simple diamond ring. I felt like I should remember something about it but my foggy brain only allowed me to see the angry red clock blaring back at me.

10.00Am !!!

My flight back to London is at noon.

I stood up almost immediately, too immediate as a pain flashed in my head.

My phone rang. I grabbed it and ran out the apartment leaving multiple groans as few people met the trample of my boots .

"Hello?".I asked .

"you idiot. We are getting on our flight now. You'll find all your stuff at the ticket booth ."Tanya's angry voice snapped.

",I am sorry. But why are you angry with me? I am the lost one ?".I asked flabbergasted.

She groaned.

"Just get here. I will wait for you in the foyer."She said.

"No . No It's fine ,I am a big girl , I can handle myself. You go on with the others. I just do not want..... Don't tell Dad I am not with you. Bye. "I said .

Hailing a taxi and got the airport.

I got my things and when I was about to pass the officer said my document did not match.

"You need to come with me ma'am. Your documents do not correspond with your information on the system. Mind going over there to that black guy over there?".he asked coldly.

",There must be sooner sort of mistake? ".I tried desperately to answer but he gave me a cold look and I sulked to the black guy and said",I was instructed to cone to you ".I said unsure.

"Yes. Let step into my office . I am air Marshall, Marshell Phillip. Funny how my name and occupation almost match ".he laughed .

To be honest I was too nervous to laugh. I sat down after he gestured me to.

He was good looking and get knew it. With big doe eyes and brown curly hair and tan skin with lanky features.

"Miss ,I see here that your Documents say Miss Candice  Beckford. But according to the system of international recognition you are now known as Mrs Candice Stone. "he said reading from the computer.

I froze then stood up.

"What? ".I exclaimed.

He looked at me and then chuckled ",This happens all the time in Vegas. So what happens on Vegas stays in Vegas. You have to find your husband and get  the marriage annulled."he said simply.

"I can't . My flight is in twenty minutes .If I miss this one then my parents will know something is wrong. And I don't know who 'my husband' is. I have never met him my sober life!".

"Well, 'Mrs Stone ,you have your figure out something or you are not leaving. "he smirked.

"Please Air Marshall Marshell. I'll contact home affairs when I get home. Can't you write me a special permit or something it's not like I stole someone's identity I am still me. "I begged.

He heaved a sigh .

"You are going you get me fired ".he mumbled under his breath . I stood up and hugged him around the table as I heard what he'll do. "Yeah, yeah whatever. Back away you are marred now I can't call dibs on you. So here is my cell number. Call me if your home affairs is being a pain in the behind ." he said .

I took the parchment and slipped it into my bag.

A ding rang from the intercom.

"Flight-225 departing for London ready for departure. Gates closing in five minutes ."

I looked at Marshell expectantly.

He picked up the phone and said "Sandy, do me a favor and hold the gate, I have one passanger here....yeah I am done...We are coming. ..... Thanks Sandy "then he dropped the ,pressed a few buttons. The printer took out a paper and attached to his signature and stamp and asked me to sign. I did. Then he made a copy and gave the original.

"Lets go. "he said .

We marched passed the stoic guy with a nod from Marshall.

We got to the gate and I hugged Marshall .

"Thank you ".I said.

"You are welcome . Don't go marrying strangers".he called as I walked through the gate .

"Okay ,bye".I called back running to the plane. I got in the pilot was already in. So I met a flight tenant who told me to take any seat. I sat near the door .

When I got home it was late around two am. I opened the door quietly with my key. Leaving my luggage on the door and stalking to my room and died on my bed with all my clothes on.

I woke up with the sun high in the sky. Back home where I am a good girl by many standards. Except for the ring staring right at me. A harsh reminder of what I did when I succumbed to peer pressure.

One thing for sure

I can't let my parents know .

I put the ring in my drawer. Somehow that felt like I was cheating. I don't know how that would feel like . I never had a boyfriend before and now I am married ? Did he kiss me when I said I do. I am the only person in history that does not remember both their first and matrimonial kiss.

I skipped way to many social steps.

I showered and headed down our small three bedroom house. We didn't have a lot of money . And I only went to Vegas cause my friends paid for me. I would've said no if thy didn't threaten to never talk to me again. And now I am married. At least I am not pregnant.

Wait am I. I had on clothes when I woke up so I am sure I am fine.

I dressed in a simple short white day dress and socks and pumps with my girl tied up.

Yes so totally goody two shoesy.

I heard my parents talking in hush tones. When I entered they looked at me.

"Sweety ,hi ".My mother called walking towards me. My father smiled and walked over too. They hugged and kissed me. Then had me sit down on the breakfast table.

"How was your trip? ".my mother asked.

",Very eventful and nice. Everything is so loud there . The people,are so lively and colourful. "I couldn't tell them that I was suddenly married.

We ate a peaceful breakfast then around noon I made an excuse that I was going to fax some last minute documents. Well it's not a lie.

I got to the home affairs and they referred me to a tall blonde lady.

She had blue eyes and big glasses. She looked like Barbie passing off as a nerd which made her look super model worthy.

"Hello ".I said .

She  flashed me a pretty smile.

She gestured for me to sit.

"Alright. I got a call from Marshell. A good friend of mine, he told me you'd stop by. I understand you got married in Las Vegas . Says here on the 11 of June. Around 9:30 in the evening. Too early to be hammered by the way. So your husband's name is Shawn Nickolas Stone. Your marriage certificate will delivered to you in a weeks time courtesy of vicar Leandro. But you have to pay for all the new cards and passport ."she said looking up from her computer.

"How about I annul the marriage. Then I won't need to change anything. "I said hopefully.

"No. Unless he is here to sign the contract you are stuck like that. And unless you get the proper documents you won't be able to do anything that requires signing. "she said sympathetically.

My face fell.

"Don't know worry. I'll tell Marshall to contact all airports in the USA and keep tabs on your husband and tell home about you. Okay. Besides I am sure Jeff is hot you won't have to worry ."she smiled.

I tried to smile back. It became a grimace.

On the queue to pay for my documents . I kept wondering if my card will decline. I can't ask my parents. Despite my scholarship they are still paying for some of my things.

"Next ".A bored tone said.

I walked forward.

"Name".she called.

"Candice Beckford.... I-I m-mean C-candice Stone".I stammered.

"Which is it? ".She questioned annoyed.

I took a deep breath .

"Candice Stone. Mrs Candice Stone".