Chapter 4
"I know you are a stripper, but you should have some dignity left in you, " Ryan said, running his eyes over her from head to toe.
Walking away from the broken glass, he still stole side glances at Iris, her breast stood firm on her chest and her neatly shaved pussy, slightly turning him on.
"OMG, I am sorry,"
She quickly took the towel lying on the bed and wrapped herself. "You could at least knock before coming in."
"You scared me. Iris spoke shyly and disappointedly at the same time.
"I don't need to remind you that this is my house, and I go into whichever room I like, however I want". Ryan replied.
Unable to get off the naked view of Iris' body from his head, he walked closely to her, every step he took, made Iris' heart skip, her heartbeat steadily increasing and could be heard by anyone standing close to her, she got weak to her knees.
He got close enough to her, to think she could hardly breathe, as she felt choked by the strong cologne he was wearing, he wrapped his hands around her waist and brought her more closely to himself as their bodies intertwined.
He brought his face closer to hers and stares deeply into her eyes, turning his head and moving his lips to her he said "Get the maids to clean this mess up."
"Your wedding dress will arrive soon. Pick the one you like and get ready to go see my parents afterwards." Ryan said that and left.
Okay, Iris replied with a shaking voice. Feeling disappointed, embarrassed and in pain as her cheeks flushed red.
"What the heck was I thinking? I was so stupid to have fallen so helpless to even think he was gonna kiss me, he's just an asshole."
As she lay down on her bed, thinking about what just happened, she noticed she was already wet in her down part.
"Fuck," she cussed, went into the bathroom to wash herself up.
She came out of the bathroom and took out her phone to call her mother.
"Hello, mom, How are you doing?"
"I am fine, Iris. How is work going, sweetheart?"
"Work is going great, mom. How are you feeling?"
"I am much better, Iris."
"Ok, ma, take good care of yourself. I love you."
"I love you too, sweetheart."
"Mom, you are the reason I am doing all this." While deep in her thoughts, she slept off, waking up to the knock on her door.
"Hold on, Iris said. As she puts on her clothes," you can now come in."
"Sorry for the bother, Iris,but a seamstress is here to see you; please let her in," as Iris instructed.
Iris dresses were brought, and she sized them and chose the one that fitted her the most; she looked so beautiful.
"I have made my choice; you can leave with the rest, " Iris said, and the seamstress left with Sarah behind her.
"I can't believe I'm getting married. Well, it's a fake wedding, but everything feels real," Iris thought within herself.
Iris prepared to go see Ryan's family. She dressed in one of her favorite designer collections; she looked so beautiful that Ryan was caught stealing glances from her. They got into the car and drove to his parents mansion.
They were given a warm reception, Iris was welcomed, Mr. Kendrick and his wife Rose were delighted to meet with Ryan's fiancee.
The dinner table was set, and they moved to eat, " so tell me, Iris, what do you do for a living, and who are your parents? "Well, sir,I... "She's a fashion designer, and she lost her dad; she have just her mom," Ryan, cut in.
"Oh, I see, Mr. Kendrick replied.
"So how long have you both been dating?"
" For over 5 months now, dad." " Would you let your fiance speak for herself, Ryan?" Mrs. Rose said to Ryan.
"She's a shy type, mom. That's why I am speaking for her; "he is speaking the truth, ma. Iris said
"Oh, I see.."
"Eating without me is not fair," Ivy said out of the blue.
"And you, what are you doing in my house?" Ivy barked at Iris.
"Be nice to your brother's fiance, Ivy". Mrs. Rose spoke.
"Mum, she can't be my brother's wife; she's so ugly and disrespectful, "Ivy said.
"My wedding is tomorrow; Ryan broke the news.
"You can't be serious, Ryan. You can't marry her",Ivy said.
"I have chosen her, and that is final, "Ryan said.
"Are you sure about this, sweetheart?" Mrs. Rose asked
"Yes, mom, you and Dad have always wanted me to settle down. Well, I am ready now." Ryan replied.
Mr. Kendrick looked at Iris and Ryan and nodded his head.
" I will have to inform my friends, associates, and business colleagues immediately."
"Dad, please, I don't want an elaborate wedding, just something very little, " Ryan pleaded.
"Okay, if that is what you want, son," he said.
Ivy was busy giving Iris a hard stare, which made Iris very uncomfortable, until dinner was over and they headed back to their house.
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The grand hall echoed with the symphony of hushed whispers as Iris, adorned in a gown of ivory silk, walked down the aisle toward Ryan.
The tension was palpable, and as the officiant began the ceremony, the exchange of vows hung heavy in the air. Ryan's blue suit hugged his tall, well-built body, and he uttered, "I take you, Iris, as my lawfully wedded wife."
His tone, devoid of warmth, sent shivers down Iris's spine.
Iris, her voice tinged with uncertainty, responded, "I, too, take you, Ryan, as my lawfully wedded husband."
The weight of those words lingered, a foreboding acknowledgment of a union based on deceit.
"Welcome to the family, my dear," Mrs. Rose whispered. "Tha..Thank you, ma." Iris smiled.
"Don't get too comfortable; watch your back. It is not going to be rosy for you; I will make this marriage a living hell for you, my dear," Ivy said in a wispy tone.
With that, she gave Iris a fake smile and left.
"It's just a mere threat; she really can't do anything, but why does she hate me so much"? Iris asked herself.
All attention was drawn to the sound of a loud scream coming from outside the hall.
It was Ivy's squeaky friends whom she invited; they got into a fight, trying to get the attention of a personal bodyguard to Ryan.
"Can this day get any worse? exhausted," Iris said.
She tried moving out to see what really happened. "Where are you going? Ryan asked.
"I was trying to.."
"I am sure you know we have to make this marriage real for every reporter, nosy paparazzi, and everyone around us. I hope you are ready and up to the task."Ryan asked.
"I am up for it, Iris said.
"Good, now let's go. Get into the car.
Iris, already tired, quietly got into the car, Ryan got into the car and the driver took them home.
Ryan's mansion was beautifully decorated for the newlywed couples, all thanks to Ryan's mother.
Ryan, not surprised by the decorations, left Iris and rushed into his room.
His phone rings, and he picks it up.
"The marriage is done; what's next?" said the unknown caller.
"My father will be announcing me as his heir officially and giving me access to all his property. After that, I will dissolve this whole cage called marriage."
"Ok, I will talk to you later", said the unknown caller, and ended the call.
He heard a knock from the door. "Come in," Ryan said.
"Sir Ryan, Iris has
just been arrested and is about to be taken away." Sarah spoke.
"Arrested ? What are you saying," Sarah!!!