Chapter one

                        CHAPTER 1

I looked at myself in the mirror, my swollen eyes and dull face. The makeup artist did her best to hide  my miserable sad face because I looked undeniably beautiful 

Strands of my hair kept falling on my face reminding me that this wasn't a dream. I never imagined my wedding day to be this horrifying.

After my parents' death, everything turned upside down for me, Life is not just fair

I felt a gentle touch on my shoulders, it was the makeup artist's assistant, she gave me the most reassuring smile, and despite her efforts to make me smile I felt so uncomfortable under her gaze, it was then I noticed she was staring at me in pity. 

That was when it hit that a drop of tears left my eyes again.

She smiled again and helped me to my dressing room, I saw the most beautiful wedding gown to ever exist if I was right

 The wedding gown was made of the finest silk, with delicate lace accents and sparkling crystals.  The neckline is elegant and timeless, with a dramatic train that trails behind the wearer. The dress is custom-made to fit the bride like a glove, accentuating her every curve and highlighting her natural beauty.  It's a work of art, made to be worn on the most special day of a bride's life.  

But who was I kidding this wasn't the best day of my life the worst in fact

"Miss Brooks", the director swooped her hands in front roof trying to bring me back to reality, a place I wanted to escape. She instructed the helpers to help put on my gown.

As I was putting on my million-dollar gown, note the eye roll, I noticed how spacious the dressing room was, with plush carpeting and luxurious furnishings.  The walls are lined with mirrors, reflecting the helper's every move There's a vanity table, laden with cosmetics and accessories, and a comfortable chair. Moments later the director comes into the room looking all worried.

I couldn't help but ask her why she was panicking 

uhm… hmm. "Ma'am we are very very late", she 

Shuttered. She looked worried which made it hard to believe her

A few moments after walking restlessly she moved to the large wardrobe, filled with the accessories and other belongings then got out a very beautiful Emerald necklace and put it around my neck.

"Are you ready?" she asked, i said yes in a low tone and smiled at my little flower girl.

When we reached the gate, I stared at it the big gate that would lead me to my misreal, deep down I was hoping and wishing that this was all a dream, a scary nightmare that I wanted to wake up from but sadly it was reality.

My reality, As the big gate opened harp and organ were playing in a serene harmony, The people piled in one after the other some holding hands

A group of girls was looking at me in admiration like I was some lucky ass chick, I scoffed 

My uncle came beside me and plastered the fakest smile I have ever seen 

He held my right hand and led me towards the alter where I would say the vows of lies 

We walked with ease and grace, With Each step we took many things ran through my mind, I should be happy right?

I asked myself, this is every girl's dream "but not yours a little voice in my head said 

The people were sprinkling petals of red roses as they smiled, people who looked stinking rich, people that I had never seen before in my life

I mean what did I expect to come to the wedding hall and see farms and cleaners? 

I smiled at all of them, a smile that hid a lot of pain and regret.

When we reached the alter my uncle and the little girl that escorted me left and I proceeded to climb the alter 

As the priest was saying the vows I looked through my veil to see the beautiful nonchalant creature opposite me and damn even the pictures I saw of him was nothing compared to what I was seeing now

The camera was doing justice to his beauty, and he suddenly looked at me and didn't look away it was then I realized that I was Starring at him, like starring hard before I could look away he flashed me a very seductive smile that didn't reach his eyes then looked away 

I was still lost when the priest's deep voice echoed in the hall saying "Miss Haliey Brooks do you take Mr Norbert Colombo to be your lawfully wedded husband in sickness and in health ". "Yes, I do".

"Mr. Norbert Colombo do you take Miss Haliey as your lawfully wedded wife in sickness and in health" Yeah that was what said "Yeah"

The rings were brought towards us and we wore each other the ring, "You may kiss the bride bride", the priest said

 As our lips touched, I felt a rush of warmth and electricity.  Everything felt right, everything felt perfect.  For a moment, time stood still, and I was lost in a temporary world of love and happiness.

The noise the coward made drew me out of my thoughts and I looked at Norbert, his face was just there it felt like the kiss was nothing to him 

Just like that, I lost my first kiss to a non-chantant man

Norbert took my hands and led Me outside the church

When we reached outside the church paparazzi were forcing themselves on us some trying to take pictures and ask us, my bad ask Norbert questions 

"Mr Colombo how do you feel about your new bride" the guy holding a big camera asked him, expecting an answer from Norbert

Norbert looked and him and smiled, he helped me get into the long beautiful limo 

I was hurt deep down because I was expecting, an answer from him not his sly grin.