Chapter 3: Meet the Miners

Remember when I said I wasn't looking forward to my anniversary next week well here's the reason. For the past two years Andrew's family especially his mother would offer to host the anniversary celebrations and things would turn out awful.

It happened the first year and and it also happened last year. And I really don't want it to happen again I wouldn't be able to bear it.

Andrew's parents weren't exactly happy with our marriage. His father wasn't happy because he had already arranged a marriage for Andrew with a billionaire heiress. While his mother just hated me for reasons unknown to me. Maybe she also had marriage plans for her son. I had no idea, but one thing I was such of was that the Woman truly despises me. Truly!

The first time Andrew took me home to meet his parents was a day I would never forget.

I had never met his family and was very excited to finally get to meet them.

When we arrived at the family's mansion, I was greeted warmly by the family. However, the warm welcome quickly turned cold as his family began to criticize me and my background. They made snide comments about my family and my job, and even went as far as to question my intelligence. It was horrible.

I was devastated. I had expected to be welcomed with open arms, but instead, I was treated like an outsider. I tried my best to remain polite and respectful, but his family's cruel words and behavior made it difficult for me to stay composed.

Luckily I had Andrew by my side. The way he stood up to his family for me was so wonderful. He warned them never to treat me with anything other than respect or else I was going to be his only family.

In the end, they only treated me badly when Andrew wasn't around. I walked away from the experience feeling hurt and embarrassed. I knew that I deserved better treatment than I had received, but I just endured because of my love for Andrew.

And now sitting here in the present, having dinner with Andrew and he's talking about having our three year anniversary planned by his family as usual. If only he knew the pain I go through every year.

"So we leave for London the day after tomorrow so we can help with the arrangements." Andrew said to me as he ate his dinner.

"Sure." I replied. Not wanting to say anything else. Agg...how frustrating I thought.

Andrew must have noticed my mood because the next thing he said was "I promise It will be better this time. Everything will go as planned." He said with a smile.

I had to smile back so he wouldn't feel bad. But that was the exact same thing he told me last year.

I couldn't believe I was going to fly to London to relive the same nightmare over again.

I suddenly lost my appetite. I walked out of the dinning room and went upstairs to freshen up and prepare for bed. I had a lot of work to do tomorrow since I was flying to London the day after.

I took a shower and when I came out Andrew was already in the room. He had taken off his shirt.

He had a muscular upper body, with broad shoulders and a strong chest. His biceps were defined, and his abdomen was toned and tight. His skin was lightly tanned, and there was a hint of stubble on his face. He looked powerful and confident.

"Are you okay?" He asked in a husky voice which made me blush. For goodness sake I have seen this man naked a thousand times why the heck am I still feeling this way.

"Yeah. I'm fine." I replied.

"Then why did you leave without finishing your dinner?" He asked as he walked closer to me.

"I was full." I replied as I stepped away from him. I was still tied up in a towel and my hair was still dripping wet from my shower. And I knew exactly what he wanted. But I wasn't going to give in.

Maybe then he'll realise that I don't want his family planning our anniversary.

But I was fool to think I could resist him. Because moments later he had me pinned to the bed.

I layed on the bed, my body trembling with anticipation as he slowly undressed me. His hands were gentle as he caressed my body, sending shivers of pleasure through me. His lips followed, trailing kisses down my neck and shoulders as he moved lower. His tongue found my nipples and teased them, making me gasp with pleasure.

He moved down my body, exploring every inch of me with his tongue and lips. His hands never stopped moving, caressing my skin and sending waves of pleasure through me. When he reached my inner thighs, I moaned and arched my back, begging for more.

He obliged, pushing his tongue inside me and exploring my depths. I gasped as his tongue found my sweet spot and he moved his hands to my hips, pushing me further and further into ecstasy. I felt myself coming closer and closer to the edge until finally, I let go and screamed out in pleasure.

He moved up my body, kissing my neck and shoulders as he did. He entered me slowly, pushing deeper and deeper until he filled me completely. He moved in and out, his thrusts coming faster and faster until I felt myself coming again. This time, he followed me, his body shaking and his release coming in waves.

We lay there, entwined in each other's arms, our breathing slowly returning to normal. As I felt my heart rate return to normal, I knew that this was only the beginning of a beautiful night.

Aleast he was making me happy before we meet his family..

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The days went by really fast and before l knew it we we're already in Andrew private jet flying to London.

We arrived at the Miners mansion. A place which held a lot of dreadful memories.

The moment we arrived we were greeted by his family. Loving smiles and hugs were thrown at my direction. What a facade. But I had to play along. For Andrew's sake.

"Sarah! Darling, it's so good to see you! You look absolutely lovely." Andrew's mother Elena Miner said to me with a bright smile on her face. How good she was at pretending. She would have made a fine actress, but two can play this game.

"Oh mother! It's so wonderful to see you too. You look wonderful." I said with a forced smile as I gave her a hug. It was dreadful but I had play along.

Standing next to Andrew's mother Elena was Andrew's twin sister Casandra. A woman put on this very planet just to make my life miserable.

"Sarah!" She called out

"Casandra. You look good." I said to her with my award winning smile still on my face.

"You too." She replied. "I see my brother is doing his job perfectly well then." Casandra said to me. She had always said I was a gold digger and was only after her brother's money.

"Where is dad and Cassie? Andrew asked.

"Your father isn't feeling too well his upstairs in his bedroom. And Cassie will be flying in tomorrow. She said she'll be here before noon." Elena replied.

Cassie is the last born of the Miner family. She's Andrew and Casandra's younger sister. She is a really sweet and kind person. She's actually the only person who had been truly good to me in Andrew's entire family.

"I'll go upstairs and go see dad." Andrew said to his mother. "Honey, you should get some rest It was a long flight. I'll come join you soon." Andrew said to me as he planted a kiss on my forehead.

I smiled in return. Gaining death stares from my mother in law and her daughter. Now that Andrew wasn't here I was sure they would reaveal there true colours.

"Come Casandra let's go get ready for dinner. We shouldn't waste our precious time on worthless people." Elena said as she walked away.

Casandra stayed. She walked closer to me and whispered "I hope this year's anniversary will be better than the last ones." She said with a sinister look In her eyes then walked away.

I ignored them and went upstairs to freshen up and get some rest I just had to survive a few days and soon I would be out of here. I can do this. I encouraged myself...