Chapter Two: The Wedding
I stared at myself in the mirror, except for my emotions everything else was perfect.
My hair was curled perfectly to one side, I haven't put on much make up . My brown hair glowed, I admit I looked pretty but no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't bring up myself to smile.
Natalie thought I don't need much make up because I look pretty naturally, and since I was doing my makeup myself I did what she said .
I never imagined getting married so soon, but here I am in a wedding dress, which Ri- the boy I hate the most has picked for me.
I was supposed to pick up my dress myself, but I really thank that Jerk for picking one for me. Since I wouldn't be in the mood to pick one anyways.
I got to admit that the dress looked really pretty , a strapless long dress, It was like it was like it was made for princesses, except I'm not a princess.
I sighed and looked down at the bouquet of flowers in my hands. My wedding will start in about five minutes but I am not even ready.
My mother came inside of the room and looked at me from head to toe " Kristen , you look amazing " She chirped and came closer to me , looking at me like I was some piece of art. Mom held both of my hands in hers and squeezed them , then she kissed my forehead and looked into my eyes.
"Let's go sweetheart, Richard is waiting for you '' Mom smiled and winked at me , I looked away.
My mother just chuckled (thinking I'm embarrassed or shy) at my reaction and led me to the door , I felt bad , well bad is not the right word actually, I felt horrible .
I climbed down the stairs , and felt Natalie's eyes on me so I looked up from my dress and smiled at her , she smiled back and mouthed :"You look pretty."
I smiled at her one more time. When I reached Natalie she held my hands jumped upside down like a little kid, I just chuckled at her reaction.
"Look at you!!" Natalie shouted and grinned at me, I smiled at her and just shook my head.
The wedding was taking place in Richard's house , which means we were at his house now , well it's going be my house soon.
"My lovely daughter!" I turned around and saw dad coming towards me , I felt a pain in my chest I gulped and forced myself to smile at dad.
This is not good, this is the moment !!! My dad is here which means the wedding will start soon.
"The wedding is about to start why don't you ladies go inside? I have to have a minute with my daughter " Dad was looking at me sadly , Natalie went inside the hall without looking back .
My dad watched their back as Mom retreated after kissing my forehead one more time.Then he turned around and looked me in the eyes.
"Kristen " he sighed and cupped my cheeks with both of his hands and continued "I know this is hard for you , but it's not in my hands "
"I.."
"Honey , I am so sorry " Dad kissed my right cheek softly and held my left hand .
"Dad! why do you say that? " I whispered , my dad smiled at me and hugged me tightly .
"I couldn't stop this arranged marriage , I am such a bad father " My dad whispered and then let me go.
"No dad it's not your fault. Mom would have never changed her mind" I shook my head and smiled at my dad trying to assure him that it's not his fault .
He sighed and opened his mouth to say more but I didn't let him "Dad!! we are late let's go , let's not keep the guests wait longer" I said quickly , I was afraid that I might change my mind at any moment.
My dad nodded and I smiled at him, linking my arm with his we soon walked towards the entry of the hall.
We waited until the bride's maids went inside, with their strapless blue dresses on , carrying flower bouquets they all looked so pretty .Then the maid of honor went inside wearing a long strapless pink dress .
I didn't know what else happened because my mind was somewhere else, my stomach hurt, I was feeling dizzy, I wrapped my arms around my dad tighter.
My dad suddenly led me inside, the main chorus of 'Here comes the bride' was playing , and I could feel that all those eyes were on me .
I was walking nervously with my dad by my side, I looked up and was fascinated by what Richard has done to the place it looked like a castle .
I turned around and saw Natalie smiling at me, I smiled back at her , thanks to this girl I feel so much better about this wedding , at least I am smiling .
But my smile dropped when I saw Richard staring at me with an expression I have never seen before.
As we reached the end of the aisle, my dad gave my hand to Richard , who took it gently. His hands felt so warm, he looked even more handsome than ever. I could hear the priest say something but I wasn't sure what it was.
Because I wasn't paying attention to it, I was too busy trying to figure out what I feel right now.
I know I feel horrible but I feel relieved at the same time, because I know whatever my parent's problem is with the Anderson's company it will be solved with this marriage.
I was standing by Richard's side, thank goodness he didn't give me those weird glare of his and his stupid smirks.
I stared at Richard he was saying something I couldn't quite hear, I was wondering what does he feel, I heard He had broken up with his girlfriend just to marry me. It must have hurt.
Richard turned around and said something I didn't understand "Kristen !" He said louder.
"Yeah?" I said stupidly, Richard rolled his eyes "The vows?" He said sarcastically, but thank god he said it quietly, so that only me and the priest could hear it.
" I ... I ..." I couldn't say anymore but deep inside I knew I had to do this so I closed my eyes and opened them again this time I said the vows with all confidence and tried not to let my voice crack .
" I ... Kristen Black , take you , Richard Anderson ,to be my lawfully wedded husband , my constant friend, my faithful partner to have and hold from this day forward , for better and for worse ,for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health ,to love and to cherish from this day forward until death do us apart"
"Then by the power vested in me by the state of New York, I pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride"
I smiled, I was really proud that I finally said it. I turned to look at Richard, He looked shocked, perhaps at my courage. Then he smiled sweetly and came closer to me.
UH-OH I hadn't thought of this!
He held my chin in his thumb and index finger, then he slowly rested his lips on mine ,the kiss was weird, I didn't want to kiss him back and I didn't feel desire, I also didn't want more.
He soon pulled away and I was really glad he did that, his kiss was sweet but I was feeling very uncomfortable with him .
My heart was beating rapidly against my chest, and I was sweating a lot .
Does he have any idea he is doing this to me? This stupid, arrogant , Jerk.
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Richard's POV:
The house was empty now, the guests have all gone back to their homes.
I drank some water and stared at Kristen, She was biting her lips and looking at the room trying to calm herself down I chuckled at her reaction. God she annoys me sometimes.
Why did I even agree to marry her? Oh yeah, because of that stupid deal that our parents have made .
And I got to admit that I want to take revenge of what she did to me two years ago. I can never forget that.
I cleared my throat and sat beside her, we were so close, that I could put my arms around her any time I wanted.
I could feel her breathing nervously, and I think this is going to be so much fun .
Well let's see if she is good enough for... you know what I mean
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Kristen's POV:
He was so close to me, I was feeling very nervous. I have kissed and been with other guys, but I've never been this much uncomfortable with any one in my entire life.
I could feel his eyes on me all the time, but I didn't dare look at him. He rested his arm around my shoulder slowly and pulled me closer to him.
"Kristen look at me" He whispered, oh no this is not good, I know that tone of his voice, it means he wants-
"Look at me" Richard demanded so I gulped and stared at his eyes ... He was smirking. He slowly got closer to me , I noticed his eyes were on my lips , I was feeling terrible, I closed my eyes because I was afraid I might not bear this .
Richard is going to make love to me!
I was expecting my marriage to be with someone who values me, who loves me, knows how to respect women. And not with someone like Richard, a selfish stupid jerk who cares only about himself.
I cannot find a girl who has not dated him.
I felt a single tear falling down my cheeks, I was expecting Richard to kiss me at any moment, but to my surprise I waited and waited but nothing happened , I opened my eyes and saw Richard staring at me, he was confused and there was also something else in his eyes .
But then he laughed out loud "Wh - what's so funny?" I asked wiping my tear away.
"Did you really think I will kiss you or ... make love to a girl like you?!" He said sarcastically, I looked away and bit my bottom lip, the nerve of this guy!
"I .. I was just.. I .."
"Kristen! " Richard has stopped laughing now and he was using his serious tone which I hate so much. "I think it'll be better for both of us, if we live together but not as a husband and wife but as friends, what do you think?"
I was taken aback by what he just said, Richard Anderson are you being serious or you're just messing with me, or you - wait is it about what happened two years ago?
If yes then you better not mess with me Richard!
But I knew what he said made sense, I don't want to sleep with him and hell I don't even want to kiss him .
I knew he felt the same , and this is for the benefit of both of us , I looked at his eyes and saw nothing that makes me question what he just said .
So I made up my mind "And ... what are the consequences ?" I said and raises my right brow , Richard smirked he might have been expecting me to ask this .
"I will do whatever I want , I will bring girls back to home and you are not allowed to say a word to any one , what do you think ?"
I snorted and shook my head "You can do whatever you want , and I will do whatever I want " yeah expect cheating on you , My dad once told me I should be faithful to my husband and my friends. So I won't do as you do to me , you idiot good-for-nothing jerk.
Richard smiled and stood up "Well I guess this is a deal " he said , using his most serious tone .
"Deal"
What would I lose by making a deal with him? I won't get hurt at all since I've already been hurt. He can do whatever he likes , He can sleep with whoever he likes .That's not my problem.
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