Chapter 2 The Caught

Isabella

Declan, my fiancé, on top of my twin sister, Annabella, naked.

Immediately, my whole body stopped to function, I couldn't find my voice to scream. I stood still like a monument for minutes, tears streaming down my cheeks.

"Annabella!" I managed to find my lost voice. Just then, Declan and Annabella froze, with shock on their faces.

They hurriedly stood up to cover themselves.

"What the heck is going on here? What did I just see?" I yelled with my hands placed on my head like one that just lost a loved one.

Declan ran towards me, "I ca... can can ex... explain."

"Of course, you'll have to explain." I shoved his hand off and walked towards Annabella, fixing my eyes on her.

She sat up on the bed trying to wear her clothes without uttering a word.

"you should be ashamed of yourself, Anabella. I thought you were my sister? How could you do this to me?" I didn't notice Declan had left the room.

She laughed mockingly, "your sister? You better wake up from your slumber. You think I'll just fold my hands and watch you get married to Declan Williams? Not when I'm alive, bitch."

Immediately, I felt my feet stand still and my body covered with goosebumps. Does she even have a conscience, why does she find pleasure in hurting me? She always took what is mine and today, it is Declan she had sex with. I won't allow her to win this time.

I immediately turned and headed to the door. Still in pain, let me just wipe these tears and rearrange for my event. It is my big day. Nobody must know what just happened, as for Declan, he must explain after our wedding.

Back to my room, I was sitted in front of the mirror and redoing my makeup. Just then, Kate returned to call me, informing me that the guests were still waiting and the event was starting.

I quickly wiped my eyes, and tried to pretend like nothing had happened.

"Have you been crying? I have told you before, you will be fine in the Williams family. Your mum has assured you that Declan is a good man and he will take good care of you. Come on, get up, don't keep your guests waiting." Kate said, holding my right and helping me to stand.

I reluctantly stood, forcing a smile. We both left the room, heading to the Hall. Kate was behind me.

I sluggishly walked into the main hall, where guests were laughing and chatting, pretending to be fine. There stood Declan at the altar, smiling. I turned and saw Annabella sitting at the front row dressed in a long straight white gown with beading around the neck region.

Instantly, my heart skipped, everything in me stop working. The forced smile disappeared and tears dropped down my cheeks as I walked towards the altar with my veil covered.

The crowds were clapping. I could hear voices in the crowd, she is the luckiest woman on earth. I wish I was the one. That dress is very expensive. She really looks beautiful!

Just then, thoughts start playing in my head. Why would he choose our wedding day to cheat on me? Why did he choose Annabella as his sex partner? How long has this been going on? How did they arrive here?

Kate brought me back to reality, when she lifted my veil to wipe my tears. She then whispered in my ear, "you are beautiful, your union will be the happiest."

I wanted to tell her, not to be deceived by what she is seeing because I and Declan will surely have a long night after our wedding.

I got to the altar, standing and facing Declan. The service had long started and it was time to join us. Declan had been asked to unveil me. The crowd shouted and clapped, I forced a smile.

Declan was given the mic, and the pastor continued, "Declan Williams, will you take Isabella Jasper, to be your beloved wedded wife, to love and to cherish, in sickness and in health, in... till death do you...?

The whole hall was quiet, Declan has not said anything for 3 minutes now.

Instantly, I fixed my gaze on him, my eyes popping out from the socket. Using my left palm to place it on my left cheek, I whispered his name "Declan!"

At this point all gaze was on us with full focus. He cleared his throat, "Hello everyone, I want to bring to your notice that,..." Instantly, I could feel my breath stopping and my heart failing to pump blood. The answer is just a 'yes' why is he making a speech?

He looked away from me and faced the crowd as he continued, "I can't marry Isabella Jasper."

Immediately, I put my index finger in my ear as if to remove something blocking my auditory. What did he just say? I buried my face in my palm. I could hear his voice still echoing in my head.

"Isabella is a big cheat. She's been cheating on me." Declan did not stop talking.

Immediately, I heard Kate's voice... "Declan, stop it! What's the matter with you? What are you saying?"

His mum quickly came to the altar, "Declan, what is happening? You can't being everyone here and then say there's no wedding. Do we look like jokes to you? Your brother, Adrian had to travel back because of this wedding. You can't just say there's no wedding."

I turned, looking into the crowd, I could see the surprises on people's faces. Kate placed her hands on my shoulders trying to calm me while tears keep running down my cheeks.

Declan continued, "There will be wedding but not with her, not with this cheat."

Immediately, my ears stood firm like fans, my eyes wide open and my hands supporting my heart like it wants to fall off.

"I am getting married to Annabella" Declan said pointing at her direction.

Annabella immediately stood up walking towards the altar. I couldn't hold the tear anymore. I turned to my mom, she didn't look surprised. That means she is aware that Annabella and Declan were an item. I should have known that she had never wanted anything good for me but Annabella. I quickly ran out of the Hall to one of the rooms on the first floor and shut the door behind.

"How could they do this? How could they do this to me? What kind of betrayal is this?" I sobbed bitterly holding tight to the pillow close to me.

Just then, I felt a tap on my shoulder.