Chapter 5 Her Grand Entrance

The priest cleared his throat and the large room was quiet. "Is there anybody who is against this union? Speak now or forget hold your peace," It was quiet, and nobody imagined there would be any objection, but when the priest was about to proceed. The door opened and a voice boomed loud across the room. "I am!" A voice said and all eyes went to the door. Emilia held her chest and sat down on the floor. "Thank goodness," "I knew mom won't leave me to suffer in vain" Emilia thought her eyes fixed on the lady at the door.

All the heads in the room turned towards the entrance, the lady acted oblivious to their piercing eyes and if looks could kill, she would be five feet under already. Leonard heaved a sigh of relief, unknown to the other eyes watching. He almost feared that she wouldn't make it. "Father, can you proceed with the ceremony? I have other pressing matters to respond to" Adrian commanded, his voice devoid of any emotions. The vein in his head threatens to pop out if anyone tries to speak. "Sorry this is against the Catholic ethics, I can't continue with it" Father stood his ground, shaking his head in disagreement. "Will you comply if you hear about the church burning, or better still I set it and everyone in it on fire on a Sunday morning when the service is ongoing. Or better still---" "Fineeee, I will go on with it, no reason to punish innocent souls" Father gave in, continuing with his rite. Emilia was rooted to the floor she sat on, the marble floor setting her ass on fire and cooling it off at the same time. Did her to-be husband just threaten to set the whole church on fire if things don't go his way? Her eyes widened in horror, no this must be some scariest movie that's being filmed. This must be a nightmare and she's sure things will go back to normal once she wakes up. Adrian signals to his men to lock the woman up, until he's done with his wedding. "You can now kiss the bride" the priest ended his rite, packing his things before the couples could kiss. "Wifey, what are you doing on the floor? Are you in a trance? The floor is too cold, we have to kiss now so the priest could go on his way" Adrian said in a mocking tone. Kiss? No doubt this man is insane, he should be locked up in a psychiatrist, away from the world. Emilia stood on her feet, stared intently at her husband before she made her way towards the path she took downstairs. Even if this should be a dream, kissing the demon will be asking for too much. A hand grabbed her arm tightly before she could step on the first stair. What she saw in his eyes terrifies her, it makes her feet wobble and fails to make her stand on them. Everyone excuses them, seeing what is going on. No one dares to walk out on the kingmaker when he's talking, no one dares not one. There's nothing he finds more insulting than when someone tries to defile his order, it means they don't talk to him seriously and such person will be met with instant death. Not in this case, he couldn't vent his anger on her anyhow he wanted to. He wants to show her how much power he has and that he controls everything and everyone here. He's in charge of every breath here. "You are hurting me, let go of me" Emilia cried, his roughness on her arm deepened, as if pouring his anger on it. He looked down to where he held and wasn't surprised to find bruises on her fresh skin. His fingers were already imprinted on it. Adrian released his grip on her arm and walked out of the room, his shoulder tense with anger. He needed to pass his aggression on something else. Just then, the face of his prey came to mind. That vicious woman looks like she hasn't learnt her lesson since all this while. He would teach her in another way. He sent her away with her dignity still intact the last time but now, he would strip her of every honor left in her, that is if she has any left. How did she get here? Was the first question that hit his mind before he pushed the silver door open. "Adrian?" Rosa called in surprise, she never expected him to come quickly after locking her up. She was hoping to spend a few days or months before she would get to see him. Adrian walked deeper into his room, sat on his judgement seat. Each room has a judgement seat attached to it, for execution of punishment and Rosa is in one. "Babe, I've missed you so much, it felt like I will die each passing day in that dungeon but I endured it because I've learnt my lessons and I'm ready to be a better spouse for you" Rosa said, her eyes sparkling with fake tears, holding Adrian's arm trying to act cute. "Strip!" The words came out low and cold, as if he didn't open his mouth in the first place. His gaze was distant and unappealing. "What? What Should I do?" Rosa's eyes widened in surprise, her mouth slightly opened. She knew Adrian couldn't resist her body. In fact that has been the weapon she has been using against him, until he caught her in the act with one of his boys. The guy met with instant death while she was taken away. Rosa stepped back slowly, removing her dress seductively one after the other, Adrian's eyes were fixed on her until she removed the last piece of clothing. She made a move to wake towards him, Adrian snorted "disgusting and unappetizing, you should have done better before showing your face here, are you sure you can survive on your own?" He walked out on her without waiting for her response. Rosa was clothed in shame and dishonor, covering her body with her hand, her feet shaking. She slumped on the floor, laughing bitterly.