A world of our own

Arielle Cowell Pov

"Wake up, your mates are out there making money and you're still in bed, wake up lazy brat" I could hear my mom cursing and shouting at the top of her voice as she climbed the stairs leading to my bedroom

"am I'm awake mom "

NOT AGAIN!!!

How many times have I told you to stop calling me mother, I curse the day you were born, it was a terrible mistake giving birth to an ungrateful child like you, my mates are driving around town with cars bought by their children but mine is here doing nothing, all you know how to do best is sleep, chase potential men away... men willing and ready to change our family statues and not to mention those miserable jobs of yours, you're only good at sleeping your life away.

Didn't I tell you to wake up and make breakfast for everyone? No Mom, I came back late from work...

" spare me all those silly excuses. Did I send you anywhere? No right... So why are you complaining when you search for your problems ... if only you had listened to me and married Jack we wouldn't have been suffering like this, we could hire maids to do the chores and cooking while you relax and I could go on vacation to places like Paris, Dubai, But.....

NO!!! you ungrateful slut deprived me of all the good things God has sent to me why?

Well, I am not hurt by any of the words coming out of my mother's mouth, I mean I am used to this behavior of hers. It's nothing new....

AM called Ariel Cowell the first child out of a family of three children who dropped out of the university in my 4 years. I hoped to acquire a Ph.D.running out of income as my family solely depended on me.

As far as I can remember my father worked with the government but later on turn to drinking and gambling when I clocked 15, mom was not of any help as she did nothing to support the family so at the tender age of 15 I started earning by doing part-time jobs to cater for my needs and that of my siblings Divina and Divine but things gradually turn from bad to worst... my parents have never treated me with love but they shower my siblings with so much love and care but I have never been the one to question their behavior all I ask for is they notice the things, the sacrifices I make for them, for them to know they can count on me for I will never let them down.

But this dream of mine seems to be an endless nightmare. Mom took money from me and dad was no exception with all their reckless spendings I had to quit school and finding a decent job with my qualifications is not possible as I studied mathematics, but I still have hopes, I do 3 part-time jobs which sustain myself and the family according to my parents I was the jinx of the family, but all this does not stop me from playing my part as the eldest of the house I know it's my responsibility to cater for my younger ones so am willing and ready to do so, no matter the treatment I receive in return.

" FOR YOU CAN CHOOSE YOUR FRIENDS BUT YOU CAN'T CHOOSE YOUR FAMILY"

the harder I try the further they push me away from them. Divina and Divine are no exception for they do not see me like their big sister they treat me more like their maid, but I have never taken their altitude to heart for a family is family I believe they will come around someday

" even if they don't" I will always care for them, but at some point, I feel like I will soon give up.

Mom has been looking for men for me lately, she wants me to get married to a breadwinner so he can save them from poverty, I work in three different coffee shops and my salary is not the best but quite encourageable

" If only they would not take it for partying and come back the next day with very little or nothing left" Jackson came last two months ago and disclosed his intentions of marrying me, mom immediately said yes....

Yes!!! she said yes because he brought her goods and also gave her some cash but who cares I won't marry a man who feels money can buy happiness, no one asked for my opinion, my marriage was an open topic at home but open to all but not me, mom turned into the monster she is for it was from one

treat to another she made me do things I was not comfortable doing especially the aspect of wearing revealing clothes so I had to come up with an idea,

I wore the clothes she bought but I will change in the backyard immediately I leave the house but my plan did not last long as mom discovered what I was doing and she made me promise to give her all of my salaries which I could only agree for she wanted Divina to go after men for money so I promised I love my siblings and won't let anything happen to them.

mom, later on, brought up the issue of Jackson and if I refused the advances Jack I had to get married to that pervert who thinks money can buy everything the last thing I wanted at that moment in time was to get into a loveless marriage mom was making things difficult for me,

f I can't get a loving family at least I should be patient enough to look for a loving husband for myself,

I will accept anything they say but not when it concerns my marriage. I won't let them destroy the future of my kids with their greedy nature, not now, not tomorrow, and not in the future. for the first time in my life I stood up for myself I rejected jack openly in front of everyone and since then mom and dad have not had it likely with me they find more fault in everything I do and not forgetting to remind me of the good life they would have been living if I had just accepted to be the sacrificial lamb for their wealth.

With all the happenings in my life

" I let out a sigh "

as I climbed down from my bed and headed towards the bathroom. No medicine or witchcraft in the world can save me today from my boss, as I am bound to be very late today. All the jobs I have gotten fired from are not due to negligence,

misconduct, incompetence, or any other bad habit. The only reason is continued lateness.

Since my family is not satisfied with my job, they take out their discontent by making me work even when it's extremely late before I am allowed to go to work.

As I headed downstairs I could hear my mother praising my younger sister.

"I wonder what she has done this time around to be praised so much"...That's something mother has never done to me...

"Divina I know you love Stefan very much but baby girl you need to make him give you more money okay, you're doing great mamma is so proud of you"

my blood boiled like a rage of blazing fire, as I listen to my mother's unGodly advice to her 17 years old daughter, who does this?

What kind of a mother sends her child to go after men for money?

Is my mom sick because this is the height of it, DIVNA is still so small to be thinking about men, she is still a college student she has to be facing her studies not looking out for rich men?

with all these thoughts running in my head I storm into the kitchen with the speed of light, my anger could burn down an entire country

"MOM!! WHAT KIND OF A MOTHER ARE YOU? How can you send off your daughter, your teenage daughter, to go after men for money? How could you? Don't tell me you're not aware of the things she does before that money is given to her, well if you must know let me brief you about what she does.

she sleeps with him she sells herself...

she sells her body in exchange for cash" but to my greatest surprise mom and Divna both burst into laughter, laughing like total lunatics, I mean I said nothing wrong she ought to be remorseful not laughing

" Why are you two laughing?" I had to ask because I could not place my fingers on why they were laughing.

"How naive are you, big sister, do you think I intend to spend my entire life in this abject poverty you have decided to subject us to? Oh no baby I can't, I mean why should I be the one to suffer with you?"

she asked with a scoff leaving me dumbfounded, but still, it did not make any sense to me for I provide her needs. I take care of her schooling so why does she need extra cash?

"Do you think that stupid jobs of yours can be of any help to me? if you must know I only collect your money because mom wants me to do so, you know why?

NA... I don't think you know so let me brief you on it. Mom wants to render you useless hmmmmm you already useless"

She laughs mockingly as she stares back at me. I could not believe my ears. My own family has never even for once believed in me. I thought I could change their way of thinking towards me but it looks like I am all wrong from top to bottom... so it's about the money right? I asked Divna

"Yes, it's about the money, how much are you worth? not even a cent and you think so highly of yourself !!!

oh please come off it, you're not worth a thing okay. I can guarantee you that nothing I mean nothing meaningful will come out of those jobless jobs you keep doing. Arielle wakes up and stops daydreaming. I know you feel bad but I feel more horrible about you. Do you know why? It's because you're my sister. Yes my fucking sister" she laughs as she heads towards her bedroom

" If I were you, I would hurry up. I'm preparing breakfast so I don't go to work late. I don't think you want to be fired again, right? Ummm loser" I could not believe my ears, I could feel my tears staining my cheeks

" stop shedding crocodile tears and get to work your sister has to be in school early so breakfast should be ready when she comes downstairs and before I forget do not wake up Divine he slept late" but mom was playing video games

" Yes I know that's why he should sleep more. I need him to be in good health. I can't afford it if anything bad happens to them. Now get to work and when breakfast is ready, call me from my room and I will be there."

I just nodded my head as my tears won't let me utter a single word. I set to work immediately, breakfast was served, I hurriedly left for work, my heartbeat increased at an alarming rate as I approached the coffee shop. Only God alone knows what will happen to me today.

Mr. Godfrey pov

"Where is Arielle? I can't believe this girl is still late despite the warnings I gave her the last time, this is too much I think I have taken more than enough Grace remember to tell her not to come to my office when she arrives, she can just pick up her things and leave oh and do not forget to come to get her to pay for this month so you can hand it over to her"

Arielle is one of my most hardworking girls but I believe she has issues with coming early to work. Who knows she might be married to young girls nowadays can't be trusted. She is a hardworking girl but she needs to take her job more seriously if she intends to keep it.

" Arielle is here '' ok then let her meet me in my office.

Arielle pov

My heart almost left my mouth when Grace told me Mr. Godffrey wanted to see me in his office. I know what it's all about. I'm just scared because I'm not ready to lose another job now. Where will I start from? How will I go about the bills this month? I have so much to do so I can't afford to lose any of my jobs. I walk into his office with a thousand thoughts going on in my head

"Sir may I come in," I asked as I got to his office

" Yes you may, Arielle"

``Sir, I am sorry, honestly, it was not my intention to be late. I am sorry. I will try my best to see how I can manage my time properly please .."

safe it Arielle I have already taken a decision your services are no longer needed here, here is your pay for this month I hope you can keep your next job and avoid being late all the time, Arielle you are a good girl, and firing you does not make me happy but I have to for am after the growth of this entity but on an important note you have to work on our time if not you will end up moving from one job to another have a blessed day miss Cowel

'' Thanks so much, sir. I will forever remember your kindness towards me. I will take my leave now goodbye. I laugh at my face as I leave the coffee shop. What a fun way to live. I am too exhausted to start job hunting right now. I will just head home, take a nap and wait for my afternoon shift.

As I arrive home I head straight up to my room but to my greatest surprise Divna is still at home NO everyone is at home I wonder what's the occasion

" looks like my ungrateful daughter is back, can't you greet?" hello everyone

" mom I want Ariel to sleep outside" but Divna it will soon rain and why should I sleep outside

" my boyfriend had to go through the stress of paying the house rent this month so you will sleep outside okay and if you continue bickering with me I will extend it for the whole week," mom says something I have been paying for the bills all this while and not for ones have I ever ask for something in return and my sister pays for the first time and I am been asked to sleep outside its not fair, I won't accept it, mom, you very well know I'm allergic to cold mom please don't do this to me I won't survive the morning it will soon rain. Mom, mom mo...om!!!!

" Arielle sleeps outside as your sister has said you have to follow her orders you should be grateful she is not throwing you and your things out on the street you know so behave"

I could not breathe I clenched my chest as my voice gets stuck in my throat I could barely hear anything from then onwards and as broadcasted the rain poured heavily and I passed the night in the rain, I don't know how I manage to survive through all that cold but I did not forget the fact am suffering from a high fever now, all I want now is to cover me in my warm duvet I can't go to work today, so as soon as the door opens I rush in not paying attention with what mom and Divna were saying all I want at this moment is to sleep.

Gabriel Adsence pov

"Sir you have a meeting with the Shagangs corporation later today at 2:30 pm today, and a board meeting with the shareholders by 11:00 am, and Mrs. Sharon has booked you whole evening starting from 6:00 pm," I listen attentively as my secretary brief me about my schedule as we both head towards my office

" Gladys, are there any important documents that need urgent signing? I asked as I take my sea

"yes sir the contract termination letter from R&C has not been signed yet and also your father sent over your wedding guest list and asked for you to review it and add some if need be and not to forget your signature"

what's this all man up to is getting married for solely business not enough now he wants my damn signature on any document he is the tyrant in the business world but is very impressed he lives up to his title, well am Gabriel Adsence the only heir to the Adsence nice group and a bachelor

"soon to be married" not forgetting it's for purely business gains but I don't mind since I don't feel love for someone like me.

" It's okay Gladys, you can leave now. I will just take the documents home. I want to have some rest. I barely slept last night" okay sir. As Gladys exits my office I could finally breathe the air of freedom.

I am not the brutal or strong-headed type but I think I have to become one for the sake of my heart because I have been hurt right down to my core and I don't think I can handle another heartbreak. Letting myself flow through the memories of the past

" my worst nightmare"

FLASHBACK

"Sheril hurry up we are to meet mom and the other family heads today we can't keep them waiting" I urge my fiance to get ready quickly she is a fashion designer and we met in high school and have been dating since then, our marriage is set for the end of this month which is in a rush because there is a fashion show my fiance has to attend by next and it will last almost six months so we have to hurry up our marriage, aside from her workaholic nature there is nothing bad about her she is down to earth, very caring, loves me from heaven and back and has always stood by me. I for one appreciate her efforts that's why I want to make this wedding her dream wedding

Despite the rush

" am ready Gab lets go" are you okay Sheril you sound nervous

" No, I am not Gab, ..GAB can we have a chat when we are back? There is something we have to talk about and it's urgent. Okay, I just hope you won't blame me." What's wrong? But never mind I won't blame you for anything I have got you covered okay let's go.

The family gathering ended well but Sheril ended up been drunk so there was no way we could have the chat she wanted I had to drop her at her place then head back to mine, so far so good things have been moving smoothly, and am very excited about my upcoming wedding it's just a few days away but Sheril has been avoiding me lately maybe am thinking too much, buried myself in my workload for I don't want my dad to be working too much while I'm on honeymoon, the wedding is this Saturday and we will have just 2days to spend alone as Sheril has to travel to France on Tuesday am blessed

" sir Mr. Collins Machold is here to see you" Gladys informs me

" Let him in Glad" oh yeah Collins is my best friend and my best man too he is more like a brother to me, just like Sheril we've known each other since college and it has been one of the greatest journeys of my life.

"Hey, man excited about your wedding" I don't think I have to answer that right for it's written all over me.

I can see that, well have you had a chat with Sheril there is something important she needs to tell you, the last time we spoke she did mention she was to tell you on the day you guys had to go see the elders but judging from your mood guess she has not told you yet"

yea she did mention something like that but after the visit was she was drunk so took her home and we haven't had to chat since then, but by the way, man you seem to be aware of whatsoever Sheril wants to tell me so why not spell it out, you have always been the one to understand her best without her saying a single word so tell me what is it all about, and why the hell is it going to spoil my mood?

I was more amused than worried, well we've been friends for a long time and Sheril with Collins are best buddies so it's not strange to me if he is aware of what my fiance wants to tell me. I appreciate him for being our friend for he has always been the intermediary between the two of us. He knows what's best for Sheril and it's no doubt she likes all the things I get for her because I always get help from Collins while choosing her gifts

. " ah...no I don't think it's in my place to tell you, I can't tip you on this one she should do self" self thenI will try to see if we can have a chat before Saturday so we can talk about it

" Yeah that's good, sounds great, well I will be heading to France on Tuesday''

WHAT!!

No, it's not possible how can the both of you be planning to leave me alone at the same time that's not just good

" well work calls and you know we go where the cash flows'' Collins chuckles, of course, I know you best you one money minaic but I love it for I know even if I go bankrupt today I will still be rich for you always on my case

" yeah, right says the bad guy" and who is the bad guy between the two of us I think it's you

" oh no you have started picking on me I better leave now before it turns bad and I lose face" yeah yeah hurry up and leave, I laugh as Collins exits my office it has always been like this whenever we meet.

My mind has been bordering me ever since Collins left two days ago and today is my bachelor party but I decided not to hold on for I needed to work after I was done with my workload day I noticed it was half-past 11 pm already but I need to see Sheril so I head towards the hotel she was staying with her girls,

on arriving at her room the girls told me she left to see me in room 101 I hurriedly took the elevator this should be Collins's doing I inform him about me making out time to come see her am sure he booked the hotel room for me that's so thoughtful of him.

As I approached the door there was a lady from the room service department seeking entrance with a bottle of champagne and it's Sheril's favorite. I took it from her while waiting for Sheril to open the door....

As the door flew open my heart dropped the bottle of champaign I was holding had left and was shattered into thousands of pieces on the floor just like the state my heart was in Collins was in a towel while Sheril was completely naked on the bed I needed no south sayer or god to tell me what was happening between this two, Collins ushered me in but I couldn't bear to sit my world was crumbling and all I could do was watch

" Gab I have always wanted to tell you am so sorry I did not intend for it to come out like this'' Sheril tried explaining as she cries and Collins had the nerves to walk up to her and comfort her in my presence I mean was I invincible to him he should have so shame and a little bit of respect for my feelings

"I know I am wrong I don't love you I accepted your proposal back then because you're from a family of the fae, if the world should know, am dating you it would have been a boost to my career so that's why I did it but after all these years I still did not fall in love with you Collins has been the one my heart yearns for am sorry I know I've treated you badly but can you please find a place in your heart to forgive us for the past time sake

" Please" Sheril continued her charade. Well, it's a charade for me, for they have played with my feelings for years for financial gains. I will help her if all she could do was ask me to recommend her to clients but no, she chose to ruin me .. Sheril I thought you loved me, I practically gave my all to this relationship and enabled it to work but in the end, am still the one to cry, you had all the time in the world to let me know but you rejected the offer and now you're telling me all this bullshit! What wrong did I ever do to you guys for you to treat me like a nobody I gave you my heart my everything but you

betrayed me with my best friend

COLLINS ...COLLINS!! WHAT HAPPENED TO TELL ME I WANT TO KNOW LETS MAN TO MAN

"Gab we've been dating since college I asked her out two days after you asked her out and since then we have been dating we are going to France for our wedding not a business I hope you can attend it"

FUCK YOU, YOU'RE INVITING ME FOR YOUR WEDDING WHILE YOU'VE RUINED MINE WHAT WILL I TELL THE GUEST TOMORROW ANSWER ME ... HAHA THAT MY BRIDE ELOPED WITH MY BEST FRIEND WHAT A STORY AND BOOM I WILL BE ON THE FRONT PAGE TOMORROW THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING MY BEST DAY MY WORST NIGHTMARE

with that, stormed out of the room I headed straight for the parking after boarding the car I made an official post as I canceled my wedding for reasons best known to me but hidden to the public and my family, from then on I buried myself in advancing the group and as planned Collins and Sheril got married and the media got the answers they were looking for but not the entire truth for they only know my bride eloped with my best friend. My mother has taken it upon herself to find me a wife which I don't give a damn too for I don't care.

PRESENT

I could feel my blood boil as I thought about my past and what a cruel world we leave in.

..Gabriel Cowel pov

The day is almost over which means it's time I meet be wife, my mom has put in too much effort just to make sure I accept marrying Solange not that she is a bad girl actually we grew up together and Solange has been with me all along but the nature of her job won't let her be in the country for more than 4months she is a model and her career is at the moment it's almost at the pick so she can't afford to make mistakes my aim of meeting her today is to enable us to reason out some terms concerning this so-called marriage for am not ready for it is just doing all this so my mother does not threaten me with her life ... women! My dad is really in for it. Gladys walks into my office

" sir the meeting with miss Solange will soon start and judging from her personality she is always 30 minutes early so I suggest you don't keep her waiting for too long, the papers you intend to work on from home today will be sent to your villa before 7:00 pm"

Who will drop the documents? I asked

" I will personally do that sir since some are confidential. It will be bad if it falls into the wrong hands." That's very thoughtful of you GLad you may take your leave.

" Can I talk to you for a moment?" she asked Hmmm I hum why not come on have a seat

" Are you happy? she asked, well it's not something new for Gladys has always been the type to cater for me more like a sibling and I do appreciate it. Am fine but to tell you the truth I am not happy all I want is to get this over with but am scared the closer the wedding approaches the more terrible I feel, it's like my heart will stop beating at some point

" are you scared the incident from 4 years ago will repeat itself? She asked and all I could do was nod my head for that's my greatest fear.

Glad you know me best and to be frank with you this arrangement is not simply the best. I don't see the need of holding an elaborate wedding when the bride might not turn up, I suggested a simple signing but no! Mom wants it to be the talk of the town so I am just granting this last wish of hers for after this is done with I won't listen to anyone on what I plan to do.

" I trust you on that, okay let's not keep the bride waiting with our chit-chat. Come on go meet her '' Gladys runs out of my office. Hmmm, she hasn't changed one bit.

The reservation was already taken care of by Gladys so it made things easier for me, as I walk into the 5star hotel I quickly glance my eye through the scenario uhh I let out a breath I did not know I was holding, I walk towards the table and from a distance, I spotted elegantly dressed Solange

" hello "I greeted as it took my seat

" Hi Gab, long time no see, how are you?" Am I great and you?

" Well, I'm glad to see you. It's been so long since I last saw you, so tell me what has been up with you?" I did not like the place this question was leading to so I decided to change the topic. Have you ordered? I asked

" No, I was waiting for you. I don't know if your eating habits have changed all this while.

." well it has not much been it has I will go with vegetables what about you? "Hmmm I will take an Italian cuisine" okay that's a good one.

I watch as the waiter writes down our orders but not forgetting to notice the glances Solange keeps stealing now and then, if you want to stay with me let me know I have never been the shy type so why are you acting like one today?

" I am not acting. I just find it amusing that I am to marry the man of my dreams in a few days, but I am not happy about it"

why?

" Gab let's talk like the adults we are. I know you are not in support of this marriage and your mother is doing everything about but please and you give me some face, I came back from new york for this marriage I mean I sacrificed a lot but you did not come to pick me up not to mention visite me, and when I call you, your always busy I deserve some respect don't you think?"

Well as rightly said by you I am not in support of this marriage so I will appreciate it if you don't expect me to play husband duties towards you, for, we are purely business partners we play along when we are in public and when we are alone we are back to normal hope you understand.

" But Gab, don't you think that's a bit too vicious? I am going to be your wife" but I don't want a wife who is not ready and who knows you might just run off on the eve of the wedding with a lover so why should I pay attention to a woman? I asked her sounding annoyed this lady is already getting on my nerves

I am willing to leave my career for you Gab and this is how you treat me? I know it's because of the incident which happened 4 years back but you don't have to think everyone's the same '

' oh...no oh...no just hold on don't tell me that's the line you convinced my mom with? We all know your career it's at its pique right now and there is no way you will be giving that up for me, let's be realistic I hope those drama's you watch hasn't gotten way into your head,

"Gab trusts me on this one"

shhh, hush baby, ...I don't trust you okay I have given you my terms and conditions so if you're okay with it we move if you're not we cancel the wedding I have done it once and I can still do it.

With that said I pick up my car keys and head home, I think I will just have to order take for dinner,

Solange Tequila pov

I can't believe my eyes Gab left me here, I have heard some rumors that after his last wedding was called off he became cold and indifferent but I had no idea it was t this extend I believe he will warm up to me for old time sake but no he is just too cold, for my liking, I have always gotten what I wanted and Gabriel will be no exception I do love him but I made a bet with a friend of mine who is a friend to his ex Sheril.

I promised I was going to marry him and if I win I get my dream car yes my dream car a Porsche it's not like I can't afford it I can buy as many as I want but my bank account is been controlled by my parents with the excuse that I have been spending a lot on useless things they have plans for me to inherit the business but all I want is to live a comfortable life with a man a rich man,

so hence my decision to marry Gab for he into business and will help me run the company while I enjoy the money. And for my plan B I met this girl back in school she is the icon for business but the silly thing decided to study mathematics I have done my investigations and she is from a very poor background I won't mind having her run the company I treat her like a best friend

" that what she thinks" but I know what I want she will be my maid of honor on my wedding day, I intend to surprise her with the news so she will have no reason to say no to me and then bag her after the wedding to help me hold the company while being on honeymoon and that's it the deal will be done, my parents will officially sign the documents on my wedding day so I am very positive all the money, all the wealth hmmm I smile money I can't wait to buy the latest bag Gucci just launched not to mention the body spray limited edition of victoria am so blessed to be poor what a perfect life.

Am passionate about anything which makes me famous. I like being the center of attraction and modeling is just the best career for someone like me.

Ariel cowell pov

I don't know how long I have been sleeping but I don't feel too good, I sluggishly pull myself from the bed I have to get something to eat I feel so hungry but no appetite to eat, I head towards the kitchen and am surprised because there is nobody at home that's strange, but I don't mind for am not in the mood to handle any issues right now so it's more of a release that they are not home, I warm the little food I found in the pot but ones I took it into my mouth I found out it is bad no doubt what was I thinking that they will leave food for me?

impossible I walk upstairs as I put on a pullover and walk out I better get something to eat, walking through the busy street on a hot afternoon I found out through my phone I have been sleeping for almost a day which is not something that normally happens to me I guess it because I'm not feeling so good, I headed down to my favorite restaurant I order for taking out while I sit down waiting for my order to be made, I could feel my body giving up on me I needed to calm down and suddenly I felt the urge to throw so I hurriedly ran to the restroom and when I was done with my business they the worst happened I suddenly blanked out.

Gabrielle Adsence pov

Since my little talk with Solange, I have not had time to meet her again, and as expected she rated me out to my mother which ended in never stopping calls urging me to present her a proper apology well not that I care but with or without the apology ones this charade in the name of the wedding is over she will have to bend for my rules for I won't listen to anything anyone says at that moment my mother will only have to successfully kill herself as she has been threatening all this while.

I promised to meet up with Solange and in a way of pissing her off I choose a cheap restaurant cheap in terms of cash but very elegant and their food is one of the best I have ever tasted I once visited this place when I was in college and it left a lasting impression but for someone like Solange this is going to be an insult and as expected she throws the wine all over me in range when she realized it was not a 5-star restaurant and stormed out not forgetting to remind me of the fact that whatever I do I will have to end up marrying her she determines my life as of now which is something am aware of but not for long,

with my ruined dress I decided to head to the washroom to clean it up a bit while waiting for my driver to book me a room in a nearby hotel so I can get changed, as I concentrate on cleaning the door burst open and a young lady rushes in while l contemplating on telling her she is in the wrong room I decided against it and let her do her business and after she was done she suddenly blanks out and that was it not good at all,

I can't leave her here so I decided to help her and call for an ambulance but once my head touched hers she was burning ... like real burning up her face looked so paled her petite lips so dry I had no other option but to inform my driver to get my doctor as I carry her out and head for the hotel room when we arrived the doctor was waiting for us he quickly examined her and prescribed a bunch of drugs which my driver heads out to buy while I change and stay with her.

The doctor says she suffering from a cold and she is stressed out she needs enough rest I couldn't bring myself to abandon her there so I stayed the night watching over and by the next morning her fever was all gone I left her with a note informing her of how she takes her medication and also the bill of the hotel has been cleared,

I don't want her to feel embarrassed thus the reason I left when she was still sleeping and as luck has it today is my bachelor party, mom decided the girls should have their party in my villa so I could not object to it I know she is only trying to calm my nerves that the bride won't run off like the last time.

with the party at its pique, Solange leaves with my driver to go bring her maid of honor and two hours later she comes in with a girl don't see her well for her back was facing me as she greets the other girl but who cares head up to my room won't be surprised if I end up with a drunk bride tomorrow Ii laugh at my thoughts as lay on my bed waiting for the night to pass while getting this wedding over with.

A smile plays on my lips as think of the things have inset for Solange but little does she know she is in for her worst nightmare haha what a bad boy.

Arielle Cowell pov

I woke up in a well-furnished bedroom no doubt this is not my room, reality hits me and that's when I start searching around, I see a note telling me how to take my drugs and also informing me the bills have been paid wow what a kind person I thought to myself, I can't believe we still have kind soul out there am so grateful to who so ever took care of me.

I hurriedly had my bath a pair of clothes were nicely displayed for me it looked so beautiful I got dressed and left the hotel when I arrived home no one had even noticed my absence, well I was not expecting them to mom was even more surprised when she noticed the drug bag but she showed no emotion so I just went straight to my room, I took out my phone knowing fully well I must have lost all my jobs but still decided on checking my mails and as expected I have been fired from the last two remaining jobs and my salary sent, am not sad I deserve it and my health is more important so TOMORROW JOB HUNTING HERE I COME.

I think taking the day off to fully recover won't be a bad idea I smile as I think of things I could do to pass time aside from sleeping, going through my stuff I pick up a business book and start reading it aside studying mathematics am very good at marketing I took extra classes when I had time and I know it will someday come in handy....

I have been in my room since morning no call from anyone and no disturbance which couldn't make me any less happy, the time was already 9:00 pm I think I better head out to get something to eat and take my drugs I go downstairs and the entire family is having a feast I wonder where the got so much money oops I forgot it should be from one of Divna's boyfriends I sigh as I head towards my direction bounding the door behind me, I went to a closer restaurant this time around since it was already late and after having my dinner I head home on my arrival I see someone I couldn't believe I would ever see again in my life

SOLANGE!!!!

I scream as I hug my best friend, it's been so long I can't remember the last time we spoke, it's been years she suddenly disappeared after graduation, and all means to get to her was negative so I gave up, but I least expected her to show up at my doorstep this is a wonderful day

" ARIE !!

can you let go now you're choking me I can't breathe, and I don't think you want to strangle me for not contacting you all these years right" of course not I'm just happy to see you, so tell me when did you come back? How have you been? Hope you're doing great?

" Hello little missy can you give me time to answer the questions and one at a time, okay, well I got back 1 month ago but before you scold me please listen

" okay go ahead am all ears "I got back for my wedding so I have been extremely busy am sorry but I have your dress ready and everything your my maid of honor and the wedding is tomorrow and my reason for coming is to pick you up personally and invite your entire family as well hope that's okay by you please don't say no" how can I say no to her she has come all the way hear and making me her maid of honor is an honor so my answer is yes, my family also agreed to me going and passing the night with her, I hurried upstairs and grab a few things and off we go.

The villa of her husband to be is more like heaven on earth I wish I will get something like this, we dance or sorry they danced she introduced me to the other girls and they had so much fun I was told her fiancee was already sleeping what a lucky girl she is to marry a man who doesn't mind all her bad conducts and practices well some people are just blessed. It was finally time to sleep and I had a sound sleep.

I slept more like a baby the bed was welcoming comfy, and very soft we took turns in the morning having our baths then breakfast was served we all ate while doing all this her fiance stayed in his room for they say he hurts noise and the girls were more like chatterboxes so I don't blame him for avoiding us after breakfast was over we took turns in doing our makeup while the bride had a single makeup artist for her it's her day she deserves the best. when it turned there was a commotion outside so I rushed out with the others to find out what was going on

" Gab am sorry but I have to go" I heard Solange tell her fiancee

"you're kidding right you can't be fucking serious how can you leave on the wedding day because your presence is needed in the new yoke? Are you speaking sense SOLANGE I gave you the benefit of doubt am boom you tell me you have gotten a big contract and you need to head over and sign it, tell me how much is it I will pay you but you can't fucking now hmmm have you had this all in mind from the beginning who the hell sent you? I could feel his pain

But SOLANGE was bent on leaving and when I tried reasoning with her she gave me the option of marrying him if I wanted too I mean who does this all I could do was feel bad for the groom the wedding is in a few hours and his bride has left, but shockingly none of her so-called friends tried talking to her instead they helped her pack up and left what a world, I watch as the joyous scene turned to sadness in a matter of seconds, I walked in changed my clothes and was set to go when the groom said something which made me stop

" marry me"

I had no words to tell him so all I could do was continue like I haven't heard but the next voice made me aware I am in for it

" We have spoken already and he has paid 10million to marry you so if I were you I will go back in there and dress like the bride you are'' no-no that's mom's voice when the hell did they even get here ?"

mom, he is heartbroken he will regret this by tomorrow trust me you guys can't sell me you just can't I don't know when the tears started falling but I was crying already why will they sell me for 10 million how unfair did I meant nothing to them

" quite crying and go get dress it's your wedding day big sister," Divna said with a trace of mockery " you should be happy we did not give you out for free at least your worth 10 million now

" FROM THE MOMENT YOU STEP YOUR FEET OUT OF THAT DOOR YOU HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH HER YOU'VE SOLD HER SO I HOPE YOU WON'T COME BACK INTO HER LIFE AGAIN"

I heard my so-called fiance tell my family I mean who wants to marry him he should stop acting the good guy when he is the reason am I in this fix

"don't worry we won't be coming back for expired things you have our words'' Divna said and she heads outside with mom and the rest. No one looked back so I was a burden to them? I could not hold my tears anymore as I let them fall freely.

Gabrielle Adsence pov

I walked out of my bedroom only to find my soon-to-be bride packing up her stuff, it made no difference but out of curiosity, I had to ask. I just hope this bitch is not running away from her wedding, what's happening here? I hope you're not running away from your wedding right? I asked with a bit of mockery in my tone

" Yes, I am so?"

WHAT!!

ARE YOU OKAY SOLANGE JOKES ASIDE OK.

now tell me what the problem is

"a leaving Gab I just got a called from my agent so I need to fly back to new york as soon as possible, I know you never wanted this marriage in the first place so this is your perfect opportunity just call it off"

Are you insane?

how can I call off a wedding at the last minute, why are some women so unreliable you wanted a wedding I agreed and now you choosing some fucking deal over me huh what's all this about telling me the truth I know it's not all about the deal there is someone go ahead spit it out goddammit

"I have been working on this deal for more than 6 months now and now my chance is where you want me to throw it away because of your selfish reasons.

No way am letting go of it, if you like to marry my maid of honor that's your problem it's not like I loved you that much, you just a fucking bet and with this deal, I can get the porche without my parents knowing so why should I go ahead and marry you?" no no no tell me you're joking right. This marriage was a bet to you.

How could your mother treat you more like a daughter? She even neglected my pleas to please you and you do this to her. Have you thought of how this will affect her?

Have you thought about your parents? They are hoping this marriage is a success so the board of directors will accept their project and their daughter is here screwing up everything

" well we all have other reasons why we want to get into this marriage so don't act like the saint here its a 50 % lose and gain for everyone"

hahaha is that what you think, you make me laugh with the way you think, I am not into these shit because I have something to win from it okay with or without your family the group already has a lot of investors ready to do our bidding but we

decided on choosing your fathers company but looks like his daughter is so ungrateful and unfilial that he is ready to throw away all her parents have labored for all over the years to chase after a Porsche, a fucking porche when I can afford so many with my money, you're a disgrace to your name but rest assured after the wedding I will certainly reveal to the public the real reason for this break up you can leave I don't want to see you again.

Gab doesn't act the victim okay, it does not suit you and if you are so interested in getting married there are so many ladies out there waiting for you to ask so go ahead I hate men who feel like they own me"

with that she leaves I can't believe she does not care about her family how ungrateful, the tequila's not this way, why did GOD decide to curse them with a witch in the name of I child I can certainly feel their pain, I had to get myself I bride I can't cancel this wedding not again and an idea struck me hard she did mention her maid of honor so why not marry her.

I walk towards the dressing room and I realize all the other girls have left with Solange and the only person left is the maid of honor which I think is just perfect but before I could reach out to her my driver comes in and informs me a family is here to speak with their daughter so I decided to attend to them first.

DIVINA COWEL POV

Mom wanted me to come be the maid of honor so I could get more men, my sister does not deserve such a wonderful position so we set out as early as e could, and after what took like forever we finally found the location while the security ushered us in and this handsome man was sitting in the living room waiting for us am very positive it's either the groom or his best man he looks just perfect I don't know how bIt I realized I have been drooling over him which I don't mind he is a demiGod so it's not bad drooling over him

"HELLO "

I greeted as beautifully as I could not forget to send out winks which were replied with nothing but a cold stare which sent shivers down my spine

" What do you want? And young lady, can you keep your eyes to yourself?

" The gentleman asked and his voice was just like music to my ears so sweet and manly

"I am here to talk to daughter her name is Arielle she is the maid of honor" mom replied while my father and brother were busy staring at the house like there is no tomorrow

"OKAY since your here I might as well strike the deal with you now, I want to get married to your daughter and am willing to pay any amount is that okay with you name your price"

mom was hesitating so I decided to hit it .. hmmm 7 million dependent and mom with everyone seems satisfied with my amount

" well that's good I will give you 10 million"

With that we heard the room Ariele was in. I can't wait to tell her how much she is worth. Finally, she is out of our lives as much as her husband looks good. I believe his attitude is not the best so I am very happy because she is in for some torment. I laugh like the witch I am.