Twice To The Altar.

"My darling, you look so stunning".

Madam de Bosse, a robust woman in her late fifties proudly declared beaming with excitement. Amelia looked at herself in the mirror, she had truly made a stunning bride, her makeover had accentuated her perfect blue eyes, pointed nose and round face giving off the look of sophistication.

She had specifically requested for a red lip coloration on her full lips and a bold jewelry on her delicate neckline. Her strapless ball gown is one to sure make all heads turn. She had been initially skeptical about a revealing wedding outfit but she had to look the part for the day.

"A penny for your thought Ma Cherie, i had an unsettling feeling towards your change of theme from conservative to provocative outlook overnight but looking at you now I am marveled at how perfectly gorgeous you look", Madam de Bosse rambled on, Amelia contemplated ignoring her words but decided against it, she had to be as pleasant as possible.

"I chose the best and most expensive designer in New Orleans for a reason".

Amelia brightly smiled at her, although she hated the woman`s nosiness but she was glad she is perfect at what she does.

Amelia felt herself drawn to tears but she managed to suck it up, it was her wedding day and she wasn't going to ruin her flawless makeup with futile tears. Her family had put a lot into making her wedding day really exceptional and she had made up her mind to ensure it becomes the talk of the town for years to come.

She glanced at her phone, the picture of herself cuddled lovingly with her groom graced her face, she smiled inwardly at her enthusiasm, he had always made her happy and today, she plans to repay him generously.

Drake Harris had arrived at the wedding venue in his latest 2022 Rolls Royce, his butler, a stout man in his late forties had hurried down from the driver's seat to open the door for his young master. Despite the unpleasant look on his face his sharp handsome features and well tailored black suit made him a sight to behold.

Wasting two productive hours of his day in a boring wedding was part of his duties as the heir to his father's company `The infinity clothier` .He had gotten used to his duty of smiling with people he would have preferred to punch in the face.

The wedding hall was so exquisite and spacious, well decorated with shimmering interior screaming generational wealth, Drake seems to be impressed as obviously Mr Dinkins had really outdone himself for his first daughter`s holy matrimony union.

Drake walked briskly into the hall with the powerful aura about him screaming charming, he was met on his way by a waitress whose jaw almost dropped at the sight of him, he took a champagne glass from her tray and walked on.

He could feel a lot of feminine lustful gaze following his strides but he couldn't care less as he was used to the attention, he came across many familiar faces of rich and powerful celebrities, business Mongols and prominent figures in the society.

He got into his acting phase, the unpleasant look on his face was replaced by a charming fake smile, it was time to mingle so he did effortlessly. About fifteen minutes after his arrival, the wedding proceedings commenced.

It was the usual groom grinning from ear to ear, boring priest words, well seated guest things but the table turned at the bride's entrance announcement, all heads turned including Drake`s. Drake was amazed, the bride's look was far from boring as her profile had suggested, her red lips and pulp upper bust line her dress revealed could make any man be tempted to erection.

Her provocative appearance was met with different reactions from the guests, some wore disapproving looks especially the older women, the younger ladies were parading their jealousy with open detest. All the while she kept her demure and composure smiling brightly as she walked towards her groom while holding her father's arm in hers.

Leonard Lang looked exceptionally sophisticated in his well tailored custom made suit, he is a tall lanky young man in his late twenties, he couldn't really be referred to as handsome but wasn't ugly either, his inadequacies were well compensated by his body framework, he had the body of an athlete.

Leonard was a new money who came from the swamp but the Dinkins didn't mind as their daughter's happiness supersedes material wealth or family connections, they had dated for three years and they both seemed to be very much in love.

Leonard was elated as Amelia walked towards him, she looked exceptionally sexy today, his lustful mind had imagined her red lips on his, his hands wrapped around her delicate waistline, thrusting his erection into her sweetness. His imagination was cut short the moment she walked up to face him and the priest started the wedding vows.

"Do you Leonard Lang take Amelia Dinkins as your lawfully wedded wife?" The priest inquired

"Yes I do", Leonard interjected hastily.

He had been waiting for this moment for a long time, so the question wasn't a difficult one to answer, just as they had practiced beforehand , he looked his bride in the eyes and gave her a heartfelt warm smile which she didn't seem to notice

"Do you Amelia Dinkins take Leonard Lang as your lawfully wedded husband?"

"I do", Amelia responded calmly but audibly

"If there is any objection from the crowd in pronouncing these two as man and wife speak up now or forever hold their peace", the priest loudly inquired

Silence ensured in the hall this was always the most difficult phase, Drake had wondered why this part had to be included in vows. It was always unsettling just as it was two years ago on his wedding day.

The priest had repeated his words the second time but it was met with dead silence. He proceeded to repeat it the third time but the hall still kept mute, he heaved a sigh of relief and continued his speech enthusiastically

"In the absence of any objection I hereby pronoun...." he was cut short unexpectedly

"I object", Amelia declared loudly.

What!!!

Drake Harris adjusted in his seat, it looked like a scene from his favourite soap opera was being displayed, all other guests too were baffled by Amelia`s declaration.

Amelia didn't waste more time trying to rethink her steps she gave in to her impulsiveness, she detached her ball skirt from the outfit leaving the strapless skimpy gown which perfectly hugged her curvy hips, there were gasps from the audience and her groom was about to lose his mind. She collected the microphone from the priest .

"That was quite uncomfortable, I mean the dress", she laughed at her own silly joke and continued.

"Good day ladies and gentlemen, all protocols duly observed, I am annulling my wedding today because my groom turned out to be sleeping with my bridesmaid and she is carrying his child".

Drake scoffed practically out of amusement, so was diverse reactions from the guests

"I am sorry we had to put you through the trouble of showing up as I had my worst nightmare last night in reality," her voice quavered.

For a minute she looked vulnerable as she looked at the expression of about seven hundred guests at the party, for a minute her eyes settled on Drake`s and she looked away.

Leonard was shamefaced but he tried to hide it, while trying to deny his murkiness.

Unfortunately the picture evidence Amelia provided proved otherwise, they were very intimate ones, he got on his knees and apologized vigorously.

Jennifer could not contain her shame as she trotted out of the wedding hall.

Amelia looked over at her parents and her mother was sobbing uncontrollably so was her sister, but the disappointment and fury in her father's eyes melted her mettle.

Her sham marriage has been quashed but the backlash on her family's integrity gave her cold feet. She hastily walked out of the hall into the changing room and manned the door.

Pandemonium broke loose as each of the guests and reporters had their own version of the story to analyze, The guests made their way out exiting the hall in multitudes.

Drake had had his fill too all appreciation to the dramatic bride, he made his way to the hall`s exit while Mr Smith trotted behind him carrying the gigantic wedding gift that he couldn't present to the couple.

Drake was about to open his Rolls Royce when a familiar smell hit his nostrils, that unique cologne he had smelt when the bride walked in earlier.

He hastily opened his car and pepper inside, his eyes widened as he saw a lady scrunching down draped in nun's attire.

"Give me one reason why I should not rat you out?" he threatened Amelia, his countenance was cold.

She adjusted herself and looked up at him, the sadness in her eyes touched his seemingly impenetrable heart and he looked away instantly.

"Save me please," she begged humbly

"And what do I get in return?" He frankly inquired in his business like tone

"Anything you want, I promise," she desperately pleaded as the paparazzi were closing in on them, she could not bear to face her family or the media just yet, she needed to escape

Drake was a cunning man, he knew in business you always have the upper hand at the expense of your opponent`s desperation.

He sat in the car beside her, and ordered his butler to zoom off , when they got out of reach of the reporters she removed her disguise and sat upright heaved a sigh of relief.

She had switched off her phone after dropping a sentence message for her sister, "I need some time alone"

Drake looked over at her, she looked nothing like the provocative bride who just brutally annulled her own wedding now that she was all covered up and had gotten rid of that red lipstick

She looked more conservative and beautiful. He had to hold back his lustful desire to take her right there in that car.

Amelia Dinkins had been lost in thought, she had ruined her family`s integrity to get back at two cheaters, she felt low, she despised herself.

To worsen her plight she just gave her words to this charming stranger, what if he demands for her life?

She was jolted out of her deep thoughts when he tapped her

"Do you have any destination in mind?" he calmly asked her

She wanted to go to the sea and play in the sand but her common sense knew she was not on a date. She turned abruptly to face him, the ringing sound of reality in her head kept reminding her that the storm is not over yet.

"No, take me anywhere I would not be seen by the media or my family, "she responded unsure of her own voice

Drake instructed his butler to drive to Crescent lounge owned by him, he made a call to his personal assistant to clear his schedule for the rest of the day.

He had something important to gain from his niceness to her she deduced.

Amelia was no fool, she knew this man was too busy to babysit her, so immediately they alighted from the car and she asked him what he wanted with a thumping sound in her chest.

Drake looked over at her, her bravery still amuses him, most females in her shoes would have cried throughout the ride but she didn't, she was holding up really well despite how her face carried a deep hurt from the betrayal, she truly is a Dinkins, that family has a lot of stamina in them.

"I want you to convince your sister Maya to model our latest lingerie brand at `Infinity clothier` at a fee we were offering her, " he blurted out unsure if the timing was right

Amelia at that moment found out his identity, they called him "Infinity Demon Widower" in the business world

Drake was well known to be brutal in negotiations, Maya had refused his offer for about five times but he never gave up,

He knew her voluptuous body and poster friendly face will raise the odds of their product acceptance in the market.

"I will do your bidding but I have a condition too," she blurted

"Spill it, "he responded impatiently

"I need an escapism, sleep with me," she offered bluntly.

She sure must be suffering from a split personality disorder, Drake thought to himself as he raked through the internet.

Amelia Dinkins dramatic annulled wedding was the most sought after news.

The reporters and bloggers made sure they captured the moment she detached her gown, and posted headlines like Dinkins daughter is mentally deranged, some said she was suffering from multiple personality disorder, some also said it was deep betrayal and grief.

The well known Amelia Dinkins was a conservative lady who had clean records no scandal up unto her dramatic wedding.

***

Amelia could not believe her eyes as she shook her head in disbelief, she managed to hold her sobs as not to make known her presence.

Leonard had been immersed in his arousal that he did not sniff the air for Amelia`s scent.

Jennifer was half naked, as Leonard had unhooked her bra and was hungrily devouring her round plump breast, they were both moaning wildly, the quay was deserted enough for their privacy to be guaranteed.

Amelia tried to walk away but her legs were stiff, she could not bear to look at the betrayal right in front of her, all she could do was hide in the shadow to eavesdrop on her fiancé `s vigorous thrust into her best friend`s sweet pot and their wild moans.

Her suppressed sobs ringing loudly in her ears made her scream at the top of her voice.

She woke up with a jolt and the reality washed on her, she was sleeping on a king sized bed while the Infinity Demon Widower had been watching her.

"Are you okay?" He asked with genuine concern evident in his voice

"How long was I out? "She asked ignoring his question

"About four hours maybe, it is almost 6pm," he responded watching her with rapt attention

"Am I making headlines already? "She questioned gesturing towards his pc tablet

"Of course the Dinkins daughter seems to have lost her mind, others said you have a split personality, by the way you are less photogenic as you are more beautiful in person and that moment you detached your gown you looked like super girl, that was the moment the bloggers chose for you on the internet, " he said with humour evident in his demur

Amelia laughed in spite of herself, "I didn't know the infamous IDW has a great sense of humor, "she said teasingly

"What is IDW?" He inquired curiously

"I guess that is your home work, "she stood up from the bed to move out of the room, but he stood up quickly to block her way, where does she think she was going?

They stood face to face and their wolves Zack and Xylan begged to be unleashed.

This dangerous attraction wouldn't do either of them any favour, Drake reasoned, but Zack had been unsettled since she offered him to sleep with her

"I need to get food, I am famished and by the way why were you watching me sleep, or were you considering my offer, "Amelia boldly asked

Drake was flustered, this woman definitely must have a split personality, vulnerable one minute daring the next, he had to be wary of her

"I will order it brought for you, we cannot have any of the other guests recognizing the latest celebrity," he responded sarcastically intentionally avoiding her latter question

She smiled weakly at him," why were you watching me sleep, you could have checked into a different room, "she stubbornly pestered

"I had to be sure you feel no funny inclination of hurting yourself, it would taint my integrity, "he proudly pronounced

Amelia rolls her eyeballs , this man thinks too highly of himself, well he was famous for that

"If you are considering the tendency of me committing suicide I can assure you, you have nothing to fear, those losers do not worth dying over." She said in as a matter of fact tone

Drake chuckled inwardly, this woman sure is a piece of work, he finds her interesting and intriguing

"What about my offer Mr Harris?"

"Call me Drake, and as for your offer, I do not sleep with vulnerable women, maybe in a more pleasant scenario I would be more than pleased to pleasure you"

"I am not drunk nor vulnerable Drake, it is my choice, I need a distraction from my problems, and you are insanely sexy" she said

"That is my definition of vulnerability, you aren't in your best judgment so I cannot lay with you ",his cheeks flustered when she called him sexy.

He swallowed hard trying so hard to sound convincing enough, I will have your food brought in.

He moved out of her view to pick up his phone and dialed the reception to place her choice of order.

Amelia took his distraction as an opportunity, she covered his mouth with hers and dare him to resist her.

Zack didn't give Drake a chance to process his emotions, he lurched at him full force, his eyes turned sapphire blue, he kissed her back hungrily.

Xylan was overjoyed, she also took over from Amelia, they both caressed each other`s body, Drake reached under her garment and unhooked her bra to cup her perky breast.

Amelia was so aroused that she arched her body towards his hardness.

A knock at the door brought back the sense of reality into both of them, they tore away from each other and tried to adjust their garments, the waitress had brought Amelia`s dinner.

Amelia cursed under her breath, what a bad timing it is, she opened the door and collected the food from the curious part time teenager whose curiosity was obvious as she scanned the room for a male`s presence.

Drake had hid himself at the far corner out of shame, Amelia slammed the door on the girl`s face, drooped the food on the table.

She faced Drake and blurted, "I knew you cannot resist me, I can smell your arousal a mile away"

Drake had a sudden flashback of a beautiful blonde woman, she had smiled lovingly him and said "you cannot resist me Drake" Drake was jolted back to reality and coldly responded to Amelia

"I will never sleep with you Amelia Dinkins," he walked out of the room and slammed the door.