Chapter 54

Erica's POV

I stood at my mirror staring at the white dress I had on, with my makeup lightly done, and my hair packed to one side. I was beautiful on the outside, but was a total wretch on the inside.

I had some point wished at some point, I was the bride. I can't believe how my decision was about to change my life either for the better or the worst.

My mind drifted to the first time I saw Damian in my room back  in the university, we had a connection. I knew he was always going to be the that makes my heart mad or merry. I knew he was always going to be that fire that I will gladly be consumed in.

I thought of how many troubles we have been together and the years we have spent apart. I can't believe this whole dumb idea came from me.

I heard a car horn from outside my apartment as I worked to the window to go see who it was. The driver came down from the car and I recognized him as one of Damian drivers. He was the same man that drove me to the Damian house the first night after the first time that we met.

I opened the door and went outside looking at the brand new white Lamborghini Veneno he drove in. He came down handling me the keys

"Ma'am I was asked to deliver your means of transportation to the wedding, where my boss is waiting for you" he said professionally.

"Thanks" I said in a happy sad mood.

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Damian's POV

I was getting restless, as I stood by the window looking out to catch a glimpse of her before heading to the wedding.

"can someone remind me why we are here again?" Lucas asked.

He has been pressurizing me about calling off the wedding, and was not taking any of my explanations.

I looked at him and smirked as I returned my gaze back to the window. just then, I saw the car I have been waiting for pull into the parking spot.

I watched her come down from the car, as the wind blown her dress and hair, the vision before me, like a replica of a beautiful Hollywood scene where they introduce the cutest girl in the movie.

She looked exceptionally beautiful and the thought that she is my wife already whether she knows it or not made me smile. I felt someone touch my shoulder, and I turned to see Lucas looking at me.

"Its time" he said.

we came out of the hotel room and was heading to the hall, where the wedding is taking place, when we came across Erica coming directly opposite us.

Her face brightens with a wide smile the moment she saw us, and as we got closer, she hugged Lucas. While keeping her smiling face and eyes on me.

"I love you" I heard her mumbled to me.

I just winked at her as she left Lucas hands walking passed me and the wind slightly brushing her dress to touch me, and her signature fragrance tinkled my nostrils. I turned to look at her, and wished the whole place was empty, so I tell her she meant the world to me. She just smiled at me and continued walking till she faded from my view.

We got to the entrance of the wedding hall, and I took a deep breath before entering the hall with Lucas by my side. We got to the Altar, and started waiting for what would come next.

Erica's POV

when I saw Damian in his all white suit, he looked So handsome and breath taking. I was about entering the hall, when someone told me Cassandra needed my help inside her room.

I hurriedly left thinking whatever she needed me for must be very urgent, as the guest were already seated. Maybe she has decided to go with our original plan and not come out.

I got to her room and she was fully dressed, even if I hate to admit it, she looked so beautiful. she looked very excited to see me the moment she saw me as she came to hug me.

“You made this possible, thank you” she whispered to me as she made her way out of the room, followed by her bridal train. I sat down there feeling lost and defeated, as streams tears droll down my eyes.

“What have I done?" I mumbled to myself.

I cant believe I was going to loose Damian forever. I kept crying till I felt someone pat my shoulder, I looked up to see Sophia in an all red dress smiling wickedly at me. Could this be another bad dream? how did she get here and what does she want from me.

“Hi Erica” she said smiling mischievously.

“what are you doing here" I asked, as I tried to move away from her but she blocked my way.

“Why the rush, does this scene remind you of anything bad? She said teasing me

“Just let me go” I said

“Your wish is my command” she said as she injected me with a syringe I didn't she had the entire time.

“Have a nice day in hell” she said as she walks away and out of the door.

my vision started getting blurry, as I felt all the veins in my body disconnecting. my nose became inching, as I made to touch it I discovered it was bleeding.

I staggered to the door in panic and discovered the door was locked. I started hitting on the door as much as I could, as I felt my body grow weaker by the minute.

Damian's POV

There was already murmuring among the guest, as most of the guest were getting restless after waiting for long for my suppose bride to come.

For a minute there I almost started believing that she was not going to show up. Maybe she had a change of heart at the last minute.

My heart broke the moment I saw her in her fathers hand walking down the aisle, thank God I made plans for option B.

As she got closer, she smiled at me, as we bot turned to face the priest. A guest that wanted everyone to notice her presence also entered, as a few head turned to see her walk in.

I looked at her as she drew closer, I saw it was Sophia, she had a plastic smile as she came closer standing by the bride side as her bridesmaid.

I was no way surprised by her presence, I have been fully informed of how she and Cassandra planed on getting married to me, and then kill me after so that they can have my properties.

That is why I made Erica sign the married certificate and property transfer documents, should in case anything happens to me by accident.

The priest started the ceremony by first addressing the crowd before turning to us.

“Will you take Damian Anderson as your lawfully wedded husband, to love and to hold, till death do you part” the priest asked directing his gaze at her.

"I do" she said smiling sheepishly while looking at me, I looked at her and smirked.

“Do you Damian Anderson take Cassandra Robinson as your lawfully wedded wife, to love and to hold, till death do you part?” The priest asked, as I was about answering.

" Damian!" A weak familiar voice called out across the hall, my eyes shifted to Erica, her white dress stained with blood. I instinctively started running towards her as I watch her collapse on the floor.

"Someone call 911" a woman screamed

"Call the ambulance" a man shouted

"Who is she?" another man asked

"She is my wife" I shouted, as I got to where she was lying down with her eyes open, blood stains on her mouth and nose.