Echoes Of Deception
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Wearing a black suit which was screaming elegance , he was pacing back and forth in urgency by maintaining a cold expression on his face.
Alexios Mendes (ML)
"How long is she going to take? I need to have a word with her before this whole drama kicks off,"he monitored the time on his wristwatch as he mumbled.
Lina Mendes
"What's so urgent , which can't wait untill after the ceremony",she said being annoyed by his behaviors.
Alexios Mendes (ML)
"Mother I have condition , if you will agree with it, then this all drama will happen otherwise I'm leaving", he said with smirk.
Lina Mendes
"Something sinister is dancing in your mind, isn't it?" she said being suspicious of his smirk.
Alexios Mendes (ML)
"Yes or no",he said coldly.
Alexios Mendes (ML)
"After all this drama, I'm not going to stay with you in that mansion,"he declared firmly.
Lina Mendes
"WHAT ? ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MIND?",she shouted.
Alexios Mendes (ML)
"what do you think , Mother?",he chuckled.
Lina Mendes
"You are not leaving that mansion , YOU UNDERSTAND",She yelled.
Alexios Mendes (ML)
"Mother, I'm tired of being your pawn. If you want me to marry, then accept it; otherwise..."
Lina Mendes
"Are you blackmailing me?",she cut him off.
Alexios Mendes (ML)
"Think whatever you want," he said, turning around and taking steps to leave the place.
Lina Mendes
"Where are you going?",she questioned.
Alexios Mendes (ML)
"I'm leaving, Mother," he said calmly.
Lina Mendes
"You can't leave like this. Everyone is here. What about our family's reputation?"
Alexios Mendes (ML)
"I don't care. You created this mess, not me, so handle it on your own," he smirked.
Lina Mendes
"I accept," she said, feeling helpless in the situation.
Alexios Mendes (ML)
"What do you accept, Mother?" he turned around, facing his mother with an amused expression.
Lina Mendes
"Your Condition"
Lina Mendes
"So let's go now; everyone is waiting," she said, reaching out to take his hand and lead him away.
Alexios Mendes (ML)
He jerked his hand away from her grip.
Alexios Mendes (ML)
"Mother, I'm not done yet," he stated firmly.
Lina Mendes
"What now?" she asked impatiently.
Alexios Mendes (ML)
"You won't interfere in my matters anymore," he said firmly.
Lina Mendes
She glanced at him for a moment and spoke with a weak voice, "Okay, it's okay if you want this."
Alexios Mendes (ML)
He smirked and made his way towards the aisle where a petite figure wearing a huge white gown and face covered with a veil, was standing with her head hung low.
Alexios Mendes (ML)
Seeing her petite figure, an evil smile crept onto his face.
Ivy Sterling
POV (Point of View):
Why do I feel so helpless? I wish the earth would open up and swallow me whole. I never wanted this marriage, but I don't have the courage to refuse. I dread appearing before everyone, but perhaps if the ground swallowed me, I could escape this fate.
Soon, a tall figure stood in front of her, catching her off guard. She quickly looked up, only to meet his burning gaze, which sent chills down her spine.
She gulped hard and fixed her gaze on the ground once again.
The priest began the ceremony.
"Do you, Mr. Alexios, take Ivy Sterling to be your lawfully wedded wife?"
Alexios Mendes (ML)
"I do",he said coldly.
"Do you, Ms. Ivy Sterling, take Alexios Mendes to be your lawfully wedded husband?"
Ivy Sterling
*A lone tear slipped from her eye.*
She did not respond, so the priest asked again.
"Do you, Ms. Ivy Sterling, take Alexios Mendes to be your lawfully wedded husband?"
Ivy Sterling
She closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and said with her trembling voice, "I... I do."
"I now pronounce you both husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."
Alexios Mendes (ML)
He took predatory steps towards her, causing her even more fear than she already felt.
She moved backward, feeling scared of him, but he held her waist, pulling her towards him.
Alexios Mendes (ML)
"Welcome to hell, Ivy Mendes," he whispered in her ear.
Ivy Sterling
After hearing his deep warning tone, a shiver ran down her spine, and she gulped nervously.
Alexios Mendes (ML)
He pulled her veil up and placed a soft peck on her forehead.
Alexios Mendes (ML)
"It's getting late , I'm leaving Mother."
Lina Mendes
"Take your wife with you," his mother instructed.
Alexios Mendes (ML)
"He huffed," he muttered under his breath, showing his frustration.
Alexios Mendes (ML)
He went towards Ivy and held her hand.
Alexios Mendes (ML)
"Let's go," he said firmly, leading her away from the ceremony.
Ivy Sterling
She nodded and followed his lead obediently.
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