Episode 16
[Church – The grand wedding hall is suffocating with silence. Jace stands at the altar, his fists clenched, his jaw tight. His patience is already thin, and the bride is late.]
Nathan Reed (ML bff)
(checking watch) If she takes any longer, you’ll be married to thin air.
Jace Bennett (ML)
(gritting teeth) Maybe that would be better.
Nathan Reed (ML bff)
(smirking) Cold feet?
Jace Bennett (ML)
(low voice) I don’t want to do this.
Nathan Reed (ML bff)
Tell your dad that.
Jace Bennett (ML)
(glaring) You think I haven’t?
[Meanwhile in the dressing room]
Elena Carter (FL)
(staring at her mother, horrified) No. No, no, NO.
Sarah Carter (FL mom)
(dead serious) Yes.
Elena Carter (FL)
(shaking her head furiously) I am NOT walking down that aisle! You’re insane if you think I—
Michael Carter (FL dad)
Enough! You will do as we say.
Elena Carter (FL)
Evelyn RAN AWAY. That’s not MY problem!
Sarah Carter (FL mom)
(coldly) It is now.
Elena Carter (FL)
(heart pounding) …You’re sacrificing me to fix this mess?
David Bennett (ML dad)
(cutting in, voice firm) Elena, listen to me. The guests are here. The media is watching. If this wedding doesn’t happen, both families will face disgrace.
Elena Carter (FL)
(bitter laugh): Oh, well, we must keep up appearances, right?
Sarah Carter (FL mom)
(shoving the veil into her hands) Put it on.
Elena Carter (FL)
(shaking, whispering) This isn’t happening.
[Back in the hall, the doors open. The bride enters, face hidden behind a heavy veil. Jace stiffens, something inside him twisting.]
I walks down the aisle, my heart racing
Elena Carter (FL)
*Okay, just walk. Just breathe. It’s just a wedding—MY wedding. No big deal, right?*
Elena Carter (FL)
*peeks through the veil*
Elena Carter (FL)
*Wait… what the—?*
Elena Carter (FL)
*NO. NO WAY.*
Elena Carter (FL)
(Stops dead in her tracks)
Elena Carter (FL)
*What is Boss doing here?!*
Elena Carter (FL)
*Am I… AM I GETTING MARRIED TO HIM?!*
Suddenly, a warm hand gently shakes her shoulder.
Michael Carter (FL dad)
(whispers) Elena, come on, baby. Let’s go.
Elena Carter (FL)
*I CAN’T RUN. I CAN’T RUN NOW.*
Nathan Reed (ML bff)
(whispering): There you go. Your lovely bride.
Jace Bennett (ML)
(staring, sharp voice) …That’s not her walk.
Jace Bennett (ML)
(narrowing eyes, gut churning) Something is wrong
[The ceremony begins. Jace is on edge. Every fiber of his being is screaming at him that something isn’t right.]
Priest: Do you, Jace Bennett, take Evelyn Carter to be your lawfully wedded wife?
Jace Bennett (ML)
(clenched jaw) …I do
Priest: And do you, Evelyn Carter, take Jace Bennett to be your lawfully wedded husband?
[A hesitation that stretches too long.]
Jace Bennett (ML)
*Why is she taking so long?*
Elena Carter (FL)
(barely audible, forced whisper) …I do.
Jace Bennett (ML)
(body going rigid) *That voice.*
[The priest continues, unaware of the ticking bomb standing at the altar.]
Priest: You may now lift the veil and kiss the bride.
[Jace reaches forward, his pulse thundering in his ears. The second he lifts the veil, his world crashes.]
Jace Bennett (ML)
(low, dangerous whisper) …What the fuck?
Elena Carter (FL)
(nervous laugh, shrinking back) …Surprise?
Nathan Reed (ML bff)
(watching in pure horror) *Oh. Shit.*
[Jace’s vision turns red. His hand grips her wrist like a vice, pulling her close, his voice dripping with quiet rage.]
In slow voice they talk, barely audible.
Jace Bennett (ML)
(gritted teeth) What the HELL are you doing here?
Elena Carter (FL)
(panic rising) I—I didn’t—
Jace Bennett (ML)
(dangerously soft) You think this is a JOKE?
Elena Carter (FL)
(whispering fast) I didn’t have a choice!
Jace Bennett (ML)
(laughs, dangerously getting close) Oh, sweetheart. Neither do you now.
[And then, without warning, he crashes his lips onto hers.]
[It’s not gentle. It’s not romantic. It’s punishment. It’s control. It’s fury laced with a promise—one she doesn’t yet understand.]
Jace Bennett (ML)
(pulling away, voice like steel) You will have to face the consequences. (cupping her face)
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LUNA (Author)
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Comments
pretty pretty
why is she stupid? can't she just directly tell him that her sister ran away?
2025-03-15
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saku
poor girl. i feel so bad for her
2025-03-26
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saku
no way. don't do anything
2025-03-26
1