Chapter 98 A wedding disaster

Chapter 98 A wedding disaster
 STELLA

The wedding gown felt uncomfortable on my skin as I tried to smile.

The fake smile did nothing to comfort the make up artists anyways. I could almost hear their thoughts as they gently put my hair in a bun.

How would a bride be so unhappy on her own wedding day?

My hands subconsciously moved to my belly, wondering if there was even a tiny hope that I had a child somewhere in there.

But i was not stupid. I knew the chances were next to zero.

" You look so beautiful" one of the stylists said.

I scowled.

" Is part of your job trying to kiss ass? How about you focus on what you truly have to do and leave the rest to me" 

I watched her face fall from the mirror and her hands got nimbler, the other two choking back a smirk.

I could not get married. Not now. Not when he would be expecting to see a baby bump today.

" How are you guys not done with her yet?! She has so much to do and you know she will walk down the aisle in a few minutes!" Akira's mum who has suddenly turned into my self appointed best maid yelled the minute she got into the room.

I tried my best to force a smile as I stared at her. Maybe she could help me?

" All of you, out" I suddenly said.

Marge turned to look at me in surprise.

" Is everything okay honey? You still need a little touch up on your face baby" 

" I need to talk to you alone" I said, watching them troop out, the curiosity smoldered on their faces.

" What is wrong? If you are having second thoughts,don't. It's just adrenaline talking. I nearly convinced myself I was not good enough for my husband too".

I braced myself, hating how easy it was for me to trust her. She was just like me..she would understand.

" I'm not pregnant. I told Leon I'm pregnant but I'm not because I just wanted him to marry me and I'm not pregnant and I don't know what to do any longer" I said, words rushing out in a haze.

She stared at me for a long time in shock, watching me spiral until she sighed. 

" Wait...how long ago was this?" 

My stomach churned.

" About a month ago..that is why I asked that the wedding be cancelled. I thought i would be able to get pregnant before today but nothing is working. I dont know".

She seemed to think for a while but she was calmer than me, she nodded softly before sighing.

" If you had told me sooner, we could have faked a miscarriage. But don't worry, it can still work. I will contact someone I know can get you pregnant. But for now, just smile. He won't tell the difference anyways. You can always lie that the baby is in there. Men won't be able to tell the difference " 

Her words calmed me down, but not fully. It was however enough to get me to walk down the aisle with the brightest smile on my face as I stared at the dignitaries present for my wedding.

Yes, this was it. This was everything I have ever dreamt of and more. Grandeur.

" What the hell took you so long? I was beginning to think you ditched me on the altar" Leon whisper yelled at me as he planted a small kiss on my neck.

I tried to hold onto my smile. I could not let him see the confliction.

" Now, we can start the ceremony" the priest said as though he had waited too long for this moment.

His vows were sloppy. I watched him say words I knew deep down he did not mean. It was not enough to convince me, but it moved the crowd to tears, and that was what mattered to him.

" And so, is there anyone in this church that would love to object to this joining? If there is, please stand now, or forever hold your peace."

" I object!" A voice said from the back, strong and condescending.

My heart shriveled.

What?!

I should have known she would come. This stupid bitch was still obsessed with MY husband.

" Miss Akira, please don't create a scene" Leon said, trying to smile as the cameras flashed wildly but I could see his patience waning thin.

And Akira, she enjoyed it.

" Well why should I do that? After all the priest asked me to come out. Or don't you want me telling them about how you pushed me off a cliff or killed my father?" 

The whole church gasped. I could feel the cameras shuttering quickly with each second that passed, the otherwise bored journalists now glad to have something more than a boring wedding to cover.

" What the hell are you saying Akira?! You can't just keep coming into my life to ruin it. I refuse to let you get in the way of my special day so get the hell away from here before I call the police" 

She smiled, turning around to stare at the crowd, her stunning black gown dazzling in the light as she shrugged.

" You don't have to call them honey, they are already outside, waiting to take you into where you will spend the next 100 years in. I never knew you could get that much for murder and attempted murder. But oh well, they will explain better to you when we get to the station" 

As if on cue, police officers stormed the venue, trying to drag a shocked Leon away from my arms.

I lost it.

" No no! You can't take him away from me please!"

" Oh and I forgot! Before you go, I just want to tell you that you have a low sperm count, which means you will never be able to father a child. Your dear wife to be is either pretending, or she cheated on you to get pregnant " 

" What?!" Leon screamed.

She winked at me, glad that she has achieved her mission.

I felt the world spin and all of a sudden, I was on the floor, my body limp, eyes closing into darkness.