You know its bad for your health yet you eat it anyway. Its not that you are stupid but you just can't deny its allure. _______________ A mafia-romance _______________ Briah was forced with James because her sister got pregnant and she had to take her place. Like the beautiful amazon with breathtaking flowers, it has its share of monsters. Like the innocent sarcastic Briah, we all have a secret. What happens when the past isn't history? Tomorrow isn't mysterious and the present is far from a gift? Actions have teeth and the ones made by the Ashleys tend to bite hard.
Chapter 1 I won't be near you people.
Weddings. I always thought they were to be the happiest day of your life. I suppose God didn't think I deserved that. Here I am looking at myself in the mirror on my wedding day. That's not even the best part. I haven't even met my fiance'. Lucky me!
"Darling you look beautiful." Well I suppose that's one good thing about today. My ever so sweet mother complimented me on being beautiful. Isn't that new? Or it's something I've heard my entire life. I mentally rolled my eyes at her for stating the obvious.
I'm not pissed at my parents for selling me at all. I'm feeling ferocious. I mean,who does that? Marry off their daughter just to save them money. Sure... All parents do that to their daughter.
I was pulled from my thoughts by the door opening. But wait. Guess who walked in? My good for nothing father. The same person who made a deal about me as if I'm some document.
" Sweetheart I know you are mad but you must understand we have to do this." Was he for real right now? "Mad is an understatement for how I feel right now. But I suppose you don't care. The only thing good I see about this marriage is the fact that I won't be near you people again." I didn't snap. I simply made a statement calmly.
After I was done getting ready my sperm doner took my hand to give me away. Oh, that's right, he already gave me away. Correction. He sold me. If only looks could kill my old man would be six feet under.
I was completely absent minded untill I arrived at the alter. Hold on. Did I forget to mention that so called twin isnt even at my wedding? She didn't think it was appropriate for her to come with a baby bump. Isn't she the best?
When I finally came to my senses I found a greek God reaching for my hand. Well atleast he's hot right? We approached the Priest and he began the cermony. Let's just say I completely zoned out again until my attention was requested.
"Do you have any special vows for each other?"he asked us and we both replied in unison. "No!" My 'fiance' glanced at me before speaking again "What ever needs to be said will be expressed in the bedroom so no need." I scoffed. Was this man for real? There is no way in hell he's touching me. What does he take me for some guinea pig to keep popping babies? No way mister.
The priest continued and I felt James' grip tightened. "Do you James Lenorio take Briah Ashley as your lawfully wedded wife? To love and to cherish, in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, for better or worst for as long as you both shall live?" "Yes, I do." As if I rolled my eyes at him and his grip tightened again.