Once Upon a Marriage

Once Upon a Marriage

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On the night of her highly anticipated jewel launch, Eloise's world shatters when her husband Lucian publicly divorces her on national TV, rekindling his relationship with his ex-lover Jennifer, who is also Eloise's step-sister. As Eloise picks up the pieces, she meets a new man, who happns to be her boss, and sparks fly. Just as she begins to find success and happiness again, Lucian comes crawling back, desperate to reclaim what he lost.

Once Upon a Marriage Chapter 1 The broadcast

Eloise

I settled on the coach, reaching for the television remote. Today was Lucian's big day and the event was broadcasted.

This silly illness prevented me from accompanying him but I didn't care.

"Tonight, the world will see my vision." I smiled, feeling the pride in my chest.

The Live broadcast finally began, the spotlight settled on Lucian, as he made his way to the stage, looking impeccably polished in his tailored suit. I had never felt so proud, I couldn't help but smile and settled deeper in the cushion.

"Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for joining us tonight. I'm thrilled to announce the launch of our latest collection-a collection crafted with love, passion, and elegance" He said, his deep steady voice echoed through the speakers.

My heart fluttered, "Our" collection, I repeated in my mind.

"I've been fortunate to work with someone special on this project, someone whose talent and dedication have brought this vision to life" Lucian said, his gaze sweeping over the crowd as he spoke.

I held my breath, my pulse quickening with pride and excitement. I could practically feel my name on his lips.

"It is my honor to introduce the genius behind this collection..." Lucian paused, then smiled.

The camera zoomed in as he extended a hand, gesturing off-stage. My smile widened, my fingers tightening on the edge of the couch.

The camera zoomed back to the crowd and a figure emerged from the stage, it was Jennifer, Lucian's ex lover and also my step-sister appeared on the screen.

My breath caught in my throat, and from that moment my world began to spin.

She stepped into the spotlight, gliding toward Lucian as if she belonged there- as if she had any right to stand on that stage, wearing a dazzling gown that sparkled beneath the lights.

Jewels dripping from her neck and ears. Jewels i had designed.

"What!...?" I exclaimed,my voice barely a breath.

He turned to Jennifer,his eyes beaming, his arm slipping around her waist with a casual intimacy that made my stomach twist.

The way he looked down at her with a softness, a warmth that I haven't seen in his eyes for once.

"Jennifer has been an inspiration to me, both personally and professionally," he said, his voice laced with admiration.

"I couldn't imagine anyone more fitting to lead this project with me" He continued.

I felt my chest tighten, my breath coming in short, shallow gasps. This can't be happening. It can't be!"

My marriage with Lucian shouldn't have happened, it was a marriage I accepted for my selfish reasons. My childhood crush came asking for my hand in marriage and I couldn't miss that opportunity.

I thought after this years, with the child we bore together that our love must've awakened but it didn't.

I was just loving a man that would never love me, a man that was never mine to begin with, a marriage I could've rejected and discarded my selfish feelings.

The crowd applauded, their faces lit with admiration and awe. People were clapping for her!-for Jennifer.

The woman who had barely even been part of my life, who despised and spited me whenever she pleased, was now basking in the success I had dreamed of.

"Tonight is not just the launch of our new project. It's the start of a new chapter." He paused, turning to Jennifer, his eyes full of a disturbingly tender look.

"A new chapter for us, and for our future together."

The crowd gasped.

"No!!..." I whispered, horror creeping into my voice as the realization hit me, tears began to form.

"It's true," He continued, his tone smooth and practiced, as if he was reading from a script.

"Jennifer and I have rekindled our relationship we never had to let go of, and in light of that..."

My heart pounded so loud I could barely hear his next words.

"...I am announcing my separation from Eloise." He announced.

The word echoed, causing the tears I had steadied to start streaming.

Separation? He was ending our marriage-on live television?

I sat frozen, watching as the camera captured Jennifer's coy smile, the way she leaned into him with a sense of possession and victory.

She won, He was her man to begin with, if not for what happened years ago i wouldn't be in this mess, i wouldn't be so humiliated for everyone to see.

I couldn't process the humiliation and shock playing before me. "Is this a dream? Someone wake me up from this nightmare"

My past decision was now daunting on me.

Trembling, I pressed my hand against my mouth, as if to keep myself from screaming. I wanted to scream but my voice felt hollow and dry.

I could feel my chest pounding, a deep pulsing wound that threatened to tear me apart. "This was supposed to be my night, I thought, disbelief mingling with the agony tearing through me. "He..... he promised.

"To new beginnings," he said, his voice filled with conviction and worse was satisfaction.

The live feed cut back to Lucian, who raised his glass in a toast. He clinked glasses with Jennifer, sealing the moment.

I couldn't move, I couldn't tear my gaze away from the screen as the man I trusted and loved for so long casually discarded me, stripping away everything I thought we had.

My mind spun, a rush of cold sweat appeared on my forehead. The sacrifices, the years wasted, the tears, every ounce of loyalty I had given him-it was all crushed underfoot like it had meant nothing.

The camera zoomed in on Lucian and Jennifer one last time before the feed cut out. My screen went dark just like how my world went blank.

Suddenly, I felt a light grip on my nightie. I turned immediately-it was Max, my Son. His eyes were wide with fear. "Mom, can I go to bed now?" he whispered, his voice barely audible.

I knelt to his level and hugged him tight, muffling the crying sounds that almost left my mouth.

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“On the night of her highly anticipated jewel launch, Eloise's world shatters when her husband Lucian publicly divorces her on national TV, rekindling his relationship with his ex-lover Jennifer, who is also Eloise's step-sister. As Eloise picks up the pieces, she meets a new man, who happns to be her boss, and sparks fly. Just as she begins to find success and happiness again, Lucian comes crawling back, desperate to reclaim what he lost.”
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Chapter 1 The broadcast

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Chapter 2 At the club

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Chapter 3 For a while

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Chapter 4 The Gala

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Chapter 5 None of your business

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Chapter 6 The Gala showdown

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Chapter 7 A heartbreaking decision

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Chapter 8 A match

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Chapter 9 Whispers of a broken home

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Chapter 10 The rain that changed everything

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Chapter 11 Eavesdropping

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Chapter 12 Deep down

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Chapter 13 The accusation

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Chapter 14 Shadows of the past

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Chapter 15 The truth unraveled

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Chapter 16 The beginning

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Chapter 17 Building the dream

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Chapter 18 Tear streaked face

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Chapter 19 Microphones

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Chapter 20 Giggles and smiles

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Chapter 21 Daddy can I stay

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Chapter 22 Beneath the glitter

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Chapter 23 Magazines

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Chapter 24 Moving on

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Chapter 25 The first thread

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