The Billionaire’s Runaway Bride

It was late afternoon and the day she would officially become a wife. Looking out of the window, Carissa couldn't help but observe the beauty that graced her eyes.

At the end of each aisle were balloons, ribbons and scented candles which did well in creating a perfect wedding scenery.

From a distance, she caught a glimpse of her mother, who was grinning widely and making gestures to the caterers.

 “She must be so happy”, Carissa said to herself, with her face becoming downcast.

She took in a deep breath as she shifted her gaze away from the window and strolled to the mirror. A sad smile made its way to her beautiful face.

“A beautiful day for a beautiful bride!” Her mother, Mrs Williams, said in elation as she entered the room.

Carissa responded with a smile, moving closer to her mum and entangling her in a tight hug. “Thank you mum”, she replied in a low voice, lowering her eyes to the floor to prevent her mother from catching a glimpse of her misty eyes.

“Your dress is so beautiful!” Mrs Williams gushed out in excitement, while Carissa smiled and nodded in affirmation.

That was the truth. Everything she got adorned with was beautiful and glamorous.

 “No doubt, it's the most beautiful dress anyone would ever lay their eyes on”, her mother added, grinning from ear to ear.

 “Especially when it's worth over twenty thousand dollars!” Carissa noted in a bored tone, raising her brows and sighing calmly. She knew that was the exact utterance her mother was about to make. At that, she decided to lay it out before she did.

Mrs Williams never ceased to remind Carissa of how wealthy Ethan was and how exorbitant he was when it comes to providing their dire needs. “I see that you are beginning to understand”, her mother said in relief as her eyes lit up in excitement. Clearly, she was surprised and elated that Carissa was finally accepting the fact that Ethan would do anything to make her happy.

 Ever since Ethan made his intentions known, Mrs Williams had always talked to Carissa in that regard. She knew her daughter so well, and it wasn't hidden that Carissa never wanted Ethan for a husband.

At nights, during breakfast and dinner, Mrs Williams always chimed in conversations about Ethan and how he was a very responsible man. Carissa understood her mother's position. Her family needed help, and Ethan seemed to be that help that they've prayed for all these while. With his first appearance in their lives, he had settled Mrs William's debts, gotten them a new apartment, purchased a car for Carissa and also, enrolled her junior ones in one of the best schools in the country.

 Truly, he had done a lot and that spurred Carissa to finally accept to marry him.

“I will marry Ethan”, she had said to her mother one morning during breakfast.