THE TWIST OF FATE

man. I gazed out through the window as the cars ho

y of his nights at the hotel due to work at the office. Our honeymoon was like how every other normal couple did theirs. Or maybe that's what we wanted the papa

ome up with an excuse as always. Liam never really mentioned anything about why I ended up as his bride and it bothered me gr

ut as intended because of the paparazzi and annoying journalists who wanted to know if we were truly happy together.

My eighth day as a married woman. I could tolerate it as long as Liam didn't

the scriptures. It was a peaceful

d the bathroom. Walking up to the big mirror, my strained eyes admired my reflection

wasn't a word a preferred to use when referring to her but love wasn't either. Our relationship was just complica

dy with a towel and combed my hair, a

the only one living here." Arranging my toothbrush, my nose itched. "Is it a reaction? I can't stay here any longer." Just before I could walk a step further, the TV came on. CNN as always. It was the only cha

eaners in the hotel sighed. Her nasty judgment was a stereotype for all songs. Out of frustration on her part,

Mrs. Smith like everybody else. "

my help?" She l

e was anything to clean, I replied, "N

"Any

in the room?" And she asked if I needed help. I

No re

anyone was there When I was convinced that no one was in the room, my legs tiptoed out, and sat on the bed. "Why can't they write the name of the body cream in Eng

That was the only

?" I screamed, my hand against my

ish. I was already too agitated and slightly embarrassed to give him a

"L

I'm sorry. Stop trying to justify your mistake." Nothing irritates me

at exactly would have happened to me if I didn't keep quiet. I could say with sincerity that it was the first

parents' home where everyone except me knocked before enteri

ould they have, when you all deceived the world? You all are just the same. Do you realize what would happen to you an

moon. That was the one thing I forgot. What would I tell his parents? My parents obviou

y lost your voice after real

t was only a veil and you couldn't tell who you were marrying. You are the biggest douchebag I've ev

lked to the other side of the bed where I was standi

ares! I didn't want to marry you in

why are

words were like sharp needles under my feet. It wasn't about his words only but the sincerity in his

take your family along. I'll take care of my dad. Jus

nvolved in a scandal. I stormed out of the room with my bag. He didn't want me so

alked over to me and asked, "What's wrong? "Have you finally decided to leave Mr. Lia

, it's not wh

that I'm your closest friend. We've known each other for years. Now tell me what's going on." She knew me too well. Sad

nging the topic just to avoid her question.

entire life that you of all people would fall in love with Liam Smith. I mean, he raped a girl and

net? I narrowed my eyes. "It just so happened that I, you know, fell in love. Love is indeed crazy." Love? I was starting

because I felt sympathy for him because of his bad reputation or was it my heart playing tricks on me?

ay that. You are just 21 years. Last I remember, Lisa w

de the fact she wanted to eavesdrop on our conversation. There was absolutely no way I could tell Rachel the truth. If I did, then the entire world will know o

Why are you leaving the hotel alone

are things I just can't tell you right now." Ca

get involved. We can't be friends anymore b

the ladies stared at me and smiled. She had the smile of a sixteen-year-old. I waved at her frantically and politely greeted them. Soon, the four of them started to glare at me uncomfortably. I adjusted my dress a little and sat up straight.

rtender beside me turned

ex finger pointed at the TV

" A flush crept up her face. "Li

urant?" I asked inquisitively. "If she owns a h

hook my head, she continued, "That's an advertisement for New Gene

opped my glass and extended my hand to greet her again. Probably

ah Liam Smith." By the time I loo

ur bags. This means you are

"No

ld. He ruined her entire life. It's all because of him, that innoc

about Liam especially when we weren't certain what actually happened. "We don't even know the real story. Anyone can come out and say a celebrity raped them just to gain p

nother girl from behind asked. Everyone

Another person asked from the crowd. She glared defensively at me. I recognized

Ignoring their questions wasn't an option if I wanted to sleep comfortably at night. Liam's family must be watching this right now. I can't let

Paparazzi's had their cameras roaming. "Our marriage is solemnly on love. Who do you think you are to question our relationship? Liam is not a ter

at the office every night?" I raised my head a little higher and saw the guy that asked the question. He was dark and tall, with dark green eyes.

ed that Liam had come out. These people were the real definition of Cowards. As soon as Li

"Thank

"Sha

his car. Rachel had her eyes on me the whole time. If

bout the

h to handle your father. Until I pay up my father's debts and save

t was that

"W

there that you love me. Most importan

was an act to save mysel

't know the right time to talk. I looked out through the car mirror and admired the roa