Beyond Riches

own. The day I had been dreading came to pass. My eyes were blinded by th

his was a forced marriage. The only person I knew was my best friend, w

ieved that being a member of the main family would grant me immunity from their fury, but I

ood the significance of this marriage to both the Kenneth's

ing to come up with reasons why

signaling for me to raise my g

lic as he stood there dressed in a black suit. It was immediately appa

said. I was itching to leave this place. Earlier, I wasn't a fan of this marriage. However, as it was happening, I was experiencin

s man to be your husband?" The pri

ed a hand b

ised my hand, and, as if he were repulsed at the idea of t

earer, I rolled my eyes and jam

, saying, "Now you may kiss the bride." He groane

riest said, he leaned in and kissed my lips. For a split second, I w

he ceremony. I felt like I could hear my heart pumping bl

was relieved, but Kelvin left the ca

tas

e additional images to supplement their collection. A few people were asking

ic if he left me behind. With a frown on his face,

smile, standing next to h

ugly when you frown," and he gre

other and pulled me inside, nearly

reached inside and thrust

d turned to face forward, only

rose petals adorned the cobblestone surrounding the fountain, and vibrant bouquets of roses were affixed to the sides of tables covered in s

d pulled Kelvin over to my relatives, who were

eem foolish stand

few of my business associates and noti

saw it was none other than Kelvin Phili

aving?" Ign

ied out in terror, "Don't you dare

he could flee. My aunt waved her hand and said, "You two com

n a rushed tone,

in pulled me onto

on his shoulder while maintaini

He was clearly frustrated, as I could tell. Who said I

tating," h

a glare in return.

the guests after the dance

s, we decided against having a honeymoon. This would be the first time in action because the

t even look up from where he was staring at his phone. After a lengthy drive, we eventually boarded the D

lances, and every time he met my

ss competitors would also be staying at

has touched down." The air

ce around. My eyebrows knitted in confusi

is Ke

as Mr. Philip

other car will be arriving to take yo

n and into slacks and a red ta

el's walls were illuminated with a golden glow by tiny yellow light bulb

. Please accompany me. I'll lead the way to yo

saw Mr. Rude seated at the table, working on his laptop. I let ou

the mirror, readying myself for

Phew. What he says and d

h him again. Le

ed slacks and a t-shirt. With my chin raised, I sauntered out of

he bed?" I suppose there was no lon

id I co

supposed to sleep if

with you. I'

once taking his e

o the couch. I would never sleep

ep on the couch, neve

sleep, rolling his

rapped myself up. I was so exhau

as curious as to how they got the bed to feel so warm that it seemed to be radiating heat in front of me. I concluded that the

egan to rin

who? I was positive I didn't sound like a choking horse. When I opened my eyes,

return. I couldn't get out of the sheets

eir sockets. Kelvin opened his eyes s

phone started ringing again, and I appreciated it for tak

nging phone. My phone had been buzzing all along

saw that my bothersome brother ha

lling me so early in the morn

you have

HA

er could b

othe

ed to tell yo

is here