The wedding day.The garden was transformed into a magical setting for the wedding. Twinkling string lights hung from trees, casting a warm glow over the lush greenery. White chairs were arranged in neat rows, adorned with delicate flower garlands. A majestic floral arch stood at the ceremony area, with vibrant blooms in shades of pink, peach, and ivory. Soft music floated through the air.Ethan stood in front of the mirror in his room, a triumphant smile spreading across his face. "It's finally time to put Blake's family back in their place," he thought to himself. He adjusted his suit, feeling a sense of satisfaction. Just then, there was a knock at the door. Without breaking his gaze, he said, "Come in." The door opened, and Victoria stepped inside. Ethan's eyes met hers in the mirror, and he turned to face her, his smile widening. "You look stunning," he said, his voice filled with admiration. "You're like a shining star." Victoria's cheeks flushed, and she smiled, "Thank y

“Here comes the queen of my life, the one who holds my heart, the pride of the nation, the envy of all women. My woman, my pride,” he said and everyone turned around.Victoria Edwards walked in, wearing a stunning white wedding gown with intricate lace details and a delicate train. The gown hugged her figure perfectly, accentuating her elegance. Her hands were gently wrapped around Old Master Edward's arm, and a soft smile played on her lips. A veil covered her face.Maria's eyes widened in shock as she took in the scene before her. "Vi….victoria!" she gasped, her gaze darting between Ethan and Victoria. She took a step backward, feeling like she'd been punched in the gut.It all made sense now, the shopping trips, the constant questions about what Maria wanted. She felt like she was losing her mind, like she wasn't herself anymore.Without thinking, Maria lunged at Victoria, fueled by anger and hurt. "You bitch!" she shouted, struggling against the men who held her back. "How d

Just then, someone walked in and saluted Ethan. "Sir, the cops are here," they said. Victoria's eyes widened in surprise. "Cops?" she repeated, her voice laced with alarm.People started whispering, "What's the police doing here? What's going on?" Another person asked, "Yeah, what's happening?" Ethan smiled and said, "Let them in." The person nodded and stepped aside.Maria turned to Ethan and asked, "Did you call them?" Ethan replied, "Why worry? They're already here. Let's see what they want, okay?" Maria didn't respond. She had a bad feeling about this. She regretted ever wishing for this day. She wished she could turn back time and change everything.Maria's instincts were screaming that something was wrong. She felt a sense of dread wash over her as she watched the police officers enter the room. Ethan's calm demeanor only made her more anxious. She didn't know what was about to happen, but she knew it couldn't be good.The police officers saluted Ethan, but Ethan stretched

“Happy married life,” the soldiers said as they shook hands with Ethan as they gave a slight bow. “Thank you very much,” he replied politely.Victoria smiled, her hand gently wrapped around Ethan’s as she stood close beside him.“We arranged this little party to celebrate you and your wife. We hope you like it,” one of the soldiers said kindly.Ethan nodded with a small smile. “Yes, I do. This is really nice,” he said as he took a moment to look around and take in the dinner setting.The long table was beautifully decorated with white linen, fresh flowers in glass vases, and soft candlelight glowing warmly between the plates. Silver cutlery was neatly placed beside each plate, and the chairs were arranged perfectly. The whole space felt warm, elegant, and welcoming — a simple yet thoughtful celebration.The soldiers took their seats, laughing and chatting amongst themselves as the servants began to bring out the food. Plates of roasted chicken, vegetables, and warm bread were pla

At first, she thought it was nothing. Just another driver headed the same way.But every turn she took… the car followed.Every change of lane… the car stayed right with her.Even when she slowed down unexpectedly, the driver adjusted, never passing her, never falling too far behind.Her heart began to beat a little faster.Someone was following her. She was confused and didn’t know what to do. Suddenly, her phone rang. She flinched, her heart racing as her eyes flew to the screen. It was Ethan. She let out a shaky breath of relief.With trembling hands, she answered the call. Before he could say a word, she blurted out,“Ethan, someone’s following me!”Her eyes flicked back to the rearview mirror, filled with fear.There was a pause on the other end of the line, then Ethan’s voice came through, sharp and alert.“Are you sure? Where are you right now?”She glanced around, trying to make sense of her surroundings. Her voice trembled.“I’m on forty four Street, near the old bookstore.