Arabella's POV
"Do you take Miss Arabella Williams as your wife to stand by her until your last breath?" Those were the words asked by the priest as i stared into the eyes of the man that made my heart skip, his hazel eyes that trapped me in a world i never knew existed, i looked around and noticed the prey eyes on my skin as they waited for his answer, the silence felt like an eternity but he wasn't moved, i felt the pressure alone as held my hand, what was he waiting for?, i asked myself thrice while swallowing my saliva.
"I do, and I pray the good Lord helps me fulfill this promise," Ethan confessed, and i felt a surge of relief crossing through my veins.
The priest turned to me, his wrinkled face still carrying a broad smile like i was his daughter.
"Do you take Mr Ethan Armani, as your husband, prepared to..."
"I do!" i screamed in excitement, not waiting for the priest to finish his question, I couldn't hold the joy in my heart any longer, i wanted it to show, I needed him and everyone present to see how happy i was.
"Then i bless this union, and i declare you as man and wife. You may kiss your bride!" the priest exclaimed with joy in his voice.
I licked my lips, ready to taste his and he dragged my closer, our lips touched and the walls holding my emotions together collapsed, i kept his lips glued to mine but he pulled back, the smile on his face was everything for me. All the guests cheered, each standing to their feet to celebrate a new union. In the blink of an eye, i was married to Ethan and i quickly rushed to hug my mother who had tears in her eyes, she took me outside te garden for some pictures, i ran with joy, holding my gown with precision.
"I'm so happy for you, Arabella!" I could hear Stephanie's voice screaming so loudly as she hugged me so tightly. She's my biggest supporter and the only best friend i had.
"Let's take some pictures!" my mother revealed as we posed for some beautiful pictures with my teeth shining so brightly. Everyone rushed towards me with flowers, and we had another group picture with the ladies all kissing my chick. I felt like a super star, and i threw flowers in the air, watching as my best friend jumped so high to catch it.
I had waited for this moment for so long and it was finally here but the more i looked, the less i saw, Ethan was nowhere to be found and i hadn't taken a picture with him.
"Where's my husband?" I asked Stephanie, who had been carried away by the celebrations, but she looked around, having no clue where Ethan had run off to.
"He should be around. He's probably having a moment with his buddies," her soft voice revealed, calming my nerves for a minute.
"This is your big day, and it's almost sunset, the after party will kick off in a few hours. I can't wait to see the outfit. You're gonna rock, girl!" she said, i looked at the sky, observing the beautiful sunset. I wasn't going to miss my after-party.
"Come on, go freshen up and stop worrying!" she added, pushing me away as i carefully ran to the penthouse, taking a good look at the ocean behind me.
Ethan had spent a fortune in securing this penthouse just for our wedding, and it was as lovely as i imagined it would be. The rise and fall of the tides were nothing short of beauty. I got to the room and jumped on the bed, still replaying the day he asked me to be his wife, a warm smile widening my lips, i stood up to disrobe but got a glance of my reflection on the mirror. I couldn't help but stare at how beautiful i looked, the gown, my rumpled hair that still stood unique, and my lips still carrying Ethan's kiss. It was beautiful.
I was still lost in my world of unicorns and rainbows when my phone beeped, it was a message from my mom, "where are you guys?, everyone's waiting for the after party" her message read, I looked out the window and it was nightfall and i still had no clue where Ethan was. I left the room still wearing my wedding dress as i searched the penthouse, I still hadn't gotten used to our new home but i kept searching for my man but as i took the stairs, i could hear strange noises coming from a room that i obviously hadn't searched.
I felt relieved, believing Ethan must be there but with each step i took, the sound grew strange, slow moans and a thick voice in between, i turned back but my curiosity took hold of me, changing my direction in a second as i inched closer, i realized the door was half closed and what looked like an argument could be heard.
"Stop, this is wrong. This will hurt her, and i can't bear to see her hurting like that."
"You have nothing to fear. She doesn't have to know a thing," the masculine voice revealed, and i could hear the faint sound of a kiss.
"Stop Ethan!, you're fucking married and this is so fucked up!"
My heart stopped for a moment, their voices were too familiar and i could see the tiny goosebumps appearing on my skin as my heart raced.
"I have no feelings for her, i made a mistake. You're are the one i love!" the masculine voice roared.
I couldn't take it anymore as my heart pounded fast, i rushed in, opening the door and prepared to bear the consequences and shame but life flashed before my eyes as i stared at the scene before me. The silence was deafening as i could hear my heartbeat pumping fast, my voice had sunk deep into my stomach as i looked at my naked husband in bed with my best friend Stephanie. Hot tears streamed down my cheeks as the earth glued me to one spot, rendering my legs useless with my body shaking.
"Arabella, I'm so sorry, please forgive me!" those were the words Stephanie managed to say as tears streamed down her cheeks, her hands rushing to cover her shame.