“Are you ready, baby?”
Chloe nodded confidently as Dylan picked her up straight to the hotel room. Once again, the woman checked her appearance from behind the mirror before stepping into the Ballroom where the event occurred. She also ensured that he would officially become Sebastian Edward’s wife.
It had never crossed her mind once to marry someone she hated so much. Chloe even had time to consider why life could be such a joke. To carry out what had been planned long ago, she had to be willing to marry the man she believed was the mastermind behind Nathalie’s death.
Chloe was determined. When this case is revealed, she will be the one to drag the man to jail. Atoning for everything that has ever been done to her sister.
“Chloe… can Papa say something?” Dylan asked when they had yet to leave the hotel room.
“Daddy, what are you talking about?”
Dylan approached Chloe’s position, grabbed his youngest daughter’s wrists, and said, “When you are a wife. Be kind to your husband. Be with him in good times and bad.” Dylan took a deep breath and then continued. “Papa knows that maybe you have to marry a child from Edward’s family to comply with Papa’s request. But know that Edward is worthy of you. He is a good man. So it is appropriate to marry you who is also a good woman.”
“Pa…” Chloe responded. “I know Papa wants the best for me. I also believe that Edward is the man who should be with me. So what else to think about?”
Dylan smiled. The middle-aged man warmly hugged his youngest daughter, unlike Chloe, who could only grimace and mutter in her heart. I’m sorry, Papa. Forgive me. I’m doing this all for Nathalie.”
After breaking his embrace, Dylan led Chloe out of the room and immediately took the woman to the Event venue.
Kiano’s Four Season Hotel is used to hold a wedding party. The party, which Chloe believed, must have been very lavish and attended by many guests, considering that Alexander, Edward’s father, was a very influential figure in England.
Many influential people were indeed present to enliven their wedding party. And what Chloe thought was true. Entering the Ballroom, hundreds of eyes stared at him in amazement. Flashes of camera flash hit every step as the woman walked. The strains of Shane Filan’s song ‘Beautiful in white’ echoed along with the actions as he approached Edward, who had already stood up to greet him.
“Ed … I entrust my only daughter to you,” Dylan ordered. The man let go of his hand on Chloe. He fully surrendered the daughter he loved to the man of his choice. “If one day it’s like you don’t love her anymore, I beg you… give her back to me in a good way.” Edward smiled and nodded. “I will definitely take care of your beautiful daughter until the end of my life, Pa. I promise that.”
Edward grabbed Chloe’s finger. He was taking the woman a small step towards the altar. Get ready to start the wedding procession. “Are you ready to be Mrs Cullen?” Edward whispered as they both stood on the altar together. “Do you think I’m such an unprepared person?” Chloe replied coldly.
Edward smiled meaningfully. Didn’t answer anymore. He prefer to focus on immediately starting the wedding ceremony. He solemnly followed a series of processions until he was officially declared husband and wife.
Standing so calm, Chloe tried to get through the party. She welcomed the guests who were present to enliven the event. Until the turn of Edward’s friends came. They take turns congratulating them.
“Hopefully after that you and Chloe will have children immediately, Ed. To be more responsible for the family.” Jacob’s prayer was sincere. Edward put his arm around the slanted-eyed man’s body. “Thank. Wish us both the best.”
Jacob nodded. His gaze shifted to Chloe. With a smile, the man continued to speak.
“Chloe … welcome to our big family,” Jacob said.
There was a sincere tone to his words. “I hope you feel at home being the wife of this asshole. As naughty as Edward is, he is a loving man. And I’m sure he can protect you too.”
Chloe nodded politely back with a smile. She had to maintain his image in front of Edward’s friends. “Thanks for your concern. I’ll have to go the extra mile to get used to Edward’s ridiculous behavior.”
Jacob chuckled softly. “Slow down. You have plenty of time.”
“If I…” It was Nicholas’ turn to speak. It makes everyone turn to him. “Wishing both of you to be okay. I hope this marriage brings happiness, not tears, let alone a betrayal.” Nicholas glanced at Chloe, then smiled meaningfully. I don’t know what the words from the blonde’s lips meant.
“Tsk!” Edward chuckled. “Don’t make fun of me. Even though I used to be a playboy, you know I am a very responsible man. Moreover, this is a commitment and a direct promise to God. So, I can’t possibly go beyond the limits.”
Yes, the general public also knows that Edward is indeed a Playboy. But this reputation, instead of being a boomerang, became the man’s main attraction. So far, even though he likes to change partners, there has never been a slanted report that the man was involved in a scandal that could tarnish the good name of his extended family.
Everyone thought Edward was a magnet worth fighting for. He even maintains a good relationship with his ex-girlfriends. This is also what makes the man different from most playboys.
“So, which country did you appoint for your honeymoon?” asked Jacob enthusiastically. He knows his best friend likes to explore different cities and countries as a traveler. Just curious about where the man will take his wife to spend their intimate time.
“Unfortunately, no honeymoon after this, Jack,” Edward said ruefully. Without hesitation, he immediately grabbed Chloe’s wrist and kissed the back of her hand as he spoke. “Our honeymoon will be postponed until I finish all the company business. Besides, I’m sure Chloe also understands my position.” Chloe took several deep breaths to calm her feelings. It would be unbelievable if he were treated like this every day. “Hope everything goes according to your plan. I’m just like Nicholas. Always wishing you the best.”
***
Edward watched how Chloe walked unsteadily from the hotel Ballroom to the room from a distance. The woman who had just officially assumed the status of Mrs. Edward was silent. Not a single word left her lips. Edward guessed that maybe his wife was sad, upset, or angry with the situation. I don’t know, and his face has a very different look. Different from when she was at the reception party earlier.
Even so, when they both entered the room, Chloe immediately led herself to the dressing table. Start opening them one by one the attached accessories. A moment later, she removed the makeup on her beautiful face.
Edward himself didn’t want to intrude. Choose to grab clothes that have been prepared and then go to the bathroom to clean up. And when he finished, he found Chloe still hadn’t moved from her seat. The woman seemed to have difficulty opening the latch of the wedding dress located at the back.
“Don’t be afraid to ask for help.” Edward decided to come over. His strong hands reached out to help the woman unzip the dress that she had wanted to unzip. “You can ask for my help at any time. I’ll be happy to help you.” Those words made Chloe almost suffocate. All the more so when Edward deliberately landed a short and sensual kiss on her innocent back. There was a feeling of heat spreading through her body. But Chloe had to stay calm.
She was trying her best to regain control of herself. When the dress’s zipper was fully opened, Chloe immediately rose from her seat. Deliberately, the woman just dropped the wedding dress that covered her body. Walk casually in a state of innocence towards the bathroom. She was ignoring the presence of Edward, who was watching her movements.
“Gosh … this woman wants to test my patience.”
Edward grimaced. He was well aware that his wife was deliberately playing with his feelings.
“Since you like to play games well, I will follow all your games, my wife.”
Edward then walked towards the bed. First, dim all the lights that illuminate the room. Set everything to turn dimly lit. Of course, this supports the moment for couples who want to spend the wedding night.
Ah, not for Chloe and Edward. It wasn’t the first night. And when Chloe came out of the bathroom again, Edward was presented with a sight that made his eyes unable to blink, how his wife came out wearing only a thin towel. Walk so casually towards the closet. She grabbed the silk nightgown and put it right before Edward. So sexy. She was inviting passion for anyone who saw. Finishing playing, Chloe dragged her feet towards the bed in a slow walk and sat there.
While Edward?
He casually followed. His eyes locked on his wife’s whereabouts. Calmly he began to crawl up onto the bed. Chloe could even feel the atmosphere around her suddenly changing drastically. The intimate scent wafted out so intensely as Edward’s position got closer. She gently led her to lie down immediately. Chloe’s eyes closed.
Her body responded to what Edward did. The man deliberately landed a wet kiss on the back of the crook of her neck. It kept moving up until it finally landed on Chloe’s lips. Edward gently bit her. Taste all the flavors that are there.
So deep, so intimate, so intoxicating. He has left Chloe unable to do anything but surrender. When Chloe enjoyed all of Edward’s treatment, the man immediately withdrew, bringing his lips to his forehead. He kissed her for a long time before finally whispering.
“I’m not going to touch you deeper until you beg and ask me yourself.”
Edward then smiled mockingly. With a single move, the man shifted away from Chloe’s body. Also, lie down. I pulled the blanket and then decided to go to sleep immediately. Leaving Chloe, who could only curse in her heart. Edward the Bastard!!!