Rihanna could be seen trying to get into the guest room. She was too tired yesterday, so she didn’t know when she fell asleep, talk less of when Lina fell asleep.
She always wakes up by 5:30am everyday, no matter where she is. Her biological clock woke her up this morning. She went out for her morning run this morning. Even though she isn’t familiar with Lina’s estate, she still finds her way.
After she freshens up, she makes a simple breakfast for herself and Lina. She makes some toast bread and brews some tea. Seeing that Lina had not woken up, she went to the second bedroom available in her apartment. Knowing well that she had occupied there for the night.
Lina didn’t lock the door, she gained access to the room easily. On entering she saw her friends curled up like balls on the bed, with a thick duvet covering her. Her mouth was slightly opened. Shaking her head, she yanked off the duvet covering her, which made Lina shiver a little.
Seeing as she frowned her face which indicates she doesn’t want to wake up anytime soon, Rihanna had an evil thought in mind as she went to the bed stand. She bent to her level on the bed as she roared in her ears; “common sleepyhead, it’s time to wake up”.
“Just shut up Ria, two minutes more.” Seeing she still hadn’t woken up, Rihanna said to her; “it’s like you want to be late to the registry, or you have already forgotten what…”
She had not finished her statement when Lina stood up from the bed hurriedly. She didn’t even speak to her before she dashed to the bathroom. Seeing her attitude, Rihanna could not help but laugh out loud.
She followed behind her as she shouted, I’ve already prepared the bath for you. I also chose a dress for you from your closet, she shouted after her as she made her way to the kitchen.
She took the breakfast she just prepared to the dining room, as she waited for Lina. It’s not up to thirty minutes, Lina came out of the bedroom putting on a dress that is not that eye-catching. Since all this is fake, why should she dress up, that was her thought.
“Why are you not putting on the dress I chose for you?” Rihanna asked her unhappily. ” “And why should I dress up for something that is not real?” She fired back.
“Please, I don’t want to talk about this. Since I’ve already signed the contract, I just want to do my part and get over it immediately.” Lina said without any emotions on her face. It was like she was going on a battlefield.
“Okay! No more comments. I made breakfast already, come and try some, she said as she passed some toast bread to her. “It’s just 8:30am, I think I will make do with breakfast.” Lina says as she collects the toast bread from her.
Not long after she finished her breakfast, her cellphone rang which indicated an incoming call. Looking at the number, she didn’t think twice before blocking the number. “How dare he call her after all he did”.
“Who was that just now?” Rihanna asked after seeing her reaction. “It’s Daniel”. She replied shortly.
“And why is he calling you?” “How would I Know?” “Haven’t you made things clear enough to him, why is he still disturbing your peace?” Ria seethed in anger.
“I just don’t know Ria, I’ve blocked him already. He can’t get through me anymore.” Looking at the time on her wrist watch, she saw it’s just 8:45am. I will be on my way Ria, she said as she stood up from the chair.
She had her hand on the door when Rihanna called out to her. What’s it? Lina asked. “Just because Daniel betrayed you does not mean all men are the same. You don’t know which one will be yours baby girl,” she whispered to her.
“Ok mother Mary”, Lina joked as she opened the door which made Rihanna burst into laughter. “I will be on my way now, I’m getting late already.”
“Wait Lina, what is it again”, Lina muttered. I forgot to tell you, I’ve called my driver to take you to the registry, no need of flagging a taxi.” “Really!” Lina shouted in surprise as she hugged Rihanna. “Thanks Ria,” she mumbled. “Anything for my baby girl,” Rihanna responded. “Bye Ria,” Lina waved at her before leaving the house.
An hour later, the car that picked up Lina earlier drives to the registry. As she got down from the car, she saw a familiar car parked just in front of her. Looking at the familiar car, she was debating on whether to walk up to the car, when the car passenger door was opened.
Looking at the familiar figure walking up to her, she knew her guesses were right. “Good day Miss Lina, I’m happy you came before the time agreed on”. Checking her wristwatch, she saw it’s 9:47am.
“The traffic is not that bad this morning. Where is Mr Walton? She asked as she stretched her neck to check if someone else would come down from the car.”
Seeing her actions, Lucas feels sad for her. She is just a girl who was cheated on by her fiance, and now she would get married to someone she doesn’t love. She did not even know if this marriage would work out or not. As the right hand man of Raymond, he knew why he wanted to get married to her in the first place.
“I’m sorry Miss Lina, Mr Walton won’t be able to… “he had not finished the word “make it”on the tip of his tongue when another car honked at the two of them. Looking at his boss’ favourite car, Lucas was surprised. “What happened to my boss going on a business trip, why is he here?” He asked no one but himself. Lina heard what he said clearly.
Raymond came down from the car as he walked up to them. He glanced at Lina briefly before facing Lucas. “Sir, is your flight can…” he hadn’t finished the word “cancelled ” when he felt his boss cold gaze on him.
It was this morning his boss called him to tell him he won’t be available for the marriage registration. Lucas should go deal with it. Due to his status in the country, not going through the normal process to register his marriage isn’t anything difficult. All he needed was his signature and a photoshopped picture of him and his new wife.
“Let’s go,” he said to Lina without acknowledging her presence. Since he is so cold to her, Lina also felt there is no point in being polite with him. She followed behind him as they entered the registry.
After more than thirty minutes, they came out of the registry. Both were given a copy of their marriage certificate each. Lina looks at the booklet in her hand as she stares at her signature on the marriage certificate, which shows she is now a married woman. It felt surreal to her.
Looking at their picture that was displayed on the marriage certificate, she couldn’t help but sighed. The man who was beside her in the picture looks cold as always. No hint of a smile on his face. Her smile in the picture also looks stiff. Anyone who sees this marriage certificate would know that the parties involved were neither in love or they are forced to be together.
All her small actions didn’t escape Raymond’s eyes. Clearing his throat, he said to her; “since our marriage is registered, we don’t have to stay separately anymore. Lucas will come and get you from your apartment in the evening. You don’t need to bring anything with you; everything you would be needing is available in my mansion.”
“Okay Mr Walton,” she replied as he stared into her eyes. “How many times would I warn you not to call me that? Didn’t we already agree on the first name term, why are you changing it?” “I’m sorry, it slipped my mind.” She answered awkwardly. Looking at her awkward behaviour, he decided to change the topic. “Alright then, I will be on my way now.”
He didn’t wait for her reply before leaving with Lucas trailing behind him. Not long after he left, someone called Lina’s name. She was surprised as she thought about who might know her in the registry.
As she turned to look at the direction of where the voice was coming from, she was surprised to see who was walking towards her.