My eyes flutter opened as I woke up merrily. Finally. I am looking forward to this day. My content is beyond anyone's understanding. I am feeling so full of life. My eyes glimmering with the hope of having a blessed life I always desired. My heart is beating rapidly just by thinking about what surprise he has in store for me. Like my body is floating in the air. I want this moment to stop and live into this again, my heart wants to stop. I flow in the rivers of his love. In his world, is my world.

Feeling all too blithe, I walked down so happy as if it is the best day of my life even though it hasn't even begun. I ran down and hugged my mother and chuckled as I kissed her forehead and began to have breakfast. The pace of my heart isn't going to normal. He'll pick me in the evening, I am eagerly waiting for the evening. I hope the time passes quickly. I can barely wait.

I continuously grinned, and I can feel my mother's happiness upon seeing me like this. After, bearing all those horrendous days, that pain and his devotion for dragging me out from those apparitions.

I smiled sadly when I remembered that day at the party. How did our lives change? I quickly shook my head to let out that thought. Today, I don't need any of this crap. I want to let in only positive thoughts. Only optimisms.

Today, I'll ask Christian about his past. What happened to his mother and why did he marry Merlin when he knew that he was supposed to be mine. If he knows everything about me, I also deserve to know about him. I want to know him.

A sheepish smile formed on my lips when yesterday's events flash in my mind. Oh, how he kissed me in front of mother. Thinking about it gave me butterflies.

As I was thinking, I looked at the time and left to meet Candice. At home, the time is not passing, I am glad she called. I was about to leave but mother asked,

"Where are you going?"

"To meet Candice. Time isn't passing at all." I whined as mother chuckled,

"Take care." She kissed my forehead and I left.

I went to a cafe and saw her. We hugged as she squeaked.

"In months, you looked like a graceful woman." She complimented. I couldn't believe what my ears were hearing. I looked at myself then at her,

"You sure?" I asked as she grinned and nodded. We then took a seat and began to chat.

"Why didn't you tell me about your relationship with him?" She asked.

"I.. just.." I shyly trailed off to persuade her and it worked as she laughed,

"Oh, How shy." She winked. She also believed in that press conference so I have to play along with it.

"So how's your married life?" She asked.

"Great. He is so nice." I smiled.

"I still can't believe that you and he are in a relationship for that long." She said. Yeah, he indirectly knows me since the moment I was born but we have known each other practically for four months. Oh, how long!

"Yeah.. we were quite close.. and unintentionally fell for each other," I said with a faint smile.

"How did you guys meet?" She is really intrigued.

"We have known each other for quite a while," I said monotonously.

"But still, how?" She asked as her blue eyes shone.

"Uh.. we were family friends," I said as she nodded. "That means you have known each other since childhood?!" She almost shouted in enthusiasm.

"I was just a child. But yeah, in a sense." I said putting my index finger on my chin. Well, it's kinda true.

Then we talked for a while and I felt good. It's good to have someone to talk to.

"And that guy, what does he think of himself, I can't believe someone can be that rude," Candice growled talking about a guy whom she fought with.

"Calm down. I can feel that rage of yours." I said gently, trying to calm her. She took a deep breath and cursed him under his breath.

"Candice. Watch it." I scolded her and she sighed again. "Sorry, just his existence made my whole being to burn in rage. It was raining and I was waiting outside the library and he called me a beggar when he saw me!!" She burned, rolling her eyes off. I heaved, as she continued to talk about the guy she met quite a while ago and now consider him her enemy.

As we were talking- no, she was cursing that guy, I spoke up,

"By the way, Christian has planned a surprise for me. I want to look beautiful for it." I said looking away. I need a girl's advice so I thought it would be best to ask her.

"We had a fight and I.." I trailed off as she took a hold of my wrist and took me out of the cafe.

"Oh, love, I'm gonna make you look so beautiful that his jaw will drop to the floor." She smirked as she took me away with her.

"What about m-money?" I asked slightly embarrassed.

"it's on me, sweetheart." She grinned as I complained, "But-'

"No buts. I'm gonna make you look so stunning." She said- admired.

"We can do it at my place," I said but she shook her head and took me to a mall.

"Come, let's get you a dress." She chirped as I tilt my head.

"No, you don't have to." I tried to reason but she is just not listening.

She took out a few dresses and pushed me into the trial room. I tried a lot of dresses and now I am feeling so tired but she is so amused and looks at me in awe.

I tried a red off-shoulder backless frock. It's above my knees. Its front and sleeves were adorned with sequin, It was so pretty.

When I walked out Candice's mouth gaped in appreciation.

"It's so beautiful. We're gonna buy this." She exclaimed as she bought the dress.

She then took me to a salon.

"I think it's too much," I said as I turned to leave but she held my arm and dragged me inside.

We both had a manicure than a facial and all that beauty stuff I have rarely done in my life.

"You know, a relaxation like this is important once in a while." She said emitting a deep breath. I smiled as I also relaxed. She's right, I should forget everything and allow myself to submerge in that lull.

Then I have a haircut. They trimmed my hair and curled them slightly. I smiled and looked at my reflection. I look so beautiful.

"Thank you very much, Candice." I thanked her.

"What are you talking about? I just want details of your night~" She winked as I blushed slightly. She then laughed and said,

"Always remember, you have a friend you can talk to. Even if we don't meet daily but we are close." She said sincerely. I hugged her tightly and then we pulled away,

"And yeah, I'll be at your place at 4. I'll do your makeover. I'm really good at it." She said proudly. I chuckle and said,

"I am staying at my mother's place for now. Tonight, he's gonna take me back." I said.

"Sounds romantic." She said and I nodded.

"I'll send you the address," I said.

"Okay then, See you, lady." She teased.

"I'll say the same for you when you're gonna have your date." I retorted.

"We'll see." She laughed off.

"Bye," I said.

"Bye."

After she left, I looked at the time. 1 pm. I decided to have lunch outside. I smiled at the dress. It's beautiful, thanks to her. And yes, I do have enough money to have a meal. I never saved my money, so money is a big problem for me.

After eating, I went to a park. I smiled widely. Today, everything will change. My smile is just not leaving my lips.

I feel so.. connected to him. As if all the things in this universe wants me to be together with him. I want to ignite his dark skies, I want to remove his facades and make him feel.. loved. I want to become the one he was never able to find. I want us to be each other's salvation.

I grinned and walked out of the park. The moment I took a step out, I felt someone's hand over mouth. I struggled to get out of his grasp but he was strong. I still kept moving but in a sudden moment, I felt darkness consuming me, filling me with nothing but despair...

We were one step closer to feeling ourselves. One step close to make every moment everlasting. One step close ..... to be loved.

My eyes slowly opened as I adjusted my vision. My head throbbed in pain, I felt numb. I looked around and found myself in a dusky room. The darkness gave me an eerie feeling of dread. I tried to move then I heard a screeching sound. I turned my head to the side although it was difficult. I saw a chain around my right leg. My eyes widened in horror as tears brimmed in my eyes.

..Why me?.

Gritting my teeth in anger, I shouted from the bottom of my lungs,

"LET ME OUT!"

"LET ME OUT DAMN IT!" I shouted again and again. Finally, after a few seconds, someone entered. Due to darkness, I can't see but I can guess it's a man- no two men.

"LET ME GO!" I yelled.

"YOU'RE GONNA PAY!" I began to struggle even though it was all in vain still I tried.

"You don't know my husband." I hissed. When they heard it, they began to laugh.

"Well, it's your husband." One of them said. I narrowed my eyes on them, not understanding what they were saying.

"He gave us the money to do it." The other person said as my eyes widened in disbelief. I felt the earth beneath my feet swallow me up. Like my heart is being ripped apart. A heavy pain crushed me.

"No... you're lying.." I whispered. My heart can't believe their words. Christian can't do this. They laughed again. Anger took over me and I stood up and tried to walk towards them but the chain came in between or else I was ready to kill him.

"He is the one who did this."

"STOP IT!" I screamed. "Christian can never do such a thing." I declared. We're supposed to start our lives anew, away from dread, away from hatred. He can't do this. He can't...

One of them took a step closer to me as I glared at him.

"Let. Me. Go," I growled but he took it as some sort of amusement. He leans in too close,

"No, why would I?" He sneered as I slapped him hard across his cheek. The slap was that hard that even my palm began to sting.

"FUCK YOU!" I yelled again. I won't lose hope. They cannot ruin the day I was looking forward to. I won't let them.

"You bitch.." he mumbled as he looked at me outraged. He began to walk closer and I tried to slap him again but he held my wrist, actually both of my hands. He continued to look at me, I can see the silhouette of him but not his face. I can feel the anger. But, this didn't scare me a bit. I gave me a look filled with extensive fury and spit on him, he let me go and took a step back. I heard him cursing me under his breath, he then began to take rapid steps towards me and before I knew it, I was pinned against the wall. I whimpered in pain and also continued to struggle out of his grasp. I felt him giving me a look of a predator. I curled my toes and shut my eyes. Please, Christian, save me. I can never believe their ridiculous words.

"I'll show you the outcome of your action." He hissed as I felt his lips on my neck. I began to cry and shout from this feeling of disgust. I was finally free from this abhor, I don't want to feel it again. I continued to scream but I was then slapped hard, I fell on the ground feeling pathetic for not being able to push him away.

He gripped my hairs and pulled me upward. I groaned in pain and dug my long nails in his hands. He winced and let go of my hand. I will struggle till the last once of my strength- No, even after exhaustion, I will never lose against them.

"I've had enough of her." He snarled.

"Don't do anything stupid! She- He did not allow us to touch her. Get away." The other person said. She. I knew it wasn't Christian. They are deliberately blaming him.

"Dude, look at her. What a hot little thing she is." He said as I put a hand over my chest to not comprehend his revolting words.

"Just how much harm one night gonna cause." He suggested as my eyes widened in fright. My throat dried as I felt vulnerable. There was a dreadful brief pause and in the next moment, I felt my hand holding my arms as I continued to struggle, "Let me go, You fucking animal!" I moved to get out but to no avail. "What strength." the other guy said.

"LET GO! HELP ME CHRISTIAN!!" I was grabbed by the jaws as my face was yanked towards his. My eyes fell upon the source of light coming through the door as I stared at it.

The liberation was so close. if I can extend my hand, I can grab it but my hands were tied by the strings of fate, pushing me away from you.