Damiens Bride

Ch-1

Standing in a church in front of my husband. Yes, my husband, who has not given a single glance towards me yet.

"Now, you may kiss the Bride," the priest announced.

Hearing this, I stiffened, and my fist was sweating, but I acted as orderly as I could. I fisted my fist and clenched my jaw to control my emotions.

He eventually turns towards me, and I stare at his face, but he has no expression. No smile, no anger, no affection, no frustration, and NO LOVE!

I crave to laugh at the thought, is there someone on earth who can even love me?

He slowly reached towards me and tilted his head a little. I looked up to see his face. I was looking into his blue eyes, and he was looking at my grey eyes.

Nervousness took over me when he came really close to me, and I closed my eyes and waited for the kiss, but I never felt his lips on my skin.

I came out of my expectations when I received a cheering noise from our family and a few friends who were invited to the marriage.

And then I understood he just acted as if he kissed me.

Though I have faced many, this was the best insult I have experienced till now.

Wow, a husband denied a kiss to his newlywed bride. Just wow.

Tears welled up in my eyes, but I hid them instantly, as I did not want anyone to see my weakness.

I again peered at him, and he was smiling at everybody while saying thank you.

''What an act, "I thought, looking back at people around us.

After some time, we bid goodbye to my father, who was happier as I was leaving his life.

My Grandmother is the only person I have in my life. When I see her, I feel I am still loved by someone and love exists in my life, too.

She held my palm, and I had tears in my eyes as she was the one I used to get some warmth from, but my father took away that also and sent me to a hostel far away from her. And today, again, he did the same.

"Princess, do not worry, this is the end of your struggle in your life. Now you are not alone. Sean is with you, and he will take care of you." I nod a little, as I know better how much he will care for me.

She looked towards him and said, "Son, take care of my princess. She is my pride."

I look towards Sean. He was silent for a moment, thinking about something, then nodded, but I looked into his eyes, and I could read how unsure he was of this promise. I smirk at my fate.

I looked at my grandmother and said, "Take care granny and call me every day, ok?"

"Of course, my little flower, I will," she said, creasing my cheeks.

Finally, we rested in the car and moved for I do not know where.

We reached the mansion, almost the same as ours, maybe a little bigger, but for me, it is still the same because I do not care about this materialistic stuff.

He got out of the car and left without even looking at me. I felt a little bad, but then I laughed internally. What, I was expecting him to hold me in his arms and take me inside?

My thoughts broke when I heard someone clearing his throat, and I looked up and saw the driver standing by the open door.

I nodded to him in thanks and started walking inside.

This mansion looks beautiful. I look at the surroundings. It has a beautiful garden and big, big trees around, and so many security guards.