His Rectifying Graze [COMPLETED✔]

CHAPTER 24: Prenuptial Photoshoot [✔]

KATE’s P.O.V.

        Mom didn’t stop nagging me about whom I met in the mall the other day. But I chose to remained silent, for I didn’t want to ruin Elijah’s plan. I know he’ll do something just to stop our wedding. So I’m just gonna wait and hold on to that promise of him.

        Today is our prenuptial photoshoot. Darren is here with me, but it looks like something is bothering him ever since we arrived in here. Mom often scold his actions, and I just ignore it.

“You’re not yourself.”

         Those words are the ones that Mom often told him for how many times now since we arrived in this place. Thankfully, Darren knows how to apologize and he is very patient with my Mom’s attitude.

“Okay, one, two, three, say cheese!” the photographer energetically stated, trying to lighten up the mood in this room.

        I bet he saw how Mom treated Darren in this event. I looked down, embarrassed because of my mother’s random rants, but I still try to ignore them. I glared at Mom, who’s now looking like she was about so say something towards Darren again.

         A few seconds passed, the photographer requested Darren to fixed his suite but it seems like he didn’t heard it. I was about to nudge him but I was too late. Mom finally open her mouth again just to scold him.

“Darren! Are you interested or not? Please tell us now. ’Cause if you’re not, it’s better not to continue this or the wedding day itself,” my Mom glared at him.

“Mom! Stop it!” I tried to make her stop, but she just glared back at me.

“I’m really sorry, Ma’am. I’m just thinking about something.”

“Something?” She chuckled to herself. “Or maybe it’s someone, huh? Are you still thinking about that girl? My daughter already told you the truth. Why wouldn’t you believe her?!” she madly asked to Darren.

“Mom, please stop bugging Darren,” I almost pleaded, afraid that this could ruin Elijah’s plan in any way it can.

“I’m not bugging him! I’m just stating a fact here, Kate. I don’t want you to be tied to someone who doesn’t love you.”

         To proved my mother wrong and just to make her stop, I suddenly clung into Darren’s arm, looking straight at my mother’s eye.

“Mom, please respect my decision. Just trust me on this one...” I stated before averting my eyes towards Darren. “Darren, I know that Claire is still bothering your mind, and believe me, I understand that. You’re just confused, maybe. Once we finished tying a knot with each other, I know you’ll love me back... Am I right?”

        I gulped, feeling anxious at my own words. Elijah will probably get hurt if he heard that. Darren didn’t answer, causing my Mom to look more furious than before.

“I hope you would not regret this, Kate,” she firmly stated before looking away from us.

         I unconsciously squeezed Darren’s arm, looking at him with an uneasy smile plastered upon my face. He’s looking at me, but he didn’t bother to say any word.

         The photographers continued to take some few shots after their short break. We changed clothes several times, and posing in front of the camera is not that easy after our short arguments with Mom. Darren looked like he’s trying to please her, but I know that he’s only doing that for one main reason... Their company, the Herrera Corp.

“Okay, face to the left, please.”

         I did as the photographer had requested. I fiercely posed in front of the lenses, looking at Darren with my eyes. I’m trying to send him a secret message. A message that it’s fine with me even if he didn’t continue this marriage. But it seems like he wasn’t getting any of it.