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Sarah Darrell always wanted a simple life. But after having an abusive childhood and teenage she came to know life is not a fairytale. Being mistreated by her stepmother and sister, she decided to leave behind her c...
I tossed restlessly in my bed; it was almost four in the morning, and I hadn't been able to sleep the whole night. Today, I would be exchanging wedding vows with Adrian, and I was extremely nervous.
Time certainly flies. It has been almost a month since the wedding was announced and since I last saw Adrian at that party. I wasn't looking forward to seeing him again, but I hoped to at least meet him and clear up our misunderstandings. We might as well be friends for the sake of this marriage.
Additionally, I had been so busy managing the company affairs that I hardly had any time to talk to him or meet him. Over the past few years, my father seemed to have done everything possible to ruin Amario Enterprises. I bet if Grandpa hadn't suggested the merger, the company would have gone bankrupt within a year or two. The entire month had passed in sorting out the company issues.
On a brighter note, Ester had finally moved to NYC. I offered her a position in my company, but she insisted on going through the interview process like everyone else. I explained everything to her—the marriage, the merger—and while she was initially opposed to the wedding, she eventually understood my situation.
Snapping out of my thoughts, I saw the sun's rays peeking through the clouds. I enjoyed watching the sunrise while sipping my coffee. Once I finished my coffee, I gathered myself and headed straight to the bathroom for a relaxing bath.
It had been more than two hours since I sat in front of the mirror. The hairstylist was styling my hair, and the makeup artist was working on my face. Even though I told Grandma I didn't need them, she insisted that I look my best.
After an hour, my makeup was complete. I took my wedding dress and, with Ester's help, put it on. The lacy mermaid dress fit me perfectly.
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"My God, Sarah, you look so gorgeous," Ester said, holding my upper arm.
I thanked her with a small smile. The hairstylist was giving my hair the final touches. My makeup was minimal: my cheeks were highlighted with blush, and the highlighter was perfectly applied to the high points of my face. I opted for nude tones on my eyes and lips, not wanting to go overboard.
I saw Grandma and Lauren enter the room, their expressions reflecting astonishment.
"Dear, you look just like your mother—absolutely beautiful," Grandma said, wiping her tears with a napkin. I offered her a small smile in return.
"Dear, I want you to wear this for your wedding." Lauren spoke, presenting a stunning diamond Riviere necklace. "This was gifted to me by my mother-in-law, and now I'm passing it on to you." Lauren continued. I hesitated at first but eventually accepted and wore it.
"Thanks, Lauren," I said softly.
"I know you will be a wonderful wife to Adrian and a great daughter to us," Lauren said, placing her hand on my shoulder.
