The Billionaire's Ex

11|differences

The morning came really quick unlike the others. Everyone involved in the wedding, anticipated the union. It was dawn but Thea was up already, very excited about what the day held for her.

Today was her wedding day.

She sighed with a smile as she remembered why she was getting married and who she was getting married to.

One of the most eligible bachelor, Ashton Ryder.

She couldn't wait. She stared at her wedding dress for the nth time. She even slept dreaming about how the wedding dress will look on her today. When she woke in the middle of the night, Ashton was up too, texting her and telling her that he couldn't wait. She unconsciously played with her necklace, smiling at the thought of Ashton being hers today.

"Thea?" Her mother called from behind the door.

"I'm awake mother," she said, standing from the chair she was sitting.

Her mother sighed. God, she didn't sent that she was nervous. "Very good, hurry up, we mustn't be late."

"I'm almost ready, I'll be out in a minute!" Thea dragged her box out of the room immediately, not wanting to keep her mother waiting anymore.

Her mother looked at her and smiled before giving her a firm hug. "The almighty bless you my child."

"Amen mother, Amen." She said.

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Ashton buttoned the length of his tuxedo. Fixing himself properly, he stared back at his reflection. He was startled a little when the door opened revealing his father. He stepped away from the mirror immediately.

"Father,"

"I can see you are already prepared without my help."

"Em-I didn't know I was supposed to wait for you. I got so excited that I couldn't wait any longer." He said.

His father chuckled. "I know the feeling well Ashton. When I was about to wed your mother, I must say, I was nervous as hell." Ashton chuckled too. "But I still thought even the very last minute and decided that I truly needed to be with her for the rest of my life. Now you have to ask yourself, do you want to be with Thea for the rest of your life?"

"I know you don't like Thea, but I've never been sure of anything else in my life. I love Thea dad, and I want to spend the rest of my life with her."

"Even if she isn't honest with you?"

Ashton frowned. "What do you mean Dad?"

"I just wanted to make sure you are thinking straight. I can see that nothing will change your mind now. If that's the case, I approve of this marriage, if it's what makes you happy."

Ashton hugged his father firmly with a smile playing on his lips. "Thanks Dad, this really means a lot to me." His father slowly circled his arms around him. He patted his son's back twice until Ashton released him to stared back at him. He chuckled nervously in happiness.

"We must leave now, it's time to have her in your arms." Ashton nodded and walked out of the room with his father.

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Ashton checked his watch for the third time that morning. He tapped nervously on his laps as he looked at the door. She was nowhere near it.

What was keeping her?

Gosh what was this feeling in her chest. This wedding was taking a lot on him. He tried to calm down nd not look worried in front of the congregation. He looked at the priest and mustered a smile.