In a society where arranged marriages dictate destiny, Aiden Baldwin, a man bound by duty and honor, is consumed by uncontrollable desire for Karlie Coldwater. As they navigate the treacherous waters of forbidden love, they must defy societal norms...
Aiden stared at Karlie as she spoke and thanked everyone for all the love shown to her on her birthday. It was time for her to open her gifts, or at least a few of them, because with all the gifts she received, she wouldn't be able to open all of them. She went over to the gift area and took up the first gift.
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She struggled to open it, but she got it finally. It was the most beautiful painting set. "Thank you so much for this," she smiled as she picked up another gift. "Let's see what this is." She pulled the wrapper off and opened it. It was the most beautiful diamond necklace with earrings that had an engraving inside it that read, "I love you today, tomorrow, forever, my angel." She knew it was from Aiden. She smiled. "Thank you." She couldn't make it seem suspicious. She continued to open more gifts. She got China dishes, she got blankets. They even gifted her stuff she could use to decorate her new home when she got married.
"Okay, one more, and we will go back to the event." It was a tiny box. She shook it. It sounded like a key. Karlie was anxious to know what it is. She opened the box. There was a drawing. She remembered this. She drew it as a little girl. It was her idea of her dream house. There was a letter. It was dated a few weeks ago. She looked at the letter and read it to herself. It stated, "Karlie, I am indeed humble and honored that you chose to say yes to our marriage, and I wanted to make sure I gave you nothing but the best.
So here's an early wedding gift: I bought our home that we will live in when we are married. I have an entire staff ready to design it with you and make it into the home you would look forward to raising our children in. I cannot thank you enough for making me laugh and make silly faces. I never expected a chance at being happy, so thank you. I appreciate you. You're truly Anthony Fairview."
She closed the letter. Her eyes had tears. "He had gifted me this before our engagement was called off," she opened two more gifts. Then she said, "To the dance floor, everyone! Let's close out my party the way we do every other party dancing."
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A young man approached her. "Miss Coldwater, would you do me the honors of this dance?" "Certainly," she bowed, and then they started dancing. So many persons wanted to be able to dance with her. She danced with as many as she could. It was beautiful. She finally got to her final dance of the night. It was with Aiden.
