In the days after their engagement, Lily and Alexander found themselves immersed in the wedding preparations. While Lily threw herself in every detail with determination and excitement, Alexander remained aloof, his attention elsewhere.
"Alex, what do you think of this invitation design?" Lily asked eagerly, holding up a delicate card adorned with intricate patterns.
Alexander glanced up briefly before returning to his phone, "Looks fine," he muttered, his tone disinterested.
Lily's heart sank at his lack of enthusiasm. She had hoped that planning their wedding would bring them closer together, but instead, it felt like they were drifting further apart.
Alexander remained distant and uninvolved, leaving Lily to shoulder the burden of planning their special day alone. As Lily poured over wedding magazines and scoured the internet for inspiration, she couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness at the lack of her fiancé's enthusiasm.
"Alexander, what do you think of this color scheme?" Lily asked one evening, holding up swatches of fabric for his inspection.
Alexander barely glanced up from his laptop, his attention already drifting elsewhere. "Whatever you think is best, Lily," he replied absentmindedly, his voice devoid of interest.
Lily threw herself into the task at hand, pouring over flower arrangements, venue options, and menu selections. Each decision felt like a step closer to their future together, even if Alexander seemed more preoccupied with work than their wedding.
As the wedding date approached, Lily couldn't help but feel a sense of loneliness amidst the flurry of activity. She longed for Alexander's support and involvement, but it seemed that he was content to let her handle everything on her own.
"Lily, are you sure you don't need any help?" Sarah, Lily's best friend, asked one afternoon as they sorted through seating charts.
Lily forced a smile, her heart heavy with disappointment. "It's okay, Sarah. I've got it under control," she replied, trying to sound confident despite her doubts.
But deep down, Lily couldn't shake the feeling of uncertainty that lingered in the air. She had always dreamed of a wedding filled with love and joy, but with Alexander's indifference weighing on her, she couldn't help but wonder if their marriage would ever be more than just a business transaction.
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Billionaire 's Bargain Bride
RomanceIn the bustling city of New York, two worlds collide when Alexander Blake, a billionaire with a heart of steel, finds himself entangled in an arrangement that threatens its well-defined life. His family's proposal of an arranged marriage to Lily Aus...
