The Secret We Hold

17| Wedding

It's been three months, and it has been eventful. For one, I had to be preparing for the wedding, running up and down preparing things, and finding the perfect dress for both me and my maid of honors. I had to manage the hospital even though that is a must because I own it, and now everyone knows that I do. I had an interview about it and it went well until news broke out about Alexander and I being together some article's were saying that he is the owner of it and that i was only marrying him for money andnfamilies reputation. Of course, he sued the persons and company responsible for those comments the same day. Lastly, he has been slowly opening up to me day by day even though sometimes he comes home and says nothing to me, but I'm now used to it by now.

Taylor and I have been getting along well too, we develope a mother and son relationship and he is now stuck to me than he is with Alexander which I highly think he is jealous of but brushed it off. It's not my fault he has been busy with God. I know what I mean. I know you own multiple billionaire companies and other businesses, but not coming home for even two days straight is on another level. Speaking of, he has not been home since Friday, and today is Wednesday, I dont know if I should be happy or concerned. I've been calling his phone and he has not been answering I thought he just didn't want to talk to me but when Taylor said he has not been answering his call either that got me worried, neither his mother or sister has heard from him. His friends told me that he was okay and was away on a business trip, but he didn't tell any of us about it. I think something is wrong.

I'm worried about him.

"Hey." I looked up for the voice and saw Alessondro head peeping into the little door spaces he opened. I gestured for him to come in, and he sat in the chair in front of my desk. "How are you?"

It's not what I was expecting considering how things are right now, but okay." Nervous, worried and tired. You?"

"Good. He's going to show up. There is no need to worry about being embarrassed in front of everyone. " he tried cheering me up, but it could only do so much.

"Not showing up is the least of my problem, we haven't seen him for a days, no calls, no text, nothing, aren't you guys worried because I am and he doesnt even like me. Taylor is scared of not seeing him again. Is this how he normally operates, or is it because I am here?"

"You really care about him, don't you?"

"You have no idea, I get that he doesn't trust me or like -"

"Stop, first off Alexander does't trust anyone, he will show you he cares in his own way but he doesn't hate you. Vanessa, I'm sure he is fine wherever he is, so stop worrying, pack up, your doctor thingy notes, and go to bed. You have a big day tomorrow.

Right tomorrow.

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"Today will finally be the day that I marry Alexander Valentino, the man not of my dreams and the person who I dont love just to please my family" and he is currently the man that still has not shown his face as yet.... for his own wedding.

Kepp telling yourself that.

I still have not fully understood the concept of this.

"Hey, what are you thinking about?"

"Everything, my life after this 'happily ever after marriage' "

"I'm so sorry, sis. I tried to make dad call this off, but he said you already signed the papers, and she wouldnt even-"

"Hey, it's okay, brother. Don't think this is your fault, I signed those papers , and as long as I have my hospital here, I'm going to be good."

Even though he agreed that it wasn't his fault, I knew deep down he still felt guilty, and that's what I dont want. I do not need anyone to feel sorry for me or to feel guilty becaus I could have fought for my freedom but instead I'm the one that put myself into this mess by making a promise to mom and I would do it again if it meant having more time with her.