Seducing The Billionaire (18+) (Billonaire Series #1) |✅

Chapter 24: "Wedding"

"I was- I was sixteen back then," I said, my throat went dry, "he was twenty-three. He was my first boyfriend."

"That's illegal." Asher pointed out.

"Mhmm. I knew that. I didn't listen to anyone. I was a foolish teenager who was blindly in love. My dad never approved of this. I used to sneak out behind his back just to meet Walter. Then one night I got invited to one of those college frat parties-," I didn't realize I was breathing hard until Asher kept his hand on my back sort of calming me down.

"He forced himself on me- I wasn't ready for it. I told him to stop but he... he didn't so I pushed him away just in time to escape from him."

"THAT SON OF A BITCH! I want to kill him now. Did you report it to the police?"

"I called the cops on him. Apparently, he had more charges on him. He is still in jail. Remember that night when we were at the club? The guy who was harassing me?"

"Yes I do. What about him? Was that Walter?" he looked in pure rage now.

"No... But that was his friend. He knew all about this... He tried to help him." I croaked out with teary eyes.

"Why didn't you tell me it was him? I would have killed him right there. He can't be out there free... He was a part in this. He needs to be punished." Asher gritted his teeth.

"No, you didn't need to do that. Few days later, I got to know he actually got arrested since he had charges on him too." I didn't realize I was crying until Asher wiped a lone tear off my cheeks.

"I am sorry... I am so sorry, Armelle. I shouldn't have seduced you especially after what happened to you."

"No... no, you were different. I wanted you more than anything." Asher kissed me on my forehead, that kiss seemed more intimate than any kiss we shared.

"Thank you." He breathed out as he planted kisses down my neck.

"For what?"

"For opening up to me. I know it was hard. And for listening to me always."

At that moment, I realized I was already in love with Asher. He didn't chide me like a lot of people did for being stupid enough to be in an illicit relationship with an older guy. He was a nice person and he had a pure heart. I wouldn't say he was perfect. No one is. But what matters is he likes me, he cares about me and he is willing to protect me. It was the kind of love which was unadulterated and irrevocable.

.........

I was nervous. Although, I didn't have anything but a granola bar for breakfast, I felt like I was going to puke.

"Eat something or you will feel dizzy." Sydney chided as she out the finishing touches to my hair. I have to say Sydney did a great job of grooming me up. I was standing in front of the mirror wearing my wedding dress. My hair was tied up in a messy bun, Sydney applied just enough makeup to complement the dress.

We were at the Jones residence in Florida. Ivana suggested we get ready from her place since it was closer to the wedding venue. I wasn't willing to, but since Ivana was willing to bury the hatchet by being nice to me these days I just decided why not do the same by agreeing. We would be having a cocktail party at her place where she is going to introduce me to her friends. I wasn't so big on socializing, but it was alright with me until Ivana continues to be nice to me.

"We don't have time. And if I have anything I might just puke." I exclaimed with shaky hands.

"Okay, whatever you say." She wiped a lone tear off her cheek.

"What happened, Syd? Why are you crying?"

"I can't believe my best friend is getting married. You look gorgeous- like a princess".