[ Valeria ]My heart was hammering against my ribcage as the priest proceeded with the ceremony. The handsome stranger, stood in front of me was very calm unlike me.I felt a knot down my stomach thinking about the uncertainties which may come with this marriage. I stole a glance of my family. My parents had a mixed expressions of relief, happiness and gratitude while his family looked unaffected.My mind was having an inner battle of merits and demerits of marrying a total stranger. I agreed to sacrifice myself for the sake of my family and to repent for my sin of loving Liam Rodriguez who never cared for me.My heart sumnersaulted against my ribcage when I directly looked at my groom. Undoubtedly, he was the most handsome ever walked on the earth. His striking blue eyes bored into mine like he could see my soul.I felt nervous again.I had made up my mind that I'd refrain myself from entangling in any relationship again. I can't fall for this man because my frail heart won't survive

[ Valeria ]The kiss was hungry and raw as his lips glided over mine. He was controlling me and I felt like I was pulled to a magnet, not able to move or reciprocate his moves.Our clothes were discarded on the floor but he carefully placed my wedding gown on the couch. The dress seemed to mock on me."Don't think about the past, a beautiful future is waiting for you." He turned my face to look at him."I'm going to worship you in every way possible, mi esposa." He called me wife in Spanish. I learnt the basics while dating Liam.I wasn't supposed to feel this way but his words worked like lightening as he kissed me again. His fingers knotted in my hairs as he laid me down on the soft mattress of his bed.I pulled my arms around his neck, both of us eager to deepen the kiss. I didn't know about him but my anger and resentment was surfacing with the increasing passion.If Liam could cheat on me, I'd do the same.Everything around me fogged as his other hand cupped my most intimate area

[ Valeria ]"Mr. Miller, I hope you have no issues with these clauses. I have the best attorney who made this contract very strict, whoever breaches it, they would be destroyed." Ashton said to my father who read the stack of papers in front of him, looking confused and in deep dilemma.I stole glance of Ashton, he had a straight expression on his face which made it difficult for me read what was going inside his head."So, you're asking me to sell my daughter's pride in order to save my drowning business?" My father looked displeased.I wanted to interject but he was right.Ashton sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose, "You weren't hesitant to let her marry Liam and my brother was ready to help you in return, wouldn't it be the same thing?" Ashton reasoned.He was right as well. My father's face turned red."Still, I do not think I'll be able to live peacefully if I accept your generous offer, Mr. Rodriguez." Said Dad.I placed my hand on his shoulder, "Dad, I decided to marry hi

[ Valeria ]My mind couldn't process what my ears heard.Did he just say he had a son?"Wha..what do you mean?" I asked blinking my eyes. I must misheard him.He sat straight on his chair like a majestic king and folded his hands. His straight face didn't give any idea that he joked."You heard me right, Valeria. I have a son from my ex-girlfriend. I had no intentions to get her pregnant. We were very clear in our relationship. She wanted money and a lavish lifestyle while I wanted her body to satisfy my needs. She proposed to abort the baby but I forbade her. It was my baby, my heir." He paused.I processed this new information. My head begun to spin."Why didn't you tell me about your child before, Ashton? You know this is also a betrayal. You also played with my feelings and made joke of my misery." I lost my patience.The tears of betrayal stung in my eyes."Would you marry me if I told you that I have an illegitimate child and you just have to fill the place of his mother on the

[ Valeria ]My eyes blurred with fresh tears, the sharp ache in my heart was unbearable as I stared at the audacity of my love. His secretary posted their picture on a private beach. It was very intimate.He had his hand resting on her flat tummy on a beach. They looked happy in each other's arms. This heartless man kept toying with my feelings when he was with her."Why are you crying, Miss?" A quiet voice caused me to flinch and immediately wiped my tears. I closed the social media account and looked at the source of the voice.There was a small boy standing at a distance from me. He was cute with big blue eyes and raven black hairs. I didn't had to guess who he was.Ashton's child. He had striking resemblance with Ashton except his black hairs."I am sorry, I didn't mean to disturb you." I forced a smile.He nodded his head and turned to leave. He seemed very reserve and quiet boy unlike other kids."May I know your name?" I asked him. We were going to live in the same house. The l