The Love From Vengeance

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ARIEL’S POV

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I found a comfortable seat and settled myself down, since today was the day for the awaited wedding.

Yeah, I know; it’s only been a few days since this crazy idea popped up.

I glanced at the mirror in front of me, and I saw the makeup artists approaching with their brushes and palettes. They were all looking beautiful and had huge makeup on their faces, to the point that I was terrified the moment they stepped in. I got to ask: were they running a test on themselves before they came here, or what?

“Good morning, Miss,” one of them greeted. She seemed to be the leader around here. “I’m Dayton, and we are all glad to be at your service.”

“That’s nice. Then you guys should get to work then. You know what they say: Time waits for nobody. “I gave them a silly laugh after those words.

“Don’t worry, miss; we’ll get this done in no time,” another one of them said, with a huge smile on

her face.

“And we’re going to make you the most beautiful creature in the world,” another said, moving her hand dramatically. I think I should know the names of these people.

After a little and humorous conversation, they began to apply makeup to my face, enhancing my natural features and giving me a radiant glow. Gentle movements, skillful hands.

And while they did that, my eyes couldn’t help but wander over to the corner of the room where my sparkling wedding gown hung gracefully on its hanger.

The sight of it caused me to remember the time when I first got married to Luke. Back then, I was filled with bitterness, knowing that my life was going to be ruined. I never knew that I would break

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with delicate lace and shimmering beads that catch the light with every movement. Five stars to whoever designed it. It was really beautiful, and Luke was a billionaire. Of course, he’d try his best to get the best wedding dress in the world. Since a lot of notable billionaires, just like him, would be

work, I couldn’t help but reflect on the journey that had led me to this moment. Those heartbreaking and gut–wrenching moments, when happiness was really hard to find. And dolefulness would just come to take full

I had some knowledge

right? She’s already a beautiful woman. This makeup is going to make everyone explode, especially her lover,” Stephanie spoke

artists.

generated a smile, not saying anything, just letting them

filled the room as my bridesmaids joined me in the bridal suite. I didn’t know, but since they

causing me to smile at that time. But it changed nothing; sadness was still sadness, and sorrow was still the

then, although they were not my friends, they tried to be my pillars of support, willing to lend a listening ear or offer a comforting hug because they could see the pain in my eyes. And I felt incredibly grateful to have them by my

I couldn’t help but steal glances at the clock. Time seemed to move both too fast and too slowly. Every passing minute brought me closer to the moment I would say “I do” and embark

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like her might come to add fuel to the fire. But I knew I was going to be strong against everyone in that house who would

makeup artists stepped back, their work complete. I looked at myself in the mirror, feeling a surge of confidence. Wow, I never knew I was this pretty. Makeup does make a remarkable change

transformed me into a bride, a goddess, ready to walk down the aisle and meet my partner at the altar. That good–for–nothing idiot. He too was going to be shocked if

as we had told you, miss, looking all perfect,” Dayton said, blowing me a kiss. I couldn’t help but

life,” Abigail said with

she knew what was going down in

I have to say, I’m jealous,” Sofia spoke. She was also

at myself in the mirror while the makeup artists stood close to me, along with the bridesmaids. We were all admiring my beauty.

sign. She was one

all good, isn’t it?” Dayton asked, looking at me.

have to wait,” Anna told her immediately. “Can’t you see

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the wedding