Arianna's POV

Church?

A motherfucking church?

No...no...no...no...

NO.

"No...no...no..." I muttered to myself, not beliveing what Brian is going to do.

"Don't fight me. Darling, you know you want this. Let's get inside." He informed me as he grabbed my hand. I immediately pulled my hand away from him and turned on my heels. I need to run away. I can't let him marry him. I will not MARRY HIM.

He quickly grabbed my arm before I can walk further than 3 steps. He spun me around and whispered next to my ear, in a whisper that scares me, he said,

"You better not run or I will kill you." He then pointed at his right pocket where his holster for his gun is.

I nodded hesitantly as he pulled me inside the church.

Once we got inside, we were greeted by a woman no older than 40 years old. Surrounding her were two men, which I recognized since they are the ones that were tailing my car on the way to pick up my mom from the airport.

I can see by the fear in the woman's eyes that she was forced to do this and so am I.

"Darling, you and Jessie go prepare for our big day." He said, telling his goons to bring us to a room in the sacred building.

Once i was lead inside the room by Jessie, I knew for fact that I can not escape this situation since outside the room's door were two muscular, gun-armed man outside this door. No matter what I do, I can't escape this fate.

I sat down on one of those couches and sigh to myself. I wanted to cry but no tears would come out.

Have I given up, already?

Brian told me he would save me.

I put my head in my arms until Jessie approached me and tapped my shoulder to get my attention.

"Hey dear, I am so sorry." She offered a little smile on her face, a smile that show sympathy and saddness.

I looked at her blue eyes, understanding where she is coming from. I feel sorry for myself too.

"It's....alright." I replied before speaking again in a whispered-volume, "I know you are forced to do this and I don't want to make this hard for you."

Jessie looked at me with an angry and sad expression on her face.

"Damn right I am threatened to do this. The men took my children and threatened me to make this wedding happen. I really don't want to do this. I know you don't love him."

I sighed again. " I don't. I guess I should accept what has been given to me. I mean... I can't fight anymore, can't I?"

She stared at me before whispering, "There must be something I can help you with. Please tell me, honey. I will risk it all."

I looked at her as if she has two heads. This woman is risking her life to save me from this.

"Can you...."
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Moments later, I stepped out of the dressing room. Dressed in a white wedding gown with matching shoes and a nicely done hairstyle and make up.

I can hardly believe i am doing this.

I just hope Brian can make it here on time.

"You look fine, sweetie." Jessie said to me. All I can reply her is with a smile.

She knew deep inside, just like me that I don't want this wedding to happen. But this woman's children are on the line. I don't want two innocent, or three lives on my hand because of this forced marriage with Brian.

Right now, all I can do is to drag the time.

I have faith in Brian and Zacky.

They will save me.
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Third Person's POV

The wedding ceremony have officially began. In the guest seats were only a few of Brian's men, all of them were forced into tight suits ordered by their boss.

Brian stood next to the priest, waiting impatiently for his bride to come out. He knew today is the day where they shall be together, forever and always.

A few seconds later, a reluctant Arianna stepped out and walked on the aisle next to Jessie. As she was walking down the aisle, Brian noticed how beautiful this girl is.

Once the bride have stopped in front of the priest, Brian stared at her. However, Arianna refused to stare at him. The thoughts of them being married scared the shit out of her. She can't stand him. All she wanted to do, is run.

"We all have gather here today...." the priest started the ceremony as Brian grinned at his soon-to-be wife Arianna while Arianna is praying for Brian to save her in time.

Time seemed to flied as the priest went on and on. Arianna has paid absolute no attention to what he was saying. She is only focused on one thing.

It finally caught Arianna's attention when it is time to say the vow.

"I, Brian Haner, take you, Arianna Baker, as my lovely wedding wife, to have and to hold you, to honor you, to treasure you, to be at your side in sorrow and in joy, in the good times, and in the bad, and to love and cherish you always. I promise you this from my heart, for all the days of my life." Brian said to Arianna, who had tears welling up in her eyes. Those are not tears of happiness, but tears of worriness and refusal.

"Now, Ms Baker, it is the time for you to say your vow." The priest pointed out to the near crying bride.

Arianna stared at the ceiling for a few seconds before looking down again, staring at the flowers in her hands.

She sighed heavily, trying to waste as much time as possible.

"I...." She began to speak. Not knowing what to do. "I, Arianna Baker, ....take....take you," Arianna muttered. She looked up at Brian, who was staring at her with dagger eyes that is probably saying "say it right, and you're life is safe".

"Take you, Br..."

BOOM.

The door of the chapel suddenly went open.

Notes

I am super-duper sorry for the late update on this story. I have so much things going on this week that I don't have enough time to update. The teachers were assigning as much homework and tests as possible and I am on the receiving end of those homework. FML. But they are done so I hope to update as much as I can.

By the way, I am looking at this to finish in about 3-4 more chapters, then I will start the third of this trilogy, regarding on the aftermath of Brian and Arianna. I will tell y'all the name before the end of this story. Thanks

Hope you enjoy this update.
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