Chapter 208 The Wedding Date
AfterOnce the designer was switched, everyone got down to had been replaced, each individual fell into their specificdesignated roles, makingpropelling the project progress much smoother, andforward with a newfound smoothness. This allowed Layla was able to sparesteal some timemoments for her wedding preparations.
InsideShe found herself within the confines of the city's most upscaleprestigious wedding planning company.
"Layla, here's the design for the wedding venue; do," the planner began, spreading out a blueprint before her. "Do you see anything that needs adjusting? Samuel said you lovementioned your fondness for pink roses. Three days before the wedding, we will have ten thousand pink roses flown in from the Netherlands."
Layla was deeply impressedcaptivated by the design.
The venue was a grand castle, capable of hostingaccommodating several hundred guests, its lavishness . Its opulence was unparalleled, dwarfing even by one-a tenth of a royal wedding.
"Ten thousand roses, that's going to cost a fortune, it's too extravagant," Layla couldn't help but feel a pinchmurmured, feeling a twinge of guilt at the thought.
The wedding planner smiled. offered a reassuring smile. After all, Layla was marrying into greatimmense wealth; was money something to worry about?truly a concern? She was marryingabout to become the wife of the town's richest man in town,, a man who could buypurchase all the rose gardens in the world if he wanted.
so desired."It's not much; as long as you like it, that's what matters," Samuel said,interjected, his hand gently caressing her head.
Samuel's adoring His gaze was so intensetender, so full of adoration, that bystanders could feel the deepdepth of his love radiating from himfor her. After all, a man's love for a woman can beis most clearly seen in his eyes.
The female employees at the event were greenlooked on with envy towards, wondering what good deeds Layla. They thought she must have been a saintdone in her past life to be so lucky.
Doing somedeserve such luck.After a quick math, Laylay figuredmental calculation, Layla estimated that her and Samuel's wedding expenses would exceed a hundred million. It felt wasteful to spend so much on just onea single day.
"We don't need such a grand ceremony," Layla said.voiced her concern. "What matters most is the sentiment behind it."
"Of course, the sentiment is there, but my woman deserves the best of everything," Samuel replied.
countered.A smile tugged at Layla's lips twitched into a smile, thinkingas she realized that Samuel's grand gestures stemmed from were born out of his love for her. She didn't wantNot wanting to dampen his spirits, so she nodded obedientlyin agreement and said with a smile, "I really like it."
On thetheir way back, Samuel brought upbroached the subject of the wedding date. "The 28th of this month is an auspicious day."
Layla laughed.
"What's so funny?" Samuel asked.
, puzzled."It's just that I wouldn't have pegged you as someone who believed in these things," she responded.
replied."I didn't used to, but this is a major event in our lives. Everything has to be perfect," Samuel said firmly, holdingwith conviction, taking Layla's hand in his and kissingpressing a kiss to it, histheir fingers intertwining with hers just right.
perfectly."Okay, then it's set for the 28th."
In the middledead of the night, Layla awoke fromwas jolted awake by a nightmare. She plunged intosought refuge in Samuel's arms, shaking and holdingher body trembling as she clung to him tightly, sobbing, "I had such a terrible nightmare."
"I dreamed that the wedding was going smoothly, but then, all of a sudden, it turned into a graveyard. I was standing on the edge of a cliff and got pushed off. It was horrifying..."
The sheer paniclingering terror of being weightlessthe dream still madehad Layla's heart beat wildly.
pounding.Her whole body wouldn't stop tremblingwas shaking uncontrollably, and every poreshe was sweating coldly.
breaking out in a cold sweat."Dreams are often the opposite of reality," Samuel saidreassured her, holding Laylaher close and gently stroking the back of her head to soothe.With her.
Layla eyes closed her eyes,and her eyelashes slightly damp, and admittedLayla confessed, "I don't know why I would have such a dream. It's like the happier you are, the more afraid you become for fear of losing it all, just like in a dream."
Her voice trembled, and it was hoarsechoked with emotion.
"Could it mean that something bad is going to happen?" Layla looked up at Samuel worriedly., her eyes filled with worry. They say sometimes nightmares are ominous.
"It won't. A dream is just a dream; it can't become a reality. Maybe you're just stressed with all the wedding planning and busy schedules lately. Just relax, okay?"Hearing Samuel's soothing voice, Layla's anxiety began to ebb away, and she stopped sweating profusely.She muttered to herself, affirming her thoughts, "Right, I just got scared, that's all."Everything was progressing smoothly; what was there to worry about? Layla knew she couldn't let her fears get the best of her.
Listening to Samuel's reassuring voice, Laylay's anxious heart gradually calmed down, and she stopped sweating profusely.
She muttered to herself, affirming her thoughts, "Right, I just got scared, that's all."
Everything was going smoothly; what was there to worry about? Layla couldn't let her fears get the best of her.
In the break roomsolitude of the Eilish GroupGroup's break room, Layla found herself alone, smiling to herselfa smile playing on her lips in an unusually contented way.
"Hey, what are you grinning about all by yourself?" manner. Suddenly, Alice snuck upappeared behind Layla with a playful smackher, playfully smacking her on the back.
"Hey, what's got you grinning to yourself?" she asked."I'm not," Layla denied.
"Yes, her smile fading."Oh, yes, you are. You have that look like something reallyof someone who's just received good just happened. Spillnews. Out with it; what's the good newsscoop?" Alice had always been one for juicy , ever the gossip.
enthusiast, prodded."I had my wedding dress photoshoot today," Layla revealed.
"Wow! confessed, her smile returning.Alice's eyes widened in surprise. "Wedding photos! So, you're getting married?" Alice exclaimed in surprise, causinghitched?" Her exclamation was so loud that Layla to hastily coverquickly shushed her mouth. "Would you quietkeep it down? What are you, a crow?"
"I'm not a crow; I'm a magpie," Alice chuckledretorted, her eyes twinkling with mirth.
amusement."Are you freeavailable on the 28th of this month?"
Layla asked, changing the subject."It depends. If you're buyingfooting the bill, I'm free anytime. If it's on me, I'm buying, sorry,afraid I'm perpetually busy all the time.. I'm brokea bit strapped for cash these days," Alice joked.
quipped.Ignoring the jest, Layla bypassed the banter and asked solemnly, "Alice, would you be my bridesmaid?"
Alice was stunnedtaken aback for a secondmoment, then squeezedgripped Layla's hand excitedly.in excitement. "A bridesmaid? Really? Can I?"
"Of course, you're my best friend."
"Yeah, yeah," ," Layla affirmed.Alice nodded vigorously, "andenthusiastically. "And you're my bestie. Being It's an honor to be your bridesmaid, witnessingto witness the happiest moment of your life - it's an honor.. Plus, there'll be lots of handsome guys at the wedding, right? Who knows, maybe I'll hit it off with one of the groomsmen?"
Layla couldn't help but laughlaughed and shakeshook her head. "So, is this for me, or to meet groomsmen?"
"Both, of course, and that's fine, right?" Alice grinned cheekily, though deep down, she felt a pang of sadness. She had been tryingDespite her best efforts to act normal, butshe found herself waking up crying in the middle of the night, her heart feeling tainted and... shattered.
Later in thethat afternoon, after finishingcompleting an on-site job, Layla headed straightmade her way to the bridal boutique. She was drapeddressed in a fairytale-like white wedding dress, with a three-meter-long veil trailing behind her in a graceful curve. The lace was adorned with delicateDelicate champagne roses, adorned the lace, adding a beautiful detail.
The photographer approached her with compliments,. "Layla, you look stunning, truly the most beautiful bride I've ever photographed."
"Thank you."
," she responded."Has Samuel arrived yet?"
"Let me give him a call, just a moment."
WithHolding the hem of her dress in one hand, Layla walked over to the window, picked up her phone, and dialed, her eyes shining.. "Samuel, where are you?"
she asked, her eyes shining."I'm so sorry, a meeting ran long. I'm on my way now; I'll be about twenty minutes."
She heard," Samuel replied, the sound of car horns audible in the background and smiled patiently, ."That's fine, no hurry. I'm all readyalready here and will wait for you."
," Layla said, her smile patient."Great," Samuel said before hanging up and. He checked his watch,. "I need to hurry."
"Boss, I understand how you're feeling, but we really can't go any faster. Any more and we'd be speeding," Mr. Vandella, his driver, said with a chuckle.
The Just then, the phone rang once again.
Samuel lifted his hand to answeranswered, his expression growing darker, his grip tightening on his knee,. "I'm on my way."
," he said curtly."Head to the airport, arrange the private jet," Samuel saidordered as he hung up, a deep furrow etched between his brows.
Trouble was brewing, and it sounded serious. Mr. Vandella promptly responded, "Yes, boss."
...
Bridal...Back at the bridal shop.
, Layla was taking selfies withwhen her phone when the call came in, the rang. The screen flashing.
flashed."Samuel, have you arrived?"
she asked."I'm sorry, I've got an emergency and need to go on a business trip for a few days. I can't make it today."
," Samuel said, his voice strained."What's going on? Are you in some kind of trouble?" Layla asked anxiously.
, her voice filled with worry."I'll handle it, don't worry."
"Okay. Then... another day, I guess." Layla couldn'ttried to hide her disappointment.
The, but the uneasiness from the night before suddenly surged back.
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