Chapter forty one

KELSEY POV


We were all eagerly waiting for Tara's so called announcement. I glanced at my wrist watch and it was already getting late.
Her lips curved into a stunning smile perfectly showing her white teeth.

"Marcus and I are getting married."

What?

I looked at Marcus but his face didn't show any emotions I couldn't understand what was happening. Was this all planned?

I was stunned. It felt like I received a huge punch in the gut while I was still in shock the others started clapping.
The glass of water in my hand fell to the ground and shattered instantly.

"Married?" I whispered softly.

All eyes turned on me. I felt tears burning my eyes. No, I couldn't start crying here, not now. I was about to excuse myself but Tara stopped midway.
I couldn't even look her in the eye because she won and succeeded in hurting and breaking me apart.

"Stag for the celebration..." She purrs and despite the pain I felt I gave her one of my fake smiles.

"I'd rather go home and watch the hunger game series than celebrate a loveless marriage like yours Tara" I muttered angrily.

"I don't have time for your mind games Kelsey whatever your stupid is I don't even know what Marcus sees in you because you're nothing but a slut" she said harshly.

Her terrible words sliced through me and hit me where it hurt the most.

I got a glass of champagne and splashed it on my face. I gasped in shock. I was soaking wet.

Mr. Eden immediately stood up.

"Tara!" He warned as he glared at his daughter furiously. He was very embarrassed yet he didn't want to cause a scene because all his investors were attending this dinner party.

"Marcus would never want a fat whore like you. You don't even have class busy burying your face in junk food."

I felt humiliated.
Marcus was just sitting there watching everything like it was some show.
A wave of pain consumed me and tears rolled down my cheeks. I felt utterly humiliated. I was a laughing stock. I turned my heel and left.

Painful sobs escaped my lips as I burst out crying. I shouldn't have come here, this was the worst mistake of my life.


MARCUS POV


After Tara's so called announcement I was left in ruins. What the heck was she even talking about.

What marriage?

She was just making this up so that she called hurt Kelsey. I looked at Kelsey's face and she was shattered all because the lie Tara had told.
Everyone began congratulating me but I didn't pay attention.
Kelsey got up to leave but Tara stopped her and said something to Kelsey.
I couldn't hear what they were saying but it was something about this current situation.
I noticed that they kept exchanging words until Tara got a glass of champagne and splashed it on Kelsey's face and that got everyone's attention.
The chatting immediately stopped and I heard the last words Tara threw at Kelsey.

"Marcus would never want a fat whore like you. You don't even have class busy burying your face in junk food."

What?

Tears rolled down Kelsey's cheeks. I could see the pain written all over her face. She looked at me and rushed out.
I was about to follow her but Max beat me to it and ran after Kelsey like a love struck puppy.

Tara smirked when our eyes met and I swear I had the urge to slap that wicked grin of hers off her face.
This was done to teach Kelsey a lesson I knew Tara very well. When it comes to something she wants she doesn't like a competition and she always finds a way to get whatever she wants.
I was going to have a word with her and clear the misunderstanding she had created because this wasn't funny.


KELSEY POV

My makeup was already ruined at this point but honestly I didn't care. I just wanted to go home and lay in bed and cry my heart out.
I rushed down the stairs and missed one step I was about to fall but someone quickly caught me on time pulling me into his arms.

His masculine scent quickly engulfed my senses. I was scared. I forgot that I was pregnant. I almost put my baby's life in danger all because of my carelessness. What would have happened if I fell down the stairs god I could have miscarried the baby and I wouldn't have been able to forgive myself.

He held me tighter stroking my hair.

"Oh god Kelsey are you hurt?" Max asked as he released me and cupped both of my cheeks.

I was a bit shaky but I nodded quietly.

Max held me close as we both descended down the stairs. He didn't bother to ask why Tara had treated me so badly in front of everyone and I was grateful for that.

MARCUS POV

I excused myself and turned to Tara and held her by the wrist dragging her forcefully. I was very furious.
Once we were faraway I released her and she winced in pain rubbing her wrist.

"What fucking marriage are you talking about?!" I demanded angrily.

Tara giggled and placed both of her arms on my chest playfully.

Did she really find this situation funny?

"Tara…" I wanted to because I was losing my patience.

"Okay let me explain everything you seem to be confused about. You know that I'm a dad's girl and my father always makes sure that I get whatever I want including you Marcus."

I gave her a puzzled look.

" Tara stop beating around the bush just say it."

" You signed a contract that I brought to you concerning our partnership right?

I sighed deeply.

"The contract I signed is strictly for business and it has nothing to do with you Tara" I muttered angrily.

She smirked.

"Maybe it does Marcus. My father agreed to invest a large chunk of money in your company only if you married me."

What?

" Didn't you read the last page?" She asked curiously.

The air left my lungs.

" You can't break the contract Marcus that means that you're stuck with me."

I remember the day clearly I was so excited that I signed that contract blindly without even realizing what I was getting myself into.

She was right.

" That's bullshit!" I yelled furiously.

Tara smirked and I walked past her. I needed to get out of here.