CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO

DAMIEN

When Alex had finally left the room my gaze moved back to Tamara, she looked unhinged, her makeup was smeared a bit but she put on a cold look, who was she fooling? I could read her like a book, and have seen better poker faces than the one she had on now.
When she didn't arrive at the altar, I thought she had jilted me which made me furious but here she is hiding out in her dressing room in her robe, she was playing with the hem of her robe when I decided to break the silence.
"You are asking what I'm doing here? Shouldn't i be asking you that question Tamara, what the hell are you doing? You're keeping everyone waiting at the church" I said my voice slightly raised
"You don't get to yell at me, Mr Kingston, I'm freaking out but here you are as calm as a bird, don't you feel guilty for lying to all this people" She said her gaze focused on me
"You didn't have a problem before Tamara, so why are you freaking out now?" I questioned my brow raised waiting for her answer because as of now I wasn't thinking straight.
"Maybe because this stupid wedding is now a reality" Tamara yelled her harsh gaze still pinned on me, "Not everyone is has heartless as you Damien Kingston because if you did have a heart you won't go through with this"
"You can't go back on your word now Tamara we had a deal, and you signed the contract, do you don't have a fucking choice, you will marry ne today" I yelled causing her to flinch taking a few steps backwards widening the distance between us.
Tamara stared at me different emotions where being expressed in her eyes but disgust was evident, I didn't care if she was disgusted by my behaviour all I want from her is to proceed with the fucking plan.
"You truly live up to your nickname, Mr Kingston" she scoffed crossing her arms on her chest
"I don't care about what you feel Tamara, I own you and your whole family so you better make a decision now or else I will destroy the company you are giving your freedom for" I said with a large evil grin on my face.
"You wouldn't dare" Tamara gasped in shock taking another step back
"You don't want to see how far I will go to make this marriage happen today Tamara, im not a man people like you cross" I threatened and she just stared at me in disbelief.
I walked up to her, my gaze never leaving hers, "Listen to me, you will fix your makeup and get in that dress and when you are done, you will get your ass to the church and say I do" I said, grabbing her by the chin so she could face me properly.
"Fuck you!" she whispered struggling against my hold, but I tightened my grip forcing her into submission.
"You've been acting out this last couple of weeks and I've let your childish behaviour go but now I can't stand it anymore, this is the real world and we don't always get what we want, so Tamara you need to grow the fuck up and live in the real world" I said letting go of her chin causing her to stumble backwards.
"Get out!" She yelled
"With pleasure, but don’t forget if you are not at the church in the next hour, I will come back and drag you to the altar kicking and screaming" with that said I walked out of the room slamming the door in the process.
Alex took quick strides towards me and I didn't expect the punch that he threw, "that's for threatening my sister, you fucking coward Alex growled pushing me out of the way with his shoulders as he joined his sister in the dressing room locking the door behind him, like that was going to keep me out.
I took a minute to calm my anger before going back to the church but on my way there I saw Emlia at the entrance looking around hopelessly.
She was dressed in a royal blue gown, her hair packed in a pony tail, she looked beautiful as always. But why the fuck was she here, consumed by fear i took quick strides towards her pulling her to the side before anyone saw her.
"What are you doing her, Emilia, I specifically Ignored you for a reason" I said in a frustrated tone.
"I'm sorry Damien but I had to see you, what happened to you face?"
"It's nothing Emilia" I answered byt she proceed to examining my face with her fingers.
"It's doesn't look like nothing, who punched you Damien, you should have him arrested"
"Drop it Emilia, its none of your business" I said letting out a frustrated sigh, luck wasn't on my fucking side today.
"You can't go in like that, what would your guest say?" Emilia questioned
"Does it look that bad" I asked
"Yes it does, take a look at it yourself" Emilia said as she rummage through her purse and brought out a mirror handing it to me.
I opened to she what she was talking about, and she was right, it looked bad, there was a big red bruise on my cheek and it was all that idiot fault, he should count himself lucky that I'm not going g to press charges for assault.
"Come on let me help you cover it up" Emilia offered and I couldn't decline because I couldn't go on like this, grandfather and mother will surely ask questions.
"Okay but be quick, Tamara will soon be here" I said following her as she led me to a narrow corridor behind the church.
I watched as she took out some makeup stuff, when she found what she was looking for she before putting the remaining items back in her purse, she then faced me putting the brown liquid on a weird looking sponge.
"Come closer, so I can cover it up" she asked and I obliged taking few steps towards her till we where only a feet apart.
She began sapping the liquid on my face covering the bruise as I tapped my feet on the ground impatiently.
"Stay still, you will ruin it" Emilia scolded, but after a few minutes had passed she stopped dapping the weird looking sponge on my face, smiling at her handiwork.
"Done, take a look" Emilia said handing me the mirror from before and when I looked into the mirror the bruise was gone, it was like it never happened causing me to replicate her smile, she always had an answer to everything, that was one reason why I fell for her.
"Thanks Emilia,you're a lifesaver" I smiled as we both stared at each other, losing ourselves in our gaze, I didn't even know when i leaned in a placed my lips on hers.
She responded to my kiss wrapping her hands around my neck pulling me close, I also wrapped my hands around her waist pressing her body against mine.
After a moment had passd we both pulled away so we could breathe, I placed my forehead on hers as our heavy breathes echoed in the corridor.
But then the consequence of what we had just done dawned on me "Fuck! Emila we shouldn’t have done that, I'm getting married for goodness sake and you left me, this could have been you but you left me" I said punching the walk behind me
"I'm sorry Damien, please give me another chance, you know you don't love this woman" Emilia begged her eyes clouding with tears as he reached out for me but I took a step back not knowing what I would do if I got to close to her again.
"I'm sorry Emilia, but this can't happen, I'm getting married today and there is nothing both of us can do to stop it" I said clenching my fist by my side, why did she have to show up in my life again and ruin everything.
"Please Damien, I love you, don't leave me" Emilia begged her tears staining her face
"I'm sorry Emilia, I can't, please leave" I said before I turned and walked out of that passageway. I could still hear a sobs when I was out of the corridor, It took everything I had in me not to go back to her and hold her in my arms to stop her tears.
After getting my act together I walked into the church going straight to the front to address the guest as to why the program was being delayed.
"I'm sorry everyone, Tamara will be down any minute, she was just a little nervous, wedding jitters, I'm sure you guys understand" I said, causing everyone in the church to laugh.
I then went to join the pastor at the altar after assuring my family, all I had to do now was wait and hoped my warning got to her, because if she fucked this up, I will end her and her pathetic family.