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What? Lamela Cria, next week? Isn't it too sudden?

The sooner the better Mela, you're getting married next week and you should start getting ready to have my little babies, Granny Tessy muttered.

Grandbabies my ass, she's not going to give birth to her children, Davis muttered.

What's your business? Are you her lover or what? I don't seem to understand you sometimes Davis Grandma Tessy mumbled, do you like Mela?

Surely not! Davis screamed as he stood up, why would I love him, we're just friends, he blurted out, scratching his hair which suddenly started to itch.

Why the reaction? Don't I like you, stop acting like I'm ugly or something Lamela pouted.

I didn't say you're ugly, it's just that I hate granny's accusations, I'm leaving it sprouted in one breath. Goodbye my friends, see you another time, he added and left without waiting for their answer.

Weird Lamela muttered, why is he in a hurry?

This guy has something up his sleeves, ignore him, your wedding is next week and I can't wait Tina chuckled childishly.

Oh no! She screamed dramatically, we haven't gotten your wedding dress and I don't have what to wear.

Don't worry about it, Chessbrown street mall has perfect collections of wedding dresses and men's suits, you should go there, I'm sorry for the way I behaved earlier, it seems like you're not bad as I assumed Mrs. Camella muttered as she walked back into the living room.

My dress is breathtaking, you will be shocked to see me that day, Tabitha won't be near me, she chuckled.

Hush! Hush! Go get your dresses, she said, pushing them away.

I hope I'm making the right choice, Lamela thought to herself.

Mrs. Camella pushed them out and locked the door.

This wedding is gonna be the talk of the town, I want it to look real, they should act like real lovers not like two forced people, who knows, maybe I could prove my shareholders wrong .

Imagine Mom, I told Mr. Lilly Cruz about my daughter's wedding and guess his reaction?

How did he react? Grandma Teddy questioned her.

He said knowing me very well, he knows it's an arranged marriage and there's nothing exciting about it, I'm going to prove him wrong, she muttered.

But he's right, it's an arranged marriage. Grandma Tessy shrugged.

I don't care if it's an arranged marriage or not, but do you know what I hate?

What? Grandma Tessy asked, rolling her eyes.

He dares to make a deal with me, if the marriage is real then he will give me 15 million dollars and if it's fake he will back out of the partnership he had with me, I hate men like him and I'm going to him proving him wrong She chuckled and sipped her wine.

How are you gonna do this? Granny Tessy asked

Just look and see, she replied with a devilish smile.

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Too tight.... I can't breathe, do you have anything else to complain about Lamela.

This is one of our best collections, I'm surprised you don't like it, the seller says.

Just let me tell you what she wants, she wants an exposed dress. I want it split in the front and I want the veil embellished with stones, the heels must be glassy, I just want everything to be perfect Tina pouted her lips.

Alright, from your explanation, I think I have a dress that meets your requirements, do you agree? She addressed the question to Lamela.

That's fine with me, just give me the dress she ordered and face Tina.

Don't you want to adapt to something, don't just sit and watch.

I love this dress that Tina pointed to a red dress.

It's too short, will you be able to lift one leg? Of course, short dresses are my specialty, Tina said rolling her eyes.

I think that dress over there will look good on you, how about you wear it at the after party? Tina gave her opinion.

Give them instructions to Lamela after scanning the outfit.

Here it is The saleswoman came back with the dress, try it on Mrs. She gave instructions and gave it to Mela.

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Dude it's a wedding not a fashion show Pick something Elvis once complained about.

I was forced to be here, okay? I want to look sexy, too sexy to make my unknown fiancée drool over me, she's gonna be mesmerized by my looks and I'm gonna end up not touching her, that's the torture she's gonna endure in this union Charlie chuckled timidly.

It's none of my business, if you like torturing her, I don't care, all I'm saying is you should choose an outfit that Elvis has closed.

Well Charlie replied with a roll of his eyes, let's go for that one he pointed out.

The color is beautiful, it will make Elvis mumble as he checks his wrist for the last time.

What is haste? Do you have unfinished work?

Not that, my wife should be back by now, she also picked up her dress from her friend's mall, he replied.

I get it, she wants you between her legs when you get back, such a sex maniac, Charlie smirked.

Look who's calling someone else a sex freak, you're the king himself, teased Elvis, our all-time womanizer.

You can say it again, Charlie chuckled.

Try it on Man, let's see if it fits perfectly.

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That's it Lamela mumbled and handed the bags to Tina.

Thank you for your patronage The seller said with a slight bow.

You're welcome. Lamela responded and intertwined her hand with Tina's and they stormed out.

Davis is going to like the costume, it's going to look good on her, Tina said for the hundredth time.

You said it today, I'm tired of hearing him tease Lamela.

Whatever Tina's answer rolls her eyes.

You? Someone shouted.

That's her... that's the girl he kept yelling at.

Mr Small roddy Lamela chuckled.

Charlie's point of view

We walked out of the mall and I saw the crazy girl from the airport.

It's her... It's the girl I shouted at.

Who? Elvis laughed, are you going crazy?

I ran up to her and she laughed.

Mr Small Roddy she teased.

This is the girl who grabbed my dick, taught him a lesson which I taught but Elvis wasn't moving, he was stunned, I couldn't understand what he was thinking.

Elvis, I called knocking him lightly to shake him out of his daze, I said that was her I ordered.

OMG Lamela Duventus, right? He asked and the crazy girl nodded, to be honest, I don't know what's going on.

I'm your biggest fan, I've watched a lot of your movies and I have to say they're really cool, I've watched love in the air, fate of kings and many more, can you you sign my autograph that he pleaded doing puppy face. I was rooted in my place, he's a celebrity and Elvis happens to be one of his fans, I became invisible to him, all his focus was on the lady with no other choice, I decided to do what I'm good at.

I winked at the lady next to her and she blushed a lot, she pulled her hair behind her ear and started playing with her fingernails. This is the effect I have on them.

Thanks for the autograph, I love you said Lamela Elvis with dreamy eyes.

Are you for real? I told you she was the one who hurt me and you don't do anything, I shot her.

Sorry for my friend, he tends to behave childishly, please forgive him, Elvis muttered.

Forgive me? I asked confusedly, should she forgive me?

I've already forgiven you, there's nothing to worry about, she chuckled.

I don't apologize miss.

But you just did it baby, she gave me a wink before leaving.

Who's your baby? I whistled and faced Elvis.

I'm mad at you, I told him.

I met Lamela, finally met her, thanks man, he jumped up and hugged me.

It is serious.

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FAST FORWARD

A WEEK LATER

Stella hurry up Lisa yelled, you're not the one getting married.

I'm coming, Stella shouted.

Mom, Stella takes forever to get dressed. She complained.

Like I said, I want it to look real, I've invited my business partners, they're all going to be there, all of Calgary is going to be there so you gotta do what you want, Ms. Camella whispered quietly.

I heard you mom, relax, Lamela replied rolling her eyes, this is going to sound more than real.

Nobody listens to me, I said Stella takes forever. Lisa complained, banging her heels on the floor.

Let her get ready replied Mrs. Camella.

And here it is Lisa with shutters, pretty dress but you're too cute, are you getting married?

Leave me alone, that's the advantage of having a black man as a father Stella hissed. She was putting on a green jumpsuit, she changed her hairstyle and she looked totally different.

Let's go Lisa mumbled and grabbed her keys from the holder.

Maggy......

Where the hell are you, cried Mr. Lolly Petty.

Relax, she's getting dressed, Mrs. Tabitha cooed.

What does a seven-year-old know how to dress? We've been waiting for hours for Mr Lolly to fight.

Don't spoil my mood, today is a happy day and I don't want anyone to spoil it, Ms Tabitha warned.

I'm here Maggie announced walking down the stairs with her heels clicking loudly. Rate me grandma, she pouted.

You're cuter than the bride, Mrs. Tabitha muttered and Maggie giggled happily.

How did you know she's cuter than the bride, have you ever seen her? Stop giving that kid false hope, hissed Mr. Lolly Petty and stormed out.

Meet me in the car he asked for before he left.

Cheerleader Maggie screamed, can't you say something nice for once, damn it, she put her feet on the floor.

Don't worry, who did you invite? Mrs. Tabitha questioned

Tatiana of course, you will love it, she smiles.

I'm finally going to meet her, Mrs. Tabitha exclaimed.

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The seats were filled, the room was decorated with flowers, the beautifully hanging chandeliers made the room fascinating.

She hasn't arrived yet, I hope the female dog doesn't try to throw me at the altar that Charlie closed.

She wouldn't dare just relax, cooed Elvis.

The bride arrived, someone shouted, and the congregation stood up.

The door opened and Lamela entered with her friends behind her. Tina on the left and Davis on the right.

What is this? Isn't her dad supposed to walk her down the aisle? The whispers started.

She walked as slowly as she could, the long veil covering her whole face.

It stopped when they reached the altar and Davis handed it to Charlie.

Charlie's heart started beating more than usual when he saw Tina, isn't she the madwoman's friend? It can't be, they just look alike, he pushed the thought away.

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They said their oaths with Lamela without sparing her a glance.

You can kiss your wife The priest has ordered.

Charlie took the veil off and his mouth opened

You? he said disconcerted.

You? Mr Small Roddy Lamela gasped. She was shocked beyond measure.