Chapter 163 - The Ring Bearer

"May I know who are you, Madam?" Adam asked politely to the person who strode inside his huge room while he was playing a video game. His beautiful big round eyes were puzzled.

"You don't need to know me," Kelly replied with a cold tone. She visited Adam for the first time after her men captured him. She kept him in one of their villas. Since Adam was her son's son, she made sure he got everything he needed. He was well pampered by 10 servants and guarded by several men but she also made sure that Adam couldn't contact any person outside her private compound as she heard that he was a genius in hacking security codes and he was a smart boy.

In the villa, there's no internet connection, no telephone lines, no computers, and servants and security men were not allowed to have mobile phones inside. All areas inside and outside the house were monitored by CCTVs. Only walkie-talkies were used to communicate inside the enormous compound. The compound was composed of the main villa, a kiddie swimming pool and water recreational area, a playground, a kiddie basketball court, and a mini-golf course. In Adam's room, he had a big theater room with recorded kids and knowledgeable movies. He was also left with only recorded video games for killing his boredom inside his room.

"Do you love your mom? Kelly asked Adam with a strict tone while she sat beside him. She was seriously studying the little boy's traits.

"Yes," Adam answered directly with a cute nod. "Is she here to get me?" Her big round eyes glowed with excitement. His chubby pinkish cheeks popped and created dimples on both sides when he smiled cheerfully.

"No!" Kelly's tone was displeased as she frowned. “I’m afraid your mom had already abandoned you,” Kelly added with a smirk badmouthing Arabella.

“I’m sorry madame but you got my mother all wrong. She wouldn’t do that to me. My mother is the most loving mom and she’s the best mom in the world.” Adam disagreed and defended his mom immediately.

“Enough!” Kelly interrupted him rolling her eyes in annoyance. She tried to ruin Arabella in Adam's eyes. Kelly would have no problem anymore if Adam would hate his mom, but judging from Adam's words, it's impossible.

Adam stopped and looked at her with sad eyes.

“I am not here to talk about your mom,” Kelly announced strictly.

Adam just looked at her with all innocence.

“If you love your mom, you have to attend a wedding and do your role well, or else something bad will happen to her.” Kelly threatened the small boy. She avoided saying about his father to protect Bill's matter with his son.

“Whose wedding madam?” Adam asked innocently but his eyes were confused.

“You don't need to know,” Kelly answered him coldly. Though he was her son’s child, she could not help to see Arabella in him.

"Do you promise that you keep my mother safe?" Adam sounded worried and his tone was seeking reassurance.

"Yes. I promise. Only if you do what I say." Kelly answered strictly.

Adam's expression was relieved.

"Madam," After a while, Adam sounded. Kelly turned her head to look at him. "Why did you put me here?" Adam asked with round eyes pleading for an answer.

Seeing the little boy's pity expression, Kelly's heart was pinched but quickly covered by hate seeing Arabella in him.

“You don't need to know. Remember this, if you don’t want your mother to be hurt behave in the wedding.” Kelly said coldly then swiftly went away.

Adam was left puzzled and sad. Could it be his father kidnapped him to hurt his mom? He had never known his father. All he knew, he’s a bad man as from the start he wanted him to be aborted. When he heard his Aunt Farrah and his mom talking about him and his father that night, their words scarred his heart. His father made his mother cry at night and he was the cause of her nightmares. Adam witnessed his mother’s every silent cries. He hated him for being an irresponsible father. For Adam, his father abandoned them, his family. His father didn’t love them and he swore that he would protect her mother from his father by all means.

Meanwhile, Trisha’s wedding had finally come.

The day was perfect. The weather was perfectly cooperating too. Healthy flowers with different vibrant colors were fully blooming around. The wedding-themed a dreamy flower land. All flowers used for decorations were real, imported, and expensive. Suddenly, a sweet harmony from a piano was heard.

Arabella played a soothing piece that made everyone indulge lovingly with her music. What she played was very perfect for the special occasion. For the crowd, she was just a hired professional pianist who was doing her job well. What they didn't know, while she was playing her piece, she was thinking of Adam. She knew Adam would look for her upon hearing the piece. Earlier, her eyes wandered around but the person she wanted to see the most was not around. Even though, she didn't lose any single hope. As expected, the Sky's men were all around guarding and securing the peacefulness of the area.

“How’s the boy?” Kelly was already in her designated seat together with Trishia’s family.

“He’s inside the mansion. Don’t worry madam, we are guarding him well.” The leader of Kelly’s men assured her. The mansion was built at the center of the huge garden.

“That’s good. Wait for my signal when he can go. Make sure all your men were attentive to everything. Remember there’s should be no room for mistakes here and do not underestimate my son.” Kelly said in a very strict tone. She made sure the wedding would continue and be done without any complications.

She knew Bill only followed her because of Adam as her hostage and she knew he would hate her for this but she had to make a move before it’s too late. She believed Trishia is the best match for him and would love her son unconditionally not Arabella. After the wedding, she would give Adam back to him.

The wedding started and everyone was all excited. An overflowing of happiness was written on Trishia’s face. She walked gracefully accompanied by Arabella’s sweet soothing melody. Trishia’s height, elegance, and gracefulness made her look like a real princess. Wearing her sweetest smile as she proudly waved at the crowd, she was like marrying a king and was ready to be promoted as a queen. She walked on the center aisle that was decorated like mirrored water. Every step she made, butterflies with different vibrant colors flew around her that made a very wonderful bridal entrance. When she arrived in the middle, Sen. Meyer and her mother accompanied her both happily smiling. They strode forward together in front where Bill and Kelly were waiting for them.

Bill was standing in front waiting for his bride to arrive. With his suit, he looked very stunning but he was intimidating. Though the event was 1 hour late, all their guests still stayed as they didn’t want to miss the grandest wedding in the city. They didn’t want to miss the Billionaire and the Superstar’s wedding. The press was the busiest among the crowd. They were only allowed to move in their designated area and guarded strictly to avoid chaos in the place.

“My son, this is a happy occasion, it’s your wedding. You have to smile even a bit.” Kelly whispered to her cold son.

Bill didn’t reply and folded his arms in front lazily. He looked at the girl who was very graceful in playing her piano. He wondered how Arabella became a prominent pianist. After some realization, he concluded that he had more to know about her.

“Wow! Trishia is very beautiful! She’s very outstanding!” Kelly sounded at his side. She deliberately appreciated Trishia as she saw Bill was focusing on Arabella.

“Son, look at Trishia. Isn’t she amazing?” Kelly didn’t want to stop. Her goal was for Bill to take away his eyes from the pianist.

“Yeah. She’s beautiful.” He answered. “Very beautiful.” He added while looking at Arabella.

“Son, I’m talking to your bride,” Kelly whispered with irritation.

“Hmmm.” Bill just muttered.

Trishia and her family arrived in front. Trishia’s wide smile never left her face.

“Bill, take care of my only daughter. You should love her more than your life and spoil her with everything. That’s how a good husband should do.” Sen. Meyer said tapping Bill’s shoulder before he gave Trishia’s hand to him.

Bill nodded in return and got Trishia’s hand. Trishia giggled in excitement and happiness.

“Trishia darling, please take care of my only son as you know how stubborn he can be,” Kelly said with a happy tone.

“Sure mom. I will surely will because I love Bill so much more than my life.” Trishia replied with a very sweet pleasing tone. Her voice was loud enough for the crowd's ears.

After Trishia’s words, Kelly hugged her with a satisfied expression then, she hugged Alice and gave her hand to Sen. Meyer.

“We are family now.” Kelly happily announced.

In the corner, the scene in front of her was very sweet. She couldn’t help to remember her own simple wedding with him on the island. It was a secret wedding that only their closest families were invited. Her gown was very simple but also very expensive. While touching the keyboards in her piano, she couldn’t help to remember their crazy intimate moments together in the room before they showed up for their wedding. It’s been a long ago but her memory brought her back to that day of her wedding. At that time, she never imagine that Bill would ruin her life.

‘Arabella, maybe you need to remember it so you can easily delete that part of your memory and delete him in your life.’ She thought while gracefully playing her music.

‘You have to safely get out from the place with Adam.’ She then reminded herself encouraging her to focus on her plan.

The groom carried his bride in front where the marriage officiant was waiting for them.

“We are all here today to celebrate the love of Trishia Meyer and Bill Sky and to be witnesses and supporters of the commitment they share.” The officiant started.

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it does not proud.” He added.

“I love you so much Bill and I am very happy to be wedded with you,” Trishia whispered.

Bill didn’t answer while folding his arms in front. His tall figure was very sexy but screaming with strong power. His eyes were cold studying the officiant. He was more like listening to a business proposal than hearing him literally.

“And now, let us bless the rings before you exchange your vows.” The officiant announced.

The wedding program was made by Kelly wherein Adam was the last to walk on the aisle carrying their wedding rings.

Arabella was alerted and excited to hear the officiant. She played a very soothing piece to welcome her son. Adam strode and appeared holding the ring bearer’s pillow. Adam looked very charming in his black tuxedo. His charm was very expensive that one could easily say that he’s the son of the richest man. He was like a real young prince that all heads turned to him when he showed up. Hearing his mom’s extraordinary piece, Adam’s eyes wandered excitedly until he saw his mom staring at him with teary eyes continuously playing her piece. Adam wanted to run to her and tightly hugged her but he clearly remembered what the woman said to him, “Behave well in the wedding and your mom will be safe.”

Adam smiled and looked directly at where he’s going.

Arabella felt pain in her heart seeing Adam’s distant expression. He seemed to be different but Arabella didn’t lose any single hope to get Adam and escape from the place.

When Adam arrived in front, he was shocked to see his friend.

“Mister?” He sounded with a confused expression.

Bill strode closer to him and messed up his hair. He leaned over to him and whispered, “I need your help buddy.”

Adam’s eyes glowed. “What is it, my friend?” Adam answered excitedly.

Bill whispered some words to him and Adam nodded. Adam then walked in his mother’s direction. Kelly’s men were alerted but Kelly signaled them to stay in their post not to cause commotion and eyesore. As for Kelly, her men guarded all the exits of the place so it's not possible for Arabella to take Adam away.

Arabella smiled happily seeing Adam in her direction. Her tears flowed uncontrollably stretching her arms to welcome her little boy.

“Should we continue?” The officiant whispered to the couple.

“Yes! Yes of course.” Trishia hurriedly answered but Bill suddenly lifted his hand.

Holding the rings, Bill suddenly turned to the crowd.

“This wedding.....”