Chapter 58 - Marrying Hunter-Part 1

Madeline's POV

The moment I opened my door, I can't stop my heart from pounding in my chest. And I know I felt like I am crazy for giving Hunter another chance to hurt me, but I think this is what love is all about you are willing to take the risk. Besides, I know I can't run away from him, and I am just thankful that I fall in love with him before our wedding day, but I am not like other girls who will do everything to win over the one they love. It is my dream to get married to the one who loves me and I love at the same time. But I have learned it the hard way that in my life, I don't have the privilege to do the things I want. I don't have the freedom to choose what I desire because of my way of life since I was born.

I want to ask Hunter why he ran away, but his mother already told me everything. And now that I have learned he lost the love of his life, I promise myself to help him forget about Rebecca. And right now, I can see his other personality, and I am trying to understand all his actions because, at this moment, he wants me to stay and marry him. That is why he was trying his best to make me feel so good. After all, he needs me to have an heir. I already accepted that I am only in the Divenson mansion because of one purpose alone, to give Hunter a child.

And I couldn't deny that I love how he makes me feel, and by the time he stopped kissing me, I felt frustrated. But what Hunter did make me so wet, and I can feel the foreign sensation I experienced the last time he made me feel this good. Hunter left my room, and I can't stop thinking about what will happen tonight after the wedding. I will think about the consequences of marrying Hunter after getting married because I felt so happy that he came back. Anyway, I don't have the right to say no to him because he can easily make my aunt suffer, and I know it was now an alibi for me because the truth is I want to be his wife. I know a one-sided love affair will never be easy, but Lily and Leticia both said Hunter needs me. And my only consolation now is I am doing all this because I am in love with Hunter Divenson.

The makeup artist and hairdresser came, and when I put on my wedding dress, I am amazed at how perfect the dress is, and my spaghetti strap V-neckline simple wedding gown looked so elegant, and it feels comfortable as it hugged all my curves in the right places. And I should thank my best friend for choosing this gown.

"You look so beautiful, Madeline!" Lily said the moment she entered my room, and she looked so beautiful with her gown. She is my little bride, and I can't stop admiring her face. It hurt me when I learned Charlotte didn't agree to become my bridesmaid, and no wonder Hunter told me he only wants a simple wedding, no bridesmaids and groomsmen, only best man and maid of honor, and little bride. And Lily will also serve as my flower and butterfly lady.

"Yes, Madeline, you looked so beautiful, and I want to cry right now seeing you on your wedding dress, but I don't want to smear my makeup and look like a clown at the reception, and I realized I would save my tears for later." Gina added, and I laugh.

"Thank you, girls." I said to them, and we get outside my room after I slid my shoes on my feet.

I can't stop feeling so thrilled as I go down the stairs with Gina and Lily on both sides. My best friend looked stunning, and her makeup was excellent. Well, I know Leticia is known for her social balls, and she always hires well-known makeup artists and hairstylists all over the country.

It was a backyard wedding near the lake, and I was in awe as I watched the transformation of the whole place. The romantic flowers backdrop of the stage took my breath away, and the chairs spread on even numbers both from right side to left side on the landscaped ground with white seat covers with royal blue satin chair sashes turned the whole place looked elegant. Pure white roses are on the flower stand on the side of the red carpet aisle.

The moment I walk down the aisle, I can see Lily released hundreds of butterflies, and they looked so beautiful flying in the air. I felt so happy seeing the Morigan family together with my aunt, and I want to go to them and hug all of them, but as I can see Hunter near the altar, I can't stop myself from feeling excited, and I realized I am going to be his wife. He was looking at me with intensity, and this is one of the moments I got confused with his real feelings for me, and he was smiling from ear to ear. And I wonder if he was thinking about Rebecca right now, but I will show to this cold-hearted CEO that I will never back down from any challenge, and on this day, I promise to win his heart and make her forget about his past.

It hurts thinking my rival was dead, and even on her grave, she was still the only one he can think of, and I will play with Hunter's game until he has no choice but to love me. I may be his temporary wife, but I will show this billionaire that it is still wonderful to love someone whose heart is still beating and whose body is still warm, and most of all, I want to show him he can never resist my charm.

The wedding ceremony was over before I know it, and I became Mrs. Madeline Divenson. 

"Hunter, you may now kiss your bride." The City Mayor declared, and Hunter cupped my face, and he leaned down and claimed my mouth passionately as I listened as the guests clapped their hands. The receptions followed at the garden, and the entire place turned into fabulous reception. The traditional wedding rituals followed, and I can see Kaye beside Charlotte looking daggers at me; and I looked away from her, and I am just glad my hand was on Hunter's muscular arm.

I can see Parker looking at me differently, and I couldn't be happier that, at least after the last incident, he is not looking at me with lust, but I can see regrets. As I danced with each Hunter, I can't stop feeling the butterflies in my stomach. I felt so happy even if I know this wedding was just for a show, and maybe for Hunter, it was just for formality, and I wonder why he needs to marry me to have a child when he can only do it without tying the knot with me.

"I can't wait to bring you to my room, Madeline." He said in a husky voice, and I can feel the chill on my skin, and I can tell my face blush. Hunter's father asked him to have a dance with me, and I suddenly feel nervous the moment Hunter turned me over to his father while he dances with his mom.

"Madeline, I know I have warned you through my actions, and until now, I don't understand why my son choose you, and I am telling you now, your life will never be easy now that you are married to my son. I am not a bad person, Maddie. I was only trying to help you because I know my son is not capable of loving you." He said, and I can feel my anger boiling inside me, as I can feel my entire body was trembling.

"Mr. Divenson, I know you will never allow me to call you father or dad. I know you only want Kaye to become Hunter's wife, but I am sorry I can't run away from Hunter because I love him." I replied, and I can see the anger in his eyes as he looked at my face.

"Yes, and I am impressed that you are quick-witted, but I know also that you are familiar with the word divorce, Madeline." He said, and my body felt so weak.

"I am his father, and I was able to discard Rebecca from his life before. It doesn't mean I can't do the same to you. I tried my best to make you run away from this place, but I am impressed by my son's improvement by protecting you all this time. When I deliver Rebecca's stuff in your room, I thought he would not marry you today, but I was so wrong, but remember this game is far from over, Madeline." He said, and he released me from his hold, and I am just glad Calixto offered his hands to me because I felt like collapsing on the ground, and I never felt so happy to see him.

"Madeline, don't allow Mr. Clark Divenson to affect your happiness today. It is your wedding day today, but the looked on your face is telling me you felt like crying. He was a good man when he hired your father and me, but when his business collapsed, he thought the only way to recover is to make his son marry someone from a wealthy family so nothing can harm their business." Cal said as I raised my head and looked at his face. We are dancing slowly, and I felt like I am dancing with my father right now.

"Everything will be alright since Hunter saves the company, but Clark can't get over the pressure and anxieties he underwent during that dark moment in his life. He was used in living like a king, and he was so afraid to become poor, Maddie." Cal added, and I realized marrying Hunter Divenson became more complicated than I thought, and it made me feel so afraid of what he could do to me. I was wrong; it wasn't Charlotte who gave me the box. It was him.. And I wonder if he was involved with Rebecca's death, did the accident was planned by Clark Divenson? I didn't expect that I will be feeling terrified on my wedding day.