A Naive Bride for the Sophisticated CEO - Chapter #1 - Free To Read

“… James Parker, do you take Amelia Cooper as your lawfully wedded wife? To love and cherish her till death do you part?” The Priest asked.

He divulged a smirk and moved closer to her. Amelia couldn’t stop fidgeting, her heart kept thumping against her chest.

It was all happening so fast. She was getting married to the great billionaire, James Parker! Her boss!

He moved his face to her ear and the murmuring of the congregation that watched filled the air.

“What is he doing? Why didn’t he answer the priest? What is going on?”

“Are you sure you don’t want to run now? Before I say yes to that vow, this is your last chance to escape from hell,” He whispered in her ear, and she swallowed hard.

“I can’t run away. I have to do this for my uncle. I will never say no to him. I’m ready to go through hell.”

James arched one of his brows and stepped back. He looked at the Priest and nodded.

“Yes. Till death do us part.”

Amelia raised her head and looked at him. The way he looked at her scared the shit out of her. If only she could say no to her uncle and herself, but she couldn’t.

“The same goes to you, Amelia Cooper. Do you take James Parker as your lawfully wedded husband, to love, cherish and take care of the beautiful kids you’ll give to him, till death do you part?”

The crowd giggled at the additional phrase the priest added to the vows.

“They are sure going to have beautiful kids. They look so cute together!” James’ mother yelled, and the crowd cheered happily.

‘Kids? Kids for James Parker?’ Amelia thought in terror.

‘Kids my foot. She is yet to take care of herself!’ James yelled inside his head.

Amelia fiddled her fingers and slowly bounced her head. “Yes. Till death do us part.”

“From today henceforth, you are no more called Amelia Cooper, but Amelia Parker! I declare you husband and wife! You may kiss your bride!”

The congregation stood up and started clapping. Amelia gulped and looked at James, who didn’t make any attempt to move.

‘Kissing is a bad idea! I kissed him once, and I’m still suffering for it! I’m standing here because of it! Can’t we skip that part?’ Amelia thought fearfully.

James suddenly made the move and leaned closer to her. Amelia’s eyes popped wide open as he grabbed her neck and pulled her in.

“Oh my God!!!” The cheering continued.

He moved his face very close to hers, and she closed her eyes very tight. She could see another doom piling up.

He was so close that she could feel his fresh breath on her face. It caused little tingling feelings on her skin.

“Why are your eyes closed? You think I’ll kiss you again? It’s never going to happen.”

The crowd began to clap as they thought their lips touched already. Only they knew that nothing was going on.

He let go of her neck after some minutes, and she opened her eyes and exhaled softly.

“Welcome to hell, dear wife.”