Chapter Eight.

DIANA

This was what I was afraid of, insults, it isn't my fault am a commoner or low life, it isn't my fault I don't have parents, and she had to run it into my wounded heart, I would rather not stay here I want to leave. I don't want to get married to Leonard anymore,I don't care about my dreams anymore I just want to leave this place for good *what about grandma*I thought, oh granny if I leave I don't want anything to happen to you and I don't want her to feel bad so am going to stay and take all the insults from my mother-in-law? Granny stood from her seat and walked towards me, she hugged me tightly as soon as I stood up and after some time she pulled back before going to her room leaving me, Mr. smiths and Liam in the room l.

"Diana" Mr. smiths called, and I almost yelped, is he going to insult me like his wife did.

"Yes sir" I answered cleaning my eyes.

"Please don't take whatever my wife said personal, that is how she is;don't worry she will come around and for someone who didn't have any money but still offered to help a dying soul you really have a heart of gold" he stood and pats my shoulder before leaving. I sniffed silently, biting my lip.

"There's no point in crying Diana, since grandma choose you for my brother she must have a good reason, so don't take any insults to heart and I would have love if grandma had given you to me as my wife" he said, and I stared at him in shock. What?

"You will become my brother's wife soon, and I wish you all the best, so stop crying gosh you look like a zombie" I let out a chuckle "thanks Liam" and I meant it

"You are welcome sister-in-law" I smiled.

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I signed for the umpteenth times, today is my wedding, any other girl will be thrilled if she was in my shoes today, I mean which girl wouldn't be happy she is getting married to Mr. celebrity and I will be the hidden wife like he said. My mind flashed back to the unromantic dinner we had last night.

FLASHBACK

After Leonard was done with his music video shoot, grandma forced him to take me on a date and boy did I tell you that was my first date. Leonard reluctantly agreed and took me to a very fancy restaurant which I hated at the sight, he already had a private room in the restaurant, so we didn't take long before settling down. The waiter offered us the menu to choose from, and I was confused about want to choose, I mean I have not heard the name of the food they serve, so I just ordered some fried rice and chicken.

Mr Leonard ordered his usual and the waiter left, five minutes later he came back with our order but this time he came with another waiter, a female who tried to seduce Leo but Leo being a jerk shoved her off. After they left, Leonard started eating, and I also took the cue to eat mine in an uncomfortable silence, after taking mire than five spoons, Leonard broke the silence.

"I want you to know that am on this forsaken date because grandma forced me and not because I like you or anything, as you know am a celebrity and I don't want my reputation to be tarnished so what you will do for me is just to sign that paper tomorrow and keep shut. No one besides my family should know about this marriage, you will be my wife only on papers but not publicly, you will be hidden from the public eyes because I don't want my status as single to change. Do you get that" he asked, and I just nodded, suddenly feeling tired? I couldn't eat for the rest of the evening, and he didn't say anything else and that's how the awful date ended.

PRESENT

A knock brought me out of my thoughts.

"Miss Diana" a maid called.

"Yes, do come in" I replied still lying on the bed.

"Good afternoon ma, granny asked me to dress you up" she said, and I rolled my eyes.

"Should I call them in ma'am" she asked, and I nodded getting up from the bed while she opened the door for who so ever that was coming in and holy sh*t isn't that Lisa, world known makeup artist.

"From the look on your face I will assume that you have known me" she said with a friendly smile and I just nodded too shocked to speak.

"You must be Diana" another lady who I didn't know entered the room said.

"Yes hello ma'am"

"Oh, please call me Kate, and I'm your fashion designer for today and a little birdy told me you love fashion"

"Yes Kate". "Alright, go freshen up" I rushed to the bathroom in a hyper mood. Oh! gosh grandma is the best, I took a quick bath and came out wearing a robe, Lisa immediately took me to my makeup table. "You don't really need much makeup Diana, you are already beautiful," Lisa said and I blushed. "I agree with that Lisa" Kate chirped in, and I muttered a thanks.

"Time for some magic" she said, making me smile.

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"And done you can open your eyes now" I opened my eyes and couldn't believe who I saw in the mirror.

"Wow I look different, this is beautiful I don't know what to say thanks Lisa"

"You are welcome" she replied arranging her bag.

"Okay we don't have much time come try your dress" Kate brought the dress out and a wow escaped my mouth, the gown was an ivory satin with long sleeves and floral motifs which were cut from machine made lace, it was the most beautiful thing I have ever seen in my life.

"Go on, try it on" I didn't need a bra, so I just changed into it, and it fits perfectly bringing out my curves, it was simple yet gorgeous and the shoes were literally glittering.

"OMG Diana you look ravishing" Lisa said with a wink.

"Thanks" the door open and grandma rushed in.

"We don't have much time we....." she paused when she saw me.

"Good afternoon granny" I greeted, but she didn't move from her position. "Granny, granny"I called out walking to her.

"Oh dear I don't know what to say, Diana you look beautiful" "thank Granny"

"Now I am thinking about it, you look like someone I know"

"What?" I asked "after your makeover, you look like an old-time friend but no worries though" I smiled at her, and we walked out of the room to the car park, we entered the car to the court and when we got there, there was no sign of Leonard anywhere and I thought he was waiting for me. Two cars rode in and Liam, Mr Louis and grandpa came down, Mrs. Nicole didn't come. How ironic for your mother-in-law not to come to your wedding. well, I wasn't expecting her though.

Five minutes later, the groom still hadn't shown up, an hour, they tried calling him, but all calls went to his voicemail. Everyone was angry, and I was feeling agitated, is this the case of the groom leaving the bride at the altar*but this time in my case is the court*I thought. Two hours later, the groom finally showed up looking rough with a scattered hair, his button wasn't done properly and wait a minute, is that lipstick on his neck.

"Leonard Smiths, why are you just coming?" Granny yelled.

"Something came up grandma, Am sorry" Yeah I can see whatever came up in your body.

"And you couldn't answer our calls".

"Am sorry". "Okay that enough, he's here now let's go inside".

"Welcome Mr president" the register greeted Mr Louis with a handshake.

"Please the couple should step forward" we moved forward, and they showed us where to sit, we were asked if we have our vows, but we shook our heads, so they brought the certificate and showed us where to sign, grandma provided a ring for us that wasn't too fancy.

"Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Smiths" the clerk and their lawyers announced and everyone clapped.

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LEONARD

I know Diana was a beautiful lady, but I didn't know she was this beautiful with those curves that any men can die for, but I could see a hint of disappointment in her eyes when she stared at my neck for a long time, please don't tell me that bitch left a hickey on my neck. After the signing and exchanging of rings, grandma insisted that we take some pictures, which we did, after taking some pictures with the family, grandma asked us (Diana and I) to some alone, which felt awkward, but we had to do it. Diana stood close to me, and we posed but the photographer said he wanted us closer, so I placed my hand waist, drawing her close to me and I felt her stiffened like my body sends shock to hers and oh boy I could feel her ass touching my little brother down there, we faced the camera and smiled.

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We are currently at the presidential house holding a little party for the family courtesy of grandma to celebrate *our wedding*, Diana went upstairs few minutes ago, Liam and I are having a few drinks, Mum refused to come out of her room which I was grateful for because I don't want her to cause a scene, the main door opened, and some maid brought in luggage who is coming in, and I got my answer when I heard that voice.

"Big brother" she yelled, and I almost rolled my eyes.

"Jeanne" Liam and I called out and the queen of fashion rushed towards us and hugged us at the same time that's Jeanne for you.

"Hey little princess" Liam said and ruffled her hair making her pouts, and we chuckled.

"Am not little Liam" she glared arranging her hair.

"And the queen of fashion refuses to greet her parents or grandpa" grandpa said and Jeanne turned to them and gasped loudly. Drama queen.

"Oh grandpa you're looking younger and handsome every day,can you tell me your secret" Jeanne teased and grandpa shook his head.

"You will never change" they hugged each other before pulling apart and that was when Diana came downstairs putting on a blue straight gown that stops before her knee, her hair was packed in a ponytail? She was staring at Jeanne with a confused gaze, so I made it easy by introducing her.

"Princess" I called, and she turned to look at me but when she saw Diana I think I saw a hateful glare, but she masked it up with her smile.

"Princess meet Diana, Diana meet Jeanne my little sister" I said and believe me when i say I couldn't say the *my wife* part, so I just made it plain, but I could see the hurt in Diana eyes, but she forced a smile.

"Hi Jeanne nice to meet you" Diana brought her hand out for a handshake, but Jeanne stared at Diana and scoffed. Okay.

"Mum" she called excitedly and ran to embrace her when she saw mum coming downstairs.

"Oh Mum I've missed you so much" she said, pouting like a baby.

"Me too my baby girl"

"Welcome home Anne" dad said, and she just replied with a thanks, I still don't know why Jeanne likes Mum more.

"Alright let the party continue" Grandma said.

"Party, what party?" Jeanne asked.

"Oh your brother got married today, so we are having a little party"

"Brother got married, but I didn't see any news about it" she said, bringing her phone out looking for any news about my wedding.

"There was no news about it jean because I didn't want the press to know"

"Why?, are you ashamed of your wife or isn't she from a prominent family" she asked and mum snorted "but Leo I thought you loved my friend Jenna, she told me she loves you after that night together" Mum gasped, and I gritted my teeth because when she said that I could see Diana's eyes getting moist and a disappointed look from everyone. Jeanne didn't have to bring that night talk up, I regretted having sex with Jenna and I apologized the next day. It wasn't a big thing I mean we are both adults.

"Jean, please let's talk about this another time, you are just coming back so go get some rest" dad said and Mum dragged Jeanne upstairs with a mischievous look.

"Excuse me" Diana said before rushing upstairs, grandma also went after her. Just great.