From Rivals To Obsession
1. Marriage
- I'm Layla Evangeline, the one and only daughter of the Evangeline family. Being born into the wealthiest family has its downsides though. My parents were incredibly overprotective, which made me feel suffocated. I was confined to the walls of our mansion, never experiencing the outside world. Home schooling became my only form of education, and the absence of friends made it even more isolating. -
Layla Evangeline (FL)
*Soft laughter tinged with sadness escapes*
Layla Evangeline (FL)
Before I could even spread my wings and explore the world, I find myself trapped in a marriage that feels so unfamiliar.
Layla Evangeline (FL)
I feel the weight of life's unfairness pressing down on me,
Layla Evangeline (FL)
As if the universe conspires against my every step.
Layla Evangeline (FL)
It's a bitter pill to swallow. *Voice quivering, holding back tears*
- My parents have always forbidden me from going outside, isolating me from the world. Even my own relatives were kept at a distance because I was considered 'unique.' They made me cover my hands and avoid any physical contact with others. The mansion became my lonely prison, and the maid's hurtful words echoed in my ears, calling me a 'monster.' -
Layla Evangeline (FL)
Why are they arranging a marriage for me all of a sudden?
Layla Evangeline (FL)
*Grips the fabric of the dress tightly*
Maverick Evangeline (FL Cousin)
Layla. *Teary*
Layla Evangeline (FL)
Maverick, do Aunt and Uncle really want me to go through with this marriage?
Maverick Evangeline (FL Cousin)
*Nods* I tried to intervene, but my parents are obsessed with money.
Layla Evangeline (FL)
(Their insatiable desire for wealth became so all-consuming that it ultimately resulted in the tragic demise of their own loved ones.)
Layla Evangeline (FL)
*Looks down with a somber expression*
Maverick Evangeline (FL Cousin)
*Clench fist*
Nova Evangeline (FL Aunt)
Is my lovely daughter all set and ready to go? *smile*
Maverick Evangeline (FL Cousin)
*Grabs her hands gently* Layla, let's escape from this place together. I promise to work hard, earn money, and buy a cozy little house just for us.
Maverick Evangeline (FL Cousin)
I promise, Layla, I'll always be there for you. Please, please don't marry someone else. *Voice filled with emotion*
Layla Evangeline (FL)
*Surprised* M-Maverick.
Nova Evangeline (FL Aunt)
MAVERICK EVANGELINE, YOU REALLY NEED TO STOP ACTING SO IMMATURE!
Nova Evangeline (FL Aunt)
SHE'S YOUR COUSIN, FOR GOODNESS'S SAKE!
Maverick Evangeline (FL Cousin)
ARE YOU EVEN HUMAN?
Maverick Evangeline (FL Cousin)
How could you even think of giving her hand in marriage to our enemies?
Layla Evangeline (FL)
I'll be fine, Maverick. *Gently gripping his hands*
Maverick Evangeline (FL Cousin)
*Presses lips together*
Speaker: Ladies and gentlemen, please join me in extending the warmest of welcomes to our breathtakingly beautiful bride, who graces us with her presence on this joyous occasion.
- I walked down the aisle, the whispers and stares from the men made me feel uncomfortable. Fear and uncertainty filled my mind. What if he despised me? Would he label me a monster? Would he resort to violence? These questions raced through my thoughts, and as I scanned the crowd, my fiancé was nowhere in sight. -
Layla Evangeline (FL)
*Deep breath*
Layla Evangeline (FL)
(Perhaps he's running late or caught in traffic, right? He wouldn't just abandon me on our wedding day.)
2. Left at the Altar
- As the minutes dragged on, I stood alone in the aisle, desperately searching for my fiancé who seemed to have vanished into thin air. The echoes of laughter from the guests pierced through my heart, intensifying the ache within. I yearned to let my tears flow, but they remained locked inside, a painful testament to my shattered dreams. -
Maverick Evangeline (FL Cousin)
*Clench one's teeth*
Maverick Evangeline (FL Cousin)
(Who does he think he is? The king of the universe? I mean, seriously, does he have a golden throne and a scepter to match? Maybe he even has minions bowing down to him, ready to fulfill his every desire.)
Layla Evangeline (FL)
*Chuckles sadly*
Layla Evangeline (FL)
(I suppose he's also trapped in that marriage.)
Zander Evangeline (FL Uncle)
*Smirk*
Zander Evangeline (FL Uncle)
(That's exactly what I wanted. I wanted to make you feel humiliated, just like my own damn sister made me feel.)
Nova Evangeline (FL Aunt)
I wonder if he'll actually come? *Anxious expression*
Zander Evangeline (FL Uncle)
He's actually not coming himself, but his assistant will be attending instead.
Nova Evangeline (FL Aunt)
*Chuckles*
- As I looked up, I heard the creak of the wedding venue door. And there he was, in his suit. I let out a sigh of relief when I saw him. I mean, I guess he was the guy I was supposed to marry, but his suit seemed a bit off. -
Van Cruz
*Bow* I'm really sorry, but the wedding can't go ahead because my boss is caught up in a crucial meeting.
Layla Evangeline (FL)
*Freezes*
Maverick Evangeline (FL Cousin)
*Small smile*
Layla Evangeline (FL)
W-What d-do you mean?
Layla Evangeline (FL)
W-Wait, aren't you the one I'm supposed to m-marry?
Van Cruz
*Scoffs* Do you have a thing for marrying wealthy men or something?
Layla Evangeline (FL)
*Glance at the guests*
- As I watched the guests leaving, a wave of freezing despair washed over me, their laughter and mockery echoing in my ears. Did they plan to humiliate me all along? -
Van Cruz
Go ahead and put your signature on these documents, then join me. *Coldly*
Layla Evangeline (FL)
Why should I bother signing those papers?
Van Cruz
They're actually the wedding registration documents. So, if you could do me a favor and sign 'em,
Van Cruz
That would be amazing! *Tight smile*
Maverick Evangeline (FL Cousin)
Layla, you better not even think about putting your signature on those damn papers! *Eyes darken*
Layla Evangeline (FL)
(Perhaps he'll throw another wedding bash once he has some free time on his hands?)
- Without a second thought, I signed those papers. Little did I know that the real nightmare was just about to begin. -
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