SEDUCING MY STEPBROTHER novel Chapter 21

Chapter 21

I pull on my gown in haste, cussing Aziz in my mind for being impatient and nearly making me late. The gown is simple but exquisite, Balthas wanted his stepdaughter to look her best so he ordered the best designer across the country.

The bodice was encrusted with diamond stones worth billions, the only difference between my dress and that of mom is that her whole dress was coated with a diamond of different colours while mine stopped at my waist.

I stared at myself in the full-length mirror of the dressing room as the stylist fawned around me, and my eyes almost popped out at the woman staring at me. I couldn’t believe I was staring at my reflection. My hair was styled just like that of a bride, the only thing missing is the little diamond crown that seats on a bride's head.

The make-up was top notch and I couldn’t ask for more, it transformed my face, bringing out the sensual beauty my mom loves to compliment so much.

“It is time,” someone announced through the thick door and the stylist stopped all their activities and stepped away from me. I got out of my seat and made my way to the room where my mom was being dressed.

“You look beautiful,” I told her, walking into the room, and stopping right behind her.

“You are not looking bad yourself,” she teased.

“Are you nervous?” Her hands were clutching her dress so tight, that her knuckles were beginning to turn white.

“I am not nervous, this isn’t my first wedding so why should I be?” I didn’t want her to do something that will make her unhappy today of all days, so I dropped the topic and smiled at her.

“Rich husband huh? He didn’t even try to hide his wealth that is why he had a diamond dress designed for his wife-to-be,” I teased her.

She smiled and glared at me. “Speak for yourself,” she rolled her eyes. “Look at the dress you are putting on.” I rolled my eyes at her and pulled her into a hug.

“Everything will be fine, so put your mind at rest.” She hugged me back, holding me tighter and I knew she was definitely nervous, she was just trying to hide it. I pulled away slightly and held her hand. “I hate to admit it but I know Balthas would be a great husband... And a great father too." She nodded her head and held unto my hand.

"Now relax and when we get to the door, walk down the path to your new life with confidence," mom pulled me into a warm hug.

"I am grateful you are my daughter, I wonder what my life would have been if it was someone else." We didn't have the time to start crying, so I pulled at her hand and we walked out of the room, down to the door of the hall.

"Are you ready?" I smiled at her, before stepping forward, right in front of her. The door pushed open and I walked in slowly, counting my steps until I got to the stage. I lifted my eyes and sucked in a huge gulp of air.

Standing there in a white tuxedo is the man that dominated my brains and my body. Aziz stood there looking utterly beautiful and breath-taking for a guy.

I made a mental note to ask God what he did to deserve that face of his. Without falling over and tripping just by looking at him, I made it safely to the stage and stood facing Aziz.

The door pushed open again, and I turned around to watch my mom's enchanting entry, but not before catching Aziz winking at me from the corner of my eyes. I pull my leg together and fixed my gaze on mom as she made her way to us on the stage, her head held high and her face lit up with a smile.