6. Royal Wedding

Clara sat there as tears threatened to spill from her eyes. Her dad talked to her after years and what he asked? Is this why he is keeping her in his house? So that someday she can help him with anything? The thought was so hurtful that her hand shivered a little.

"You are my hero. You should never get scared of anyone. Be smart and always do what you like. Don't get influenced by this love" Her mom's words on her death bed made her stiffen her position. Right. She can't be emotional now. She doesn't care if they punish her even severely. But she can't marry anyone with their threat. Marriage and love have no value in her life.

"Let's run away" Jason spoke as he got scared by the atmosphere. He knew that Elsa won't come back and they would blackmail Clara for sure.

"Let them do whatever they want. Today I will show them that I was not silent because of fear. I was enduring them because I wanted to." Clara spoke as she wiped her tears. She felt somewhat light to have spoken like that to her father. He must be so shocked.

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Elena entered the room angrily. She didn't like the idea at all. Why should Clara marry Alex? But right now she shouldn't think about anything. If the marriage didn't happen, their whole family would be destroyed. Angering Alex would be the last thing anyone would want. Ron made it clear that the marriage should happen at any cost. If it's not Clara, it would be Alina.

"Didn't you get ready?" Elena asked as Clara looked at the old lady. Can she still hold on to her decision?

"If your drama is over, I shall leave. Jason, lets leave" Clara grabbed Jason and wanted to leave the place.

"Be sure that you have nothing to lose before you deny helping your father" Elena's words were very sharp and scary.

Clara noticed Elena's gaze towards Alina. No way! They don't plan to sacrifice Alina. Clara told this but she hell never expect them to do the same. She can't forgive herself if Alina's life get spoiled.

"If you think that I would sacrifice my life for my step sister, you are wrong. I am nice but not a fool" Clara spoke confidently. No one can blackmail her not atleast today. She wont give in that easily. Elena saw a glimpse of Stella in her attitude. Till now she was a scared rabbit but now Clara showed what she is in real.

"Paxton!" Elena whispered near her ears as Clara's orbs enlarged immediately.

They can't blackmail her like this. Isn't it?

Clara stood there without asking any questions. She wanted to see what this old woman is up to.

"He is just 10 years old. Just imagine what he will do when he comes to know about his birth secret?" Elena is one cruel woman for sure. Clara looked on stunned. She can't back off especially when it concerns Paxton. She promised her mom that she would take care of Paxton, her brother. Elena smirked seeing Clara tremble a bit. That was more like Clara now.

After a silence of two long minutes, Clara composed herself. Though she had a very rough life with her father and others, she always maintained her dignity and elegance in everything. Her calm and composed nature resembles her mom and her sharp decisions were always accurate. She never gave Elena that satisfaction to break her.

"I can't just wear this dress. Ask Jenny to deliver the top model's dress which I designed exclusively for the Global fashion show." Clara started removing her light makeup as her parents stood there shocked. What did Elena do in just five minutes?

"I have to look good in my marriage, isn't it?" she asked again as both of them came out from the shock and nodded their head vigorously. Bella informed her assistant to deliver the dress quickly. She doesn't want Clara to change her mind.

Ron couldn't belive that his plan is finally in track. He will get her property in just few minutes.

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"You cant do this" Jason was continuously advising Clara but she got ready in that white gown with a calm face.

"Just come with me. We shall run away" Jason grabbed her hand.

"Dont worry. I will be fine. This marriage can't break me. Please take care of Paxton and Alina. They shouldn't get involved in their politics." Clara got emotional with the mention of her siblings. They mean the world to her.

"Jenny, I have finalised the fabrics for that pending project. Make sure to crack a good deal with them. Check my personal doc in my PC to know the details about current matters to be handled. I have messaged you the password. I can't come at least for a week. Will you manage till then?" Clara explained everything and Jenny, all the while felt so pity for her. 

"Time for the Bride's entry" The priest's voice echoed all around and Clara walked through the valley gracefully. A lots of gasps heard around her but she cares least about them. She had a calm smile over her lips as she neared the stage. Of course they knew its not the bride. 

Roselyn and Frank were shocked to see Clara in the place of Elsa. But they let the things go as per Alex's wish.

Clara looked at Alex who is already staring at her and just like that the hall fell into silence.

Can anyone tell him that they won't charge him if he smiles in his wedding? 

Everyone was curious to see Elsa as they knew the fact that she was the most beautiful girl. But Clara is the epitome of beauty. She didn't apply anything rather than a pink shade lipstick. She looked flawless and her smile is very intoxicating. Her graceful walk made her look like a queen in the modern era. She looked dominant and was holding her head high to meet everyone who is starting at her. Many young businessmen felt little jealous towards Alex to have Clara this easily? They felt like they had missed the chance. 

"Do you take, Mr Alexander Fernandez to be your husband?" Clara looked at the priest with a soft smile. 

"I do" she replied without any hesitation, making everyone surprised with her calm demeanor. Shouldn't she at least show her upset face? It's not that she is engaged to this man. She is forced for gods sake.

"Do you take, Miss Clara Taylor to be your wife?" The priest asked him as he looked up and the atmosphere thickened again as all expected his answer. He clears his throat in that silent hall and nodded his head. The priest didn't dare to ask him to voice out his answer which is the right thing to do. 

Now after announcing them husband and wife, the priest was waiting for a moment to get to the next ritual. Okay, now it's bad. Clara finally started to feel nervous. She lowered her lids waiting for him to approach so that she can run away from the hall. She clutched her dress protectively. She can't just let him kiss her, can she? And of course everyone in the hall were very excited to this.

"Mac, get my car ready. I have an important meeting in fifteen minutes" Alex spoke into his phone as he turned to leave the place just like that. She loosened her grip with a sigh as the priest too didn't dare to ask him to kiss the bride.

"Alex, it's not a deal you have signed now. It's your marriage." Clara smiled at the comment of Roselyn Fernandez 

"Congratulations, Clara" Rose hugged Clara as soon as she eyed her brother not to go anywhere. 

Everything happened so fast and tiring. Clara sat there rigidly. Her heart is full of conflicts and her face failed to do justise to her thoughts.

She took her tablet and started designing for the next few projects which have lined up in her office. And she felt a sudden presence beside her as she switched off it to see him already staring at her.

Both of them sat there in complete silence till the function ends with lots of gifts and blessings. Sandy left the church as he enjoyed a lot in this drama. Alex felt good as he didnt have to face him.

"Shall we go?" Alex asked his sister.

"For your kind information, I am not the one who is supposed to marry you. So there is no way, I have prepared my things to come with you." Clara's words made Frank surprised and Rose laugh. Alex looked at Clara and that moment he knew that this girl is going to be a pain in his ass.