It was time, Mariyah looked at herself in the mirror.Her hair was in a very neat low bun which sat on the side of her head.She wore heavy eye makeup, she used charcoal colors having the smoky look affect.She wore a lot of mascara and eyeliner.Her blue eyes seemed highlighted.She applied a natural lipstick with gloss and a little rouge to complete the look.
Her dress fit her like a glove, the splits sat high on her thighs on either side, the jewelry her brought her just perfected the entire outfit.She looked as good as she could.For some strange reason she was a little shy about Zak's opinion of her, she really wanted him to like it.
That said it was his wedding day!Why did she even care what he thought about her!
CHAPTER 25
Mariyah walked of the room feeling overly nervous.She heard Caleb and Eric gasp and cringed."It's over the top…" She was suddenly very shy.“Is it too much?”
"Wow, you look amazing."Eric's compliment sent her blushing.
"You look...Like a princess."Caleb had tears in his eye.Just then Zak came down the stairs looking like a god, he was dressed for the night and he looked drop dead gorgeous.The second he spotted Mariyah he stopped, Caleb and Eric mumbled something and left them alone.Mariyah noticed Zak's jaw clench and that in itself was never a good sign.He walked toward her and she swallowed a few times feeling extremely self conscious.
"Turn around."He ordered quietly.Mariyah felt her face heat up.She turned around doing a full three sixty, his eyes were dark and dangerous when she was facing him again.
"You like?"She asked hoping to get a reaction.He turned around for a second and looked back at her and palmed her cheeks before he kissed her lightly on her lips."I think you are too beautiful for you own good…" That was more like it."Promise you you'll not get anybody's attention?"
"I won't do anything to ruin your wedding."He closed his eyes when she said that.Zak nodded his head as though to compose himself before he took her hand and led her out to the limousine that Caleb and Eric were already in.
"Okay are we all clear?"Zak got down to business.
"All good boss."Eric replied.
"Okay be prepared, Mariyah, you do not leave Eric's side okay?"
"I know."The rest of the trip to Emmanuelle's was pretty much silent, each one of them was lost in their own thoughts.All Mariyah could think of was this was it.Zak would be a married man after today.She felt heavy hearted but wouldn't screw this up.For once Mariyah was adamant that she wouldn't be the one to cause any trouble whatsoever.She actually didn't want to be seen at all.Mariyah wanted to be left alone and wanted this wedding over and done with.
Mariyah readied herself for the day ahead.The hottest and latest cars were everywhere at Emmanuel’s mansion.Security was on high alert, in every section of the mansion armed guards were checking the guests from top to bottom.There would be no risks or chances taken today.Zak and the rest of them were allowed to drive inside and to the back of the estate.They weren't checked and were allowed to enter from the back doors.
Emmanuelle greeted them affectionately.He stopped when he spotted Mariyah "My dear, you are the most beautiful thing I have ever seen and I've lived a long time.You are breathtaking."He kissed her hand and she smiled.
"Thank you."He was a creep.Eric put his arm around her and she felt stupid now."Oh Emmanuelle, this is my date Eric."
"Your Zachary's man?"Eric nodded at Emmanuel’s question.
"Yes, I've been in the family for a very long time.Mariyah and I have been together for almost five years."Emmanuelle smiled.
"You wait a long time before you marry her.Are you not scared she'll fall from your grasp?"Eric laughed.
"If it were up to us, we would have been married long ago.Zak won't allow it for now."Emmanuelle nodded his head.
"Interesting...Well let us get going, Olivia will be ready soon.The priest is in the waiting room, he is eager to see you."He was speaking to Zak now.
Zak left them and followed Emmanuelle, the rest of them joined the party outside.It was stunning, Marquees filled the yard and were decorated to the fullest extent.Donned in fairy lights and decorated with array and array of red roses.It must have cost them a fortune.Mariyah was stunned into silence.Tables and chairs filled the Marquees and caterers were serving finger foods and drinks.There was a humongous chocolate fountain with the most exotic of fruits surrounding it.
Eric and Mariyah stood around pretending to mingle.Mariyah was a little afraid and understood the fuss that Zak and Caleb made about this turn out.This was the elite scum of the criminal world.Anybody who was anybody was here.She also spied a few celebrities.
Getting unwanted attention from drug dealers didn't sit well for Mariyah, no wonder Zak didn’t want her here.She was getting looked at like they knew her.She even heard a group of rich bitches claim that she was Emmanuelle's girl.What the fuck?Eric heard it to and told her to stay close.This was a scary place to be.Mariyah even recognized a few infamous criminals that had escaped prison.She had watched the news back then and remembered thinking how scary that these scums were on the streets.
The amount of bling that was worn almost blinded Mariyah, it was absurd, they had jewels on their teeth for crying out loud.
The announcement was made for all to take their seat, Mariyah and Eric sat at their assigned table.To Mariyah’s surprise they were seated on Emmanuelle's table."It's okay, just keep talking to me when he comes to sit.”Eric tapped her hand to relax.
When Zak made his way to the front with the priest Mariyah almost chocked on her water, she wanted to cry.Feeling her heart being ripped out of her chest now, she couldn't look.Zak didn't even look her way.
And the music played for the bride.Everybody stood up as Emmanuelle and Olivia graced the red carpet that was laid out for them.She heard gasps when Olivia came into view, she looked immaculate.Her dress was something that you only saw in fairy tales.Her hair was styled so it falling to the side of her face in long curls.Every detail was done with extreme care.
Zak turned and looked at his bride, he had a fixed look on his face and his neck was tense.She also noticed him opening and closing his hands, never a good sign.Thank The Lord his anger had nothing to do with her this time.She had been on her best behavior.Eric grab her arm and move her closer to him.He moved her to the back of the crowd away from their table, she was confused.Mariyah looked around and noticed Caleb move to where Zak was but he kept his distance.
