Elena's POV

Dear Diary,

Today is the last day I will have my current surname. Starting tomorrow, everything will change. I won't be known as Elena Smith anymore. Despite loving him, I know that he's only changing my surname out of revenge. But I will show him that my love for him is genuine and eternal. This marriage will likely have a significant impact on my life; however, I hope it will be a positive one.

When I heard footsteps approaching, I closed my diary and set it aside. I opened the door to find my brother standing in front of me, and I instantly engulfed him in a hug.

"What happened to you? Missing me already!" he chuckled. I broke the hug and nodded.

He lifted my chin and looked into my eyes. I was thinking about the worst possibilities after my marriage. "You wanted to do this?" he asked, and I mumbled yes.

"He's changed now. I know there was a time when he used to love you, but that has all changed because of me." He sighed heavily, and I cupped his cheeks. "No, Robert, you're thinking too much."

I know what he wants to say, but marrying him is my decision. I can't run away from him because I love him too, even though he only wants revenge.

"Robert, he still loves me, and I love him too," I reasoned.

"Stop fooling me. I've seen you both. I don't know why he's doing all this, but I trust Samuel; he'll take care of you," he assured me.

I was trying my best not to cry in front of him.

"I still remember you as my little sister," he said, his eyes glistening with tears as he spoke about the wedding tomorrow.

"I'm 21, Brother. And don't worry; I'm happy," I assured him.

"I hope so." He hugged me one last time and wished me goodnight.

Closing the door, I sighed heavily, allowing a tear to escape my eyes which I quickly wiped away.

I went to the bathroom and changed into one of my night suits. As I walked toward the bed, I remembered the first time I saw Eric in the orphanage.

He asked for my name, but I was too scared to respond. I noticed him staring at me intently, and little did I know, he would one day become my love.

I hope my love will reignite Eric's unconditional love for me.

I wiped away my tears and pulled the comforter over myself. Lost in thought, I suddenly felt warm breath near my neck. I was about to scream when a hand covered my mouth.

"Ssshh," my heart raced when I heard his voice.

"Eric!" He chuckled and turned on the lights.

He removed his hand, and I breathed audibly.

"What are you doing here?" I asked, panic edging my voice.

"You're acting like it's my first time here," he said matter-of-factly.

"Leave... before anyone sees you," I requested, but he didn't move an inch.

"You are engaged to me, and tomorrow we're getting married, so it's okay for me to come here. It's not a big deal." He intertwined our fingers and kissed my neck gently.

"Eric..." He didn't stop.

"Robert will be angry if he finds you here at midnight," I murmured, and he grew irritated.

He tightened his grip on my hand. "I'm not afraid of your brother."

He clenched his teeth and caressed my face with his other hand.

"Eric, please leave..." I started, but he cut me off by crashing his lips against mine. He leaned over and lay down beside me, pinning me beneath his muscular body.

The kiss deepened as he pulled my lips harder, locking our fingers together. He was such a good kisser, and I could sense his desperation. Holding my neck, he kept me in place. His lips... they were so addictive.

I kissed him back, pulling him closer. He sucked my lips passionately, and I shivered with desire beneath him. I urgently tugged at his hair, feeling its smoothness. His scent was intoxicating. I was out of breath but needed more of him.

Suddenly, he broke the kiss. "I still drive you crazy, don't I?" he smirked.

I pushed him away angrily. "Jerk..." I cursed, causing him to chuckle.

"I was thinking about you... I..." He looked at me, then his gaze shifted to my shoulder.

I noticed my strap had slipped off. It was loose, so I corrected it and looked back at him. "What?" I asked, and he licked his bottom lip.

"I was just thinking about how it would feel to be inside..." My cheeks flushed crimson.

"God... Eric." I stopped him before he could say anything further.

Why are men so shameless?

He chuckled. "Such an innocent face... and so many sinful deeds," he mocked.

He leaned closer, intertwining our fingers once more.

"Eric..." I mumbled as he lay next to me.

"Ssshh... don't ruin this." He rested his head on my chest.

"Why do you do that?" he asked in a calm yet intimidating voice.

"I didn't do anything. I've always loved you..." I said, running my fingers through his smooth hair as he lay on top of me, holding my waist.

"You must be laughing at me behind my back, madly in love I was with you. I chose to believe every single lie you told," he gritted his teeth, and his grip around me tightened.

I remained silent, wanting to hear what else he had to say.

"But I know you're a backstabbing liar... no one is important to you except your brother." He yelled at me, and I felt a pang of guilt. I wanted to explain everything, but I knew he wouldn't trust me.

"No... you're my li-"

"Stop it. I know you'll try to manipulate me again, but don't worry. From tomorrow, everything will change. We are getting married, and I'll make sure you suffer every day and night..." He looked at my face and smirked.

Kissing my neck, he sucked softly on my skin.

His lips...

It felt so arousing.

He sucked so well that I struggled to control my moans. He knew how much he affected me.

"Eric, stop... please," I pleaded, trying to catch my breath.

He stopped.

"I'll make your life hell. I promise." He pressed a light kiss to my lips. "You'll feel everything I went through when you betrayed me," he said, giving me another soft kiss.

"Miss me, okay... my would-be wife?" He gave me a quick peck on the lips again.

"Sleep tight, because starting tomorrow, I’ll make sure you don’t sleep peacefully," he warned as he left through the balcony window.

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