Later, as I applied ointment to his burn, Austin stared at me with an intensity I couldn’t quite place. “Aria,” he said suddenly, “You’ve seemed off lately. Is work stressing you out? I’ve booked you a personalized vacation package. Take some time off to relax.”

First Chapter

A video of my boyfriend grinding with his secretary went viral overnight. I went to confront him. Behind the stairwell, I heard him say, “Her family wants an arranged marriage. I’m helping her. And Aria? She won’t leave after seven years.” He was wrong. On the day he married his secretary, I wore my dress for someone else. Our wedding cars passed. We exchanged bouquets. He saw my face under the veil and completely fell apart.