"Love knows no reason, no boundaries, no distance. It has a sole intention of bringing people together to a time called forever." - Unknown

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Lauren's POV

"I woke up with a strong arms wrapped around me and tangled legs. I felt like I'm losing my oxygen, and I'm sweaty. I could feel my body a bit sore after our countless love making last night.

I smiled. I love him and I like it when he's holding me possessively, but sometimes he does it exaggeratingly. Just like today. He is almost sleeping on top of me with his hands around my waist. His head was resting on my chest, and his breath fanning through the thin silk fabric giving me a goosebumps everywhere my body.

I stirred gently and tried to unwrapped his hands around my waist but he just tightened it. I couldn't hardly breath.

"I can't breath.." I squeaked as I tried to pushed him and loosen his hold.

Then he rolled on my side and looked at me worriedly. "Oh, I'm sorry, moro mou." he looked at me very concerned. I smiled at him to reassure him that it's fine.

"You're heavy, you know?" I chuckled softly. Then I switch on my side facing him. I ran my fingers his short stubbles on his cheeks down his chin.

"I can't help it!" he grinned deviously, as he grab my hand and pulled it to his lips and kissed it tenderly. My heart leap at the very simple gesture. He was on his side now facing me, with his head resting on his palm and the other hand, he snake it on my waist and pulled me closer to him. Now, our nose was almost touching.

"Even in the morning you still look beautiful..." he whispered tenderly, with his breath fanning on my cheeks.

"You look so handsome yourself, even when you're sleeping and especially when you're awake!" I grinned cheekily, and boldly kiss his tempting lips.

"I like that!" he grinned back, then he pulled me on top of him and I giggled. I always feel lost in his arms.

Oh how I love this man! The first time I saw him, when Mom, Dad and I went on our first dinner at their house, three doors from us. We just moved in to our new house.

I was 5 and he was 13. Chrissy was so ecstatic to meet me. I wanted to play with him, but he was too serious and so snobby. He always made sure whenever I approached him, to leave a nasty comment about me. He was never polite or warm to me, and I never understand why. But each day, my heart grew fond of him, until I just realized that I already love him. I admire every bit of him, even though he never showed politeness to me.

"Why are you staring at me Agapi Mou?" he raised his eyebrow. I knew, I'm making him feel discomfort. "It makes me feel uncomfortable... What's running in your head Moro?" he asked looking a bit anxious.

I grinned broadly. "Why were you so snobbish the first time we met?" I asked, wanting to know the reason why he was always indifferent to me.

He grinned. "Because, I was so afraid I would fall hard and you are so young. I don't want my friends to call me cradle snatcher. You were so cute. So beautiful at your young age. My young heart had already smitten with you, since I first laid my eyes on you, but I'm too hypocrite to admit it!" he smiled a bit edgy.

"Is that right? You already loved me?" I asked incredulously. He just nodded his head, embarrassed. "You're an idiot!" I smacked his chest playfully and he grab my hand. "We shouldn't have waited for too long and hurt each other, you know? I have love you since I first met you. I know, I was too young but I knew then that I like you!" I admit as I giggled when I recalled the night I first saw him. He was so handsome with his polo shirt and blue jeans. I never forget that night, with his signature scowl on his face.

"Fate planned it.." Zandros beamed at me. I agreed and we kissed again.

"What would you like to do today?" I asked after we our lips parted, dropping the topic.

"Mom and Da-" his sentence didn't finished when we heard a knock in the door. He groaned loudly. It seems like fate had also included, 'interruption in our every sweet moments'. His face was disgruntled with frustrations.

"Who on earth is this person who has nothing to do in the morning?" Zandros grumbled. I laughed softly as I rolled on his side.

"Go, open the door!" I ordered when I noticed that he have no intention of opening it.

He mumbled incoherently as he lazily dragged himself to the door. Not long, I heard different voices.

I decided to get up. I grab the familiar white robe and put it on. Half done, Chrissy was entering our bedroom excitedly. Her parents was following then Zandros who was occasionally rolling his eyes. Then Isaac walked in last. The place suddenly became too small.

"Oh my God, you're going to be my certified sister...ever!!" she squealed in happiness, pulling me for a tight hug. Her laughter was too hard not to be infected. I was smiling broadly. When we parted, Tata beamed at me and hug me too.

"I'm glad Zandros didn't give up!" she whispered then she pulled herself away from me. "You look stunning. Your tan skin suit you!" she smiled widely.

"It's my turn to give a hug to my daughter!" uncle Vladimir butted in and soon he was giving me a bear hug. "I'm glad he realized it before it's too late. He was too stubborn! I had to do it my way!" Uncle whispered and then he pulled me away of him, confused.. and then he winked at me.

I was looking at him curiously, but managed to give him a smile. I didn't understand his words.

Then Isaac approached Chrissy. Chrissy snake her hand around Isaac's waist possessively. I bit my bottom lip as I raised my eyebrow, staring at Chrissy's possessiveness.

"Oh.. I'm sorry Lauren. This i-"

"He's my head photographer!" I cut her off as I smiled cheekily.

"He worked with you?" Chrissy's eyes bulged as she looked at me accusingly.

"Sorry, I can't ruin his plan, you know?" I apologized. She rolled her eyes, but then she smiled after.

"Ok. Let's get this thing happened!" Tata suddenly blurted out excitedly, clapping her hands to alert everyone. And like a boss, everyone became so attentive. Isaac who was holding a hanger with a plastic covering the thing, I knew it was a dress but I was too fixed with them, surprised everyone is here that I didn't notice it.

After Isaac gave me a hug, he gave me the dress. I looked at him in curiosity. He just shrugged his shoulders. Then he stood beside Chrissy again and Chrissy smiled widely, when he pulled her closer to him.

"What's going on?" I asked confused. I am happy everyone is here but they are all acting strange. I felt Zandros hands wrapped around my waist. He was behind me. I looked up at him, turning my head, and he just shrugged. This guy knew something but he's not telling me.

"Your wedding is tomorrow." How come?" I murmured, confused. Tata and uncle's face was glowing with happiness. I know we are getting married here, but Zandros didn't settled it yet with the staff since he was waiting for them.

Then another knock in our door.

Great! I thought. I rolled my eyes. How am I ever enjoy my peace with my Fiancee?

Fiancee... The words was like music to my ears. I can't believe he's my fiancee now.

Uncle Vladimir opened the door since he is the closest. Revealing Mario and Ash looking so happy.

"Auntie Beatriz!" Ashley's excited voice squeals in excitement as soon as she saw Tata Beatriz. Tata smiled widely and the two shared a hug. Ashley introduced Mario and the two was also excited when they heard the news about us getting married this afternoon. Then, I remember about the double wedding.

"Ashley and Mario are engaged Tata, Uncle. Can they join us so it's double wedding?" I asked with hope.

"Of course. The presider told us that he can marry one or more couple at once.. That would be great." Uncle Vladimir announced proudly. Then he looked at me and Zandros with so much happiness.

"Then can we join then Dad?" Chrissy asked. Uncle Vladimir's forehead furrowed. He was looking at Isaac.

"Do you think you need to wait for Isaac to proposed?" uncle quipped sarcastically, making us all laughed. Isaac's face reddened in embarrassment.

"I will marry her anywhere she likes it Mr. Mailov. I love her, and I want to Marry her." he stated casually. Then he looked at her with adoration. Chrissy's smile widened and she stood up on her tippy toes and kissed him which Isaac responded passionately.

"Ok, three wedding at once!" Uncle Vladimir announced unsure and he looked again at Isaac with warning. I knew when it comes to Chrissy, he was very very protective. I smiled. Isaac didn't back down.

"Ok, for now let's all go have breakfast. Vladimir already settled this wedding arrangement before he talk to Zandros." Tata blurted out making me and Zandros looked at Uncle Vladimir in curiosity.

Damn, he did it again! Can't this old man get his claws off our life? Although, I'm grateful of him, because without his controlling character I wouldn't have Zandros right now. Probably he's married by now. The thought of it still make me sad and hurt.

"Don't look at me like I did something very wrong. I'm just helping out." uncle Vladimir brushed it off.

"Dad?" Zandros voice was asking for more explanation. His eyes was glaring at him accusingly. Uncle Vladimir raised his hands in surrender.

"Fine!.. I called them to arranged a wedding here. Even if you two are not in good terms, I will do anything in my power to get you two wed! And the two of you, should have been wedded if not with your Tata Beatriz, who kept on stopping me!" Uncle stated grimly, looking exasperated. Tata rolled her eyes.

I looked at him incredulously.

Are we always expecting him to meddle with our life?

"And why is that?" Zandros asked exasperatedly.

"Because you two have been arranged. But we have to wait for Lauren to turn 22. But you ruined it all because of your stubbornness!!" uncle accused him and rolled his eyes. I didn't contain my laughters when I saw him rolled his eyes. It seems like everyone was having a new habit.

Everyone was looking at me incredulously. When my laugh died down, I looked at uncle Vladimir. "You just rolled your eyes Uncle! That's the first time I saw you did that!" I exclaimed teasingly.

Everyone burst into fit of laughters.

Then I thought, I was arranged to Zandros? I never knew about it. Mom and Dad never mentioned it to me about an arranged marriage.

"So when is this arrange marriage had been settled?" Zandros asked his Dad, raising his eyebrow in curiosity.

"When you were 17. I had to, I thought you'll grow with no future. I hate that I have to always get you out of trouble because of all this sleeping with different woman. You and your friends are not thinking right." Uncle shook his head in disbelief.

I already heard about it before. How many times he was accused of impregnating ladies, but those girls never trapped him. I know, a lot of girls was too determined to trapped him into marriage, because of his god-like looks and money. Although, none succeed.

He was labeled as the 'heartless black sheep billionaire's son'. He and his friends was always into trouble with cops too. If not about girls, they either caught drunk driving, or into a fight. He may not the one who started it, but he was with them.

But since money works all the time, they were always got freed. But looked at all of them now. They are all successful in their own businesses and made their name in the business world. They are all the darling of every magazines. Gossip or business. They were the faces of every establishment.

The Pallis-Petropoulis hotel owned by Demetrio and Nicolas, scattered around the world, and in the top list as well. They not just owned a chains of luxurious hotel, but also they run a numerous private resorts/beaches around the globe.

Then there is Stavros Demakis. Another shipping magnate. Every girl's dream of New York.

"Dad, we were young!" Zandros defensive tone dragged me back to reality. He looked embarrassed, and one of the richest bachelor in the whole world, according to Forbes.

"I know and I'm glad you grew up as a responsible man, albeit very stubborn." Uncle Vladimir stated casually and he smiled widely.

"I'm not Dad." Zandros groaned loudly.

"We are not in here if you are not son!" uncle challenged, shoving his hands inside his pocket. Everyone was just watching how the two bicker.

"I'm not talking about this again, Dad!" Zandros resigned, when he realized his Dad doesn't seem to back down.

"Ok Boys, enough of that! Let's all go and leave Zandros and Lauren to get change. We will wait for you at the Tevairoa restaurant.

We agreed and everyone left except Tata Beatriz. I knew she wants to talk to Zandros privately so I decided to have a shower and leave the two talk. I made my way to the washroom after I laid the dress on the bed and had a quick shower.

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Zandros' POV

As soon as she entered the washroom, Mom pulled out a classic green velvet box.

"Give this to her. An engagement ring and wedding ring from my late grand mother. It was a heirloom. I've been keeping this for you, when you find the right girl I will give it to you. And today is the day. I'm glad you pick her. You know we love her so much as much as we love you and Chrissy." Mom said emotionally. I could see the tears brimming on the edge of her eyelid.

"Thanks Mom! I never thought about the ring yet. I'm not even thinking." I chuckled. I'm embarrassed to admit that my head wasn't working well when she's around me.

"I get it! You're dad was like that when he was still trying to win me. He always forgot things." Mom mused as she recalled their love story and Dad.

Dad and Mom met through one of Dad's fling. It was Mom's best friend, as far as I remember.

"Ok. I'll leave you two. I'm happy for you son!" Mom said sweetly and she smiled and pulled me for a hug before leaving.

I almost cried. I love her so much. She is the best mom in the world.

I remember the box I was holding. I opened it and I saw two rings. It's an oval sapphire and diamond, stylish in every way, the elegant sapphire gemstone ring is surrounded by a single halo of pavé-set diamonds framed in 18k white gold. It looks stunning. The wedding ring was pave-set around the frame of the ring.

I was staring at the beautiful ring still hynotized, when Lauren talk.

"Did she left?" she asked while drying her hair with the towel. She was wearing the white robe the resort had provided.

"I quickly stuff the ring in my pocket and thought how to proposed again decently. I grinned.

"Yes. I'll just have a quick shower." I said and walk to the washroom.

"K." was all she said, while her head was bent down low with all her hair hanging low, drying it well with the towel.

Not long, we are both sitting with my parent's at a big round table, at the Tevairoa restaurant. The restaurant overlooks the turquoise waters of the Bora Bora Lagoon and offers open-air dining on the terrace.

I was seated beside Mom, then Lauren took the chair beside me. Chrissy was on her other side with Isaac. Mario beside Isaac and then Ashley, then another two chairs was vacated. A creased line formed in my forehead, curious why we have two empty seats.

"Do we have more guest coming Dad?" I asked nonchalantly, trying to conceal that growing curiosity. We had a lot of surprises today. Dad always surprised me. What else do I expect to my Dad. It's hard to read his mind.

I'm just glad that since they showed up this morning, he seemed to smile a lot than before. It's just odd to see him smiling and even jesting around us.

He just shrugged his shoulders with my question to my annoyance.

I was about to say some more when the a young guy approached us and talked in English. I'm glad Tahitian Bora Bora staff can speak in English fluently, although they have a very thick accent, still, it's clear and anyone can understand it.

Everyone had ordered their beverages. Lauren and I had shiraz. While the others had chardonnay.

Then the waiter came back and asked if we are ready to order.

"We have two more company coming. Would you mind waiting more minutes? They are coming.." Dad smiled to the waiter.

"Of course Sir! I'll come back when they are here and settled." the young waiter replied, giving us a very friendly warm smile. This place is so friendly. Maybe the reason why Dad was smiling a lot. He must have been infected with the people's smiles here.

I looked at Lauren. She looks so beautiful in her sundress. I can't believe I'm marrying her tomorrow. I remember the ring. I had to proposed tonight. Maybe at dinner. I hope this chipmunks, I'm referring to them who can't give us at peace, kept interrupting my moments with her, hoping they will give us a break tonight. Maybe I'll walk her to the shore and I will proposed there. I grinned inwardly. It's a good idea and I can't wait.

I'm the luckiest man in the world. I snake my one hand around her waist and she looked at me and smiled, as she put her wine glass down on the table, after she made a sip.

"Ok. The wedding will be held at the shore. Then the reception will be in the yacht. Vladimir rented their biggest yacht here." Mom beamed excitedly. "We will cruise around the island and the neigboring island. We can also snorkel, or swim. Jetski's are also available to anyone who wants to do jetskiing." Mom added in her tone full of excitement. She looks so ecstatic.

I thought their plan was great.

"How lon-" Lauren's question hang in the air when Dad stood up. He was looking behind us. I followed his stare and looked on my shoulder. I was stunned to see Ayumi with...

ANDERSON?..

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A/N: Did someone see that coming??? lol