A/N: Sorry for the one week wait but hey? I kept my promise! Haha! (: I'd love to get ideas 'cause I'm kind of on a writer's block /: so please send 'em in. Anyways, enjoy this chapter!

Out of a Dream into a Nightmare

As Cody Martin stood impatiently at the altar waiting for his bride to walk down the aisle, he couldn't help but think this was a dream. He was getting married? It was a surprise to everyone. Nobody ever thought Cody Martin would ever get married and yet there he was. A smiled cracked on his face as he thought of the girl he ended up falling in love with. The same girl who he once hated and couldn't stand. Yes, Cody was getting married to Bailey Pickett. The thought of her soon becoming Bailey Martin was giving him a sense of satisfaction. When he first got Bailey to be his, he thought he was the luckiest man alive. But he corrected himself. Now that it was the day she'd officially become his for the rest of his life, he felt even luckier. Lost in his thoughts with a bright smile on his face, he waited for the girl of his dreams. And as soon as his eyes laid on her, he went breathless. WOW! She looked beautiful. She had the brightest of smile on her face and her beauty glowed in the light of the sun emerging from the windows. As she took small steps on the aisle, his heartbeat kept getting faster. She steeped up and Cody held out his hand which she gladly took. He couldn't understand his feelings but it was like he owned the world. Never did he feel so content, so at ease. She made him complete.

The priest started the ceremony. Cody couldn't tear his eyes apart from her. Her big brown eyes were sparkling with pure love for him and he just felt blessed to be the one she agreed to share her everything with. The priest was in the middle of reciting when somebody's phone started to rang. Cody checked his pockets but he didn't have his phone on him. Right then, out of no where a man who Cody had no idea of, emerged from the crowd and handed him his phone..."Answer your phone, Cody..."

Cody was awoken by the annoying sound of his alarm. With shock overtaking him, he sat up-right on his bed. It took Cody quite a while before realising that it was just a dream. He wiped a drop or two of sweat off of his forehead. He sighed in a bit of relief..."what a nightmare that was..." Even though he hated the mere idea of marriage and hated that Bailey girl even more, it was him that actually had this dream. He tried to convince himself that it was just due to his psychological fear of marriages and emotional commitments. And his fear was converted into a dream.

Cody was trying very hard to deny the fact that the dream actually made him happy. But his face couldn't hide everything. As he was getting ready for the day, Zack entered his room...

"Morning, Cody! I just came here to remind you that you asked me to bring London for lunc...why are you smiling?" He stopped in mid sentence and asked.

Cody was in denial. He shook his head and ignored Zack's question..."I remember, Zack. Be at my office by 4. Please don't be late. My schedule is already set and I can not afford any delays."

Zack knew his brother and he knew Cody only ignored a question when he didn't wanna lie and the truth won't be the correct choice. "You completely ignored my question. That spells something fishy with a capital F"

Cody looked away, picking up his tie, he started tying it..."Nothing is fishy, Zack. I'm getting late and I really don't have time for these games."

The reply seemed a bit acceptable to Zack so he decided to let his brother off the hook..."If you say so, buddy. I'll see you." With that, Zack left his room.

Cody sighed in relief. Why was he afraid of being caught smiling? It wasn't like it was a crime but to him, lying was a crime. And he couldn't possible tell anyone the reason that had gotten him to be so happy. Mostly because he himself didn't want to accept it. Besides, today was the day he was suppose to focus more on Zack. It was the day when he'd finally meet London Tipton, the girl Zack liked so much. Cody could only hope this girl was all he'd want in a girl for his brother.

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Bailey Pickett woke up to the sound of her chicken alarm clock. When her family moved out of the farm to come live in Boston, the chicken clock was all she had as a reminder of her life back on the farm. No matter how bad Bailey wanted out of that small town, she still missed it.

Bailey quickly got out of the bed. It was a really big day for her. She was meeting the Martins for lunch. The part that made her nervous to her core was that she knew she'd be going in as London Tipton and coming out as Bailey Pickett. She could only hope that they'd believe her and accept her as who she was. Bailey had gotten to know Zack Martin a little over the past week but she had no clue of his brother Cody. She heard a few stories from Mr Tipton, he was famous to be the most arrogant man in business. It was giving her shivers. But she knew that there was no other way left. This just had to be done. Bailey had never been a liar and it was making her feel sick that she continued a stupid lie for so many days just to save her job.

"Today is gonna be a long day." She mumbled to herself and sighed..."Lets do this!"

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The huge and luxurious gates to the Martin Empire opened to welcome her in. The girl who always visited big hotels or companies as an ordinary employee, was at one of the world's leading companies as the head's brother's girlfriend. Sure she was not Bailey Pickett to them, but the fact that the head himself invited her there was giving her a sense of accomplishment, a sense of honour and pride.
She took calm steps towards the reception and asked for Cody Martin. The receptionist dialled a number and busied herself in taking the orders. Bailey patiently waited. As she was finished, she turned to her..."Mr Martin is expecting you. Take the elevator to the top floor and go straight to his conference room. Have a nice day, ma'am." She smiled enthusiastically. Of course it was just because it was her job to smile, but Bailey was already liking the attention.

Bailey proceeded towards the room she was suppose to see the 'other' Martin. Zack had dropped her off there and went to get some work done. She would have to deal with the arrogant nut in the Martin Family tree all by herself. As she reached her desired location, she was greeted by another smiling man, who she thought was Cody Martin. The man was dressed in a suit, with a very warm smile he said "Hello" to her and opened her the door to the room. Bailey couldn't help but praise how down to earth he was for a man who owned a huge empire.

The moment Bailey stepped in, she was in awe of the beauty and architect of the room. For just a conference room, it was very luxuriously designed. A large area of the room was covered by a huge round table, surrounding it were comfortable leather chairs that Bailey could tell were much more comfortable than her bed at home. The walls were decorated with fancy art. There was a wall at the corner that was dedicated to the certificates the Martins earned and the achievements they made. On her right most, there was a small but again very luxurious and cozy sitting area. She assumed that was for special guests. She was still taking in the beautiful environment when the man behind her came up to her and gestured towards a separated siting area..."Have a seat, Ma'am. Mr Martin will be right over."

Bailey obliged and took a seat in one of the most comfortable couches she had ever sat on. She was smiling from ear to ear. All the nervousness that she felt before coming here was now gone. All she could think about was how amazing that place was. She picked up a magazine from the table in front of her and flipped through a couple of pages. But right then, she heard the door open and someone came in. He was a bit far so she couldn't make out his face, all she could see was that he was tall and had blonde hair. Then it occurred her. He got a little closer and she knew exactly who he was. She froze in her tracks...it was...it was RICHIE RICH!

Fear washed over her. She didn't know how to make a run for it. Fortunately he was busy with his phone and still hadn't noticed her..."Sorry to keep you waiting, miss Tipton. I was just..."
Bailey was about to turn around and run away. She just didn't want anybody to find out like that. When she was caught by someone. She wanted to tell the truth herself so she would not look like a liar. But it seemed like it was her unlucky day. He looked up. The expressions on his face told everything she needed to know. A mix of confusion and hate that soon turned into pure anger and rage...

"YOU? WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?" He paused as if he was thinking something..."You...you were...pretending to be London Tipton? Weren't you?"

Bailey just closed her eyes as a tear rolled down. She wasn't ready for the humiliation that was coming to her. She immediately thought to explain everything to him before he'd get any wrong idea but again, it was too late...the idea that he got was enough to kill her...

"A cheep gold digger. Thats what you are, huh? A lying, crap gold digger." He paused again and got closer to her..."should I just turn you in now on account of Identity Theft?" He said grabbing her by the wrist tightly...

Bailey just looked at him in horror.

A/N: I was originally gonna finish this scene in one chapter but the conversation was too long in my head. So I decided to break it up. Besides, a cliffy is sometimes good, right? (:

Hope you guys are still with me and hooked. Read and Review, fellows! It makes my day! (:
Love, Ash!