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112- Life got better
Daniella NobeiMy dear readers, I am unsure if anyone would reach this stage of this book but I am willing to write this anyway. When I started this book I hoped it would go far, I did not plan to end it here however low profit share and less engagement from readers has forced me to take this necessary step. You have come to the end of this book. If you read this far, thank you! Kindly look out for my new release. Love.
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A Paradise Called Us 01-I will get married
"Look, it's Mac and Cheese," Karen said with a smile as she dropped the plate in front of Zachary."Here's yours, Aunt Maya." planting a soft kiss on the woman's cheek she said, "Your favorite, spiced turkey. I made it just the way you like it."Karen stared at the table filled with food however Aunt Maya and her cousin, Zachary were not eating. Instead they had a forlorn look on their faces.Aunt Maya said, "There was no need for this, Karen""Why not?" Karen chuckled "It's the New Year and this is how we celebrate it, remember? I make your favorites each year.""This is different," Zachary lifted his gaze "Why are you pretending, Karen?""Pretending?" Karen gave a sad chuckle "I'm not pretending.""Should I remind you that this is your last New Year celebration?" Zachary said with clenched jaw "You have only eleven months left and, God, you're so happy. How can you be happy?"Finally found out, Karen took her seat quietly beside Aunt Maya who began to weep."I know," Karen replied c
A Paradise Called Us 02-The proposal
"You've no idea what you mean, Kevin." Mrs Kord objected "As the only son of the Kord family you deserve an almost perfect wife which will be if not impossible, difficult to find.""Mother, calm down." Kevin said "I have someone in mind.""You do?" asked a surprise Mrs Kord."Good then," Mr Kord remarked before getting up and leaving the table. Elliot followed suit but hid in the shadows to eavesdrop.Mrs Kord leaned forward and whispered, "Who is she? Do you really love her or did you just make that up to impress your father??""No," answered Kevin "There is infact someone and you know her. I have always been in love with her mom.""Oh, I see.." her words trailed of and then picking up her pace she asked "Are you speaking of Selene Wilson?""Yes.""I..I thought you both are just strictly childhood friends??" "We are," Kevin sipped his wine "But I grew to love her beyond a childhood friend.""Alright..but..but does she love you?"Turning, Kevin frowns and then says "Of course she doe
A Paradise Called Us 03-Headlines
The Wilsons, Kords, the paparazzi and even the crowd gathered were thrown into shock. Their disappointment reverberated in their unexpected gasp. Elliot smiled.Selene was about to turn around and leave when Kevin got up on his feet and grabbed her wrist just in time. He twirled her around."Selene," his voice cracked "Why..why won't you marry me? Did I say or do something wrong?"Selene jerked her wrist from his grip."You're blind, Kevin." she replied "That's what you did wrong! You're blind and you want to use me to cover up your weakness!""Selene, why would you think so? I'm not using you," he paused and added "I'm marrying you because I love you.""No, don't lie to me! Do you want to deny the disgrace that accompanies marrying you-a blind man! You speak of fulfilling my dreams, Kevin but this is not my dream. I don't dream of getting married to a blind man who walks around with a stick to find his way."Kevin opened his mouth to speak and then shut them again, hurt by her choice
A Paradise Called Us 04-Dangerous for Karen
"Marie Kord," Aunt Maya repeated "Is this who I think it is??""Of course it is," the voice answered cheerfully "Your long time old friend. Don't tell me you have forgotten me.""Of course not," answered Aunt Maya "It's so good to hear from you. How come you got my number?""Well.. that's not important is it??" a soft chuckle followed "The last time we met was perhaps a year ago. I thought that we should link up tomorrow?""That's good..but uhm-" Aunt Maya began but was cut short."Do you still live there?" "Yes, I still do.""Great, I will come by tomorrow.""Alright," "Thank you very much, Amaya. I'm glad to know you're alive and well.""I'm glad to know that too." Aunt Maya answered before the line went dead. ..."Didn't see you at the office today," Ian spoke the moment he was ushered into Kevin's room. "Are you alright?""Can you believe that?" Kevin asked absent-mindedly. He was seated close to the French window, viewing the large city of Willow-ridge while caressing the mill
A Paradise Called Us 05-Charm Her
"Dangerous?" Aunt Maya hissed slightly "Ha! He's blind, Zachary.""Mum, Kevin's blindness is his only disability. Without his eyes, this man is arrogant, cold and vicious! Despite the fact that he cannot see, he wields much power, he has this..manipulative aura around him and all of this is a great contrast to Karen's innocent and naive nature. That is why he is dangerous.""Zachary, you don't know him.""But I have heard of him," Zachary replied quickly "Just few days ago he got rejected by the woman he truly loves. Why is his mother here to seek Karen's hand in marriage?""They might be poles apart on the social ladder but my friendship with Mrs Kord has earned Karen her life-long dream." she lets out a sigh and adds "It has always been her dream to get married to a responsible man.""Maybe you've forgotten that she added love. Karen has always wanted to marry a man she loves. She has, most certainly never crossed path with Kevin. She does not know this man and without her permissio
A Paradise Called Us 06-I finally did
Karen is home."Aunt Maya?" she called as she walked into the kitchen but found no one. Turning back, she found Zachary who had a forlorn look on his face."Hey," Karen greeted casually "Is something wrong? Where's Aunt?""Oh, Karen you're back!" Aunt Maya said as she emerged from the passage. Karen walked over to her and gave her a peck.Aunt Maya asked "How was work? You didn't stress yourself, did you?""I'm used to it, Aunt Maya." Karen replied as she poured the woman a glass of water."I have something to tell you," Aunt Maya began as she took the glass from Karen."I guessed," Karen chuckled as she glanced at Zachary "The atmosphere is..daunting.""Well," Aunt Maya started "A proposal came in earlier today.""A proposal?" Karen took her seat "For who?""You, my dear," Aunt Maya answered "Kevin Kord wants you to marry him.""..." Karen opened her lips and shut them again. Her heart beat accelerated almost the same time. "T-to..to..marry..him??" Karen repeated nervously."See mot
A Paradise Called Us 07-On his way
"Zachary, how..how could you?" Karen's voice cracked."I know right," he replied casually and closed the distance between them. His tall frame hovered over her as he stared down at her with grey glistering eyes."I couldn't stop myself despite knowing that it's not possible.""I...I don't know what to say right now.""Nothing," he ran his hand through his hair "Don't say anything. Forget I ever said this.""But Zach-""Don't marry him, Karen."Shaking her head, Karen walked out and slammed the door behind her...."Mr Kord, Mr Lyons asked to meet with-""I'm not available," Kevin answered his secretary with a cold voice."Okay, sir. How about the scheduled meeting with the manager of the company's resources?? The meeting has been delayed for-""Delay it again."The secretary nodded as she scrambled to read up all the CEO's pent up schedules."Mr Kord, there's a complain about the increasing-""Take it to, Elliot.""Mr Kord, you had twenty-five extended interviews last weekend. Would y
A Paradise Called Us 08-None of it
"Here?" Karen repeated absentmindedly "To..to do what, Aunt Maya?"Aunt Maya pulled Karen to her room and threw her wardrobe open. Pulling out a short gown she held it to Karen's chin and grinned sheepishly."Yes.. perfect for the occasion!" she placed it on the bed and began to scurry for more."Aunt," Karen called more loudly to get her attention.Aunt Maya turned, "I'm so sorry if I'm acting weird, dear. It's just that I'm so excited to have to plan your wedding and witness it as well."She held Karen's hands in hers. "Don't be nervous.""I'm.. I'm not," Karen assured herself "It's just that..why..why is he coming here?""Probably to get to know you?" Aunt Maya chuckled and sat Karen down "I know this will be your first time with..with the opposite sex, Karen and you need not be nervous."Karen let out a sigh."I know you'll be fine," Aunt Maya smiled "Now go on, freshen up quickly."After that, Aunt Maya went back to Karen's closet and began to rummage through, muttering to hersel
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