THE ARRANGED BRIDE

THE ARRANGED BRIDE

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By:  Vikki  Completed
Language: English
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Tessa Montgomery is a 20 years old college student from a prestigious family. But everything goes sideways when her father dies and his company is in debt, her mom goes to their family friend, the Crawfords for help but they give a condition, that for them to help her mother and her father's fallen company, she must marry their first son Kace Crawford even though they all know that Tessa loves the second son Drake Crawford. How would this turn out in the end? And what motive does Kace and Drake's parents have for giving this kind of condition?

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CHAPTER ONE

TESSA“ What the hell, that's so outrageous!!! They agreed to help us only if I get married to their eldest son Kace?. “ I was astounded and looked at my mother who was seated with a sad look on her face, as I prayed that this was just some silly joke. But the look she gave me told me it was not.“ But everyone knows I have feelings for Drake. I can swear with my life that his parents are aware so why would they want me to get married to his elder brother Kace whom we haven’t seen for over a decade now?? “ I asked her angrily as though she had the answers to my questions which deep down I knew she didn’t, I just needed someone to channel my anger on.My mom who used to be the talk of the town and known for her beauty and elegance was seated in front of me, a shadow of herself, not Mrs. Adelle Montgomery whom everyone knew.I couldn’t understand why the Crawfords would want me to marry their first son, Kace Crawford, for God’s sake I can’t even remember when last I saw him, he left to s

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Mirabel Uche
This book is the best
2024-11-03 15:54:48
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Mirabel Uche
I love it so much
2024-10-28 03:16:36
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Linda Ntombie Mankhwazi
chapter 11
2023-07-25 23:28:32
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tina
so much drama. l quit
2023-06-16 16:11:32
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Daphne Williams
Very good, drama-filled romance.
2023-07-02 03:09:10
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Roselyn Young
great short story. downside too explicit sex. had to skim through those chapters. want nice, pure stories..
2024-10-17 21:11:21
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Shenetha
I am never one to start a book without finishing it BUT I almost did!!! This book is filled with so much drama; just drama, drama, drama EVERYDAY! They couldn’t even catch their breath and it was a never ending drama filled story. TO MUCH!!!! ...
2024-02-10 09:54:39
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Kagz Faiy
it's time to update, it's getting boring now
2023-06-12 15:52:33
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109 Chapters

CHAPTER ONE

TESSA“ What the hell, that's so outrageous!!! They agreed to help us only if I get married to their eldest son Kace?. “ I was astounded and looked at my mother who was seated with a sad look on her face, as I prayed that this was just some silly joke. But the look she gave me told me it was not.“ But everyone knows I have feelings for Drake. I can swear with my life that his parents are aware so why would they want me to get married to his elder brother Kace whom we haven’t seen for over a decade now?? “ I asked her angrily as though she had the answers to my questions which deep down I knew she didn’t, I just needed someone to channel my anger on.My mom who used to be the talk of the town and known for her beauty and elegance was seated in front of me, a shadow of herself, not Mrs. Adelle Montgomery whom everyone knew.I couldn’t understand why the Crawfords would want me to marry their first son, Kace Crawford, for God’s sake I can’t even remember when last I saw him, he left to s
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CHAPTER TWO

KACE’S POV“ You guys want to pull a welcome home prank on me right? “ I asked, laughing as I looked at my mom and dad Mr. and Mrs. Crawford.But they just stared back at me keeping serious faces and the smile on my face immediately froze. Wait, so they were serious about me getting married to Tessa?A girl I have never had a good history with since childhood? Well obviously that's what she felt but to be sincere I just found her too adorable when we were growing up and I loved to tease her a lot.Because I looked loved whenever she pouted, but she mistook it for a bully so I withdrew myself seeing the fact that she was getting too close to Drake and I wasn't their age mate.Even I had this intuition that Tessa and Drake would end up together but all those thoughts vanished when I came back two days ago and Drake was filling me in on everything going on in his life.Drake is very much aware that Tessa loves him but he told me he doesn’t love her but plans on having just one night stand
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CHAPTER THREE

TESSA’S POV“ Good morning principal Sanders “ I greeted our principal lazily as I entered her office and sat down in front of her. She looked at me with her brows furrowed and sighed afterward before she began to speak.“ You are normally the first student to pay your school fees and now your final exams will soon come to an end but you still haven't paid. I tried calling your mum several times but she wouldn't take my calls '' Principal Sanders complained.Well, I didn't blame her, Not everyone knew that my dad died due to the frustration of his bankrupt company and the threats from the bank.He was coming back home drunk and left his car at the bar he drank at, in the process of crossing the road a trailer hit him and he died on the spot. Nobody knew this aside from Kace and Drake's parents and my mom suggested we keep it that way. All she does is brood over how she can't live her lavish lifestyle anymore.“ We'll pay you soon Mrs. Sanders, my mom’s bank account is having issues r
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CHAPTER FOUR

KACE’S POV“ What plans? “ Tessa asked, looking confused at both Drake and me as her mom walked to stand beside her.Before I got the chance to utter a word Drake took long strides to Tessa and confessed love to her. I was flabbergasted. In all my years of living, I didn't know Drake could lie this much.When did he become this insensitive? This poor girl already lost so much and now Drake is lying to her just to lure her to his bed? What pissed me off the most is that this girl had been his close friend since childhood.“He is lying, Tessa!! don't believe him!! “ I wanted to tell Tessa but decided to keep my mouth shut. It would be best if she finds out by herself.I just stood looking at the whole scenario with furrowed brows and saw that Tessa’s mom was looking at Drake warily. Thank goodness at least her mom is sharp in thinking, I thought to myself.I felt sorry for Tessa, if it were within my powers to help her without this arranged marriage thing I would, but I could only acce
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CHAPTER FIVE

TESSA’S POV“ Get your hands off her Drake “ A baritone voice that wasn't Kace's order with thunderous voice. We all turned in the direction in which the voice came and saw that it was Drakes dad that said it.They worked to where we stood and began talking but I couldn't register what they were saying. I was too numb at the moment, the only thing I could say I heard was Drake telling them he loved me.I had been waiting for this moment all my life when he would say these words to me but it came at the wrong time. He was too late and the thought alone broke me beyond measure.All these that happened were too much for me to process. I know I came here ready to get married to Kace but hearing Drake tell me he loves me made me indecisive. So I ran as fast as my legs could carry while crying.Before I knew it I was in front of our mansions gate, is there what heartbreak can't make someone do? Because on a normal day, I can never run from the Crawford manor to our mansion.I ran inside an
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CHAPTER SIX

TESSA’S POVWhen I felt a tap on my shoulders, I turned to see our college's most renowned troublemaker female group. I rolled my eyes as I turned to face them with my hands akimbo ready for whatever it is they wanted.“ Sorry Tessa, I just wanted to ask if this is true, “ Bianca, their leader, said as she showed me a video playing on her phone.I looked closely and saw that it was a video of when I was explaining my predicament to Triss and Drake after I came out of Principal Sanders's office yesterday. Could this day get any worse? Who made this Video and how did it go Viral?“ Oops sorry no need to ask since I saw him drop you off, broke girl!! “ Bianca said and began laughing at me while her other friends joined her in laughing at me. It was clear they were mocking.“ And so? What if she is getting married to Kace? If it's that easy, do you have any suitors yet? Fuck off before I tell the whole school your secret “ Triss said trying to defend me because I just stood there speechles
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CHAPTER SEVEN

KACE’S POV“ Wake up Kace “ I heard a voice that sounded like Tessa’s and I immediately sprang up from bed. Only to find out that it was my alarm. I checked the time and saw it was six in the morning. I quickly showered and headed straight to Tessa’s house to pick her up for school.While driving, I wondered if she'll be okay judging from how she ran off yesterday. I bet she must have cried her eyes out, I thought to myself and sighed.But why on earth did my alarm sound like Tessa's voice to me and why the hell has she been on my mind lately!!I accelerated my speed and arrived at her house fifteen minutes later. I walked to the threshold of their mansion, I have to confess that the Montgomery’s had great taste in ornaments and trending house designs. Before I could knock on the door Tessa's mom opened the door with a smiling face.“ Good morning Ma “ I greeted and bowed my head slightly showing respect.“ Oh come on!! You can call me Adelle. You'll be my son-in-law very soon after
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CHAPTER EIGHT

KACE’S POV“ What the hell do you think you are doing Drake? “ I asked Drake as I angrily rushed to where he was.“ I'm taking Tess for us to go get our marriage certificate whether you all like it or not, “ Drake said to us.“ Well sorry to disappoint you, Drake, I'm now married to Kace, “ Tessa said for the first time I have seen her today with a broad smile on her face.“ Babe, come over here, we need to rest before dinner time, I’m tired, “ Tessa said to me to everyone's surprise.Dad, Mom, Tessa’s mom and I were all looking at her like she wasn't okay. Did she just call me babe? And did I just like the fact that she did? What's wrong with me?But then again why the sudden change in attitude towards Drake, this is someone she has always loved. This convinced me beyond doubt that something happened between them that Tess doesn't want to spill out.“ Babe? “ Tess called again bringing me back from my train of thoughts as she stretched her hands forward to me to hold.I walked to her
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CHAPTER NINE

TESSA’S POVWhen I heard the clicking of heels, I thought maybe Mrs. Crawford invited one of her friends but when I raised my head I saw Triss walking over to our table with a long strapless dress that showed her cleavage's and had a slit at the front of the dress which exposed her thighs a lot.Looking at her walking to us at the table, I wanted to tell her to get out of our house but decided against it since it wasn't my house.The dress she wore was made her body way too exposed and then it dawned on me that the poor girl might have come to seduce Kace. Seeing her tonight made me sure of the amount of hatred I have developed for her.But the most important question is who invited her over?“ Thank you, Mrs. Crawford, for inviting me over for dinner, “ Triss said with a smile trying to look innocent and likable but that didn't work on me anymore.“ Triss my darling you are welcome to have a seat, “Kace's mom said beaming with smiles as she gestured for Triss to have a seat. That's o
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CHAPTER TEN

TESSA’S POV“ Who's she? “ I asked him and he looked at me confused.“ Who's who? “ he asked back with creased brows.“ The lady you were talking to on the phone, “ I asked with a straight face.“ Did the deal also include us prying into each other's private life? “ He asked with one of his brows raised. I should have known, why didn't I even think about it?It's impossible for someone as handsome as Kace not to be in a relationship. I felt a tinge of jealousy at the thought.“ I'm now your wife even though we aren't in love, I still have the right to know. However, since you have a mistress outside, I hope you won't complain if I have a lover too. “ I answered trying to clarify but saw his expression darken when I mentioned having a lover outside our marriage.“ Read your books and focus on your study Tessa, “ He said and left the room. From the way he called me Tessa, I knew he was upset.I sighed and tried to get my mind away from what happened. I read for the exams I would be havi
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