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CHAPTER SEVENTY-NINE
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THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER EIGHTY
TESSA’S POVWhen I entered the hospital room expecting to see my mother-in-law, Drake, and Triss seated in the room watching my father-in-law. I found out that they weren't there.“ Wait, Even his wife could not come and stay with him? “ Eliana asked as she looked at my father-in-law with pity.“ I’m as surprised as you are, “ I said as I looked at my father-in-law lying in the bed still in a vegetative state. I felt sorry for him because he was a very nice man. He didn’t deserve to be treated like this.A nurse walked in at that moment with some liquid drugs and began to inject them into the IV fluid that was connected to his arms.“ Excuse me nurse “ I called out to her to get her attention and she looked at me.“ Has anyone been with him since last night? “ I asked her wanting to find out the truth because she was assigned to him, she’ll know if someone had been here or not.“ No one has been here. I was beginning to wonder where his family members are “ The nurse replied and left
THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER EIGHTY-ONE
TESSA’S POV“ I don’t wanna believe Kace isn’t my son. I see so much of myself in him. So I have come to a decision that a DNA test should be carried out for him “ My father-in-law said and we were all surprised except my mother-in-law.“ But Mom has shown you evidence. So why do you still want to stress yourself and stress him “ Drake complained and when he saw my father-in-law glare at him, he mumbled a sorry.“ We are having a DNA test and that is final, “ My father-in-law said. Throughout the ordeal, Kace didn’t even utter a word and he had an unreadable expression on his face.“ It's absolutely fine. I agree for the DNA test to be carried out. I've told the truth so I'm confident, “ My mother-in-law said.I was curious to know how Kace was feeling. If I were to be the one that this was happening to, I wouldn’t be happy, because the evidence was already there and still yet they wanted a DNA test to be carried out. It was like they wanted to use every opportunity to remind Kace that
THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER EIGHTY-TWO
TESSA’S POV“ My foster mother was spotted going into an office in the club with Bianca’s dad “ Kace broke the news to us and our eyes widened in surprise.“ What!! “ Eliana exclaimed in surprise and disbelief.My jaw dropped in surprise. What on earth was my mother-in-law doing with Bianca’s dad in that kind of place? How did they know each other? Which deal did they have with each?All these thoughts were running wild in my head and I couldn’t wait to get answers to these thoughts in my head.“ What is she doing with Bianca's Dad and how does she even know him, “ Eliana asked Kace and he shrugged.“ I’m also confused right now. A lot of things don’t add up. But what I’m sure of, is that even though she was spotted with Bianca’s Dad, I know she doesn’t have a hand in what’s happening to the company. She’ll never want to do anything that would jeopardize my dad’s company “ Kace said confidently.Well, he was right to some extent. No woman would wanna do anything to jeopardize the hard
THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER EIGHTY-THREE
KACE’S POV“ I have an idea, “ Brandon said all of a sudden. Our heads snapped in his direction. “ Go on, “ Agent Maynard said.“ But first I'll have to ask you a question, since you are more experienced in the field am about to ask you, “ Brandon said and Agent nodded urging me to talk.“ Is there a way that we can use Kace’s thumbprint and the kidnappers would confirm that it is his, but when they hand over Tessa’s mom to us and try to use the thumbprint it'll automatically be rejected? “ Brandon asked Agent Maynard.Nice one Brandon. I can literally buy you an island if this pulls off successfully. You've been really helpful.“ Aren't you the one in charge of the security of the company’s financial database? We should be the one asking you “ Agent Maynard said and our gazes went back to Brandon.He looked like he was in deep thought and suddenly snapped his finger before pointing at us all that were seated here.“ I've got it. This is gonna be an easy job. Tomorrow we are gonna get
THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER EIGHTY-FOUR
TESSA’S POVI woke up feeling nervous and scared since today is the day we were to save my mom from the clutches of those Kidnappers. Kace was helpful last night. When he noticed I was tongue-tied, he played with my hair till I fell asleep.I was really frightened when I got the text from the kidnappers last night. The thought that if anything goes wrong with everything we planned today, I won’t be able to see my ever again scared me to the core.When I woke up, I found out that Kace wasn’t in bed. I wondered where he went. I knew he wouldn’t possibly be at work because he said he wouldn’t step foot in the company, until he proves to them he is worthy of the position by finding the people who were troubling the company.I got into a sitting position and stretched my hands to pick up my phone to give Kace a call, but at that moment our bedroom door opened and his handsome face came into view making me retreat my hands from picking up my phone.“ Good morning love “ Kace greeted as he w
THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER EIGHTY-FIVE
TESSA’S POV“ Let’s do this guys!! “ I said to them. I turned to look at Kace who was standing beside me with a serious look on his face too and he nodded at me.Kace and I said a quick prayer before we left. This was the first time that we were praying together. I hoped our prayers would be answered as we made our way outside.I texted the Kidnappers that I am ready and they sent me a live location of where they were. I forwarded it to Agent Maynard. I wished that Kace could follow me, but that wasn’t possible.Suck it up, Tess! You can do this. I continued to remind myself.“ I got you a ford mustang. That is the car you’ll use today because it is fast. So here are the keys “ Kace said, handing the keys to me when we got outside.Did he buy me a Ford Mustang just for this mission? Kace always behaved like a normal and simple person no one would believe he was stinkingly rich. His simplicity was what attracted me.“ Thanks, babe, “ I said and hugged him tight. I didn’t even know I w
THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER EIGHTY-SIX
TESSA’S POVI was about to clear my throat to notify Brandon to change the thumbprint, but the dude raised his hand signaling for the men to wait.Let it not be what I am thinking.The men paused the process of untying my mom and we all watched as the dude type fast on the keyboard again and a few seconds after that he nodded his head again. Which made the armed men continue untying my mom. I was very observant and saw that the dude was looking at how the armed men were untying my mom. So, I reasoned there is no way he would transfer the money at this moment when he is distracted. Shortly after that, he stood up to enter the toilet. I knew it was a toilet that he entered because, when he opened the door to go in, I caught a glimpse of the inside.He didn’t come out even after they were done untying my mom and freeing her to come to me. I cleared my throat notifying Brandon that it was now or never.“ Thank you, “ I said to the kidnappers and took my mom's hands. She looked so scare
THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER EIGHTY-SEVEN
KACE’S POV“ The DNA test results are out “ I informed Tess with a frown on my face after I saw the message pop on my phone screen.Honestly, I didn't think there was any need to go. I didn't wanna go at all. They were who needed answers as far as I am concerned, I had already accepted my fate.Earlier today I was damn scared that I'll lose Tess and her mom when the Kidnappers began to shoot at them. It was all Brandon's idea to leave the car parked at that part of the road.At first, I wondered why but when some of the Kidnappers began their pursuit as they got into their jeep and went after Tess, that was when I knew the essence of my car being parked there.Thank goodness that it's all over now and we are all safe.“ What DNA test? Tessa’s mom and Brandon asked as they looked at me.“ My dad said he can't believe I'm his son because he sees so much of him in me. So he requested for a DNA test to be carried out and my mom just texted me that the results are out and he would like eve
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THE ARRANGED BRIDE EPILOGUE
KACE POVIt's been five years since I proposed to Tessa officially and we had a big wedding.Triss was taken to the hospital that day and was revived but her tongue got burned because of the poison and till date, she hasn't been able to talk. She was taken to a mental asylum first before she was finally taken to prison.Drake on the other hand met a beautiful girl at our company. Her name is Beverly Wayne. They got married three years ago and she is currently pregnant.My cousin Barbara met Vin and they began to date. Vin didn't mind that she had a child. He loves and cares for her as though she is his biological child. They got married a year ago.Brandon and Eliana got married a year after I had my official wedding with Tessa, which was four years ago. They have a baby girl, whose name is Shantel, she is just one year old. Brandon’s parents came to apologize to Brandon a few years back.Tessa’s mom adopted a little boy because she said it was boring staying in their big mansion alon
THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED-EIGHT
TESSA’S POVKace slept off while I stayed awake gazing at his handsome face. When I wanted to close my eyes to sleep, I got a text from Triss asking that we wear matching outfits.I smiled when I saw the message and tested her back agreeing to it. She then told me she had already ordered the outfit and mine would be delivered to me tomorrow. I finally slept off with a peaceful mind.*************************************The sound of birds chirping woke me up from sleep and I stretched before yawning as I sat up on our bed. Kace was sleeping and he looked handsome even while sleeping.I hadn't slept and woken up with a peaceful mind like I did today, in a long time. I was in a good mood. When I attempted to get down from the bed, Kace's eyes snapped open.“ What is it by the time? “ Kace asked as he swiftly sat up on the bed. I checked the time on the phone.“ 9 am why are you asking? “ I asked him. He sprang out of bed headed to the bathroom and cursed under his breath.“ I have a me
THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED-SEVEN
TESSA’S POV“ I overheard her and Drake talking about it the day I had that accident. She wanted to threaten Drake because he said he’ll expose her….. “ I said and trailed off mid-sentence when the next thing we heard was a female voice screaming.It was coming from the direction where the maid, Agent Maynard, and the policemen went.We all went there and saw the maid standing with her hands covering her mouth as she looked into the room with a horrified look on her face. Agent eyes were widened in surprise too.When we got there and I looked inside the room I saw my mother-in-law lying down in her pool of blood. There was a knife covered with blood beside her.I gasped at the sight in front of us. She was stabbed to death. Could it be that she committed suicide? Or someone killed her. How come no one knew about it until now?“ Rachael!! Rachael!! “ My father-in-law called out her name and wanted to run and hold but was held back by Kace and Agent Maynard.Drake had a shocked look on
THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED-SIX
KACE’S POV“ Calm down! I’m safe and okay. I’m on my way to Brandon. He said we are to meet in the next forty minutes and the forty minutes is almost over so I’m on my way driving there. Shit!! let me call you back “ Eliana said and ended the call abruptly.“ What just happened, why did she curse and end the call so abruptly? “ My mother-in-law who I didn’t even know was listening in on our conversation asked me.That was the same question I was asking myself right now. Why did she end the call so abruptly? I was worried and so was Tess and her mom.I dialed Brandon’s number to ask him to track Eliana's phone so that we would know her location and go to check on her because I feared that she was in danger due to the way she ended the call abruptly.“ Hey Brandon, please can you track Eliana’s number? I think she is in danger, we were talking on the phone and she cursed before abruptly ending the call “ I said to him and he chuckled.“ She’s here with me right now. There is no cause fo
THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED-FIVE
KACE’S POV“ What?! “ I couldn't help but exclaim when I picked up Agent Maynards to call. I didn't wanna disturb Tessa but at the same, I couldn't help exclaiming.“ What happened?! “ Tessa asked me but I couldn't answer her because I was still talking to Agent Maynard. So I put the call on loudspeaker for her to hear what Agent Maynard too.“ His body and that of his daughter was found this morning in their house. It was a sorrowful sight to behold. They were found dead in their own pool of blood. Whoever perpetrated the act must have done it last night, " Agent Maynard said.Tessa, who was yawning a few seconds ago and wanted to go back to sleep, was wide awake now with a confused look on her face.“ Who are you guys talking about? “ Tessa asked us. I couldn’t get myself to talk because I didn’t wanna be the one to squash all her hopes that today may not be our victory day anymore.“ Hey Tess is that you? “ Agent Maynard asked her softly.“ Yes, it’s me. Please just answer me, is i
THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED-FOUR
TESSA’S POVSeeing Kace trying to communicate with his eyes to Agent Maynard and Brandon who just walked into the house with smiles on their faces was funny.I'm pretty sure that he was trying to tell them not to utter a word because Brandon was about to speak.Luckily Agent Maynard understood the message Kace was trying to pass across when he saw Kace's foster mom seated with my mom. He held Brandon’s hand and signaled for him not to talk.I also knew that deep in my mom's heart, if she was given the chance she'll shred my mother-in-law into tiny little pieces. My mom was nice and kind but she was also fierce when necessary.“ Good evening everyone “ Agent Maynard greeted us and we answered with a nod of our heads. I noticed that my mother-in-law looked at Agent Maynard warily.Eliana stood up and kissed Brandon passionately. They were lost in their kiss that I had to clear my throat before they pulled away from each other. Brandon sat down with Eliana while I sat with Kace. Agent Ma
THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED-THREE
KACE’S POVI drove home as my heart leaped for joy knowing that Tess had regained her memory. That means we would be able to know what happened before she had the accident. Argh, I couldn’t wait to see her.It took me just twenty minutes to drive to my house. My gatekeeper opened the gate for me and I drove in. I quickly parked my car and went into my house, heading upstairs straight.When I got to the front of my bedroom door, I paused and let out a sharp exhale before turning the doorknob of the bedroom door and going in. Hardly had I closed the door when Tessa ran and crushed me in a bear hug.I hugged her back as the scent of her shampoo graced my nose, it was soothing and made me realize how much I was scared if she didn't remember anything.The thought she was carrying my child too made me nervous and glad at the same time. What would be her reaction if I told her? I thought to myself but pushed the thought aside.We pulled away from each and shared a passionate kiss. It was sho
THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED-TWO
KACE’S POVIt was high time we put an end to all these things happening to us once and for all because I knew without any doubt, that all these things happening were connected to one person and so help me God the day we catch the person behind all this, I’ll kill that person myself, I thought to myself and stepped on the accelerator angrily, zooming off to Vin’s place. I pulled up into Vin’s parking space after twenty minutes and rang the doorbell. The door opened immediately as though the person had been standing at the door and waiting for me.“ What's up? How is Tess doing? Any good news regarding her health? “ Brandon asked immediately after I got into the house.It was noon and really sunny outside, so when I got into the house, I loved it when the cold emitting from the air conditioning in the house touched my skin. It felt refreshing.“ I don't know man, “ I said and slumped on the couch in Vin’s sitting room tiredly. It was only at this moment that I knew how exhausted I was.
THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED-ONE
TESSA’S POVI woke up and found myself in a strange environment. I saw two people standing not far away from my bed and they seemed like they were having a heated conversation. The man with striking brown eyes rushed to me and called me babe when he saw that I was awake.Babe? Isn't that the pet name that lovers called themselves? So why was he calling me that? I frowned because I didn't remember knowing this man. So I asked who he was and he looked at me, surprised at the question I just asked.An elderly woman and a young lady around my age rushed into the room and they called me, Tessa. The woman said she was my mom but I couldn't remember anything.I was frustrated but didn't show it, these people seemed very worried and I felt venting my frustration would make them worry more.I told the handsome man with striking blue eyes and jet black hair that I didn't know him and also the woman. Although I tried my best to be polite to them.My mind and head were a mess, I was trying hard t
