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CHAPTER SEVEN
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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
THE ARRANGED BRIDE 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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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
THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER ELEVEN
TESSA’S POV“ Baby please take me home, I’m having a headache, “ I said to Kace. Not knowing I was going to meet another big and shocking discovery.“ Alright Love, but I need to say something to Triss “ He answered as we stood up from our wanting to leave Principal Sanders's Office.“ Next time you try this kind of thing with my wife, you'll have me to contend with. I didn't say anything today because I wanted to warn you first “ He said with a deadly look on his face that I began to think if he was acting like we agreed to or if he was being real.“ Do you understand me, Miss Lincoln? “ He asked“ Yes, Kace I do “ Triss replied not being able to look Kace in the face.“ You’ll address me as Mr. Crawford. I can't remember being on a first-name basis with you “ He answered with a straight face.Triss was speechless as she looked away totally embarrassed and Kace walked out of the Office. But before I followed behind him, I smirked at Triss before closing the door.When we entered Kace
THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER TWELVE
KACE POV“ Where is Drake Crawford!!! “ Triss’s Dad thundered with a deadly look on his face. I stood watching the man wondering what they were doing here asking after Drake with such anger.This is the first time seeing them come to our home. Something must be amiss. They looked like they came here prepared for trouble.“ Where is that boy!! “ The mother angrily butted in while Triss stood with her head bowed, was it out of shame?“ I'm here Sir, hope there is no problem, “ Drake said standing behind them. Looks like he just came from the garden. Just then my parents come out of the Manor to talk to Triss’s parents. I guess they were informed about the commotion happening outside by the maids or security men.“ Good day Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln, to what do we owe this special visit? “ my mom asked, smiling so much that I thought her mouth might tear apart.“ Keep your greetings to yourself young man “ Triss’s dad retorted and turned to my parents with a deadly expression on his face.“P
THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER THIRTEEN
TESSA POV“ Why Triss? Drake why? “ I angrily asked as I looked at both of them.When I saw Triss smirking at me I knew that there was something fishy about this pregnant lady and when I looked at her, she looked very familiar.“ What did we do? “ They asked in unison but the guilt was written all over their faces.I glared at them angrily and decided to reserve all I have to say till they get back from signing the marriage certificate.“ You all should go sign the marriage certificate first, my husband and I would sit here with this lady and wait for you guys so that we can address this issue because I won't accept this. If we don't address this issue I'll pack back to my father's house “ I threatened.“ No, my daughter, there must be a mix-up somewhere. My son Kace is a very good boy and he needs a good girl like you to support him. Wait for us, we'll be back soon “ Kaces dad pleaded. But his mom didn't look like she cared at all. She had changed so much since after Kace and I got ma
THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER FOURTEEN
TESSA POV“ Tess, What's going on here? “ Kace asked curiously. Liana and pulled away from each other and she sat beside me not wanting to go back to her sit any longer.She hadn’t changed a bit. Always wanting to be close to me. I guess she was the nearest person Drake could use to do his dirty work and I’m sure he didn’t tell her that I was one she would do this to.I’m very sure she would have refused if she knew it was me from the onset.“ Eliana here was my classmate from high school, she was on scholarship so the rich kids loved to bully her a lot “ I began to explain.“ I used to admire Tess a lot back then because she didn’t allow her rich background to influence her character. She wasn’t as rude and pompous as the other rich kids “ Eliana said looking at her with a smile.“ One day the cheerleader Kim and her clique took me to the female toilet and began to bully me. They poured water on my clothes, and hair and began pulling my hair. They brought out a pink liquid in was tube
THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER FIFTEEN
TESSA’S POV“ What did you just say? “ My mother-in-law asked the woman.“ All the young lady has said is true except one part, “ The feminine voice said, and when we turned to look at the person I could see that Kace, Drake, their mom, and dad looked surprised. “ Who is she? “ I was not able to hold back my curiosity any longer. It was a beautiful elderly woman who wore the same uniform as the maids who interfered. I haven't seen her since I came.“ Nanny Agatha, what do you mean? “ Kace asked her and secretly mouthed for her not to say what she was about to say.I guess she overheard us and wanted Drake to pay for his actions. She saw what Kace mouthed to her and the others didn't see because Kace had his back to them.“ Well, what I was trying to say was that she didn't say the part where I recognized her when she walked into the gate and asked her to go back home to her grandmother. Telling her I'll help her plead to your family to assist her “ The nanny ended up saying. I secret
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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
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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
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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
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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
