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CHAPTER SIXTY
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THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER SIXTY-ONE
TESSA’S POV“ Tell us about it, “ Kace said with a serious look on his face and Brandon nodded his head.“ When I finally succeeded in convincing Bianca to leave telling her that we would definitely have sex when I get well, she…. “ Brandon wanted to continue talking but was interrupted by Eliana.“ DEFINITELY HAVE SEX? “ Eliana asked with a frown interrupting him mid-sentence with a big frown on her face.“ Eliana!! “ We all aside Eliana chorused as we glared at her and also gave her a warning look which made her rub her neck with her hands embarrassed.“ Sorry “ She mumbled and looked away. Brandon sighed and gave her a look I couldn't decipher before trying to reach out to Eliana. But Kace gave him a stern look which made him retract his hands immediately.“ Continue, “ Kace said with a stern voice but at this point, I saw Doctor Vincent trying to stifle a burst of laughter which made me smile.It was always drama whenever it came to the Crawfords and Montgomery’s life. This is som
THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER SIXTY-TWO
KACE’S POV“ Come to the Manor tomorrow with Tess. We are gonna have a family meeting. I already called Drake and Triss. Don’t be late “ My mom said coldly before she ended the call without waiting for Kace to even say a word.When I picked up my call and my mom didn’t let me speak before she ended the call, I was shocked because she had never behaved this way before. She sounded so cold.Or had something happened again? What could be the problem this time around? I instantly lost my good mood. Even when Tessa tried to comfort me I acted like I was okay but deep down I wasn’t.I was worried because I knew something was wrong but the fact I was being kept in suspense was killing me!! I felt frustrated.We got into the car and I drove off. The ride was silent because I was not in the mood to talk at all. I was too busy thinking about how tomorrow would turn out to be.When we got home I refused to eat and went into our bedroom leaving Lia and Tess standing in the sitting room. I agree m
THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER SIXTY-THREE
TESSA’S POV“ You're welcome. Now eat up we still have to attend the family meeting your mom talked about “ I said and winked at him.His mood turned sour when his mom called and spoke harshly, which honestly I too didn't understand why she did that.I have been trying my best to make him feel happy since last night and even though I prepared the noodles and omelet with great difficulty, I didn't mind because I was doing it for him.When I reminded him of the family meeting he didn't switch into a bad mood and happily ate his breakfast which I was grateful for.We are breakfast in silence and when we were done we went upstairs to dress up properly before heading to the Crawford’s manor. Not knowing the shocking news that awaited us.*******************************************We drove into Crawford's manor and packed at the front of the manor. I noticed Kace hesitated a bit before turning off the ignition.I cupped his face with my hand and turned him to look at me as I gave him a rea
THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER SIXTY-FOUR
KACE’S POV“ Tell us everything “ I managed to say to my mom with great difficulty. From my countenance, one could tell that I was trying to keep calm.When I heard her say she isn't my biological mother, I thought she was joking but when she was adamant about what she said, reality began to sink in my head.So is this the reason why she never showered me with motherly love? Is this the reason why she never really cared about me and left Nanny Agatha to be the one who literally raised me since childhood?My dad was shocked too and I knew he was feeling betrayed. I wish I could only feel betrayed but I was hurting more.“ When I was newly married into the Crawford family, it was taking much time for me to get pregnant and your dad’s mother was always insulting me that I couldn't carry out a simple task of getting pregnant. She began to call me a man since I was unable to get pregnant. I couldn't take the insults anymore so I pretended to be pregnant and always wore a fake baby bump. On
THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER SIXTY-FIVE
TESSA’S POV“ I wouldn't bring up such a serious issue without proof, since this concerns the future of our company, “ My mother-in-law said and reached out her hands behind her back to bring something out.She brought an old file and passed it over to me. I looked at it knowing that this was the proof she wanted to tender to us.I opened it and my heart fell when I saw that Kace was indeed adopted by her. I would have said that this was a plan by her, but the signed papers were already old and had the scent that old papers normally had.I sighed and gave the paper to my father-in-law to see for himself even though Kace stretched his hands wanting to collect the file from me.I couldn’t let him see it, I knew it would break him the more. He was seated here looking like a shadow of himself. My father-in-law saw the contents of the papers and his hands began to tremble which made the papers fall from his hands.“ Are you okay? “ My mother asked my father-in-law with concern evident on h
THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER SIXTY-SIX
TESSA’S POV That’s strange, where are the cars? Even though Kace drove off in his dad’s Jeep, isn't our car supposed to be here for me to drive home? I dialed Kace’s number severally but he didn’t pick up. I frowned and continued to dial his number but he didn’t pick up. I sighed and called Eliana instead.“ Hey sis, please can you come pick me up from Doctor Vincent’s hospital? “ I asked her immediately after she picked up the call.“ I’m coming right away, “ Eliana said without hesitation and ended the call. From the way she spoke, I guess she heard the news of Kace being an adopted son. I stood waiting for Eliana while thinking about where Kace might have gone to. Why wasn’t he picking up my calls? That was so unlike him.I know he said he needed some alone time but the Kace I know would never ignore my calls no matter what. Was he in danger? No, I don’t think so. I decided to let him be knowing he would still come back home.Eliana drove into the hospital premises ten minutes l
THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER SIXTY-SEVEN
TESSA’S POV“ Tell us everything that happened because I also have something important to say, “ Brandon said to me when I pulled away from Eliana's hug.I explained everything that happened ranging from the events that happened when Kace and I left Brandon's place till today when his dad slumped.They sighed and consoled me. It was understandable that they would console me judging by the fact my life was a total mess, I was always trying to solve one problem or the other. “ What was the important thing you had to say, “ I asked Brandon and he first of all, gave me a tight lip smile. I looked at him with one of my brows raised.“ Why do I have this feeling that you are about to talk rubbish? “ I asked with a chuckle with made laughter resonate from Eliana and Brandon.“ Argh, common!! I was gonna tell you that you are the strongest and bravest lady that I have met. Everything is going to be fine very soon, I'll personally aid you guys “ He said with a reassuring smile.“ Thanks, guys
THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER SIXTY-EIGHT
TESSA’S POV“ What's wrong with both of you? I have been trying to call Kace, but he isn’t picking his calls. Come to the company this instant. Kace’s mom and Drake are in the meeting hall as we speak. The board of directors wants to make Drake the CEO!! '' Eliana said in an alarmed voice.“ What!! “ I exclaimed with widened eyes. I was shocked at what I just heard.How could Kace’s mom be this heartless? Her husband was in the hospital laying down unconscious and she still had the nerve to pursue power, instead of being in the hospital with her husband. Gosh!!!“ I'll be there right away “ I replied to her and ended the call. I rushed into the bathroom and was done bathing within ten minutes.I knew that this would happen but I didn't know that Kace’s mom would do it this quickly. Today, they were gonna see the ruthless and intimidating side of me. There is no way that I would let Drake take my husband's position in the company, I thought to myself while I dressed up.Unlike other d
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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
