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CHAPTER TWENTY THREE
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TESSA’S POV“ I have someone who would stay here with you Mom, “ I said and she looked at me with curiosity evident on her face.“ Who might that be? “ She asked and I dialed a number on my phone. Eliana’s number to be precise.I just felt that Mom needed a distraction from worrying too much. As much as I can remember Eliana was an orphan so doing this might also help her save up some money. I dialed her number and she picked up on the first ring.“ Hey, girl. How are you? Sorry, I haven't been able to call. I have been busy with work and setting up my new coffee shop, "she said.“ It's fine. I didn't know you have started working at the company yet “ I said “ I just started today Tess, “ She replied giggling.“ Alright, have you gotten a nice and comfortable apartment yet? “ I asked her“ Not yet I have been really busy Tess, but I plan on doing so now that I'm settled but I'm thinking it'll just be me. All the money I have with me is almost finished “ She complained.“ Well I have
THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER TWENTY FIVE
KACE’S POV“ There she is!! “ My mom yelled pointing at Tessa angrily and I held Tessa’s hands giving it a gentle squeeze in an attempt to calm her down.I just didn't understand why Mom drastically changed and began to hate and treat Tessa this way. Why was mom behaving like this?.I pitied her, she lost her dad, they lost everything and instead of my mom helping Tessa’s mom since they are best friends she gave a condition that Tess must marry me and our companies would merge to become one. Who does that kind of thing to their best friends?I promised in my heart that I would protect Tess. Since she came into my life I no longer felt the emptiness I used to feel before.She turns out to be a major contribution to my happiness and I'll be damned if I let them treat her this way.My face hardened instantly due to the waves of anger building within me. I decided that I won't let my family override me.“ What did she do this time Mom? “ I retorted as we walked to meet her at the threshol
THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER TWENTY SIX
TESSA’S POVI looked at everyone seated in the sitting room ranging from my father-in-law to Triss. I hated the fact they were treating Nanny Agatha that way.I had to speak up for her even though I knew that my mother-in-law would surely counter me which she did of course. But just like I predicted the two guilty parties quickly consented to Nanny going with us since I mentioned CCTV. Thankfully my father-in-law and Kace were much more different than them. When he said he had something important that he wanted to talk about. I waited patiently to hear it so I can finally get out of the house and they won't see me visit for a long time.“ The Gala to celebrate the merging of Tessa’s company and our company is supposed to be today. That is what I wanted to tell you all at dinner yesterday before Triss passed out. Now that she isn't healed properly I wonder if it can still take place. But I can postpone…. “ My father said but was interrupted by Triss.“ No, no, no! Please I wouldn't wan
THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER TWENTY SEVEN
TESSA’S POV“ Do what? “ I asked, confused. Weren't we just smiling before getting into the car? Why was he suddenly angry? To the best of my knowledge, I couldn't think of what I might have possibly done to annoy him.“ Why would you take such a big decision without waiting for us to discuss it first, you just made me feel like I'm not important to you, “ Kace said with a look of disappointment on his face and turned on the ignition of the car without sparing me any glance.Knock! Knock!We heard a knock on Kace's driver's window and saw that it was Nanny. Kace Unlocked all the doors by clicking a button that was at the door side of the car.Nanny entered the car and sat in the back seat with luggage that surprisingly wasn't much. She was beaming with smiles and looked sincerely elated.I felt bad and speechless because in a way, Kace had every right to be annoyed with me and I didn't know what to say that would calm him down so I decided to keep mute since Nanny was already inside t
THE ARRANGED BRIDE CHAPTER TWENTY EIGHT
TESSA’S POVShit!! The company's Gala is today. How could I forget that!! I scolded myself as I instantly got up from our bed and rushed to our Walk-in closet after seeing that it was 2 pm already.I didn’t find anything suitable to wear for a Gala in my wardrobe. It's been a long time since I attended a Gala. That is why I didn’t have anything suitable to wear. The last time I went to a Gala was when my Dad’s company became famous and that was way before he died.I ran my hands through my hair feeling frustrated and then an idea came to my head which made me run to pick up my phone from my bed to call the only person I knew that had a good fashion sense.“ Hello, darling “ My mother answered the call after the first ring.“ Hi Mom, how are you doing? “ I asked her sweetly.“ I’m just bored but aside from that I’m okay, “ She answered.“ Mom I need your help with something, “ I said,“ What’s that honey? “ She asked me curiously.“ I need you to recommend a beautiful outfit that’s sui
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TESSA’S POV“ Hey, baby girl!! “ Eliana's tiny and sharp voice said when I picked up the call. I was relieved a bit that it was Eliana and not some other bad person. But I wondered why she hide her caller ID though.“ Hello darling “ I answered the call with a smile coming back on my face when I heard it was Eliana’s voice. “ Why did you hide your Caller ID before calling me? “ I inquired.“ I did?? “ She asked and there was a pause which I'm sure was because she wanted to check on her part if she did.“ I must have mistakenly tapped the hide button. Sorry, I had to hang up on you earlier today. You know as a receptionist I'll always be busy “ She said.“ Oh, I see!! It's fine, I understand. So what's up “ I said to her and turned to look at my mother who was now focused on watching the program she was watching before I came in.“ We all in the company were invited to the Gala and the workers here can't wait to see if the rumor that Kace has gotten married is true. So you got to look
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TESSA’S POV “What's going on, she can't be who? “ I asked confused as I looked at my mom. Eliana also looked at my mom with creased brows as she bent down to pick her locket from the floor.Why did she fling Eliana’s locket on the floor like that? Or has Mom begun to hallucinate? “ What was your mom's maiden name? “ My mom asked with a shaky voice and hands as tears began to form in her eyes.“ Shirley Walker “ Eliana answered with a shrug and my mom began to cry. Eliana and I rushed to comfort her wondering why she was acting like this.“ Mom, what's wrong? Why are you acting like this? “ I asked because I was worried and scared. But she didn't answer, rather she kept on crying nonstop.“ Mrs Montgomery please if I'm the cause of your present state I'll go so that you can relax. It's just 4.30 pm you guys can get another makeup artist and hair stylist “ Eliana said and stood up from where we bent down in front of my mom trying to calm her down but my mom held her hands thereby stop
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TESSA’S POVWe arrived at the venue where the Gala was slated to be held by 8 pm. Reaching there we saw that there were crowds of paparazzi and reporters outside waiting for the important guests.Still sitting inside the car I could see Kace's car in front of ours. Maybe he had already gone in without waiting for me. I was angry and in pain. At first, he didn't bother to call me and now he went in without even waiting for me.“ Are you and Kace having issues? Because I can spot him in the hall already “ My mom said and I followed her line of vision only to see Kace talking with Caroline, his ex who wore a backless dress knee-length bodycon dress and they were standing too close for my liking.“ It's the issue I explained to you about Mom. The issue that I took a decision without discussing it with him first “ I said with a clenched jaw as I looked at Kace discussing and laughing with Caroline.He looked handsome in a tuxedo with his hair beautifully styled. This was the first time I w
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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
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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
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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
