All Chapters of The Bride: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

Chapter 31: Truth Behind many LiesI saw every head turn in our direction as Jordan and I entered the cafe together.Around this time in the afternoon, the cafe was usually packed with school kids and shop workers on their lunch break but it seems like everyone here, no matter their age, had a gist of my story, even though they didn’t know me personally.I didn’t like being the centre of attention, but since Jordan had chosen to have a ‘discussion’ outside the house and out of Cathy’s reach, much to her dismay, the least I could do was find a public place to have said ‘discussion’.At least this way, even though I knew that the news that would leave this room will have several different versions, but the public nature of our conversation would help me steer clear of any cheating rumors. There was nothing that Jordan could do to me with this many eyes on us. “Here.” Jordan pulled out a chair for me and I gladly accepted the offer and took a seat. We were at a scheduled corner of the c

Chapter 33: The Harsh RealityThis time, when I knocked on the doors of the picturesque Victorian style house, I had every right to be here and every intention of getting answers.The door opened after two whole minutes of me waiting outside and that too only a tiny fraction. As I had imagined, her expression changed as soon as she saw me and she was once again about to slam the door shut on my face. But this time, I blocked the door with a booted foot and pushed the door open with enough force that my mother had to step away in haste.“Hello, mother.” My tone was not affectionate, nor was it warm. This time, I knew the reality of what was happening around me and I could only wish that I had known it sooner so I wouldn’t have to live with the guilt of it all for so long.“Kyra.” My mother greeted coldly. “I’m expecting some guests. You should leave; you’re no longer welcome here.”“Unfortunately mother, I’m not going anywhere until I have answers.” I tilted my head to the side and gav

Chapter 35: Trust Thy Sixth SenseThe unease gnawed at me as I paced around my hotel room. A foreboding feeling whispered that something ominous was on the horizon.Without giving it a second thought, I hastily dressed and headed to my mother's house, an innate sense urging me to intervene before the storm brewed.The night draped the town in heavy darkness as I stood in front of the hotel, desperately scanning for a taxi.To my dismay, the late hour had rendered the streets devoid of the usual bustle. There were no taxis or cabs in sight and not even a single car passed by this road so that I could try to stop it and ask for a lift.As minutes ticked away, I realized that the deserted streets held no promises of a passing cab.The distance to my mother's house felt impossible on foot, especially in the dead of night. The isolation was noticeable, amplifying the urgency of my mission.Just when desperation threatened to overwhelm me, a car slowed down in front of the hotel.Relief was

Chapter 37: Unexpected SaviorMy heart raced as I watched the ambulance speed away, carrying my mother to the hospital. Panic gripped me, and I felt an overwhelming sense of helplessness. But once again, it is Mrs. Synclair who comes to my rescue and drives me to the hospital.For me, it seemed like she is a godsend, who had appeared just in time to help me navigate the sudden complexities that life had thrown in my direction.The sterile hospital walls seemed to close in around me as I clung to the hope that the doctors could save my mother.Amid the chaos, Mrs. Synclair sat beside me with genuine concern. Her eyes held a mix of empathy and regret."Kyra, I'm so sorry about your mom. If there's anything I can do to help, please let me know," she said, her voice carrying the weight of sincerity.Tears welled up in my eyes as I managed a weak smile. "Thank you, Mrs. Synclair. I really appreciate your kindness, but you’ve already done so much for me."As we sat in the waiting room, she

Chapter 39: TrappedWe walked in silence and the words of Mrs. Synclair kept ringing in my head. And also I remembered what she told me way back in the car about him and Cathy.My heart raced as Jordan guided me to a secluded area of the hospital, away from prying eyes and curious ears.The sterile smell of disinfectant surrounded us, intensifying my unease.Despite the nagging feeling that something wasn't right, gratitude for Jordan's role in saving my mother compelled me to follow.In the quiet corner, I finally mustered the courage to question Jordan's motives."What do you want, Jordan? Why bring me here?" I asked, my voice betraying a mix of curiosity and apprehension.I stood in the sterile hallway of the hospital, my arms folded tightly across my chest, staring daggers at Jordan as he approached. His confident stride matched the arrogance in his eyes, and I felt my anger boil beneath the surface.This had been a fucking mistake. How could you’ve been so stupid, Kyra?"Kyra," h