All Chapters of The Substitute Bride: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

It was all over the tabloids.Just when Rella thought it couldn't get any worse and each one of them were spinning tales out of the lies they made up claiming sources close to the Diamonds. One thing they got right was Stefan's and Jenny's past fling which they speculated to have been rekindled recently. They went as far as claiming that the boy was Stefan's son. Rella hadn't realised the depth of the spectacle they made at the charity ball last night until she flipped the next page and there it was, a gigantic shot of them in the garden filling an entire page it was hard to miss them. There was also a shot of her passing out in Stefan's arms. In short last night had been a disaster and the city was abuzz with it seeing as it involves a Diamon, which makes it a big deal. It would be a hassle going out in public but Rella didn't want Stefan to know she was meeting up with Christian or what they plan to discuss so she got a pair of sunglasses and scarf and her disguise was complete.

"Cindy? Cindy is that you please say something." Rella was frantic. She could soft breathing on the other end but they're not not saying anything. She gazed up at Christian with tear filled eyes. "Please talk to me. Tell me where you are." Rella pleaded. It could only be Cindy on the other end who else would it be? Rella mused.Why wasn't she saying anything? It suddenly went dead as the caller cut the call. Rella was stunned. "Could be a prank call." Christian said. Rella shook her head. "No it's her. She said my name Christian it's definitely her." Her eyes were shining with tears. "But why wouldn't she talk to me? Why wouldn't she tell me where she is?" " What are you going to do now? " " I'm going to see my mom." " I should go with you. " " Oh no don't bother. " " Are you sure?"She nodded.Christian escorted her back to the car and made sure she got in before he left for his business. "Call me when something

Hello Christian?" "I called to see how you're doing. How did it go with your mom?"Rella leaned against the balcony her right hand wrapped around her midriff while the other held the phone against her ear. "The usual nothing's changed." "Has Cindy called again?" "No." Rella sighed. "I don't know what to do Christian, Stefan is going to be devasted when he finds out." "I can't promise you that everything's going to be okay or that I know what Stefan's reaction is going to be like but this I can tell you that the truth is what's important and if Stefan loves you I'm sure he'd understand." Christian's right, Rella thought long after the call was over. If she hopes to have a future with Stefan she's better off coming clean and she needed to make a decision soon. Jake did not imagine when he woke up that morning that his day was going to end with him watching his wife and not approach her or say a word. After keeping his promise to

Van did not hear what Ash said after that. There was a ringing in her ears as everything else went silent, the ballroom melted away and there was just the two of them. "Hello, nice to meet you." He gave her that disarming smile of his and stretched his arm out for a shake. Of course Ash knew who he was it was his obligation but she doubts he knows their history. Van reluctantly took the hand he offered but he held on for longer than was necessary. His gaze locked and held hers and Van almost sobbed at how much she missed him. Van burst through the French doors of the hotel and let out a breath of relief when she found herself on the terrace. The atmosphere in the ball room was suffocating and Van swore she was going to die from all the attention people were giving to her after grandfather announced that she was his granddaughter and not all the whispers going around were compliment but that's okay because she'd never gone all out on impressing people anyway. And grand

Van went back to the party only to inform Ash that she wanted to go home. "Okay." Ash didn't argue. It was like he just knew something was off but she was grateful he didn't pry. "I'll take you home if you want." "No you can stay and enjoy the party I'll just ask the chauffeur to take me." He shook his head vehemently. "I'm not letting you go home alone, not in your delicate condition. Besides, it's a boring party with business associates I see and converse with everyday." Van knew she couldn't argue further. "Okay let's go." Ash shrugged out of his jacket and draped it over her shoulders. "So you don't catch a cold."Van smiled appreciatively. "Thanks." His gut twisted. What delicate situation were they talking about? Was Van gravely ill? Jake was in time to catch bits and pieces of their conversation. He was seething when Ash's hands went around her shoulders, it should be him doing all that for her, it should be his jacket around her