All Chapters of A Paradise Called Us : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30
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21-The Engagement
"Are you sure about this?" Zachary asked Karen as she stared at her reflection in the mirror of the Kord's mansion."Stop asking me that," Karen breathed out "I don't want to think about this until it's over"Zachary paused and stared at her. Realizing his gaze, she turned and looked at him."What?""You look gorgeous," he complimented with a wink. Karen smiled despite herself and took his hand in his."I know things went sour between us these past few days, Zach but nothing changes right? I'm still your little sister and I love you very much,"Karen continued, "Kevin might not be the man you wanted for me but this is not a marriage of convenience. My time will be up soon and Aunt Maya suggested we keep this a secret from Kevin and his family even if I don't want to.""I understand, Karen. Just don't hesitate to ring me up should there be any problems.""Really??" Karen's face lit up in surprise "You're not mad about all of this anymore??""Yeah," Zachary grinned "But I still don't li
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22- My fiancee
While Karen was on her feet, Kevin still hesitated. Mrs Kord walked up to him and pretended to help him with his walker when she leaned in and whispered with a smile on her face."Everyone's watching, please get up and hold Karen's hand," Left with no choice, Kevin got up on his feet and gave his hand to Karen. Karen took it in hers despite the frown that was already forming on Kevin's face. "The game is called finding your true love!" the director announced and the crowd yelled in anticipation. Elliot wore a clean smirk on his face while Selene could only feel her hatred for Karen grow."Now, I know that Mr Kord is blind but the rules of the game says to blindfold him just so there wouldn't be any form of cheating,""Do it! Do it! Do it!" the crowd chanted and having gotten their approval the director brought out a black blindfold and placed it over Kevin's eyes.Karen did not know what to expect as she tried to keep her anxiety at bay. "Now, I'll need just ten female to step out"
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23-Down the stairs
"Oh, Kevin!" Selene exclaimed in utter happiness and threw the blindfold off his eyes. "W-wait-" it was too late before Kevin realized the voice. It was definitely Selene's. "Se-selene" he began to explain when she jumped into his arms and hugged him tightly."Hold your horses, peeps!" the director was not done yet "Now, Mr Kord and his chosen fiancee will move onto the next and final stage!""Yes!" Selene exclaimed again and grabbed Kevin, helping him up to stage. Mrs Kord approached Karen."Darling, come and sit." she said as she led her to the couple's stand "It's just a game, don't think too much about it."Karen didn't even hear her. Her gaze was fixated on her fiancee and the woman whose name she heard is Selene."There's an apple between you and your fiancee, Mr Kord" the director explained "The first to finish the apple while eating it without the help of your hands will earn a prize.""Is it understood??""Yes!!" screamed Selene."So let the game begin!" Selene immediately
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24-Over and over again
"Oh my god!" Karen screamed as Selene missed a step and rolled down the stairs. The blaring music stopped instantly as guests began to gather where an unconscious Selene lay."Selene!" Elliot screamed as he ran to the foot of the stairs. "Someone get the doctor!" Kevin was unbothered when there was a loud noise however he was up on his feet the moment he recognized Elliot's voice yelling Selene's name.Ian joined him that moment, "What's going on?" Kevin asked impatiently as he took his stick and followed Ian to the scene."Where's Selene?? Ian tell me what's going on?!" "She's.. she's unconscious," Ian answered"Don't give me half explanation, what the f*ck happened to her?"Lost in the noise, Ian was unable to make sense of what really happened however the guest had already began to draw their story. Behind Kevin, one of them said,"Miss Luis is standing at the top of the stairs," she said to her friend beside her "Do you think she pushed Miss Wilson?""It's obvious," answered the
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25-Ready to get married
Karen jumped out of the car before it even stopped. Zachary followed suit and stopped her before she could close the door to her room while Aunt Maya watched in silence."Karen, talk to me will you?" his voice quivered "You never spoke to us about your abduction, how do you even know Elliot? More over, is it really true?? That..that you're in love with Kevin?"Karen's mind was a jungle of thought as she was confused at the moment. Although her and Aunt Maya knew the real reason behind the marriage, Zachary didn't. Explaining her encounter with Elliot will lead her to tell Zachary the truth and she didn't want to do that."I'll explain everything to you, not just now" Karen responded and slammed the door shut before he could stop her. She stepped out of her dress and into the shower. "Do you know something I don't?" Zachary asked his mother who left his question unanswered. Under the shower, Karen recounted the events at the party. She stared at her ring and found scratch marks all o
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26-It's Mr Kord
"You can't be serious, Selene" Mrs Kord interrupted, pulling away Selene's hands from Kevin "Kevin is already engaged.""It's just an engagement, Marie" Mrs Wilson stepped forward "I mean, it can be broken. Thank goodness they aren't married yet. Think of the good it would do your family should the whole city know that Selene will be getting married to Kevin. Your status will rise in the society, Marie. The setbacks your industry has suffered will be made up for. What else do you want?"Mrs Kord shook her head, "I don't care what the people of Willow-ridge will say. I will not humiliate Karen and her family by calling off the engagement just for Selene who was the very reason I had to find a bride for my son." "You know what?" Selene hissed "This isn't about you, Mrs Kord. It is actually Kevin's decision to make." Turning to him, Selene continued "If Kevin says he will not call off the engagement to marry me then fine, I'll leave. But if he wants to marry me, you don't have a say in
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27-Her dream
"What's he doing here?" Sam asked"I..I don't know," Karen breathed out as she watched his bodyguard step out of the car and began to approach them."Miss Luis, can you please come with me? Mr Kord wants to see you." "Okay," Karen nodded and began to follow him behind. She turned to Sam and waved goodbye. As the bodyguard held the door for her, Karen stepped into the car with her heart beating loudly."Miss Luis," Kevin began, making Karen wonder what happened to 'Karen'? A sad feeling appeared in the pit of her stomach as she already sensed that something was wrong. "I appreciate your kindness towards my mom and even to me however, I don't think this marriage between us will work."Karen's eyes shimmered with tears,"I hate to waste your time and maybe now, you wouldn't have to forfeit your dreams for me." he said and then fished out some bundle of dollars and placed it in between them."What's this?" Karen looked up at him and asked"It's for you to accept my apology,""Apology for
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28- I grew up
Karen was shocked by the question and did not expect that Aunt Maya would have heard already. Does it mean the whole Willow-ridge are roasting here on the internet now??"What?" Zachary exclaimed "That bastard called off the wedding? Unbelievable! I warned you both about him. He's up to no good. Now what will people be speaking about you, Karen?? Which man will marry you now after being engaged and then dropped??"Karen dropped the glass of water and straightened up, "I don't care what anyone thinks, Zachary you know that."Aunt Maya was on her feet the next second, "You haven't answered my question, Karen.""Aunt Maya, Miss Wilson went back on her word" Karen explained "She's ready to marry him and-" she shrugged "-Mr Kord's willing to push through with it since she was his first choice."Aunt Maya's face sank in sadness as her eyes filled up with tears."I'm so sorry, Karen" she apologized while Karen rushed to her and held while shaking her head "Please, Aunt. Don't apologize. Non
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29-Needing your help
"I have put that cunning girl in her place, Elliot" Selene continued to speak "I wish I could have seen the look on her face! I bet she wouldn't believe it!" she bursted into a fit of laughter.Suddenly, she realized that she was the only one laughing. Turning to Elliot, she found him with a straight face."Hey," she tapped his shoulders "I just told you I'm marrying Kevin.""Why, Selene?" he snapped "Didn't you believe what I told you?"She rolled her eyes, "You misunderstood your brother, Elliot. He really does love me. Besides, I would do anything so he doesn't end up with Karen. I thought you didn't like her too??""Yes I don't, but this is about you" he tried to make his voice sound convincing, "I don't want you to get hurt by Kevin."Selene smiled, "He won't hurt me, you should have seen how happy he was when I finally agreed to marry him! Ugh, I should have never let that girl touch him!""By the way, did you leave Kevin at the company? It's late and I've been waiting,"Elliot
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30-Would it?
Sam wore a sly grin and then tapped Karen's shoulders, "Go, girl! I'm in full support. So what are we gonna do?""I haven't made any plans yet," Karen replied."Well it's not bad to make one now right?" Sam grinned and continued "Would we be able to sneak in?""We wouldn't be sneaking in," Karen said "We will be attending the wedding."Sam gasped, "I think invitation's open to people of their class,""We will dress like people of their class then!" concluded Karen. Sam grinned like a kid"How about a little shopping tonight?" she suggested and Karen agreed. After work that day, both girls walked into a boutique and tried all types of gown. After hours of deciding which is better, they finally strolled majestically out of the hall and consequently bumped into Ian who was there to get Kevin a suit from his preferred brand."Oh, so sorry!" he immediately apologized but Sam was not letting it go."What were you thinking?! Did you do that on purpose just to get my attention!" she yelled, a
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