Karen was shocked to find Kevin. She wondered when he got there. After he closed the distance between them, Karen answered his question."He's my boss,""Do bosses kiss their employees hands??" "Wait," Karen's brow twitched "How did you know he kissed my hands?"Kevin shrugged and found his way into the house without answering her question. Karen did not think too much about it as well. Aunt Maya served Kevin and Karen hot chocolate drink."You should thank your fiancee, Karen" Aunt Maya was saying as she poured the chocolate in the mug "He had the police and his guards everywhere in Willow-ridge looking for you the moment he found that you were missing."Handing them their mugs, she continued "Immediately you arrived, he had his jacket around you as no one thought about it because we were too worried. He also found a doctor for you." Aunt Maya smiled broadly "I have no doubt that Kevin will make a good husband."Karen nodded and feigned a smile. Turning to Kevin, Aunt Maya said,"So
Karen regretted the words the moment they came out of her mouth as her conscience pricked her when she saw Kevin's countenance fall. Slipping a hand into his suit pocket, Kevin easily grabbed his walking stick. "That's fine," he said "I actually saw it coming." Watching him leave, Karen wanted to stop him and apologize but she couldn't whenever she thought of how he could have deceived her. She clenched her chest as pain striked through her heart.Kevin stopped with his hands on the door knob, "The guards will be here like I said to protect you and your family. Here's my number," he pulled out a card from his back pocket "Call whenever you need me," and dumped it on the couch.With that he disappeared through the door. Karen fell on the couch and whimpered as her heart squeezed in pain. Aunt Maya appeared from nowhere with her inhaler and helped Karen to it. "Did you both have a fight?" she asked after Karen was alright.Looking away, Karen didn't know what to say. Aunt Maya would
"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
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"
"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
"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
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
"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