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54- Handsome, rich men
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A Paradise Called Us 55-Staying here together
Karen did not know how to react when she met with Kevin's face. Why is he here? Could he have already told Aunt Maya about his intentions to..to marry Selene? Or did he already bring her things from the mansion?"I was just coming to find you," he said in a calm, soothing voice that he had never used to speak to her before.He was acting strange..He took her wrist and led her inside. After which he pulled off his coat and placed it on her."That makes it two of my favorite jacket." he said jokingly but Karen was in no mood to be teased. If he'd teased he when they were still married she would have laughed her lungs out.Aunt Maya stepped out of the kitchen, "Dear, you're back! You didn't tell me your husband would be coming to visit?"Husband? Karen was more than confused. Perhaps he hasn't spoken to her about it yet, then she better do. So she stepped forward,"Uhm, Aunt Maya, I have something to tell you.""Can't it wait?" she replied as she went into the kitchen and out, setting u
A Paradise Called Us 56-Ask for anything
Kevin sat lazily on the bed after dropping his stick. He cocked his head and stared at Karen who had an angry and confused look on her face. He couldn't control his laughter."Is this some kind of joke?" she asked again, more firmly this time."No," he answered, sitting up "What is, is the divorce papers you saw earlier today.""What?""They're fake," he answered "I did it because I wanted to know how Selene really feels about me. It looked like she doesn't love me but I didn't want to believe it so I decided to come up with fake documents to see.."He paused and added, "If she would really marry me."Karen felt a great relief when she heard him say that. So great was that relief that she let out her emotions and began to cry. At first, she tried to suppress it but Kevin was more able in hearing than sight.He got up and circled his arms around her, hugging her tight. Karen could not explain how good it felt. "I'm sorry," he whispered above her head "I promise to be more cautious of
A Paradise Called Us 57- A snowball fight
"Are you seriously dumb, Elliot?!" he shouted and tossed the papers hard on his face "They're fake, you idiot!! He fooled you!"Elliot picked up the papers and stared at them, boiling with intense rage. He hated nothing more than being made to look like a fool and in front of his father who thinks so highly of him.Mr Kord banged the table in front of him, still very furious."I raised you better than this, Elliot!" he spat out coldly "How could you let a blind man deceive you in this manner?! Thank goodness you didn't get this publicized before coming here! I would have denied you before the whole city because I refuse to tolerate any flaw on your part, Elliot!"Tears rolled out of his eyes unto the paper. Although he did not say a word, Mr Kord knew that he was letting his temper get the best of him. He was already being to hard on him.He walked around the table and held his shoulders in a firm manner, not bothering to wipe off his tears."You're a man, Elliot. My son! I expect not
A Paradise Called Us 58-On top of her
They arrived at the park, their hair full of snow after some minutes of playing snowball. There were only little people at the park and after Kevin got their tickets they moved in."Is this your favorite spot?" Kevin asked, handing her a lemonade as he sat on the swing next to her."Yes, when I was a kid. I haven't been here in a really long while" she answered"Why?"Karen sighed quietly, "I use to come here with Zachary but we suddenly stopped." when I was diagnosed with my disease.. she didn't add."Zachary seems to be in love with you." Kevin said, his voice low, almost a whisper. Karen turned to him,"I think he knows he's not getting anything out of that," she replied "It's almost like I don't know him anymore."A moment ensued between them. While Karen was smiling at the kids playing and running about, Kevin's gaze was fixed on her. She is the only thing he could see anyway.And then suddenly, she snapped her head towards him, "Mr Kord, how many kids would you love to have?"Sh
A Paradise Called Us 59- Never really mine
Kevin rolled off her, laughing hysterically. Karen too began to laugh, their heads only an inch away with the glassy ice chilling their body under them."You're one hell of a learner," commented Kevin as he sat up after a fit of laughter."Let's give it another chance," Karen said, feeling challenged "I'll show you that I can do it.""Hm," Kevin mumbled, then took her hand and got up on his feet "If you fail, you get to send me lunch for the next week."Karen chuckled, still holding unto him and practicing some slides."Is that your way of saying you can't have enough of my food?"He smiled and replied, "I guess." They skated for another thirty minutes with Karen falling numerous times but getting back on her feet. By the time they were rounding off, Karen could skate steadily for some minutes without falling.However, with Zachary she never really had the enthusiasm to learn. Is it because she wanted to impress Kevin? She got lost in thoughts and crashed into him for the second time
A Paradise Called Us 60-Won't warn you again
The next day, Karen was busy with finishing the decorations when she bumped into Ian, in his black suit."Sorry," she apologized and added "I hope I didn't stain your suit?"He straightened up and stared at her, "No, it's okay. Uhm..you..you still here?"Karen nodded knowing that he was speaking of the divorce, "You should speak with your friend." she said warmly and proceeded to leave when he stopped her."Uh..Karen?" he turned to face her "Do you perhaps know if Sam is alright?"Karen's brow twitched, "Yeah..I guess. I didn't get to speak to her during the weekend. I might see her today though."He nodded."You haven't spoken to her?" she asked wondering if they had a misunderstanding however he shook his head."No, it's.. it's nothing.""Hm, okay. Enjoy the wedding!" she exclaimed before walking away and resuming her work. Mr and Mrs Kord had left an hour ago for the church and she was left to oversee that everything was perfect before the reception.Staring at the decor, she felt
A Paradise Called Us 61- Not over yet
Ian who had been standing at the top of the stairs coughed to alert his presence, "Hm-hm"Karen went pink with embarrassment wondering if he had seen Kevin kiss her. She ran up the stairs and passed by him without a glance. Kevin sat up when Ian came to sit beside him."I'm confused now," he voiced "What are you planning to do now?""Nothing," Kevin replied non chalantly."You divorced Karen," Ian said as a reminder."That was fake, wanted to see something and got what I wanted."Heaving a sigh of relief, Ian added, "You're gonna let Selene marry Elliot?"Kevin only grounded his jaw and did not answer. In about thirty minutes, Karen came down from the stairs dressed in a white satin dress that Mrs Kord has given her.It was off the shoulder, and showed off her elegant, white shoulders. It lined her thin waist and enhanced her figure. Her sparkling necklace was a match with her blue orbs and her hair was left to fall behind her."I'm sorry if I took a lot of time," she apologized upon
A Paradise Called Us 62- The Dance
Karen arrived home with Kevin in a convoy. It was the first time they had ridden a car together. The atmosphere was really tensed that Karen was scared to even speak.When she stepped out of the car, Mrs Kord approached her as the convoy stopped in front of the mansion. Guests were already arriving and piling their way into the mansion. Soft, romantic music filled the air. Looking around, Karen could not find Elliot or Selene."Karen," Mrs Kord placed a hand on her shoulder "I've been meaning to speak with you.""Of course mother," Karen answered as she watched Kevin lean lazily on the body of his car, perhaps waiting for her. He looked hot with that lackadaisical look on his face and Karen had to struggle to concentrate her focus on Mrs Kord."Have you been able to..to speak with Kevin?" she asked, glancing at her son. Although she preferred Karen to Selene as a wife to her son, she knew the pain that Kevin was feeling. As a child, he was always around Selene. Mrs Kord knew long ago
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