SINCLAIR’S UNWANTED BRIDE
(A Royal Arranged Marriage)
Chapter 1 The life of Brielle Allen
It seemed so familiar as Brielle rushed into the hospital and charged towards the reception desk. “Good...afternoon...please I received a call that my dad was rushed here again.” She breathed out heavily with her chest rising and falling.
The nurse at the desk looked up at Brielle. “What’s his name, miss?” She asked.
“Jasper...Allen.” Brielle replied.
“Oh...he is right in a private room...” The nurse paused.
Brielle arched her brows. “Private room?” She can’t even afford to pay for such a room. She made an attempt to query the nurse for fixing up her dad in such an expensive room but was interrupted abruptly.
“He is in ward three hundred and six.” The nurse informed her.
Without wasting much time, Brielle took to her heels and raced to the ward where her dad was kept under serious monitoring. She stopped on track when she got to the entrance to see a figure in the room. It wasn’t her father laying on the bed. Why is he here? Brielle thought. She could see that her father was laying on the bed with an oxygen machine and wires strapped to his body.
After confirming that her father’s heartbeat was beating fine through the machine, she looked up at the figure with a deep frown on her face. "Why are you here?" Brielle asked.
The figure turned around to see her when he heard her voice. “Look who is here?! My sweet, beautiful and loving sister, Brielle Allen. Finally you have come." He replied as he gave her a fake smile.
"I just asked you a question. Archer, why are you here?" Brielle balled her fists at her sides.
"To see our father, of course. Do you think I am that heartless not to come and see him before he dies.” Archer grinned.
His words annoyed her even more. "Dad is not going to die!” She snapped at him. “And now that you have seen him, you can leave.” She gritted in anger.
"Nah. You can’t dismiss me just like that after I paid for this damn room! This is quite expensive and I am certain you can’t afford half of the price.” Archer chuckled darkly.
“You shouldn’t have bothered paying for this damn room! And at least I can afford the other wards. Archer, please leave.” Brielle replied.
“ Not too soon. And why do I get the feeling that you want me to leave because you think I will hurt our father?" Archer clicked his tongue as he shook his head from side to side.
"That is because I know you. You swore that you will make him pay for throwing you out years ago. And seeing you here now only proves that you want to put your plan into action.” Brielle seethed her teeth.
Archer laughed gently before saying, “Believe me when I say this, I love seeing him this way. Poor father. Just take a look at him, so vulnerable and helpless. I would have liked it if he had died too but I can't wish that on him. Not yet at least.”
Fury crashed over Brielle as she moved closer to the bed in a bid to protect her father. She pushed at her brother’s chest and he staggered backwards. "You are evil, Archer! How can you say all that to a man who took you into his life and treated you like his own son!”
Archer raised his hands up in surrender. "Point of correction, he didn't do it because he pitied or wanted me in his life. He accepted me because I was forced upon him by my mother! And I have always wondered what my mother saw in him. He is not even good looking." He stopped and starred at their father with anger blazing in his eyes.
"She loved him and he also loved her. A feeling you will never know because you are a very bitter man!” Brielle said with so much passion.
Archer looked straight at her. "You are right! I am a very bitter man! And I doubt if I will ever find myself in love with anyone! I don’t do love! I care about myself alone!”
“Get out! Get out, Archer!” Brielle tried to push him away but he grabbed her wrist and pulled her closer to his body.
“Hey, Relax. I am here for a reason. So be a good girl sis and let me state why I am here to see you.” He said in a tight whisper.
Brielle struggled against him but he held on to her wrist tightly. "For whatever reason you are here, I have no interest in it. All I want is for you to get the hell out of my sight!”
Archer flashed his sister a sardonic smile. "What if I tell you that I have a solution to your current problem." He said still not wanting to give up.
"Oh really? Please state the problem.”
Archer chuckled as he let go of her wrist. "You don't have the money for your father’s surgery.”
Brielle was surprised Archer already found out about their father’s condition. No one except the doctor and Brielle knew why Mr Jasper haven't receive the proper treatment yet and that's because she doesn't have enough money for the surgery that would help save his life. And how the hell did Archer find out that their father was at the hospital?! She pondered deeply.
Brielle stared at him hoping to find answers but she found none through his expression. All she knows is that Archer always have his way around things.
“Why are you here?” Brielle repeated the question she had asked more than three times now.
"I didn’t show up here to waste my money on this good for nothing man. I have a proposition to make to you. If you agree to do it then I will pay for your father’s surgical bills.” Archer said.
"Your father? You make it sound like he is not your father.” Brielle moved away from him. She has had enough of his annoying and rude comments about the man she regarded as a father. “Just as I have said earlier, I am not interested in anything that pertains to you. So just leave, Archer. Get out!” She yelled at him.
Archer only smiled as he brought a card. "Call me on any of these lines on this card. I will be waiting.”
“In your wildest dreams!” She took the card and tore it in his presence.
An angry look flashed his expression but it was replaced by a feigned smile abruptly. “I’ll see you soon, sister.” He waved at his sister before exiting the room.
Brielle stepped on the pieces of paper on the floor. She would never have anything to do with him. Tears clouded her vision as she stared at her father who laid on the bed; unconscious.
She took his hand and kissed it gently. "I am sorry you have to go through this again, dad. The only thing holding you from having your operation is the money and I promise you that one way or another, I will get the money you need. I promise.” Brielle said in a tight whisper.
Chapter 2 Her look alike FEW HOURS LATERBrielle left the hospital and head to the restaurant where she works as a waitress. All through the way to work, the thought of Archer filled her mind. It has been years since she last saw him. Due to some misunderstanding that occurred between he and their father for being a nuisance, Archer was thrown out. Mr Jasper wanted to help him become better but Archer never wanted to live a good life. Each time, Mr Jasper received a call, it was always about Archer committing a crime and was being thrown in cell and he had to bail him out on several occasions.Ever since Archer left home, his family didn’t hear from him until a year ago when Brielle saw a picture of him along side a wealthy heiress and it seemed like he was doing so well. The news had claimed that they were both married. But Brielle knew that her very own brother must have married the lady because of her money. One of his weirdest dreams was to marry a rich woman
Chapter 3 His plans"What plan?" Brielle asked in a soft tone.Archer walked to the table drawer and pulled out a picture then he shoved it at her. Brielle turned the picture over and she saw a guy. A very handsome one. His sunrise gold hair was gelled up to fit his perfectly sculpted face. His eyebrows are thin and narrow, piercing brown eyes and well defined cheekbones. He was sexy.Brielle was sure that a lot of women would be dying to have him in their lives but not her and she certainly doesn’t want to be part of this charade.“Who is he?" She asked."Are you messing with me? You don't know who he is?!” Archer demanded in a raised tone."No I don't know him!” She retorted in a raised tone too."He is Sinclair Miller. King Ronan and Queen Elizabeth Miller’s son. Apparently he is the crowned prince and the next in line to the throne.” Archer answered.Brielle looked surprised. "But…what is a…Royal blood role in this...plan of yours?”She stammered."He is the one I am after. He is t
Chapter 4 Let’s get marriedPrince Sinclair Miller sat in the restaurant, waiting for his supposed bride to be to arrive at the location too. Though the restaurant had been reserved only for this purpose but it still felt a bit stuffy to him. If Sinclair hadn't been forced to come, he wouldn't have showed up at all but he didn’t have any choice. This marriage is important for the whole state. The merger between the Miller and Harrison companies must move forward. And if it is delayed, the state would have to suffer for it.Miller stared up from his drink and saw his prospective bride walking into the restaurant. Natalie Harrison, the only daughter of Prime Minister Harrison. No doubt, she is beautiful but unbearable and from what he has heard from the people working for their family, he knows that she would make a terrible queen. And the main reason why he had called her here was to try to make an arrangement with her. A way to end everything on a based agreement."Hello Sinclair.” Na
Chapter 5 The new NatalieThe sun penetrating in through the window woke Brielle up. She opened her eyes only to find herself in a room. Taking in the surrounding, Brielle realized that she was in the hospital. Memories of what happened last night flashed into her mind’s eye. Just remembering what happened to Natalie made her want to cry. Knowing that she was now forced to live her life made the tears flow uncontrollably.The door burst open and she looked up to see a guy walk in. He was the same one in the pictures she had seen. The same man she has been instructed to kill. Archer’s mortal enemy—Prince Sinclair Miller."How do you feel?" He asked.Brielle had to admit that apart from having a handsome face, he also has a perfect voice and she couldn’t take her eyes off him. The door opened again and someone walked in. Looking up at the door, Brielle gasped out in dismay when she saw the person. Why is he here?! She mused.Still starring at the man who just walked in, Sinclair Miller
Chapter 6 No choice"Easy with her,” Mrs Harrison said as they helped Brielle on the wheel chair.After spending a week in the hospital, Brielle has been discharged finally. The past few days has been nothing but horror for her. She has been wondering how her life would be when she leaves this hospital and now it's happening“Careful with her okay? She will be the next Queen so you must watch how you touch her.” Mrs Harrison added, directly her words to the two female nurses who were helping Brielle into the wheel chair.Brielle watched her secretly and she realized that apart from being someone who cares about appearance, Mrs Harrison is also a mother who doesn't care a bit for her child. Ever since the day she stormed in here, she never came back until today. Mrs Harrison never came around to check how her daughter is or to even call and same thing was done by her father. If they had been this way with the real Natalie, Brielle wondered how the girl had been coping. A parents love a
Chapter 7 It’s time The restaurant was empty and Sinclair sat on one of the empty chairs waiting for her to show up. He took out his phone and read her last message to him. ‘We have to talk, Sinclair,. It's urgent. You pick the place and time and I will be there.’ Ever since Sinclair read the text, he has been wondering what she has to say to him. He hoped that it’s not what was occurring in his mind. What if it is? Sinclair thought as he threw his phone on the table “Your Highness, your guest have arrived.” One of the royal escort informed him. "Let her in." Sinclair replied immediately. The Royal escort walked away and soon he saw her walked in. Just as always, she is very beautiful and her smile, her smile always made his heart flutter and that was why he fell for her in the first place. She is an epitome of beauty and fragility. Any time he sets his eyes on her, he always has this urge to protect her at all cost. "You must be wondering why I asked to see you right?" She ask
Chapter 8 The arranged marriage"Wait till you see my daughter, you would certainly like her.” Mr Harrison bragged as they all sat in the room waiting for Natalie to come down stairs.Sinclair stood by the window staring at his phone for any message from Lorelei. Ever since he spoke with Lorelei at the restaurant today, she has been doing her best to avoid him. Each time he calls her, she won't pick and neither would she reply to any of his text messages. Doesn't she knows that she is driving him mad without her not answering him at all? He thought."Why don't you go and get Natalie?" King Ronan, Sinclair’a father said out of the blue."Do I really have to?" Sinclair asked staring at all of them."Yes Sinclair, we aren't the one getting married here and she is no one’s bride here but yours." King Ronan said.And having no choice, Sinclair stood up and went in search for Natalie. He was still staring at his phone, expecting Lorelei's reply when he almost to the stairs.Brielle was head
Chapter 9 Two Timings“Why are you here?!” She whisper yelled, surprised by his sudden appearance."To check on you." He replied."Why would you want to check on me? I am doing everything you are asked me to do!” She whispered."I know and I trust you to do the job perfectly. But I better let you in on the real reason why I am here.”"And what would the real reason be?" She asked."It’s time to put you to your first task.”"My first task?" Brielle arched her brows. "Don't tell me you have forgotten the real reason why you are here!” He whispered. And after thinking about it for a while, her eyes widened and she stared at him in horror."Don't tell me that it is time to—“"Yes, it’s time, Brielle. Time to know what you are capable of.” He smirked.Brielle felt her heart beating fast at the message he just passed across to her."What do you say? Are you ready to do it?' Archer asked Brielle.''I am...I am not ready!'' Brielle responded.''What do you mean you are not ready?!'' Archer