A Paradise Called Us
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Karen Luis, diagnosed with cardiorespiratory disorder, has a year left to live. Pushed into an arranged marriage with the blind son of the most influential family in Willow-ridge, Karen thinks her fairytale romance has just began however she finds Kevin Kord anything but the man of her dreams. Despite his arrogance, his cheating nature and his love for another woman Karen sticks to him hoping for a change of heart however, Kevin: I'll do anything you ask; just don't ask me to love you. Karen: I'll die anytime soon, I don't need you to love me anyways.
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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 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 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 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 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 54- Handsome, rich men
Selene felt like she was hit at the back of her skull. Kevin did not wait for her response, as he was out looking for Karen to explain to her. As for Selene, anger coursed through her body. She has never been deceived in such a manner before. She couldn't help but wonder if Karen and Kevin planned to make a fool out of her.Storming out of the company, she swore to revenge. She slipped her phone from her bag to inform Elliot but the latter wasn't answering. She got into her car and drove down to the Kord mansion.Elliot will be pleased to know that he lost woefully today....Ian and Sam were in the car, rampaging the streets for Willow-ridge in order to find Karen. While Ian drove, Sam was constantly dialing Karen's number but it seemed that she had switched off her phone."I wonder where she could be," Sam said nervously and then glanced at Ian."She probably wants to be alone," he answered "I can't imagine the pain she'd be in.""How can you imagine?" Sam looked away "I don't expe
A Paradise Called Us 53-Papers are fake
"Help me," Ian turned back to Karen "Let's take her to the hospital,"However, Karen stopped them. She took her inhaler from Sam and made use of it. Although she was not completely fine, she refused to go to the hospital."Karen, please." Ian begged "You're not fine..we need to check you up."But Karen shook her head again. She picked up her bag that she had dropped on the ground, walked over to where Kevin stood. The glimpse came again and he was able to see the tears on her face.He cursed himself and regretted his decision, if only she could let him explain. "You..you should have told me," Karen found her voice, trying hard not to breakdown again "You should have told me instead of drugging me, Kevin."Unable to take another second staring at the man she would give her all to anytime any day, she dropped the divorce paper on his desk and walked out of the company.Elliot picked the paper up."I didn't lose in both sides did I?" he grimaced and walked casually out of the office.Ian
A Paradise Called Us 52-Don't deserve her
"Ian?" Kevin did not expect him, "What are you doing here?"Instead of answering, Ian snatched the document from Kevin and took a look at it then he returned his gaze back to Kevin."How could you do this?" "I already told you, I can't let Selene get married to Elliot.""Damn you, Kevin because you have lost everything including Selene!""I haven't lost her," Kevin's temperament was a contrast to Ian's. "You have, Kevin! You're just blind you don't see nothing! Elliot is behind this and he has successfully used Selene to get your inheritance and you had to fall for it!""Well, fuck it!" Kevin shouted back "Fuck it! Why should I choose my inheritance over the woman I love?!""Because our lives depend on it!" Ian striked a nerve, "The employees', yours and your mother's, your best friend's life depends on it! My life depends on it!" "Don't you see?" Ian's voice broke "Why did you employ me, Kevin? It's not because I deserve it or the fact that I'm your best friend. You gave me this j
A Paradise Called Us 51-Just a dream
Ian was preparing for work early the next morning when his mother walked into his room. He gazed at her with a hint of suspicion in his eyes. His mother hasn't walked into his room for years."Are you looking for something, mum?" he asked as he picked up his suitcase."Well," she seemed to hesitate and then said "The servant were discussing about a woman you brought home the other day."".." Ian was left speechless. He had carried a drunken Sam to his house with the idea that everyone was asleep. "She was drunk," he gave a casual dismissal "I couldn't get her to give her house address so I had no other option than to bring her here.""I'm not saying you did wrong, dear," she immediately got close to him and began to fix his tie "Infact, you did a good job. It's been years since you last brought a woman to the house. I see you have made progress from your heartbreak.""What are you talking about, mum?""That you have come of age to start thinking about getting married," she dropped th
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