Caught

Chapter 004

Nicole

As far as I know, the Monroe family was wealthy and well-known, owning a lot of land and having a rich history. New York had tons of businesses with the Monroe name, like shops, restaurants, hotels, and more. But honestly, I never thought about marrying into their family since I didn't know them, especially Nathan Monroe.

What exactly did Sylvia say? The man was unloved and ugly. Confusion was evident on my face as I attempted to comprehend her words.

Am I really going to be the substitute bride, marrying a guy who's considered unappealing and disliked in place of Kendra?

No way! No fucking way I'm going to marry someone I haven't met and don’t even know!

"You know what? I think marrying that guy, Nathan Monroe, is actually doing you a favor..." The irritating grin on Kendra's face made me want to claw at her with my long nails. Just because Sylvia isn't my mother doesn't mean I'm going to let myself be manipulated like that. How dare Kendra suggest it was a favor to me?

"As the eldest son, he is naturally the scion of a noble family. You're still fortunate, you wretch!" she added, and my eyes narrowed at her.

I had been excessively victimized by Kendra's blunders. I always had to cover for her, but she never had my back. She got everything she wanted, while I was left empty-handed. She even stole my boyfriend, and I just kept quiet. Now, I think it's time for me to fight for what I deserve.

I took a deep breath, cursing under my breath before voicing out my thoughts. "You sneaked into my boyfriend's bed, and now you expect me to marry an ugly, poor man? No way!" I spat out, teeth clenched, as my glare bore into Kendra. "Why don't you marry him if it's such a wonderful idea?"

As I headed for the staircase, I was shocked when Kendra suddenly seized my collar, yanking me towards her. "I was in love with Homer first, which means he was mine before he was ever yours! And now, look at us—we're happy, and I'm pregnant with his child!" she bellowed in my face. "You will marry that unsightly man, and I will marry Homer, got it?"

I remained silent. My chest rose and fell rapidly as I locked eyes with her, fists clenched at my sides. I was on the edge, teetering dangerously close to losing control.

‘‘Answer me, you fucking bitch!’’ When she still hadn't heard a reaction from me, her hand sprang out, and she was about to strike me, but I immediately grabbed her wrist and stopped her, causing her to grow even angrier. She tried to get my hand away from her wrist, but I was gripping it so tightly that I could see her wincing in pain.

I couldn't help but recall how those brown orbs lit up when I discovered her and Homer having sex in my own bed. The image was so disturbing that it would remain etched in my memory for a lifetime.

I had just returned from visiting Andrea in the hospital. Ascending the stairs, I proceeded to the bedroom and gently nudged the door open. I was about to step inside when I was suddenly halted by the sight before me. It hit me with the force of a freight train, and the previously unnoticed sounds now vacuumed the breath from my chest, overwhelming me with a wave of nausea that sent me reeling, tears stinging my eyes.

Homer, my boyfriend of nearly two years, was naked in my bed, desecrating it by having sex with someone else between the blankets.

Speechless, I gazed at them in total disbelief. My ears rang as though assaulted by a deafening blast, akin to a bomb detonating nearby, rendering me momentarily deaf—a merciful shield from the vile sounds I was certain I didn't want to hear.

"Homer... Oh my God, Homer!" The girl exclaimed with delight, and I frowned as I heard her familiar and obnoxious voice. "You feel so fucking good, Homer."

Despite my trembling legs, I bravely stepped forward and caught a glimpse of my stepsister's face. She smiled as our eyes met, seemingly pleased that I had caught them.

When Homer noticed my presence, he jumped off of Kendra and pulled out his now lifeless dick from her. Kendra gasped at his rapid action, but quickly recovered, looking back at me with a triumphant smile before drawing the covers to cover herself.

Ever since high school, Homer had been showing interest in me, but I was not ready to prioritize a relationship. Consequently, I kept declining his advances, focusing instead on completing my degree. Despite this, Homer persisted in his pursuit even through my college years. It was during this time that his honesty, sincerity, and determination became evident to me, leading me to finally accept him as my boyfriend at our graduation ceremony.

For this reason, it was difficult for me to accept that he could betray me with my stepsister, especially in my own bed. I felt devastated, every inch of me hurt from realizing I had been such a naive fool and that my boyfriend had been unfaithful.

Gathering all my strength, I shoved Kendra away, snapping back to reality. "He's all yours! What a prize, holding onto a scumbag like him!" I hissed, my eyes shimmering with fury. "All I have for him is sheer revulsion! I despise you both!"

''You were the one who just messed around with a wild stranger last night, and now you are acting as if you're a fucking virgin!'' She replied with fire. "I wonder if the eldest son of the Monroe family would want to fall for a slut like you!"

"Who cares! I don't want to marry that man anyway! And bear in your mind that I will never agree to marry him no matter what you do!" I rejected their absurd proposal, and Kendra fell silent, shocked in her place.