"Hush now baby girl, it can't be that bad" Tasha hushed Kathleen
" How could he be that cruel? Kath cried, " he tried taking advantage of me, all I did was defend myself, it's not fair that I still had to apologize to him" it" Life itself isn't fair, would you rather go to jail than apologies? You have no proof that he tried raping you"" Do you really think I should apologize?"" Yes Kath, trust me everything will be fine, I know Dave loves you" Tasha hugged Kath but inwardly she cringed, to be honest, she had always been jealous of Kath, she had always been everyone's favorite, that day that Dave had picked them up, she had eyes on him but he ended up choosing Kath, it has always been Kath and never her, that's why she feels that Kath deserves every bit of what she was going through with Dave, if Dave had chosen her, she would have treated him so well and they would have been so happy together. She rolled her eyes maliciously at Kathleen's back while hugging her, pretending to be concerned." Thank you" Kath broke away from Tasha's embrace feeling very relieved, she just needed someone to talk to, Tasha is like her sister, they have always been there for each other and Kath was glad Tasha was here with her, she wished Tasha finds someone who would love her wholeheartedly because she deserved it.
Tasha stayed for a while before leaving, " thanks once again, you're simply the kind of friend anyone would wish for, I'm lucky to have a friend like you in my life".Kath went to Dave's house that evening, he smirked when he saw her, " I knew you would come, you just can't resist me can you? No, it's your greedy parents, they simply can't let go of the jackpot"
Kath made no comeback, " I'm sorry for what happened"Dave laughed in glee, " that's more like it, my princess has come to apologize"" But Dave, that shouldn't repeat itself"" Why not? We would get married anyways"" I prefer that we wait till we get married"Dave considered for a moment before nodding, " alright, just be obedient to me at all times and we won't have any problem, we'll make a happy couple"Dave moved to hug her and she stiffened, " relax, I don't bite" he laughed" Dave, I have to go, we'll see tomorrow""Alright princess" Dave whistled as he watched her leave, he had her just where he wanted her.**The next day, Kath got to college only to see everyone staring at her, what was going on? "Kathleen" Tasha called out to her, running towards her, " please come with me"" What's going on Tasha"" You'll find out very soon" Tasha dragged her along and Kath had no choice but to follow her, she followed her to the college's auditorium, it was crowded with students but they parted for she and Tasha to go in when they saw them, just before they got in, Tasha blindfolded her with a handkerchief and led her in, Kathleen wondered what has gotten into Tasha." Surprise" Tasha hooted, removing the blindfold, Kath opened her eyes to see Dave kneeling at her frontwith a ring, her heart thudded, was he about to propose? Her eyes moved from Dave to the big banner behind him that simply read, "marry me, Kathleen"
"Oh my God, he's proposing, I still need a bit of a time" but she didn't dare say that aloud."Awwwnnnn, how romantic, I wish I am in your shoes right now Kath," Tasha said from behind herDave was staring into her eyes, " common love, I'm waiting for your reply""Say yes" someone shouted from the crowd" He's so cute, please say yes" another voice joined in, one by one they started urging her to say yes till it turned to a song." Kath?" Dave looked at her questioningly and she found herself repeating after the crowd, maybe he would change after marriage, she would do her best not to anger him, maybe they can still find a way to work things out, these thoughts were moving in her head as she whispered yes to Dave." I can't hear you, louder" Dave curve his hands around his ears " Yes, I'll marry you," she said aloud " Phew, I love you" Dave hugged her amidst the applause of onlookers" Awnnn, how romantic, I love this" someone said from the crowdDave carried her a twirl with her in his arm, the onlookers cheered and Kath's face flushed crimson." I love you" Dave shouted, but Crystal couldn't get rid of the feeling of strange premonition.**Preparations for her wedding was going on, guests have been invited, it was a day before her wedding and Kathleen decided to cut out time from her too busy schedule to visit Dave, she had been so busy she had not even had the time to see him, thank God he understood though that was so unlike him, she tried to reach him on phone to inform him that she was coming but he wasn't picking his call, she decided to go to his house anyway now that she has a bit of chance.Kath got to Dave's house but it was locked, thank God she came with her own key, she would wait for him inside till he comes back from where ever he went, she opened the door and walked into the living room, the living room was a mess, his clothes were thrown all over the place, she shook her head at his untidiness and bent down to pick his clothes when something caught her eyes, it was a ladies pant and bra, at that moment she heard a noise upstairs, she followed the sound, she almost tripped on the stairs over something and when she looked down, it was a lady's heels, one heel was at the bottom of the stairs and another on the stairs, she followed the sound to Dave's room, the door to his room was ajar, she opened it and got the shock of her life, Dave was in bed with another woman, " Dave?" She whispered, hurt beyond measure.
Dave quickly rolled off the lady at the sound of his name, that was when she got to see who the lady was." Tasha?" Kath breathing suddenly started coming in short gasp, how could they betray her this way, she looked at Tasha, her best friend who didn't look the least bit remorseful of her act." You could have called me before coming" Dave growledShe glanced from Dave to Tasha still unable to believe what she just saw, tomorrow was their wedding and he was here frolicking with her best friend." How could you do this to me?" She gasp amidst the pain that clogged her throat, she whimpered and used her trembling hand to seal her mouth." You could have avoided this if you had called" Dave growled and Tasha snickered, for the first time, her eyes opened to read the pure hatred written all over Tasha's face, hatred for her? She doesn't understand, " I saw you as my sister"" Oh please, spare me your drama" Tasha hissed," what you do not know is Dave has always been mine, you snatched him from me and now as from tomorrow he'll be all yours, I have the right to spend time with him"Kath felt as if there was a hot knife on her chest, " so this has been going on for long?""From the first day we met him at the bus station" Tasha replied with glee" Just go home, for now, we'll discuss this later" Dave cuts inKath couldn't take it anymore, she turned on her heels and ran out of the house.Chapter five.Kathleen sat at the dresser and stared at her reflection, she was dressed as a bride, she was about to become a bride to the devil himself, she desperately wished for a miracle to happen, for someone to save her from this mess and prevent her from going into this prison called marriage." You look so beautiful dear" her mother walked in beaming, " you're so lucky. You made the right choice"." Are you sure mom?" Kath frowned at her mom's words, she doesn't feel lucky and she knew that this was far from making the right choice, Dave was all wrong for her but it was so unfortunate that only she could see that.Her mother stared at her, " what's with your tone? Of cause Dave is good for you, your father is very happy"."Dad would sell me because of money and you are too blinded to see that" she retorted." I thought we have discussed this, come, let's go, everyone is waiting for you".Kathleen followed her mother with a heavy heart.
Derek was astonished at her words, he laughed almost hysterically, he guessed she had hit her head so hard and it was affecting her thinking, "hold on, I have no intention of getting married anytime soon"She rose from her bed and looked at him desperately, " you have to, please, you've got to save me""Calm down, you don't even know me, you can't just get married to a stranger"."I bet you are better than the devil I am fleeing from, it would be just for a while"He looked at her as if considering it, "what do you stand to gain from this?""The protection of a husband" she answered frantically"And what do I stand to gain? She considered his question for a while, "I'll be forever indebted to you. you'll have my gratitude"Derek considered her statement, in reality, he needed a wife, his mother had been on his neck and had even gone ahead to arrange a marriage for him with Cassandra, he was supposed to get married immediately he got home and
They've just signed the marriage contract and Kathleen's stomach quivered as they came out of the magistrate office, she glanced at her husband, the only thing she knew about the man she had married was his name, Derek Deloux, her husband, her heart pounded as the reality of what she has just done hit her, she had sought shelter from him, what if he turned out to be worst than Dave, well, she can handle it, there was nothing like emotions attached to this marriage, it was simply marriage by name alone, she would have nothing to regret.Derek looked at her, "regretting already? The deed has already been done, now let's go home"."Home", the word sank into Kathleen, she have no idea where home is, she had no idea about anything."Where exactly is home?"He smirked at her question, "home is where the heart lies baby"Her cheeks burned at the name he called her, "that's not the answer to my question" she fired back trying to cub her discomfort."I see
Chapter 8"Your wife?" His mother's tone was that of surprise as she blinked, "but.....but....""But what mom?" Derek interrupted"I thought..." His mother stuttered and once again Derek cuts her off, "that's the problem with you mom, you're always thinking, I'm sorry I didn't inform you about her but right now my wife needs to rest""Oh! Sure" his mother left the entrance so they could both go in, her voice wasn't sounding happy and the expression on her face was that of anger, she narrowed her eyes on Kathleen as she went in."Your room has been prepared for you" his mother informed him"Thanks, Mom, right now I want to see Dad, where is he?"He's in his room" his mother replied him and he raised a brow, "I thought he's supposed to be in the hospital, why is he home?""Well, I am trying to avoid too much publicity, the doctor is coming here to administer treatment, I think it's better that way""Alright then, I'll see him shortly" he tu
He entered his father's room and saw him lying on the bed with his eyes closed, he looked aged and worn and for a moment he felt guilty about abandoning him, his father was his only family related to him by blood, his mother had died years back and his father had remarried, although, Derek wasn't cool with the marriage because he felt his father had made the wrong choice as he had married his late mother's best friend, he had made his misgivings known to his father but his father had gone ahead to marry her, he had no choice than to accept the marriage but that was the first step that created a gap in father and son relationship, his father had made many mistakes but he was still his father, he wondered why his father was so obsessed about him taking over the family's business, afterall, he has a Step brother, his step mother's son from her previous marriage.Dave was so much interested in the family's business but his dad had never given him the chance, that alone had ma
Chapter tenKathleen woke up the next morning, Derek hadn't come back the previous night, she wondered where he had spent the night leaving her all alone, she knew that their marriage was impulsive but he had promised to treat her as a wife, in the eyes of everyone, they were a new couple and so supposed to be spending time with each other but on their wedding night, her husband had gone missing, a knock sounded on the door, finally, he must be here but why was he knocking, she hollered that he was free to come in, the door creaked opened and a maid walked it, Kathleen frowned where was her husband? He had no obligation to her anyway but it would have felt better if he was at least with her on their marriage night, " breakfast is ready ma'am" the maid informed her, head bowed and Kathleen grimaced, she wasn't used to this kind of treatment, "please raise your head" she quickly instruct the maid who nervously raised her head but still refused to look at Kathleen in the eye
Chapter elevenKathleen was just coming out of the shower, her body still wet and droplets of water falling from her hair. She was in the process of drying it when Derek walked suddenly walked in, she shrieked, losing her balance, in a flash, he caught her before she hit the floor, her side eyes stared into his and her mouth parted in shock, Derek was drawn to her, his bride was indeed very beautiful, she quickly moved away from his hold, "how dare you startle me like that"Derek raised his brow trying to hide his sudden attraction to her, "should I remind you that this is also my room?""Oh, you definitely need to remind me because I've been the only one staying here since we got married" she snapped and he smirked, moving closer to her, too close for her comfort, his blue eyes danced,"I see my wife misses me" he put his hand on her cheek but she slapped it away, "in your dreams"She moved away from his closeness before he would notice how his nearne
Derek was pissed, he was pissed with himself and also his wife, she had tried to talk to him and like a bull, he had gone charging out of the house, he was pissed at her for making him feel something for her, she had made him feel what he thought was dead to him, in just a matter of days, she was trying to resurrect it, he was damn attracted to her and he needed to stay away from her, he hadn't slept at home again that night, after his meeting yesterday, he had gone straight to his favorite club and had drunk a lot, he had managed to go to one of their family's house extension and had crashed there, he woke up this morning with a pounding headache and was preparing coffee when his phone rang, it was Jake, he picked up at the second ring."Yes, Jake, what is it?""Er....em...Sir, I...." He frowned into the receiver, what was he stammering about?"Speak up Jake, what is it?""Sir, er...have you seen the morning papers?"He frowned, he hadn't gone out tha