Amara Nicholas; I hadn't expected Darlington and his mother to yell at me. I had only stepped outside the bedroom to have my dinner downstairs with them since I was hungry, and it was only suitable that I come out of the bedroom to inquire about my dinner from them.I knew that Mrs. Ifeoma hated me from the moment that she set eyes on me. She didn't acknowledge my present and wanted me out of her mansion.I am not a village lady, and the way she addressed me with insults made me sad. I wondered if I had met her somewhere before, and I thought to ask my mother about Mrs. Ifeoma.I went downstairs to the dining room. The mansion was vast, like my father's mansion. It was almost similar to my father's new mansion, which I had left in the countryside where I had grown up. It was far more extensive than this house. Yet Mrs. Ifeoma mistreated me just after meeting me for the first time.I tried not to cry, as I wasn't prepared for all this family drama. I love to have my peace, as since my
Darlington Briggs;"Hmm, You see what you have all caused. You all showed your shrewd behaviors towards Amara on the first day of her arrival. If she leaves this house, then you will all leave this house too, and I will seize every asset that you all have," My father gave out his warning as he rose from his dinner chair and walked towards the staircase.I was still silent, and my mother and Samara were stunned at the new lady's behavior. She indirectly accused us of trying to poison her, and even though she didn't say it directly, her actions already stated that she suspected us."Just look at. Only today, others are celebrating in their homes. We are here having to deal with a stranger, a lowly human for that matter," Samara cursed, just after my father had finished washing his hands and left us at the dining table to check upstairs on the lady who had darted away."Hmm," I wasn't happy with all of these, but I couldn't voice it out. I knew my father's influence, and he was not joking
Darlington Briggs;I stayed in the living room; shortly after, I had dismissed the maid away to go upstairs and deliver the dinner to Amara.I wouldn't accept her as my wife, although I knew my father wasn't joking. I wasn't a kid to be swayed about. I am 30 years old, not a young boy for my father to control anyhow he pleased.I remember not with my phone as I had rushed out of the sitting room and went downstairs to inform the maid. Growing tired, I went upstairs to my sitting room again to get my phone and change my purple T-shirt and black pants into a warm night robe.I needed to take my evening bath, and I thought about using a guest room downstairs as I didn't want to share my space with Amara.I got into my sitting room, as the entire mansion was now eerie silent. It was past 11 pm, yet my family and I were still awake because we now had a new addition to our home.She comfortably sat on the couch and ate her food on a small stool placed at her front. She licked her fingers an
Darlington Briggs;Amara frowned and asked me, "Did you not attend Country Z private university?" I froze and looked at Amara as she mentioned the year I had graduated as the year she met me."Hmm, all that is past tense now. I have a woman in my life now that I am in love with, and I cannot accept you.""Okay. Then I will stay on a month's holiday here, after that. I will return home to my family's house in the countryside," Amara said, casually stretching again on the couch."Fine," I looked away from Amara, seeing that her movement attracted me to admire her more.I wanted to go downstairs for a good night's sleep; however, Amara asked me, in her charming soft voice, "Can I sleep here on the couch?""No. So that you can report me to my father tomorrow, get up, and go inside my bedroom and sleep there. I will be going downstairs to sleep. Or Isn't that why you're here, to share my property and become my wife too by force?""No," Amara responded and looked away from me. Blushing. I se
Amara Nicholas: I woke up in the sumptuous bedroom, thinking that Darlington had slept on the bed with me. I saw when he returned back the previous night to his room, and took his phone. Well, I fell asleep on the bed and drifted off to sleep, ensuring to create a space on the bed between us. Just in case Darlington return to the room again to sleep.I awoke and found out that I was alone in the room, with the sound of my phone ringing on the shelf. I glanced at where I had kept my phone the previous night, I took it, and saw my father is actually the one phoning me."Hello, Dad, Good morning." I greeted, and heard my father's calm response, "Amara, how was your night?""Fine, Dad and yours?""Good Actually, I called Mr. Joshua Briggs this morning, and he informed me, you have finally agreed to stay with them for a while, probably a month or two. To get acquainted with Darlington. Is that so?""Yes Dad, I thought about it, and accepted too" I say, stealing a quickly glance at the roo
Amara Nicholas:"You should never dare to address my younger sister in such a disrespectful way ever again!" Do you comprehend?" Darlington gave me a piercing look, as he closed the door and approached me. Pulling me by my shoulders.I thought he had a grudge against me, for disrespecting his sister. I gently removed his hands from my shoulders and hurriedly made my way to the restroom, seeking solace in the act of washing my face in the lavatory.Similarly, I heard Darlington knock on the bathroom door. "Step out of the bathroom, Amara. I can't wait to freshen up and get out of this place."I chose not to respond to Darlington. My face burned from the multiple slaps that Samara delivered, and I couldn't fathom how I had already agreed to stay here with them at my father's behest.I couldn't express my concerns to my father. Not long after I had agreed to stay with Darlington and commit to being his wife.Similarly, I was captivated by Darlington. He's quite attractive and I have a st
Darlington Briggs:Amara's response to my touch caught me completely off guard. What on earth had possessed me?I ventured into the bathroom with the sole purpose of checking on her well-being. Seeing her without clothes was quite a surprise, which explains why she exclaimed that she was okay. However, she failed to inform me about her desire to bathe or her state of undress. It was quite a sight when she noticed me getting ready for my bath and getting ready for church as well.'Oh my goodness.' Amara's posterior was absolutely stunning. Curved, ample, and her chest. She had a captivating presence that held my attention. As soon as I laid eyes on her, my body responded instantly to the sight of her graceful form. My excitement grew, eagerly anticipating her caress. As I gazed upon her, I couldn't help but be captivated by her appearance.Wow! If only I weren't so foolish. Last night, I found it difficult to fall asleep due to a strong sense of restlessness. Jenna denied my touch and
Darlington Briggs;Amara struggled to consume the bread and drink the tea. Being in a toxic relationship was detrimental to one's well-being. Marriages were not meant to be coerced, but now they are. I reluctantly agreed to marry a woman I knew nothing about in order to maintain harmony in my father's household."Do you not enjoy the tea?" Would you like me to have the maids prepare another cup of tea for you?" My father inquired of Amara, just as we were finishing up our breakfast. However, Amara was seated on the chair, her gaze fixed upon the bread in her hand."The tea is satisfactory," Amara responded. She stored the bread and took a sip from the tea.After breakfast, my father stood up and told Amara, "We're heading to the church for the New Year's thanksgiving service." Do you also go to church in the countryside?"Sure, I'd like to attend the church service here too," Amara responded briefly."Okay, no problem." You'll be taking a ride with Darlington in his car to the church,