CHAPTER THIRTY-EIGHT.Okay? What had just happened? Why was he telling me about Xander's parent's?It's totally absurd."I know you must be perplexed now, Marianne but I'm only bringing you this information because, you're soon going to be a part of my family". He smiled, dreamily and my heart skipped a bit. I just couldn't understand why I had to be in such unpleasant situations all the time.First, my brother going sick with cancer and then me meeting that monster, Pedro and then somehow mysteriously breaking the icy heart of Xander and then this?I cocked my head up to look at him, curiosity getting the best of me. I knew from the look in his gentle eyes, he was eager to answer whatever questions I threw at him, so didn't think before asking."Grandpa? Why me? Why do you like me so much or is this how clingy you've been to all your other girlfriends? I must commend you're a nice old man". I blabbered out , feeling proud of myself for finally asking him the question that had tugged
Chapter Thirty-Nine ""This was why I brought you here," Granpa Lincoln revealed and I struggled to keep my mouth close. "When did you get this?" I couldn't help my curiosity I trailed my hand on the wedding dress, it was the neatest thing in the room but why will he keep it here? "It has always been here, I kept it safe for you," he replied and my gaze automatically diverted from the wedding dress to him. "For me?" I repeated, my index fingers pointed at myself." Yes," he chuckled lightly. "Why me?" I asked again and he found his way to a couch while I stand by the wardrobe, I am not sure whose wedding dress this is but it is one of the most beautiful I have ever seen. However, judging from our location it belong to Xabder's mom. "Because you are my granddaughter in-law," he replied and I pouted. A part of me loved the sound of that. I am not sure of what my other part feels but definitely not pleasure. "Why did you say it was kept for me when anyone else could have gotten i
Chapter Forty Tiana barged into the room and met her grandpa having a conversation with Max."Welcome my dear," Lincoln smiled at her. "Grandpa," she faked smile."My love," Max stood up and went to peck her cheek. "What are you doing here?" She whispered the question into his ear."Come, my dear," Lincoln gestured before she could get a reply from Max.She forced a smile at Lincoln and gave Max a sharp glare, which had no effect on him as he walked back to his seat with a smile."You walked in just at the right time," Lincoln said and she furrowed her brows."We were just talking about us," Max added and Tiana turned in his direction."US?" She repeated as that was not something Max would ever use to qualify them. She would even dream of it, but it is happening right in reality."Yes," Lincoln said and now Tiana was staring at him. "My heart is filled with joy."With that Tiana guessed what they talked about in her absence."My two grandchildren grown up to find love," he took her h
CHAPTER FORTHY ONE"I do not know the excuse to give as I was out of words, he already gave me warning not to go out, would he fire all his security guards?" That thought came to me, as I made up my mind to give him a reply."I went to see a friend of mine, and I slept over there"He was glaring at me, as I was about taking step to go to my room then I heard him say “Stop”I stopped and I turned back to look at him"I asked you a question about where you went to, and I needed a sincere answer""I am coming from my friend's place, Cherry" I said looking at him.He doesn't seem to believe me, but I was so tired to even convince him, I just want to take my shower and rest."Go in and when you are done, I need to see you"As if I have known what was in his mind, I went in immediately, changed to my towel. I was feeling tired, that I didn't spend much minutes in the bathroom, I didn't use up to fifteen minutes, my brother health has been a concern.I went to the bed and just slept off, fo
CHAPTER FORTY TWOIt was all over the media that we would be celebrating our wedding on August 24th.HmmCherry called to be sure of what she saw on the internet."It's true, what you saw was true as we will be celebrating it on the 24th of August""Are you sure you can cope with all these" I can feel her concerned through the phone."I am trying to cope, but the truth is he has fallen for me, and I have fallen in love with him""Whoa, I am certain that Pedro devil will soon give a call through""I have been expecting his call because I know he would call soon" She said."Be smart as you have always been" "Alright" We concluded the conversation***"So did he actually fall in love with that bitch, what has that lady done that I wouldn't have done? What does she have that I am lacking? Pedro walked into her daughter's room and heard her talking to herself"Who is getting married" Pedro asked with a serious face."Daddy, don't tell me you haven't heard the news, Xander is getting marr
CHAPTER FORTY THREEI heard a bell rang"oh, oh" I shouted "so it's 8am already" I checked the time"Ma'am, come and eat, you and Master are going somewhere" Zuma said.I checked the calendar on my phone and I remembered it is Marcus wedding party day"I felt hungry, I need to eat first.I got to the dining and I found out that Xander was eating and smiling.Why was he smiling? He was starting at me and smilingI checked the part of my body he's smiling at, and I noticed he's smiling at my nipple, oh! I went out only putting on a crop singlet, and a short trouser.I turned back after noticing what he was staring at, he asked me to come and eat."I need to change first" I replied sharply"Okay your wish"I knew he wasn't satisfied with me going inside to change, I turned back to join him in the dining.After all, what was I covering? He has seen it, and only ladies are inside the living room and dining, guys are the security guard, and they out, outside.I joined him, but I do not feel
CHAPTER FOURTH FOURWe gifted the bride groom a gift, and we snapped pictures, we really do enjoy one another, we actually left home.Now, we are preparing for our wedding.Grandpa said he would be joining us in Xander's Mansion to help prepare for the wedding arrangements.I was happy when I heard the news, but what would happen after I had disappeared."I need to see you now" Xander said, and I followed him to his room."I have ordered the suit and gown we will use for our wedding" He said."I hope you are preparing too because people from other countries will be coming, and I know you are bole enough not to disappoint me, it's all going to be on the media," He said."I know you are good at what you do, do this well and please keep in mind to not fall in love with me, so I won't contaminate the appointment""Fall? I have been in this house for some time, do you think I will now fall for you now?"What type of being are you?"I didn't bother to reply him as I went to the door side t
CHAPTER FORTY FIVE"You said something over there like disappointing me? In what way""I just said that""So you do lie? You shouldn't lie to my parents though"I smiled"I understand it's not easy being an orphan from a kid, but your case is different, you have money""In what way is that different? All because I have money?"I nodded my head and said, "You have a nice grandfather""What about your extended family?" He asked feeling concerned."They all left, this world I have gotten to know that you are for yourself and no one is for you""You must have been facing many challenges""Yes, but it's all fine""Sorry about that too""I need to request something from you please" I said"What is that?" He said, looking at me."Let me be your fake parents, so I can scold you whenever you are wrong" I said.He smiled and nodded his head in affirmative, “No problem”We drove to his mansion to rest.***Knox Mansion"If he's not willing to marry her real, I love the lady, he should pass her t