All Chapters of Hired Bride: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Mason stayed in his office at home because Georgia forbade him to go to work. She was concern that he might get sick again if he came back to work. He called Nina earlier informing her that he will once again skip the day and spend it at home. He, however, had asked her to fax her a contract that needed to be closed within the week and made several phone calls.When he looked at his watch to check the time, it was already noon. His stomach growled in hunger as he skipped breakfast trying to avoid Kelsey. He knew he should apologize and try to clear up the misunderstandings but he was too prideful to do so. Mason King rarely apologize or say a little 'thank you' to others. He only did so to his family and closed relatives. Otherwise, you'll be close turning to a hard-stone sculpture before he could even say 'sorry' to you.He made his way to the kitchen and saw Georgia setting up the table. He then realized that he haven't seen Kelsey since the morning and didn't see her as he made h

Today was the day that Kelsey dreaded the most. Ella was at the penthouse once again with a rack of gowns delivered. She was preparing Kelsey for the night and helping her out with the guest lists again."Okay, who is this?" Ella asked showing a picture of a woman with fiercer look. She had a brunette hair, golden brown eyes, and pouty lips. She looked like she was in her mid-thirties."Um..." Kelsey started as she tried to recall all the people in the binder. "That's..." Then it clicked to her. "That's Marcella Polter. She's the wife of Paul Polter who owns the Hamistfield. They are very important people because they have been business partners with King Corporation for almost a decade now. They also started many branches across the globe, increasing the rate of the company." She answered.Ella smiled at her and nodded her head. "That's right! Great job!" She said placing the photo down on the centre table.They were currently in the living room and were studying the contents of

Kelsey was quiet the entire ride to the hotel where the ball was being held. She was staring out of the window trying to avoid any eye contact or any contact at all with Mason at all. It seemed that he was ignoring her as well since he was on his phone the entire time.When the limo came to a stop, Kelsey glanced at the other window on Mason's side where reporters were crowded around with microphones and cameras in hand. It was a good thing that the windows were tainted that nobody could see through the inside.Kelsey felt a tighten in her chest causing her to instinctively place a hand over her chest where her necklace usually was. She took a deep breath before she hyperventilate and completely lose it. "You can do this." She whispered to herself in between breaths.Mason shut his phone off and glanced at Kelsey. She was breathing in and out with her eyes closed. It was so hard for him to sit still and not grab her by the nape of her neck and kiss her senselessly. It took every fi

"I cannot believe you, Mason Emerson King!" Kelsey heard a booming voice from outside her room. She slowly got up from the bed and grabbed the robe laying on the sofa chair. She wrapped the robe around herself and tightened the knot for she was only wearing a fitted crop top and short-shorts."How can you not tell us that you're getting married?!" The loud, yet gentle voice yelled once again which only brought Kelsey's curiosity to peak. She walked towards the door and leaned closer to it, placing her ears beside it. She knew it was wrong to eavesdrop but she couldn't help herself."Can we please talk about this in a calmly matter?" Kelsey heard Mason replied which seemed to only fired up the situation."Calmly matter?! We're talking about marriage here, Mason!""Ow." Mason muttered and Kelsey thought he was probably hit by the aggressive and angry woman. She couldn't hold herself anymore as she slowly opened the door and peeked through it. She could see a woman's beautiful figure

When Kelsey followed after Mason, she only heard the water running from the bathroom. She assumed that he probably needed some time alone so she decided to take a plain blue shirt and a pair of black shorts on Mason's side of the room and placed it on the hanger. She then placed the hanger on the hook by the mirror so that Mason would see it after he showered.Kelsey sighed and left the room to check on their guests. It wasn't very polite to leave their guests unattended. When she was downstairs, she saw the bellhop again, now dragging the cart out of the house with the luggages still on it."You're not staying?" Kelsey asked in wonder earning Victoria's attention."I'm afraid we're not, sweetheart. Not today at least." She responded as Kelsey nodded in understanding. It was not a good idea if they stayed anyway since the tension was still thick in the room. "How's he?" She questioned referring to Mason.Kelsey shot her a tight smile before replying. "I think he just needs some ti