All Chapters of Arranged To Be His: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

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His

“You need to watch how you move, Heira.” Dante’s voice sounded from behind. He stood a few feet away, his hand in his pocket while the other hung loosely at his side. His firm stance gave away his attractiveness. His six foot five appearance complimenting how effortlessly he commands authority. There was no way anyone would object to him. He held out his hands and waved a finger warningly. His eyes narrowed at her. “I only held back because of my Nana. I wouldn’t next time, so it would be best if you stayed in your lane.” Heira refused to give him the satisfaction. She didn’t want Dante to think that he still had power over her. He has hurt her too many times, and she wasn’t going to let him see how much his words still affect her. Instead she walked past him, pretending not to hear or care. Anger flared through Dante. He didn’t like that he was being ignored. In two strides, he caught her wrist and spinned her around until they were face to face. He lifted her chin so her cheek

Confronting a Long-lost Enemy

As the soft morning light spilled through the curtains. Heira made her way downstairs, her hair loosely tied in a messy bun. She saw Dante and Granny Mae already seated in the dining room, ready for breakfast. Dante looked like he was office ready. His black suit blended with the white shirt underneath showing off his broad shoulders. His soft hair was neatly combed back with just a few strands falling over his forehead. Granny Mae’s face brightened the instant she saw her. “There’s my beautiful granddaughter-in-law,” she said warmly, her voice coming out soft and a bit squeaky. “Come, sit with us, darling.” She signalled to Heira with a gentle sweep of her hand. She then shot Dante a knowing look that clearly said ‘Be a gentleman.’ Dante pulled out a chair reluctantly. A frown clearly written on his face making it obvious he didn’t want to do that. “You know, you reminded me so much of his mother.” Granny Mae said after she couldn’t keep her eyes off her as they continued to feas

Absent

Fred froze at the sight of Dante. His eyes widened and his smirk disappeared as he met his stern glare which alone could’ve cut through steel. Heira steadied herself, her heart pounding as Dante’s grip held her protectively. Dante turned his focus back to Fred. His face burning with rage and his hands curled into fist. Followed behind him was Charles, they had both stormed out from the boardroom where they reviewed their merger documents after they had been informed of Heira’s involvement in the commotion happening outside. The rest of the employees standing nearby fled when they saw Charles. “What’s going on here?” he demanded, taking a look around. “You should ask him,” Dante said while pointing to Fred. His deep voice rising louder than intended as he lashed out. “Is this how you run things here? How do you let your daughter be treated this way in your own company?” he said to Charles. Charles' face hardened towards Fred. “You think this company gives you the right to treat my d

The Biggest Shock

It’s been a week since Heira heard from Sebastian. The office hasn’t been the same without him. His desk which was always filled with files has remained neat and quiet.She has left a series of voicemails, one each day since he stopped showing up but still hasn’t gotten a response from him. Only when she visited his apartment did she hear about him being involved in an accident.She rushed to the hospital. His neighbour, Mr. Andrew, a middle-aged man with greying hair, gave her the address. Though he hesitated, which was strange since he knew her relationship to Sebastian, she didn’t dwell on it, being used to his behavior.Mr Andrew lived alone. He always sat by his doorstep, observing his surroundings. He barely spoke to anyone and sometimes forgot what day it was. Some said he suffered from mild dementia and others thought he was just lonely. No one really knows or has ever seen his family around. And there are a lot of rumours tied to that as well.Heira always made substantial ef

Grief

“Yes… Yes!” Dante screamed in excitement, fisting his fingers as he forced down his hands. His joy knew no bounds. He looked like someone who had finally gotten what they wanted. His eyes wandered just to see Granny Mae and Heira sitting clueless, looking like they hadn’t been invited to the party.“Hughh,” Dante heaved a sigh when he realized he had to let them know. “The company had just secured approval to expand into Milan.” he said with all forms of happiness. Heira realized how big of a news this was. She smiled widely joining Dante who kept looking at his phone like he wasn't sure he had interpreted the information well.“Milan? Why do you need an expansion there? You already have enough branches,” Granny Mae exclaimed.“Nana, I have just five. New York, Los Angeles, Cape Town, Monaco, and here in Chicago, the headquarters. I’m nowhere near enough. Milan is the new goldmine where a lot of investors are. And the economy there has skyrocketed.”“That doesn't mean you should overw

The Recognition

Her heart sank as she watched him disappear into the hallway. For a moment, she thought she had imagined him or maybe the guilt of not seeing him at the hospital had conjured the image. But no, she was sure she saw right. It was Sebastian.She had seen that profile far too many times to mistake it for someone else. The familiar set of his shoulders, the way he stood slightly leaned to one side, and the quiet confidence in his posture. Even the small tilt of his head as he spoke to the receptionist was unmistakably Sebastian.“Wait up, Seb.” She followed him to his office, requesting that he slow down as she tried to meet his pace. But Sebastian wasn't listening. He set down his bag and sat on his chair.“What's going on, Sebastian?” She asked as she stood before his desk. “Why are you giving me this attitude? If it's about not checking up on you in the hospital. I came as soon as I heard what happened to you but the nurses didn't let me see you. It's really not my fault. I came but I

Dinner with the Arvens

The house felt old and quiet, holding the same calm stillness it always had. As Heira stepped inside, she was greeted by Eliana’s familiar face. The aroma of freshly cooked food filled the air, warm and comforting. It was a scent she knew too well. The taste of home, the kind of meal she had grown up loving. This stimulated her, making her eager to have a bite of something that felt so familiar.The living room felt empty without many people around. The cushions on the couch looked untouched, like no one had sat there in a long time, and nothing else looked out of place.The wall clock sounded loud in the silence. The family photos on the shelf made the room feel even lonelier. They were memories of when the house used to be lively.One of the pictures was of her when she just turned two. Dressed in a tiny yellow dress that made her look like a burst of sunshine. Her hair had grown into soft curls that barely reached her ears, springing in different directions.She wore a big smile re

A Shopping Spree At Marquis Mode

It's been a month since Bethy travelled for work. There were barely any texts or calls from her. This had taken a dark turn on Heira. She misses her best friend, more especially now that she has no one she’s friends with. Sebastian, whom she considered to be one, had pushed her away. And Dante? Well, let's not talk about him.He had seemed more involved in work in the past days. Heira hardly knows when he comes in or goes out. It's always just her and the staff in the mansion now that Granny Mae has also gone back.She sat at the terrace enjoying the morning breeze when she received a call. “Hey bestie” Bethy's voice sounded from the line. Revealing her goofy self.“What! Is that my Mrs?” Heira exclaimed in disbelief.“Yes girl”“Is that my Mrs Dandoodle?”A bit of silence echoed from the end of the line. “Common girl, don't play with me.” Bethy groaned.Heira laughed. Teasing her was half the fun, and Bethy always fell for it. “What's up with you?”“Well, I'm back in the city, I arri

A Night at Orion

Still, Bethy noticed how bothered she was. Something Sylvia said had stung with her. “Hey,” she said softly, stepping in front of her. Her hands on her chin, slightly raising her head to reveal her saddened face.“Why has your mood suddenly changed? You know better not to let that low-life bitch words get to you. She's not worth it.”Heira blinked hard, trying to keep her voice steady. “Of course, I know that. It's just…” she exhaled shakily. I didn’t know she was going with him. He didn’t inform me about his trip. Ever since he got the news, he had been even more distant from me.”Heira leaned into her friend, letting herself breathe. “I don't get why everything with him is always so complicated. The more I try to make us work, the more he proves he wants nothing to do with me.”Tears streamed down her face but they were caught with a tissue held in Bethy's hand. She couldn't help but maintain silence. She had realized words couldn't console her, so all she could do was some body rub

Orion After Dark

Before Heira knew it, the man closed the distance between them. He moved easily through the crowd and when he stopped in front of her, the bass seemed to soften, or maybe that was just her head spinning.He was taller than she thought. The dim lights caught the sharp line of his jaw and the slight shadow of stubble along it.“Hi,” he leaned closer so she could hear him. His voice, calm and too steady for a place like this.“You surely are having a lot of fun,” he said, eyes flicking briefly to the empty glass in her hand before returning to her face.She glanced down at the glass like it surprised her. “I am… maybe a little too much.” Her voice came out louder than she intended.“Yeah, that usually happens when the vibe is good, or when the company is.”She turned her head, studying him in that loose and curious way, clearly under the influence of alcohol. “And which one do you think it is?”“Why not both?” He chuckled.Behind her, Bethy saw how well their conversation was going. She

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