The Arranged Bride Novels & Stories

This arranged marriage would be about me, submitting myself completely to him. This is an Arrangement of occurrence a proof that Irisian Marie Villafuente is agreeing to undertake herself to Zachary Levi Esqueza within 36 weeks validity of this agreement. She shall not have any romantic relationship in men, nor do what she wants without any consent of Zachary Levi Esqueza. She must perform the habitual activity of a normal housewife to her husband-boss when Zachary Levi Esqueza requested for it. She must oblige, not argue and submit herself unless there are unsafe circumstances.

"Don't try to act all smart. There's one thing you need to know. You've got the bad ass. It's either you opt out now or never. You can still be saved or you'll be in a bondage your entire life." "Do you think I want to do this?!" I asked in a slight yell. "Then opt out. Stop being pretentious. I didn't believe any lady could agree to an arranged marriage. I thought all ladies sought love. I totally forgot that ladies are money searchers. But still, they appreciate love with money. That's why you're unique." He avowed. "You've got it all wrong. He shrugged and walked past me, heading to the door. "I'll pick you up tomorrow so you can get your stuffs."

He was tall, well over six feet, with a lean, muscular build. I looked over at my mother and her boyfriend. They were wearing small, triumphant smirks. They had finally gotten what they wanted—one of her children married off to a billionaire so they would never have to work another day in their lives. My brother, however, was furious. He hated that I had taken such a drastic step for our mother’s sake. I suppose he’s the only one who actually cares about me. The room was filled with the elite—top models, powerful businessmen, and even the Prime Minister. I was the only "low-ranking" guest at my own wedding. I could hear their whispers cutting through the music:

Sierra’s POV “You love me?” I repeated. I couldn’t believe what I had just heard. Jordan said he loved me! He loved me! “Yes, Sierra. I do love you. As you said, this was an arranged marriage, so I didn’t have any expectations. I was hoping to see the kind of person you were first before anything. After we got married, I realized you weren’t daddy’s little pampered princess and I admired that about you. I respect you.”

A dormant fireplace at a side and on the mantle, a rough art Sketch no doubt mom's. Carefully dropping the tray on one side of the table so I could arrange the messy files on the other side, I saw the file with my name written boldly on it; not a bit bothered, I moved to arrange it. It must have been one of the legal papers for my adoption process, it always requires a lot of paperwork. ‘Marital contract draft'..., picking the paper with the headline I thought I must have clumsily packed that with mine. I'm pulling the file out for separation ...I froze; this must have been a game of mind or an illusion, right?? A marriage agreement between... OLIVIA BROOKE of QUEENS CONSTRUCTION and..KELLAN

Curious eyes scanned her from head to toe. Sensing her unease, Alexander stepped beside her and gently held her trembling hand. The warmth of his palm sent a strange wave through her. Alexander greeted the elders respectfully. “Grandpa. Dad. Uncle. Aunty.” Mary followed, bowing her head. “Hello, Grandpa, Father, Uncle, Aunty. I hope you’re all well.” “Oh my, you brought our new bride home!” Alexander’s aunt exclaimed in excitement, standing up. “You’re very pretty. What’s your name, dear?”

None of this did anything to soothe Raina's nerves. Raina picked one out of the four bonded contracts. With a bit of a quivering hand, she opened the page that described in detail the terms and conditions of the contract. The title was bold and clear - "Contract for Arranged Marriage". The first paragraph listed the names of the two parties involved, followed by a detailed description of the terms and conditions of the arrangement. Raina felt a sense of numbness as she read the words as if her heart had been put on pause. - That the marriage would be strictly a business arrangement, with no intimacy involved.

"If ever Phoebe Romalia proposes to save your husband's company through an arranged marriage, do you think Gavin will choose you?" Hearing the name of that heiress somehow made her feel insecure. She simply knew that between the two of them, Phoebe was obviously way better. Just like Tricia Vexmore, she was the ideal woman for men. And not only that, she was very well aware that arranged marriages were a norm in the world of the elites which includes both Gavin and Phoebe. Their world was just so much different from the world Shantala grew up in. She knew that from the very beginning.

"It was a sham, a mix-up. It was dark, and I couldn't see clearly. That's why I carried off the wrong bride." "The wrong bride?" Brad raised an eyebrow, his gaze settling on Nicholas' face. He said in a measured tone, "Mr. Tanner, our custom of bride heist isn't some brute forcing a woman. "It's an unspoken agreement between two villages and two families. If a woman isn't willing, do you really think she'd let herself be carried off?" Nicholas froze. "If she truly wasn't willing…" Brad paused, his voice softening. "She'd beat the guy so badly that his own mother wouldn't even recognize him."

Few more days' I chanted in my head and exhaled. ***** Claire smiled sympathetically at the bride as she walked down the aisle with her father, who was holding her arm gently. The bride does not look too happy to be getting married, making it obvious to everyone that it's an arranged marriage. I wonder if Claire would also frown that way when we have our own wedding, I also wonder if she'll chose an outdoor wedding at the front yard like this one, or she wants something that would take place in a big church.