Chapter 74 IT WAS A PLANNED MARRIAGE

• *Kiara*
• “Tell me what happened, please?” a tight knot had been twisted in my chest and my heart was not looking calm as it seemed. She nodded her head vigorously then readjusted on her seat, “You see, I felt it would be better not to start from how Granny and I had met, but I figure you need to know it” she said, I only nodded, waiting for her next words, “I was on an errand by my foster mom on that fateful day, I was lost in my thought that I didn't realize I was in the road until Granny's car knocked me down” I watched her mouth as she talks, “But it was a good thing I ran into Granny's car because ever since I knew Granny, I can't thank her enough. Granny took me away from my foster parents, provided me a new life and everything” there was a satisfied smile playing around her lips while talking about this Granny. “However, it didn't occur to me that I would be paying a price for everything that Granny has done for me. Granny fulfilled my dream of going back to school but told me that it wouldn't affect my marriage with her grandson” My brows pressed to a frown, “Oh, her grandson?” I muttered, “Yes Kiara, which is no other person than Alexander” she conceded, and my jaw dropped at once. “I couldn't say no to her, although, I wasn't in a relationship neither was I in love, but I never wished to be in an arranged marriage.” I nodded, who does love to be in an arranged marriage? “Not long after, Granny sent me an invitation to her household. I'd learn that my supposed to be husband had finally found a woman of his preference and would be bringing her home that night” she paused, probably to study my expression, but I didn't give away any mood.
• Tears blurred her vision as she continued, “But it was so sad Kiara, even before I could reach Granny's residence, I was informed so soon that Alexander couldn't find his woman,” My eyes gradually filled with tears as well, but I kept them away from falling. “I swear, Kiara, the extent to which Alexander loves you the same amount he loves his Granny” I lowered my head now, allowing the tears to flow from my eyes willingly. “Alexander was hoping every day that you would come back to him very soon, even when everyone had lost their hope about your comeback. Everyone thought that you were dead” I sniffed back my tears, wiping my face and raising my head to face her again. “Some months later, Granny was beginning to get worked up about the whole thing. She was bent on getting her grandson married as soon as possible and that was why she brought me home” she waited, sucking a deep breath, and then began again, “Alexander met me. It was funny when he had thought I was his long-lost Kiara” she said with a laugh in her voice. I also smiled briefly, “To cut the long story short, Kiara, Granny wanted us to get married, especially when she learned that I look like her grandson's lover, thinking It would make things easier but no, the feelings weren't there. Your image is the only one in his eyes and there's no room for anyone else” she let out, unable to wipe her smile from her face, and for a long moment, our gazes locked. “So, Mack suggested we get married, a fake marriage. Making it real in Granny's presence just to make her happy. However, we intended to file for divorce some months later after the marriage” she further explained, my lungs seemed to completely shut down as tears pooled in my eyes. “So, it was a planned marriage?” I choked on my words, my heart hurts a lot. “Yes, Kiara, Alexander loves you so much that I am envious of you” she stood up, whirled around, and slowly reached out her hands and held my shoulders. I shut my eyes, recalling how I'd slapped him and accused him, not allowing him the chance to protest. I burst into another fresh wave of tears, “I'm so sorry,” I covered my face with my hands, feeling so remorseful. “It's okay, Kiara. Please stop crying” she spoke softly, patting my back tenderly. Slowly, I rose to my feet and shot her an adorable smile, “What's your name?” I asked. “Amelia” I nodded then reached out to hold her hands. “I wish we can talk more in the future, hang out with each other, and if truly we are twins, then we should find out about our real mother together” I proclaim, bringing a broad smile to her face. She let go of my hands and came into my embrace suddenly, I smiled, feeling a great joy I've felt in years. As soon as we disengaged from the momentary but intense hug, “Could you please extend my greetings to him?” as I pronounced these words, I lowered my head in embarrassment. “I'm sure he would be so mad at me and wouldn't want to see me” I heard Amelia chuckle and I lifted my head to look at her face with a slight frown, “Why don't you endeavor to meet him first? Who knows? He might not be as angry as you've presumed” she affirmed and warmly suggested, but I could only feel my heart bounce at her opinion. “Do you think he would like to meet me now?” I asked in a low voice, Amelia nodded directly, “Remember he loves you so much” heeding her encouraging words, I felt so pleased and then hugged her once more.