Four Brothers and a Bride

Chapter 99

Chapter 99: Chapter 99

DEMI

I was right to have made Anna give me her urine sample in case of an emergency. I nursed a suspicion that mother or someone else in the mansion might suspect my pregnancy and demand a test. I’m glad I was able to dispel their suspicions for now but I don’t know for how long.

In a few months, my pregnancy will start showing and there won’t be a way to hide it then from the people I live with. I just have to make sure that my plans are in full swing by then. If the Rollins family come to know about my real identity and true intentions to avenge my parents, my baby will be my insurance plan, hopefully.

I rap on the door in front of me. When the door swings open, the woman scrunches her nose in surprise.

"Hi, Mrs. Randall, I’m Demi. Is Josh home?"

"I know exactly who you are, Demi Rollins. I also know what your family did to MY son when he stopped by at the mansion recently based on Mr. Rollins’ invitation so you understand why seeing a member of that household isn’t thrilling."

"I understand, ma’am."

"I appreciate that you stood up for my son but it’s still too early to entertain anyone who reminds me of the embarrassment my son went through."

I can tell she is still very upset over everything that happened but I can’t leave without talking to her. I need evidence of Brett being Josh’s father. If I can work this woman, she’ll definitely give me everything I need.

"Please Mrs. Randall, I know your anger is beyond justified. Josh is such a sweet and kind man. Father loves him like a son and I honestly see why. I don’t get why the quads loathe him so much. He didn’t deserve the humiliation he got." I offer her the basket in my hand. "A little peace offering from me. I hope you, Josh and I can still be friendly towards each other. I don’t want to lose such kind people over the impulsive attitude of my husband and brothers-in-law."

I linger by the door, hoping she would look past everything and let me in. Kristy stands, contemplating.

"Josh has helped me a lot at work." I continue. "When I first joined the HQ, I heard stories about Josh, both good and bad. Everyone seemed to want me to form a negative opinion about him and for the first few weeks, I was wary of him. Then I realized that whenever he came around, he was always looking out for me and very friendly. I realized that I was holding onto the wrong notions about him based one what everyone had told me. I had to shed all of that and allow myself to form an objective opinion of Josh and I wasn’t wrong. He has been nothing but good to me. I have no reason to hate him and so I don’t. I won’t."

Kristy Randall hides her blurry eyes as she waves me into her beautiful home.

"What’s your poison, Demi?"

"Um, I’ll prefer a glass of water. I’m parched."

"Nonsense. This is your first time in my house and I am a better host than Barbara will ever be. You’re going to leave with a belly full of sumptuous food and expensive alcohol."

She goes into her kitchen to start rustling up some food. I can’t have alcohol and Kristy seems like the type to stubbornly insist so I try to think of something.

"I have a few errands to run today so I won’t be able to stay longer than an hour."

"I don’t need an hour to make a good pot of food for a special guest."

"Mrs. Randall..."

"Please, call me Kristy. Enough with the formality."

"Kristy, why don’t we just have a simple dish for now. I have every intention to visit your home regularly from now on, to see you and Josh. If you make an extremely fancy dish, I’d feel like you’re treating me to a farewell dish and don’t plan on seeing me back in your home anytime soon." Kristy pauses while slicing greens.

"Now, why would you say that, huh?" She asks, running the curved tip of her long, green-coated nails down my jawline. "You’re welcome here, Demi. You saw my son for who he truly is rather than the lies people made up of him. I appreciate such sensibility in young people as such is in heavy decline nowadays."

I smile at her. "Need help with anything?"

"Oh no. I have a system. You’ll only slow me down. Go get yourself a glass of water in the fridge. There’s good alcohol at the antique bar in the living room."

right here." I wave the water and juice

am at josh’s home and mean to find some evidence to prove Brett sired Josh. Then, I ask him about the

so Kristy can believe I am just watching TV. When I peek at her, she’s swaying to the

sleeps in it. There are so many empty

through, the father ceases to feature in the photos as Josh gets older.

photos of them scuba diving, ziplining, wall climbing and so on, things I am certain father has never

take pictures of Brett and Kristy in what appears to be their dates. Some appear more recent

used lingerie in one of his cabinets. I gently

a DNA run, I step out of the bathroom only to find Josh in his room. He is in the process of

I panic, turning away with a hand over my eyes. Josh

Demi, what are you doing in

my chest. How did I not hear him come in? How did

looking for the bathroom and when I came

you use the first one you found?" He snaps a bit rudely. I continue to stand with

You can turn around

should have just asked your mom what bathroom to use but

His awkward face breaks into a small smile. "Are you here to apologize on behalf of your family? You know you don’t have to do that, right? I don’t want you here if you’re coming to plead on their behalf but you’re welcome here to just hang with my mom and

back. "Good. I’m done with the apologies, then." I head for the

"Hey, Demi?"

"Yes?"

you have to

pressed anymore. However, I’ll just try to use one of the guest bathrooms

down

if he happens to find me in his mother’s room instead of one of the guest bathrooms, the excuse of

seem like normal people who are fun to be around. After I leave their home with promises to return, I drive to Anna’s place to drop off the things I just picked up from Josh’s place.

test? Oh my god. What if you didn’t have my

the hell out of me." I press a hand to my eyes. "His father was disgusted at the mere thought of me carrying his grandchild. He scolded Ashley and called me a mistake. His mom, she tried to be kind and defended me. Ashley stood there and said nothing. I could tell that there were a lot of questions in his eyes but he never uttered his thoughts. I don’t know if he wants a baby to please his mom or because he wants a family with me. Whatever the case, I am fairly certain that a lot

you going to

I can until I can’t hide my baby anymore. With some luck and a sprinkle of a miracle, my in-laws won’t bray for my blood when they unmask me, at least until I give birth. I know," I add when Anna fails to

fence. These people killed your family. You think they’ll think twice about punishing you simply because you’re carrying Ashley’s baby? Ashley doesn’t even know if he wants the baby or not. He doesn’t seem like the type to insist that no harm come to you

get sloppy. I’ll think of something but for

have some

but now I am hungry again. Please make me some pasta. Please." Anna rolls her eyes and drags herself up to go to the kitchen. "Hurry up

door. Is Anna expecting anyone? I go to answer it. I frown at the sight of Asher holding

me. I shut the door behind me so Anna can’t hear us and glare at

are you doing here holding flowers? Do you think Anna is so gullible and stupid you can juggle her with Nessa? How heartless can you be, Asher? I won’t let you do this to either Anna or Nessa so get

speak for herself. You don’t get to decide who she hangs out with simply

want me to tell Anna all about your affair with Nessa, especially how

on us that day." He

the picture? Does Anna, the woman who literally saved your life, know that you’re fucking your secretary during weekdays and bringing her

but before he can

You’re here?" His hand drops from my neck and I make a show of coughing loudly. "What were you doing to her?" Annas asks, rushing to hold me.

not what

on you. There’s something going on between the two of you. If he was half the decent man he claims to be, I would have overlooked my reservations towards your relationship but Asher here is a scumbag. He is still

father will never allow it

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