Four Brothers and a Bride

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."

for this can of juice right here." I wave the water and juice at her and she laughs and calls me lightweight.

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

watching TV. When I peek at her, she’s swaying to the music from the TV. I take that as my cue and head

closing doors. I find the first one but it appears no one sleeps in it. There are so many empty rooms here. Finally, I find Josh’s. I go

what appears to be his late father. As I flick through, the father ceases to feature in the photos as Josh gets older. When Josh becomes a man, Brett

locations bonding as father and son. I never knew they met up outside of soul foods. There are photos of them scuba diving, ziplining, wall climbing and so on, things I am certain

the photos. I also take pictures of Brett and Kristy in what appears to be their dates. Some appear more

his bathroom and take some strands. There’s a weird stash of used lingerie in one of his cabinets. I gently close it because I

the bathroom only to find Josh in his room. He is in the process of changing his gym clothes

eyes. Josh drops his phone accidentally and rushes to cover his dick with

are you doing in my

not hear him come in? How did he not hear me

sorry. I was looking for the bathroom and when I came in here, I realized

to stand with my

You can turn

I should have

with some work friends." His awkward face breaks into a small smile. "Are you here to apologize on behalf of your family? You know you

the apologies,

"Hey, Demi?"

"Yes?"

have to pee or

I’ll just try to use one of the guest bathrooms as you suggested. I’ll be a few minutes though since my

down that

found me in his room and with some luck, he barely suspects me but if he happens to find me in his mother’s room instead of one of the guest bathrooms, the excuse of getting the rooms mixed

to be around. After I leave their home with promises to return, I drive to Anna’s place to drop off the

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

That thought scares 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 of people won’t appreciate the bun in my

are you going to

going to hide my pregnancy and focus on my mission to achieve as mete out as much punishment as 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

things to chance and fate? Demi, you have to have a solid backup plan for when shit hits the 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 because

right. I can’t get sloppy. I’ll think of something but for now, I

have some food at Josh’s

did but now I am hungry again. Please make me some pasta. Please." Anna rolls her eyes

the door. Is Anna expecting anyone?

I shut the door behind me so Anna can’t hear

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

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

a sister to her and vice versa. Get out of here Asher unless you want me to tell Anna all about your affair

spy on us that day." He

Does father know you’re still sleeping with Nessa? Does Nessa know Anna is now in the picture? Does Anna, the woman who literally saved your life, know that you’re fucking your secretary during weekdays and

neck but before he

and I make a show of coughing loudly. "What were you doing to

what it

check 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

father will never allow it nor can