Lahat ng Kabanata ng A Paradise Called Us : Kabanata 21 - Kabanata 30

While Karen was on her feet, Kevin still hesitated. Mrs Kord walked up to him and pretended to help him with his walker when she leaned in and whispered with a smile on her face."Everyone's watching, please get up and hold Karen's hand," Left with no choice, Kevin got up on his feet and gave his hand to Karen. Karen took it in hers despite the frown that was already forming on Kevin's face. "The game is called finding your true love!" the director announced and the crowd yelled in anticipation. Elliot wore a clean smirk on his face while Selene could only feel her hatred for Karen grow."Now, I know that Mr Kord is blind but the rules of the game says to blindfold him just so there wouldn't be any form of cheating,""Do it! Do it! Do it!" the crowd chanted and having gotten their approval the director brought out a black blindfold and placed it over Kevin's eyes.Karen did not know what to expect as she tried to keep her anxiety at bay. "Now, I'll need just ten female to step out"

"Oh my god!" Karen screamed as Selene missed a step and rolled down the stairs. The blaring music stopped instantly as guests began to gather where an unconscious Selene lay."Selene!" Elliot screamed as he ran to the foot of the stairs. "Someone get the doctor!" Kevin was unbothered when there was a loud noise however he was up on his feet the moment he recognized Elliot's voice yelling Selene's name.Ian joined him that moment, "What's going on?" Kevin asked impatiently as he took his stick and followed Ian to the scene."Where's Selene?? Ian tell me what's going on?!" "She's.. she's unconscious," Ian answered"Don't give me half explanation, what the f*ck happened to her?"Lost in the noise, Ian was unable to make sense of what really happened however the guest had already began to draw their story. Behind Kevin, one of them said,"Miss Luis is standing at the top of the stairs," she said to her friend beside her "Do you think she pushed Miss Wilson?""It's obvious," answered the

"You can't be serious, Selene" Mrs Kord interrupted, pulling away Selene's hands from Kevin "Kevin is already engaged.""It's just an engagement, Marie" Mrs Wilson stepped forward "I mean, it can be broken. Thank goodness they aren't married yet. Think of the good it would do your family should the whole city know that Selene will be getting married to Kevin. Your status will rise in the society, Marie. The setbacks your industry has suffered will be made up for. What else do you want?"Mrs Kord shook her head, "I don't care what the people of Willow-ridge will say. I will not humiliate Karen and her family by calling off the engagement just for Selene who was the very reason I had to find a bride for my son." "You know what?" Selene hissed "This isn't about you, Mrs Kord. It is actually Kevin's decision to make." Turning to him, Selene continued "If Kevin says he will not call off the engagement to marry me then fine, I'll leave. But if he wants to marry me, you don't have a say in

Karen was shocked by the question and did not expect that Aunt Maya would have heard already. Does it mean the whole Willow-ridge are roasting here on the internet now??"What?" Zachary exclaimed "That bastard called off the wedding? Unbelievable! I warned you both about him. He's up to no good. Now what will people be speaking about you, Karen?? Which man will marry you now after being engaged and then dropped??"Karen dropped the glass of water and straightened up, "I don't care what anyone thinks, Zachary you know that."Aunt Maya was on her feet the next second, "You haven't answered my question, Karen.""Aunt Maya, Miss Wilson went back on her word" Karen explained "She's ready to marry him and-" she shrugged "-Mr Kord's willing to push through with it since she was his first choice."Aunt Maya's face sank in sadness as her eyes filled up with tears."I'm so sorry, Karen" she apologized while Karen rushed to her and held while shaking her head "Please, Aunt. Don't apologize. Non

Sam wore a sly grin and then tapped Karen's shoulders, "Go, girl! I'm in full support. So what are we gonna do?""I haven't made any plans yet," Karen replied."Well it's not bad to make one now right?" Sam grinned and continued "Would we be able to sneak in?""We wouldn't be sneaking in," Karen said "We will be attending the wedding."Sam gasped, "I think invitation's open to people of their class,""We will dress like people of their class then!" concluded Karen. Sam grinned like a kid"How about a little shopping tonight?" she suggested and Karen agreed. After work that day, both girls walked into a boutique and tried all types of gown. After hours of deciding which is better, they finally strolled majestically out of the hall and consequently bumped into Ian who was there to get Kevin a suit from his preferred brand."Oh, so sorry!" he immediately apologized but Sam was not letting it go."What were you thinking?! Did you do that on purpose just to get my attention!" she yelled, a