The Substitute Bride
"Honey you have to get married to him, your father needs this money for his business," Mrs. Andrew said calmly.
Mrs. Andrew sat on the chair close to Lola as she tried to beg and persuade Lola to marry a total stranger who was in a coma state, all because they needed some money for his father's business.
Mr Andrew was walking in circles with his chin facing down, He was lost in thoughts on how he was going to convince his daughter Lola to marry the Man.
"No! No, I can't marry a man who seems to be half-dead because of what?" Lola screamed out.
Lola stood up and walked a bit from the chair wrapping her arms around her chest and backing her parents, she was already getting irritated by the whole idea of marrying a stranger talking more of a stranger who is in a vegetative state.
Mr. Andrew Walked towards Lola placed his left hand on her shoulder and gave a gentle squeeze.
"But honey if you don't do it, we will lose this house and we need a lot of money to also further your dreams of schooling abroad" Mr Andrew pleaded.
Time was running out before Mr. Andrew ended up getting arrested by the Investors he had misplaced their money and if he didn't act fast by making his daughter get married to that man he would lose everything.
Lola with fake tears running from her eyes, turned back to look at her mom as she walked towards her, she rested her head on her shoulder and whispered to Mrs. Andrew "D-don't you think it's high time Gwen and her mother paid us for our hospitality?"
"I mean, she can marry the man that's in a vegetative state and Dad will get the money he needs, and we get rid of Gwen and her mother once and for all" Lola added.
"You're right honey " Mrs. Andrew Said with her eyes openly.
"Honey, don't you think we should send Gwen over to them instead of our daughter"
Mrs. Andrew left Lola as she walked slowly towards Mr. Andrew, she knew He would listen to anything she said, Mrs. Andrew has a way of making Mr. Andrew do things.
"That's right!"
"I think it's high time they even pay us for the hospitality in this house"
Mr. Andrew signaled to one of the house assistants close to the door to bring Gwen who was in her room, the House assistant went to Gwen's room, and she saw Gwen lying down studying and told her that Her uncle wanted to see her urgently.
Gwen went to the living room and saw her uncle standing with his cousin facing the other side while her aunt stared at her, she was feeling awkward so she walked slowly toward them
"Goo-od evening Uncle and Aunty"
"Keep your greetings, you're getting married tomorrow so you better get prepared"
"Get married why?"
"To whom?"
"This family needs financial support and the only way for us to get it is for you to get married to the Baileys" Mr. Andrew muttered.
"Bu-but why can't Lola get married to him instead, she's your daughter for crying out loud, I'm sorry I can't do it, uncle"
Gwen knew there was nothing her uncle could do to make her get married to a stranger so she stood firmly on her ground, she was about to leave when she heard her uncle snap his fingers.
Mr. Andrew knew she would likely disagree with the Marriage so he had to find a way that would make her not think about it twice and the only way Is to stop Paying for her mother's hospital bills.
"If you think you're so smart"
Mr. Andrew snapped his fingers to signal the guards to bring in her mother, A security guard wearing a dark suit with dark eyeglasses pulled out Gwen's mother on a wheelchair.
"I would stop paying for your mother's medical bills if you disagree with marrying the Baileys"
Gwen's heart ran into her stomach, and her legs were shaking she loved her mother so much since her dad died her mom had been her only family and she was not ready to lose her because she refused to marry a stranger.
"P-please"
"Leave my mother out of this, I'll get married to him"
Mr. Andrew sipped a glass of wine from the glass of wine on the table and gave a wicked smile on his face after seeing that Gwen had finally agreed to marry the Baileys.
*******
Gwen got down of the Car that carried her from the house to the wedding Hall, it was empty it felt like nobody knew about it that was when she realized it was a private marriage.
She held her flower and walked gently towards the altar, as she got close she saw her mother in her wheelchair in cuffs, Mr & Mrs Andrew staring at her as she walked towards them.
She saw a fancy bed with Plain fluffy bed sheets, a golden bed frame with tires, and a man sleeping on it wearing a black colored suit with white gloves in his hands.
Gwen got to where her mother was and a tear dropped from her eyes when she saw her mom in Cuffs, she got closer to Mr and Mrs. Andrew and stared at their eyes while they laughed at her "Don't worry I will make you pay for this day" Gwen thought to herself.
The priest told her to stand close to the man lying in the bed, The priest stood in front of them holding a Bible
"Do you take this man as your lovely wedded husband"
The Priest stared at Gwen as she took breaths in and out her nose with her flower shaking in her hand, Gwen didn't imagine herself to be in such a situation any day of her life.
She has always imagined this day to be the happiest day of her life when she gets to marry a prince charming and live happily ever after.
"If you try to act smart your mother will pay for your sins" Mr. Andrew Muttered.
Gwen swiftly turned towards her mother crying she didn't want to put her in more pain than she was already
"Y-yes"
"Yes, I happily take him as my husband"
"I now pronounce you husband and wife"
Mr and Mrs Andrew released a loud laugh followed by a clap, Mr. Andrew signaled the security team to release Gwen's mother, Gwen Rushed to her mother and hugged her.
*******
Gwen got into the mansion it was the biggest she had seen on TV shows and in real life, the garage was filled with Luxury cars, like Golden Benz, Lamborghini, Range Rover, and other luxury cars.
The compound was painted white and gold, the staff looked unique they all stood outside waiting to welcome Gwen.
The eldest maid came to Gwen greeted her told her she would take her to her room and show her around the house, Gwen followed her with two maids holding the helm of her wedding gown so it wouldn't stain.
Gwen got into the house, her head was going around admiring every artwork she saw on the wall while she walked towards her room, she entered her room freshened up, and wondered about to find where Casper was kept.
Gwen saw a door, she pushed it slightly open and saw a man lying in the bed, she entered the room and saw it was Casper on the bed sleeping calmly in his PJs, Gwen walked slowly as she stared at Casper who was in a vegetative state.
Gwen walked to where Caspper's head was and sat down close to his head as she stared at his smooth skin, she placed her hand on Casper's Head and rubbed his hair.
She rubbed her hand on the buttons of the shirt, removing them one by one, Casper had a nice physique with a full chest and Abs.
"He isn't that bad after all"
"If he wasn't in this state, I would have jumped on him right now" she added.
Gwen heard the sound of her phone ringing she Picked it up to see who was calling it was her uncle, Mr. Andrew, Gwen wondered why was her uncle calling her.
"Have you discussed with them about the money?" Mr Andrew said on the phone.
"What money?, I just got married and you expect me to start asking for money so fast?"
"You're so unbelievable Uncle" Gwen Replied and placed her phone in airplane mode.
Gwen threw the phone at the other side of the bed as she took a very deep sigh, she looked at Casper
"let me get a Bowl and warm water to clean you up, you starting to have a weird smell already"
Gwen got to the bathroom to get a bowl of water and a napkin, as she went inside the bathroom, Casper's fingers moved but she didn't know.