Reluctant Billionaire's Bride

CHAPTER4

Devlin was about to leave the Carter's mansion sure that he had accomplished his mission when he caught a glimpse of Meona. Struck by the beauty of Meona he stepped right back into the hallway, looking at Meona from head to toe as if he had won a prize to be taken home.

Meona absent minded had just finished scampering the kitchen for the slightest fruit she can get. She grabbed an apple and made her way to the front door. Surprisingly, her stepmother, stepsister and a rich looking man in his fifties all stood at the hallway.

Devlin, only aware of one daughter of the Carter's family, was shocked to see another lady in the Carter's Mansion who has a striking resemblance with Rina Carter the supposed heir to Carter's Company. “Who is this beauty?" Devlin approached Rina with his hands stretched forth for a shake.

Meona, confused by the situation, took a step backwards and introduced herself. “Meona Carter,” The first daughter of the Carter Family, Meona said feeling pleased with herself and refusing to be intimidated by her stepmother and stepsister.

“Carter has two daughters?” Devlin said in awe. Michelle, upset by the situation, walked up straight to Devlin but before she could utter a word, Devlin made a shocking proposal.

How about the heir to the Carter's fortune become my daughter in law. Meona's face flushed with anger and resentment. I am not a prize to be gotten all of the time. I don't even know the man standing in front of me. But somehow he wants me to marry his son.

Mrs Carter and Rina stood there pondering on what Denvil had just revealed. And what does the Carter family get from this proposal, Mrs Carter asked. Oh you do not worry about that, Denvil said assuredly knowing they couldn't resist his offer.

I'll take it upon myself to handle Carter's hospital bill and also the loan will be forgotten. We are now family, Denvil chuckled. Meona couldn't believe her ears, Denvil was ready to handle her father's bill in return to have her as a daughter in law.

Mrs Carter and Rina was also perpexled as Meona. Why wou Denvil want Meona as a daughter in-law? His son must be crippled or something, Rina thought.

Mrs Carter, I'm not in a hurry. The decision is yours to make. If you accept my proposal, Carter would have a chance to live and I believe we all want that. Isn't that right Meona, Denvil asked

Meona was lost in thought, she wanted a miracle to happen but not at the expense of her happiness. Why would Mr Denvil want me to get married to his son? Of all the ladies in New York it has to be Meona Carter.

Her thoughts flashed to the picture of her Father lying lifeless in the hospital bed. She wanted her father to be well. She can't bear not having him alive.

Denvil's eyes were still searching around the house and he would swiftly steal a look from Meona occasionally. He was patiently waiting for her response, after all she's to be the bride.

Mr Denvil this is a very crucial matter, Carter is lying sick in the hospital and Meona getting married to your son would be a relief, right Meona, Mrs Carter asked. Not surprised by Mrs Carter's reaction, Meona made a shocking revelation. For my father's sake, I'll do as you've said.

Rina was yet to comprehend what was going on, she stood there looking at Devlin, trying to unwrap the mystery behind this meeting.

Oh, great my dear. I supposed you'd want to meet who you'd be getting married to. Don't worry about that, I'll get across to you in some hours. My son will be glad to meet you, Miss Meona, Denvil said and made his way across the hallway leading to the front door.

Meona still stood there, pondering on what her life is about to become. She was struggling living in the Carter Mansion, now she's about to get married to a man she barely knows. Meona wished all of this was not happening to her, she wished it was a dream she'd wake up from.

Mrs Carter and Rina stood there as well looking at Meona as she also made her way to the doorstep. It was almost noon and she had to go see her Dad.

The atmosphere at the Carter's Mansion was still as tense as it was in the morning. Rina and her mom will also have to go to the hospital to see Carter. Mum, will Meona be marrying Denvil’s son, Rina inquired. I don't know about that baby, but what do we care about?

If Denvil can take care of your father's bill that is all that matters to us. For all we care, Meona can go to hell. We never wanted her here so it's a good chance for us to finally get rid of her. She's of no use to us. Mrs Carter said spitefully.

It's good it was Meona he wanted, I'm sure his son is like him, spiteful and bitter. Meona would be going there to suffer and that's what we want and when she comes back crying to us for help, we'll kick her out like the servant she is, Mrs Carter said smiling viciously as Rina.

Rina and her mom were elated, things were going their own way. To them, Carter is all that mattered while Meona was the stumbling block they wanted to hurriedly get rid off. Rina thought it's time to take her rightful place as the heir of Carter's fortune.

Meanwhile, Meona had arrived at the hospital and dashing through the doors of her father's ward she saw the nurse carefully cleaning him. Good day Mrs Carter, the nurse greeted. Your father has been asking for you but I assured him you'll be here soon. He's resting now, he should be awake after some time, the nurse added.

Back at the Carter's Mansion the cell phone has been ringing endlessly. Mom, pick up the cell phone it's been ringing, Rina yelled from her room. The phone kept on ringing and Rina slamming the door behind her stormed to the sitting room to get the phone.

Am I speaking to the Carter's, a sharp male voice echoed as Rina placed the phone on her ears. Yes, this is Rina Carter, how may I help you, Rina asked puzzled. Yes, the voice echoed again. I want to speak to Meona Carter, I have some important information for her.

Rina assured the person that his message would get across and so he asked her to grab a notepad and take down the address. After the call ended Rina knew the call came from Mr Devlin and he had just set up a meeting between Meona and his son.

Who was that? Mrs Carter asked from behind. Before Rina could give a reply, she grabbed the notepad from Rina and they sta

red at themselves, neither of them uttering a word.