Secretly Married To My Brother's Best Friend

PROLOG

Introduction

To save her brother's business, April Telford has no other choice but to marry Theodore Brown.

A contract marriage which would be kept a secret from the world.

Until the things are taken into control or until her brother is out of coma..

She always hated him

And for him ,April was always his best friend's little sister

And they could spend the year like roommates instead of getting on each other's nerves

But harder they try

The irresistible it gets...

It's wrong

He doesn't do relationships

And she might already be in love with her new husband

- Secretly married to my brother's best friend.

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PROLOG

April Telford POV

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Hospitals always felt a weak spot to me.

I remember walking into one, three years ago.

And I haven't still gotten over it.

Some people get the best news of their lives in this place.

While some of us, hear how our worst nightmares come true.

You will hear a babies cry as well as an adult.

A life born

A life gone

Life felt like a maze somehow.

Is it just for me or for everybody that life felt like it was cruel?

When you think you are fine that your life is finally on the right path?

When things felt alright?

Everything comes crashing down.

Breaking everything down.

Like a flood, washing over life

Luck was never part of my life.

Three years ago, I lost my parents to a terrible accident.

I remember how angry my mom was that day.

Every so often I still hear their fights when I think back.

I mean who wouldn't be angry, especially when you find out that your husband, the father of your children has been living a double life all this while?

Throughout the years. …

Not only he cheated on my mother, he even had a new family out there that we didn't know off.

We never knew they existed, like they had no idea about us.

But the thing was, my father was legally married to my mother. While the other women wasn't.

When my mother learned the truth, she didn't care about anything else.

She wanted to leave.

Leave him for good because he had taken away the one thing she cherished.

Cherished the most in her relationship.

Trust.

Her trust in the system of marriage.

But he wasn't ready to let her go.

They fought for hours and finally, they left.

I remember staring at my mom, as she whispered, saying she will be back soon.

But then they never came back.

My father had run the car they were in, into the highway board, having the whole car blow up.

Recognizing them was the hardest part, trying to know whether they were really our parents… Because their bodies were hard to even look at.

But I didn't feel alone then

Because Abel was right next to me.

Holding on to me.

My brother.

Ever since we lost our parents, it's been just us.

Us against the world.

He was my only family who smiled at me, watched me as I graduated.

He was there at every step I took.

Supporting me through everything.

Never once made me feel alone.

He was smart, funny, loving, and protective.

From a careless teen, he had become a man, taking over the responsibility of me and our home.

I joined the college in the town, not wanting to go any far away from him.

Because I wasn't ready to leave him alone or be alone for the fact.

We had been through some sleepless nights.

Had terrible nightmares after losing our parents, which crashed our lives down.

But we had each other

So, we picked ourselves from the pieces.

While I had finished school and started my college a few months ago, Abel, on the other hand, had inherited everything from my father and had invested in his business, developing it over the years.

So far, he has done great.

It was his dream and he accomplished it in a matter of years.

Everybody, whoever knew him, knew how good of a person he was.

But then, I guess good doesn't sit well in this life.

Because it always picks the good one.

Leaving all the bad guys out there.

Maybe that's why it's cruel.

Because it takes away all the good.

Just when I had started to live life again, it had crumbled me back

Like trash to the tin.

.

.

.

I stared at him ,as he looked in peace.

There were scars on his face.

His eyes were closed.

He was breathing, but with help.

“Ms.Telford?

The doctor wants to see you”

I turned around as I heard the nurse.

And I took a deep breath, as I touched him.

His skin was cold.

I tried to squeeze his hand, to see any reaction.

I knew I should leave him to rest.

Not only that, but I couldn't force him to get alright because I felt scared.

But I just wanted him to react.

Like hold my finger

Or move his hand

Or do some sign to show me that he is there.

He knows that I'm here.

But all I got was nothing.

.

.

", Please.

Be seated, Ms. Telford”

Doctor Shawn mentioned as he grabbed a few files.

“I know all of this is hard for you.

The accident was very serious.

It's our luck that Abel Telford is alive, especially after seeing the condition of his car”

He stared at me.

And I swallowed hard.

Luck?

No

There wasn't any luck in our lives.

It was nothing but hard.

The only luck we had was cars and fires.

Always got us somehow.

“There were some internal damage due to the accident.

The surgery has gone well.

But you see, Abel has gone into a coma.”

My eyes burned as I looked at the doctor.

Unsure

Coma.

The word itself felt unsettling.

“When will he be alright?”

I asked

Still fidgeting with my dress

Oh, no

Don't tell me, we are lucky now.

“The situation is complicated.

Abel is safe for now.

But we should still run some more tests and scans.

To trace his body movements, internally.

Check if there is any swelling in his brain.

We are making sure that there is circulation to maximize the amount of oxygen that reaches the brain.

But everything depends on how well he reacts to the treatment we are providing him.

He may react and respond to the treatment in a matter of a day.

Or two.

Or maybe a month.

But it's really unsure.

We cannot predict when or how.

We want you to be prepared for everything.

We are trying our best and, so far, he is a fighter.

Not only that, but we only hope that he sees it until the end and everything works in your favor.”

He explained the situation.

And I sat back

“Can I stay with him ?”

I asked, my voice low

“You can stay here for now.

The nurses are there to take care of him.

And I'd rather advise you to go home.

Take some rest”

He smiled as he got up.

Nodding at him, I headed to the door.

“How are we lucky here?”

I asked the doctor,

Turning around

Beating myself mentally

“He is alive and the chances of recovery are high”

the Doctor answered, meeting my weak eyes

And I walked out

Shivering

He would be fine.

I can wait for him here.

I am not going home alone.

We are together, against the world.

He is the only person left for me.

He is my only family.

Tears pricked my eyes

And I dialed my best friend, Sierra.

But the call went straight away to the voice mail.

I wanted to hold someone.

Or to tell me that everything will be alright at this minute.

No, I wanted someone to make things alright.

Mainly, I just needed a comforting touch.

But I had none

“You should take some rest, Ms.Telford”

I heard Abel's secretary, Morgan suggest,

But I just sat in the waiting area in front of his room.

He might wake up

Soon

I told myself, but the hours clicked.

“App - April”

I turned around, hearing a familiar deep voice.

Theo.

Theodore

“Theo”

I gasped, his name leaving my lips like a whisper as I broke down, tears running down my eyes as I rushed towards him.

He pulled me against him, as I buried my face against his chest.

Letting all the tears, the painful cries sunk into his chest.

Theodore Brown.



My brother's best friend.